Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I recently read a thought-provoking report with several predictions about the future of supply chain technology. How can it be that so many companies will continue to invest so much in state-of-the art technologies, and yet fewer than one in 20 control tower deployments are expected to deliver on their potential?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Supply chain disruption is a fact of life for every company that moves any type of product. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. A resilient supply chain may be stretched to the max, but it doesn’t break. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

I love that question, which is from a blog posting by supply chain executive and consultant Tony Martins, who was my guest on Talking Logistics earlier this year; Tony was also a panelist in the Mega Trends Impacting Supply Chains session I moderated at last week’s CSCMP conference.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Tom Curee and Joe Lynch discuss TIA Technovations, a logistics and transportation conference designed to explore technology trends and innovation driven by logistics industry leaders. Tom is the Founder and President of Qued , a freight technology company focused on workflow automation, and the TIA Technology Committee Chairman.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Global Trade Authority Rob Garrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercado Labs, shares insights from over 30 years of supply chain experience working with a variety of Fortune 500 companies. Here, he explains what caused current global supply chain disruptions, and shares the five steps needed to overcome today’s supply chain issues.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2024

Prior to her time at USDOT, Reinke spent 16 years at CSX Corporation in their Federal Affairs office, ultimately serving as the Vice President – Government Affairs, overseeing the Federal, State Government and Community Affairs Departments. There’s no other event out there designed by 3PLs for 3PLs, so don’t miss it.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In our recent GlobalTranz 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook white paper, our experts review some of the factors that will shape logistics in the coming year and beyond. Government and industry initiatives to attract more people to the trucking profession should help alleviate the situation in the long term.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider. This two-part blog series will take you thru the RFP questions along with the answers you'd expect to see from the 3PL. 3PL Answer 1. The Client Details. KPIs Question 1.

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Americold

JUNE 17, 2025

Search for: Customer Resources Associates i-3PL Change Region Contact Us Who We Serve Producers Retailers Food Service Providers What We Do Supply Chain Solutions Technology Transportation FAQs Facilities About Us Executive Bios Sustainability/ESG Americold Operating System Newsroom Cool It!

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3PL Insights

JUNE 9, 2025

Whether a brand is shipping products to the East Coast, Midwest, or southern states, Detroit serves as a central launching pad that can significantly streamline the supply chain. The 3PL Advantage in Detroit Third-party logistics (3PL) providers based in Detroit offer a competitive edge for ecommerce brands looking to scale.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The implications of a technology capable of self-maintaining security, maximizing data reporting and accuracy, streamlined payment processing and shipment scheduling, immediate access to real-time data, and end-to-end transparency evoke mirages from the past, asserts Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. ” I do not believe in big government and I hate politics. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. As I watched, I shook my head.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2017

While we all think that we measure time in the same way, that can change inside a complex global supply chain. Complicating matters even further are carrier, port, regional, and government variances in how Free Time is measured around the world. How do you account for Free Time across your global supply chain?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Previously, Frank served more than 10 years as a research director at Gartner, where he defined the MFT, B2B gateway, SOA governance, and cloud service brokerage (CSB) markets. They have a strong focus on culture, service, technology, and trucks.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Please enjoy Part 2 of our two-part webinar series focusing on high-value and controlled substances supply chains. This webinar will cover the pharma supply chain. We will delve into understanding the supply chains for any goods or substances that are high-risk and high-security. Government/Military.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 2, 2014

In this week’s news… JDA Software Announces Industry-Leading Distribution-Centric Supply Chain Suite. Supply Chain Council to Merge with APICS. It is offered in combination with the unique supply chain mapping capabilities of the Resilinc platform. Con-way Inc.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

Modern distribution technology has significantly changed how suppliers get their products to end-users, and consumers are driving changes in how Distributors use technology to better their business processes. New Connected Technologies Are the Focus of Shippers and Carriers. Hours of Service Guidelines Are Evolving.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Demo is a Founding Partner and Chief Commercial Officer of IPL Group , a Panama based 3PL that helps companies expand their business into the Latin American market by simplifying order fulfillment and regional distribution. universities to advance supply chain knowledge and practices in Latin America.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Today, we kick off our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. This year there was a major focus on the upcoming trends, emerging technology, and sustainability. Share This: Read More.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

From 2006 to 2020, Chris played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics (a UPS Company), a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. When demand exceeds supply, rates move higher. He earned a B.S. We always overdo it.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

In this week’s news… HighJump Software Acquires Atlas Products International, Expands Global Trading Partner Network in Europe. UPS Capital – Sponsored Study Shows Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Strategies Lacking. Penske Logistics Joins CargoNet to Enhance Supply Chain Security. SAP Launches 2.0

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ).

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 15, 2015

Yesterday, we started our series on the effects of emerging technologies on 3rd party logistics providers by speaking about the future of logistics technology and if 3rd party logistics providers are prepared. In today’s post, we expand upon this idea to focus on how those technologies will impact the service offerings of 3PLs.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

Unfortunately, the use of full truckload shipments and expenditures have hit an all-time high, reports Kate Patrick of Supply Chain Dive. The Solution: Shippers Must Use Out-of-the-LTL-Box Strategies Shippers must take a more strategic approach to truckload procurement, explains CH Robinson via Supply Chain 24/7.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Ryder acquired various logistics and fulfillment providers in 2023, plus the well-known 3PL Impact Fulfillment Services in 2023. To continue expanding and stay competitive with other big players, these LSPs are investing in advanced technologies to attain competitive advantages.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2016

If AI Technologies Can Think & Act Like "Us" Where do "We" Go? If AI Technologies Can Think & Act Like "Us" Where do "We" Go? The application of AI technologies has created the ability to understand, store and use product information in an entirely new way. AI is a controversy of deep, lasting dimensions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Larry is is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital , a global technology services company that provides digital software engineering and transformation solutions to clients across multiple industries. In the podcast interview, Larry explains how the customer experience is increasingly enabled by technology. About Emtec.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

by Matt Benson If your 3PL supply chain problem was to deliver 400,000 items daily from supplier to customer and your on-time in full metric was a six-sigma target standard of 1 failure per million, how would you do it? Why do we even need technology? The common themes we are hearing are: Inventory cost reduction.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2014

Accellos and HighJump Software Merge. HighJump WMS provides large and upper mid-market companies including 3PL companies one of the most scalable and adaptable WMS platforms in the market. Lots of news to get to this week, so let’s dive right in. Legislators Move to Replenish Highway Trust Fund (WSJ – sub.

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2025

The 145% tariff on goods from China is the headline figure that requires your attention if your supply chain involves China. Always review official government and trade resources for the most accurate and updated tariff information. There's inventory, positioning, technologies, and a whole lot of complexity involved.

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Tecsys

JUNE 26, 2025

TSX: TCS), an industry-leading supply chain management SaaS company, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2025, ended April 30, 2025. About Tecsys Tecsys is a global provider of advanced supply chain solutions. June 26, 2025 — Tecsys Inc.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2016

The rationale for outsourcing certain manufacturing and supply chain processes, such as transportation management, fulfillment, and more to logistics companies is evident and clear. Recently, the Global Supply Chain Institute published a guide, “ Selecting and Managing a Third-Party Logistics Provider.”

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ShipBob

MAY 11, 2021

From natural disasters to material shortages, minor and major supply chain disruptions can happen at any time. Yet, the COVID-19 pandemic was a major global disruption that tested the strength of the modern ecommerce supply chain. . What it means to have supply chain resilience.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

In other news… Elemica Awarded 2nd Patent on Supply Chain Operating Network. Kewill Prepares Customers For Upcoming Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Deadline. Ryder First in Supply Chain Industry to be Awarded SAFETY Act Certification from U.S. I’m so deflated. 1, 2015.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

How is the logistics and supply chain management industry evolving – and what developments do you need to consider? Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business 1. Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business 1. billion to $5.6 billion in 2021.

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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.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

“Consumers are the disruptive force today, not technology.”. As I listened to Mr. Hughes’ presentation, it struck me that he was right: all of these technologies, in many ways, are a response to the demands we consumers are placing on supply chains. Emerging Technologies: Bridging the Gap Between Hype and Reality.

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