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Benchmarking your Freight Rates for Maximum Supply Chain Efficiency

Logistics Viewpoints

In this article, we will discuss why benchmarking is so important, how it works, and how you can use it to maximize your efficiency when shipping goods. A graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and an Associate’s in Graphic Design. Currently residing in Mesa, Arizona.

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SAP Goes All-In on Artificial Intelligence

Logistics Viewpoints

If there was a heat wave in the southwest, a logistics manager might say, “Joule, show me every refrigerated truck shipment in Arizona today!” Many carriers can’t provide advanced ship notices or other shipment data electronically. I might tell Alexa, for example, “Play the station Smooth Jazz!” In contrast, Joule is Business AI.

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The FreightTech Dilemma with Brad Wheeler

The Logistics of Logistics

in Exercise & Wellness from Arizona State University and M.S. Founded in 2017, and located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Emerge is one of the fastest-growing technology startups in the U.S. Brad’s higher education includes a B.S. in Sports & Business Leadership from the University of Kentucky. About Emerge.

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The FreightVana Story with Shannon Breen

The Logistics of Logistics

With an educational and professional background in finance, Shannon joined the logistics industry in 2012 with Knight Transportation out of Phoenix, Arizona.

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Reshoring and Regionalized Freight Networks: The Future of Logistics

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Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Mitigation The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in long-distance supply chains, with shipping delays, port congestion, and material shortages disrupting operations worldwide. Aerospace and transportation equipment companies are investing in Arizona and New Mexico. Midwest U.S. Southwest U.S.

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Supply Chain Leaders, Chained to Tradition, Face the Whip

Supply Chain Shaman

Price of Ocean Shipping Business Continuity. The metrics selection resulted from work with Arizona State University in 2013.) Life for the supply chain leader is more complex. Baby formula. Semiconductors. Toilet Paper. Commodity scarcity. The future inventory fire sale. These discussions make me laugh.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

Logistics Viewpoints

These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. But climate change and droughts can certainly hinder production.