Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2020

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Parade

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Parade, the leading intelligence and engagement platform, has been selected to speak at the 2019 3PL Value Creation North America Summit hosted by Armstrong & Associates. On October 15-17th, Armstrong & Associates is hosting the seventh annual 3PL Value Creation North America Summit in Chicago, Illinois.

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Parade

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Parade, the leading intelligence and engagement platform, has been selected to speak at the 2019 3PL Value Creation North America Summit hosted by Armstrong & Associates. On October 15-17th, Armstrong & Associates is hosting the seventh annual 3PL Value Creation North America Summit in Chicago, Illinois.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead. When freight capacity is this tight, carriers are selective about who they do business with.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. Kuehne + Nagel Inc.

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Parade

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Chief Business Officer of Parade, Preet Sivia, will speak on the Supply Chain Innovation panel alongside Parker Holcomb, CEO of CoLane, and Prasad Gollapalli, CEO of TruckerTools. On October 15-17th, Armstrong & Associates is hosting the seventh annual 3PL Value Creation North America Summit in Chicago, Illinois.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2021

Chris Pickett is the Lead Market Analyst and Founder of Pickett Research, LLC – an independent market research firm focused exclusively on the dynamics that drive US truckload freight rates. Before joining Coyote in 2006, Chris spent his early career in supply chain software development, network design, and consulting.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

A divestiture is a major transition that impacts all areas of a business, including supply chain reliability and efficiency. A 3PL provider offers customers with outsourced, or “third party,” logistics services for part or all of their supply chain management functions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67 He is also the Founder and Co-Director of the MIT FreightLab – a research initiative that works on improving the way freight transportation is designed, procured, and managed. Podcast, which focuses on trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. LogisticsMatter.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I just returned from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference in Detroit. This annual event explores supply chain management and how logistics can succeed in a fast-changing environment. I am feeling energized by what I learned and the people I spoke to while there.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2015

Are you up-to-date with the latest events in freight shipping and logistics? As you know, the atmosphere for freight brokers is only getting more competitive. Staying current in the world of shipping and freight also takes strong networking and communication. 7 of the Best Freight Shipping Events to Attend in 2015.

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NFI

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Economic growth, paired with other factors like driver retention, continues to cause tight transportation capacity and impact supply chains across North America. 1 By the end of 2017, there were. Read More.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

T he cascading logistical problems caused by the pandemic and the war in Eastern Europe have made securing a reliable supply chain a national imperative. In addition, severe cyberattacks – like the highly publicized Colonial pipeline attack – have brought supply chain cybersecurity into the limelight.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Transplace Acquires Canadian 3PL Lakeside Logistics. Mahindra and IBM to Develop Blockchain Solution for Supply Chain Finance. Cargobase goes Ocean Freight. September 2016 North American Freight Numbers.

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Elementum

JUNE 11, 2018

Think about the supply chain of virtually every consumer good. In an attempt to reduce the length of transportation for products in the supply chain, several industries have taken to nearshoring. Marketability isn’t the only thing companies need to take into consideration when planning their supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 31, 2017

This includes your supply chain. So how do you know if your supply chain is helping or hindering you as you take your business to the next level? For a global supply chain, this question can be daunting. Is supply chain reliability a regular concern? Could your supply chain be more strategic?

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. Jumping into the new year, it is crucial for businesses to understand the logistics trends that could impact their supply chains in 2022. Find out the most important logistics trends that could impact supply chains in 2022.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2018

(Eagan, MN) – North American third-party logistics (3PL) company, Cerasis, in partnership with Pierbridge , a leading transportation management software development company, announces the addition of multi-parcel carrier shipping management to the Cerasis Rater, a web-based transportation management system (TMS).

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Elementum

JUNE 11, 2018

Think about the supply chain of virtually every consumer good. In an attempt to reduce the length of transportation for products in the supply chain, several industries have taken to nearshoring. Marketability isn’t the only thing companies need to take into consideration when planning their supply chain.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 17, 2021

webinar, we provided an in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends in the North American freight market. This included our forecast of future market conditions, explanations of how the latest market changes impact supply chains, and answers to your most pressing questions.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The 3PL industry is currently at a juncture where stakeholders are being forced to reconsider the way they do business. The coming few years are likely to be decisive for the future of 3PL. This bodes well for the 3PL industry as a sound economy means higher volumes of shipment. But the picture is not all that bad.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2020

Tropical Storm Isaias recently impacted a portion of North America, unsettling multiple municipalities with power outages, road closures, and flooding. Although the impact to supply chains from this storm was minimal , it’s important to make sure your business has a plan in place for hurricane season (June – November).

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Just like retailers benefit from your product being on the shelf, so does a specialized 3PL. The more shelf space you land and expand at a retailer, the more freight you’ll be delivering. The Columbus, OH-based 3PL has witnessed firsthand how using logistics strategically can lead brands to category domination.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This notion rings especially true with CPG shippers since the freight requires higher service levels than other non-time-sensitive freight to arrive at its destination on time. To solve supplier challenges, CPG shippers should look to specialized providers as a dependable solution to their supply chain issues.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

are now using at least one 3PL in their operations. Armstrong's research reveals that 90% of domestic FORTUNE 500 companies use at least one 3PL; that represents a significant gain over the past 15 years, when only 46% of the companies had a relationship with a 3PL, so the number has almost doubled since the turn of the century.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools. LLamasoft Launches Data Services to Provide Reference Data for the Supply Chain Design Community. In this week’s news, new products and services and a couple of acquisitions top the list.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2017

I was tempted to title today’s post “This Week in Trump News,” considering all of the actions he took this week that have supply chain and logistics implications. Freight on digital fast track: DHL launches CILLOX. CX North America Information Services Inc. I’ll keep working on it. in December.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

During the fourth quarter each year, transportation managers and executives can be found budget planning for the year – however this year, supply chain professionals are also faced with myriad matters nationwide that will impact their capacity and carrier rates well into 2017 and beyond. How a 3PL Can Help.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The state’s moderate climate means less weather-related shipping problems and a smoother supply chain, overall. North Carolina is one of the least unionized states in the country as only 2.6% The entire NC-based supply chain therefore has very limited exposure to union strikes or “slowdowns.”. Room to Expand.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JUNE 16, 2022

In today’s business world, organizations rely on an agile and efficient supply chain to remain competitive and deliver quality products to consumers everywhere. Cross-docking is a lean supply chain model that allows fast-tracking of goods from suppliers to customers or retailers with little to no handling or storage.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2015

One of the emails I did keep and read with interest was the first item in this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Infor to Acquire GT Nexus. GEODIS acquires OHL (Ozburn-Hessey Logistics) and enhances its Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics offering in the US.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

The comment caught my attention because later that morning I was going to moderate a discussion with Dan Dershem , General Partner at Supply Chain Ventures, about emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous trucks, and digital freight. Digital Freight. Blockchain.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2014

May 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index June 2014. HighJump WMS provides large and upper mid-market companies including 3PL companies one of the most scalable and adaptable WMS platforms in the market. Turnover at For-Hire Carriers Largely Unchanged During the First Quarter.

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Parade

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Parade, the leading intelligence and engagement platform, has been selected to speak at the 2019 3PL Value Creation North America Summit hosted by Armstrong & Associates. On October 15-17th, Armstrong & Associates is hosting the seventh annual 3PL Value Creation North America Summit in Chicago, Illinois.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Even the largest shippers have taken note and begun working with 3PLs to create strategic partnerships that accomplish more through the supply chain. They explained how working with a 3PL on a strategic level can unlock previously untapped profit, offer more visibility, and streamline overall operations.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

In other supply chain and logistics news… This is How Google’s Project Wing Drone Delivery Service Could Work (Fast Company). Robinson Opens Second Air Freight Screening Facility. November 2015 North American Freight Numbers. Moving on to 3PL news, C.H.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. NAFTA freight totaled $88.0 NAFTA freight increased from the same month of the previous year. So sad, so senseless.

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