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Unlocking Logistics Profits with Matt McKinney

The Logistics of Logistics

Loop’s AI-driven platform removes payment friction in the supply chain to unlock margin and increase liquidity. Matt drew upon his background at Uber Freight to tackle the massive problem of building a new structure for the legacy transportation payment system that supports the global supply chain.

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Leading Inventory Attack Teams with Richard Lebovitz

The Logistics of Logistics

LeanDNA’s platform also provides users with actionable insights into their supply chain performance, enhanced demand-to-delivery visibility, and prioritization of inventory optimization opportunities. LeanDNA is used by manufacturers in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and medical.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

More specifically, it took 83 days for container transport from Europe to Asia, and 88 days from North America to Asia. The delays are attributed to supply chain issues at every stage – from the time of booking transport to gate in at the port as well as ocean transit time of shipping containers.

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5 Key Insights From the 2022 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference

BlueYonder

Sensing and predicting disruptions as early as possible will allow organizations to develop proactive risk mitigation strategies and lower premium freight. Furthermore, having short-term Purchase Order/ASN-level visibility is insufficient. I look forward to seeing you at next year’s conference!

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Writing: Working on My Book

Supply Chain Shaman

Prior to Mattel, Peter was the Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain Operations for Starbucks where he was responsible for the supply of the products that contribute to the Starbucks Experience: from the supply of coffee, to the procurement of the cup, to delivering the table it rests on.

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Why Specialized Logistics Providers Prove More Effective Than Generalists for CPG Shippers

Zipline Logistics

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. If you have freight that requires high service levels, you should not look to a general provider and expect best outcomes.

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President Andrew Lynch On What We Must Do To Create Nationally Secure And Resilient Supply Chains

Zipline Logistics

He works alongside clients ranging from some of the largest food and beverage businesses in the world to the brightest up-and-coming CPG brands in North America. What does the term “supply chain” encompass? CPU is an alluring logistics option in which your customer picks up your freight for you.