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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning. in December 2021.

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Social Networking, TMS, and Mega Trends: My CSCMP Conference Agenda

Talking Logistics

Below are the sessions that I am participating in focused on social networking, transportation management systems, and “mega” supply chain trends. Session Speakers: Terry Esper (Moderator), University of Arkansas. Mega Trends Impacting the Supply Chain. Let me help you. The Tipping Point for Natural Gas Long-Haul Trucks.

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Last Mile Delivery Grows Up with Ron Richardson

The Logistics of Logistics

He is also a regular speaker at leading supply chain universities, including the University of Arkansas Sam M. Ron holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. Walton Supply Chain College.

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Fearless Females of Supply Chain: Be WISE

BlueYonder

As part of our “Fearless Females of Supply Chain” Blue Yonder Live series, Blue Yonder’s Chief Customer Officer Susan Beal spoke to Stephanie Powell Thomas , Associate Professor of Practice of SCM at the University of Arkansas and Executive Director of the WISE program. You can watch their conversation here. and globally.

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Package Theft Season is Here

Logistics Viewpoints

Based on data from the FBI and Google Trends, package theft is big business. Eight US states have made package theft a felony: Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. This makes the season a prime target for package theft. Since 2020, online shopping has hit $1.7

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Upcoming Supply Chain Industry Events You Don't Want To Miss

Stord

The event will bring together speakers to share insights, emerging technology demos, interactive sponsor kiosks, VIP experiences, and conversations around supply chain trends and what factors will continue to influence the industry.

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FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success

The Logistics of Logistics

However, even as retailers scramble to meet e-commerce consumer demands, and providers lean into the latest trends to get those packages to front doors, there is plenty going on behind the scenes. With all the disruptions in the supply chain since 2020, the last mile has been in a constant state of flux.