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Last Mile Delivery Grows Up with Ron Richardson

The Logistics of Logistics

Ron has also played a key role in the success of FourKites, a logistics technology company. He is also a regular speaker at leading supply chain universities, including the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton Supply Chain College. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success

The Logistics of Logistics

With all the disruptions in the supply chain since 2020, the last mile has been in a constant state of flux. It provides shippers access to a large network of last-mile providers (FRONTDoor Partners) as well as developing technology like route optimization and planning tools, and other tech commonly requested by its FDPs.

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Walmart: 3 Keys to Successful Supply Chain Management any Business Can Follow

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However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. million employees without a focus on good supply chain management. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. ” Walmart states early on.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 30 – April 3, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Until then, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: LLamasoft Acquires IBM’s LogicTools Supply Chain Applications Business Unit. Wal-Mart Scaling Back Free Shipping to Shoppers in Canada ( BloombergBusiness ). The answers will never be automated.

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How Ford is Implementing Big Data into its Supply Chain

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Bringing big data into the supply chain is not always as simple as buying the right software. A company first has to build a foundation of mobile data capture technology that can accurately record the information big data relies upon. This means major changes to the way that organizations are structured.

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26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

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Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field.