The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 15, 2024

Ed Burns and Joe Lynch discuss getting good shipper freight. Ed is the CEO of Burns Logistics , a transportation sales agency that connects shippers and carriers in a way that helps both to achieve their goals. He grew up around the freight world and is fascinated by big trucks. About Ed Burns Ed Burns loves to connect people.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

ATLANTA, July 29, 2021 -- STORD launched the Cloud Supply Chain earlier this year to help businesses build, expand, and optimize their physical supply chain operations across freight, warehousing, and fulfillment with the speed, flexibility, and ease of modern cloud software. Are you ready to move your supply chain to the cloud?

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Stord

DECEMBER 1, 2022

MILLION IN SEED FUNDING TO GROW CATEGORY LEADING WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM Company expands team and software capabilities as it increases its warehousing facility footprint and offers improved supply chain optimization for its customers with data analytics — Atlanta-based STORD, has raised $2.4 STORD RAISES $2.4

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

In this week’s news, new products and services and a couple of acquisitions top the list. Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools. LLamasoft Launches Data Services to Provide Reference Data for the Supply Chain Design Community.

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Logility

JULY 13, 2023

Third Party Logistics providers (3PLs) are many and diverse. Supply chain organizations often find themselves comparing price differences of 1–2% in service offerings, and they are missing the opportunity to save 5–15% in real costs. Then the task is simply to find 3PLs that can support warehousing and freight in that area.

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CHAINalytics

MARCH 11, 2019

Atlanta, GA (March 11, 2019) — Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, analytics, and market intelligence has entered into a strategic alliance with Tsol, a Mexico-based consulting firm and logistics technology provider, to deliver its freight rate benchmarking service within Mexico.

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Stord

MAY 14, 2019

ATLANTA, Ga. The new, larger office space can accommodate the rapid growth of the company, which was recently named the 13th fastest growing private company in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. We plan to hire dozens of new team members in 2019. The Biltmore was acquired by the Georgia Tech Foundation on Oct.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Driverless vehicles and package delivery dominated the supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to it: Google wants to deliver packages from self-driving trucks ( Quartz ). Amazon expands logistics reach in China ( Reuters ). USPS reports Q1 revenue gains ( Logistics Management ). Package lockers.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Atlanta, GA, October 27, 2022 – Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, has been recognized by premium sports drink company BODYARMOR as “Best New Carrier of the Year 2021.” To support its hypergrowth, BODYARMOR expanded its freight provider network from three to 50+ providers to boost its operational efficiency.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Prior to his time at AFN, Erik was the Executive Vice President of CarrierDirect, a boutique strategy consulting firm and advised companies such as Werner Enterprises, Worldwide Express, and BlueGrace Logistics. What made you pursue a career in logistics? We make promises to their customers and build the technology to deliver on them.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2023 – Stord , the leading Cloud Supply Chain provider, has been awarded Veritiv’s 2022 Truckload Carrier of the Year. About Veritiv Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV), headquartered in Atlanta and a Fortune 500® company, is a full-service provider of packaging, JanSan and hygiene products, services and solutions.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

ATLANTA and LAS VEGAS, NV, Oct. We are laser-focused on making the supply chain a competitive advantage for every one of our customers by combining end-to-end logistics with integrated technology and cloud-like speed and flexibility," said Sean Henry, CEO and co-founder of Stord. "We

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Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 5, 2018

With rising customer expectations, changing business models, cut-throat competition and the influx of technologies, it’s critical that you prepare your supply chain to address challenges such as the capacity crunch, last mile strategies, balancing of costs, digital freight market opportunities and navigating the ecommerce maze.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

I gave a keynote presentation on emerging technologies (drones, driverless trucks, 3D printing, blockchain, etc.) at the SMC3 Jump Start 2018 conference in Atlanta, GA. 20, compared with three in the same week last year, according to online freight marketplace DAT Solutions LLC. Emerging Technologies: What’s Real, What’s Hype?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

provides a state-of-the-art hardware agnostic fulfillment orchestration platform, GreyMatter , that responds to customer orders in real time as well as proprietary and certified third-party hardware. Founded in 2012, GreyOrange is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with offices and partners across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

Welcome back to the Friday news roundup, where we are excited to bring you all the logistics news you’ve been craving. An FAA environmental assessment of drone services in College Station found “no significant impact” and said the service would not “affect the quality of the human environment.”. I’ll cheers to that.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

According to a Logistics Management survey of industry professionals, “there is a strong sentiment that the 2021 Peak Season will be more active than it was a year ago, with 79% of respondents indicating that will be the case, with 16% contending it will be similar to 2020, and 5% expecting it to be less active.”. Supply Side Constraints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Scooter is the President at Sayers Logistics , a boutique LTL-based transportation consultancy that helps 3PLs, shippers, and technology providers to develop best practices, reduce costs, optimize solutions, seize opportunities, and penetrate new markets. He and his wife currently reside in the Atlanta metro area.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

Freight Forwarding Catches Up with Sharm Chelliah. Sharm Chelliah and Joe Lynch discuss the topic, “freight forwarding catches up” which refers to the recent technology advancements made in freight forwarding that has enabled it to offer a customer experience and visibility on par with tech-enabled 3PLs and freight brokers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2019

We are a payments company located in Atlanta, Georgia. Our goal is to make payments faster and simpler for the logistics industry. I had been advising a company in Atlanta that was focused on helping warehouses invoice and accept payments from truck drivers. All the big payments processing giants are in Atlanta.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 31, 2022

Many retailers were slow to invest in required technologies until 2020 when the COVID pandemic temporarily forced physical stores to close and/or limit hours of operation, e-commerce purchases jumped, and last-mile delivery providers struggled to deliver goods on time to consumers. Innovel is now rebranded as Costco Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Senate passes sweeping bipartisan bill overhauling the US Postal Service. XPO Logistics to spin off freight brokerage. CEVA Logistics using self-driving trucks to move freight. CEVA Logistics using self-driving trucks to move freight.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2017

cities, and their adoption of smart-city technologies. Deloitte Consulting and the Metro Atlanta Chamber have teamed up to analyze how seven large metropolitan areas of the United States are transforming their traditional supply chain base into digital supply chains. A look at the supply chain readiness of several major U.S.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 21, 2022

Understanding the differences between small parcel and freight shipping allows fast growing eCommerce sellers to reduce shipping costs and maximize profitability. One way to minimize shipping costs is understanding the differences between small parcel and freight delivery. What Is Freight Shipping? What Is Small Parcel Shipping?

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Stord

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Atlanta (GA)-- STORD , pioneers of networked distribution, next-generation warehousing and distribution for modern shippers, today announced a major update to their inventory visibility and order management platform, making it the fastest, most scalable, and most secure version of the application to date.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept. Walgreens takes its delivery service round the clock. Real-estate services firm CBRE Group Inc. While prescriptions are not eligible for the retailer’s one-hour delivery service, they may be eligible for delivery through Walgreens Express.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The logistics industry quivers in anticipation of the most prominent peak season in history. The exact peak season surcharge depends on the type of freight, date of shipping, and demand, as shown in the below graphic from FedEx : Surchage Name. Applicable Services. Express Package Services, U.S Ground Services.

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Mainnet is a public delegated Proof of Stake sidechain of the Ethereum network, and it provides one of the highest levels of functionality available in the freight and logistics industry. We are officially one step closer to complete transparency and visibility in supply chain and logistics. 3rd Party “Build On Top Of Us” Perks.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Here, we cover five more supply chain changes that affected the logistics industry. At year’s end, the logistics industry grew stronger. It focused on achieving agility and resilience, the new principles dominating the logistics industry. Nonetheless, hybrid work is taking hold across industries, not just the logistics industry.

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2019

The audit of the Oregon State Department of Administrative Services’ Office of the State Chief Information Officer was performed by the Oregon Secretary of State Audit Division and looked at $8 billion in departmental spending. TMS technology. TMS. ,” says Bart De Muynck, Gartner’s research vice president, transportation technology to.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2022

In January, Supply Chain Matters highlighted an announcement from electric vehicle start-up Rivian Automotive disclosing plans to invest in a second volume manufacturing facility be located near Atlanta, Georgia with production operations being planned for 2024.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

A three person panel, including Prasad Collapali from Trucker Tools. Jason Beardall, from England Logistics , Tamara Goorevitz , a lawyer who deals with lawsuits and litigation around transportation, shared insights into this issue. A 5 mile radius tracking doesn’t help you monitor freight.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Charley is an entrepreneur, executive, and investor in the logistics and transportation space who has successfully launched and grown multiple companies. Charley Dehoney is a growth-focused executive, board member, and investor, with more than 17 years of experience at the intersection of transportation technology. About Fitzmark.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

NTG was built on a service promise and Kevin’s open communication style quickly earned the trust of both carriers and shippers. After finding early success as a freight broker for C.H. Kevin went on to earn his MBA at Mercer and completed the degree with a business model focused on the freight brokerage industry. Kevin Nolan.

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CargoBarn

MAY 18, 2022

Pioneering technology drives added expansions in Dallas, Jacksonville and Fresno. As the nation’s supply chain challenges continue, one Georgia logistics company is quietly expanding its footprint to help calm the chaos. Its new Atlanta headquarters spans an entire floor of a high-rise – more than 24,000 s.f. –

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Freightera

APRIL 28, 2020

Interview with Benoit Montreuil, Professor, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering; Director, Physical Internet Center; Director, Supply Chain & Logistics Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. We work with technology ventures such as Clear Distribution in Montreal and farm-to-restaurant startup Farm’d.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

I knew nothing about the world of logistics, inventory management and order optimization. For the purposes of this article, I define the processes of network design as the use of analytic tools to model and optimize the supply chain. The work can use multiple technologies and combine cognitive learning, simulation and optimization.

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