Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

He is an industrial engineer with a diploma in transportation and logistics from the University of Applied Sciences in Bremerhaven. Over the period of 2009-2015 only 88% of companies made improvement on the “Supply Chain Metrics That Matter.” (The Ralf has worked at BASF since 1989 in a variety of jobs across continents.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2016

I did not understand warehousing and transportation until reassignment to a logistics role in 1985. The metrics reward functional thinking. The focus of APICS is manufacturing, CSCMP’s foundation is in logistics, and ISM serves the procurement organization. I am a product of traditional, silo-based thinking.

Supply Chain Design Software

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2019

While putting myself through school, I got a part-time job at JFK airport which opened my eyes to logistics. Right out of college, I worked at a logistics company in Atlanta. Once we decided that we were going to go out to bid, the logistics team no longer contacted the 3PLs. You can also get in touch with me at [link].

Saudi Arabia

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

While Chicago and New York/New Jersey hubs are no strangers to inclement winter weather, severe and widespread cold brought snowstorms to Atlanta and other southern U.S. percent, marking the largest drop in this metric since last July. cities grinding transportation there to a halt as well. On one hand, new orders for U.S.

Capacity

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I wrote my first report on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) while sitting on the floor in the Atlanta airport in 2005 when I was an AMR Research analyst. Notice how the water turns from blue to brown in Figure 3 with the lack of demand translation capabilities within the enterprise for manufacturing and logistics. Mistake #5.

S&OP

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2017

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. number of flights, road congestion, distance to ocean ports); and in the presence of top 100 logistics IT providers.

San Francisco

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

Warehousing

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. Customers demand a consistent shopping experience and our port-to-porch logistics solutions enable brands to meet and exceed customer expectations.

North America

Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

Home January 02, 2024 5 Ways to Cope with Changing Logistics Demand in 2024 Inés Alcántara , Senior Sales Engineer In an era marked by unpredictability and technological advancements, understanding and adapting to the changing demands of logistics is not just an option, but a necessity for success.

Demand Planning Software

Logility

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

ATLANTA (February 23, 2022) American Software, Inc. wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, were recognized among Food Logistics’ 2021 Top Software and Technology Providers. Atlanta-based American Software, Inc. Double-Digit Revenue Growth Driven by Continued Strong Growth in Subscription Fees. million compared to $0.5

Supply Chain Planning Software

Stord

MARCH 27, 2024

ATLANTA, March 27, 2024 — Legion Athletics , the #1 natural-science based sports supplement brand, announces its partnership with Stord, a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands.

Optimization Software

Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

ATLANTA, July 21 — Stord, the Cloud Supply Chain leader, expands its Cloud Supply Chain offering with Stord One Commerce , a vendor- and sales channel-agnostic software platform that helps brands connect, orchestrate, and optimize their entire supply chains. Better logistics alone will not solve today’s supply chain woes.”

Optimal Sourcing

6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

There are several elements in an effective logistics strategy, with the ultimate goal of identifying the most cost-effective service levels and developing plans and processes that enable the company to operate as close to those optimal service levels as possible.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Ware2Go

JANUARY 11, 2022

ATLANTA–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Ware2Go, the UPS (NYSE:UPS) company enabling merchants of any size to offer one- to two-day shipping with its on-demand fulfillment network and integrated tech platform, today announced that it won a 2021 “Green Supply Chain Award” from Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE) magazine. About Ware2Go.

Modeling

Ware2Go

JANUARY 12, 2022

ATLANTA–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Ware2Go , the UPS (NYSE:UPS) company enabling merchants of any size to offer one- to two-day shipping with its on-demand fulfillment network and integrated tech platform, today announced that the company has won a 2021 “Green Supply Chain Award” from Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE) magazine.

Modeling

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

According to the product sheet , “Oracle Global Trade Intelligence provides a dashboard view into the unique metrics by which your customs and compliance operation measures success. Robinson and Transplace are Talking Logistics sponsors. Probably not, but it certainly makes the EU’s position “very clear.” Have a happy weekend!

Negotiating Skills

Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 4, 2022

From contractor controversies to rising fuel costs, logistics professionals across the transportation industry are turning to innovative solutions to persistent problems. As contractors across the logistics industry begin questioning their relationships with carrier networks , the FRONTdoor Collective is taking a new approach.

Innovation

Freight Waves

JULY 6, 2025

Real example: A carrier in Georgia ran reefer out of Atlanta. The Real Metrics of the Profit Test Let’s be clear. It exposes every strength—and every hole. If you can’t squeeze margin from one truck, what makes you think adding two more will solve that? Added two trucks within six months, thinking more volume meant more money.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Freight Waves

JULY 4, 2025

Key Safety Metrics Out-of-Service Rate: 0% in the past 12 months Vehicle Inspections Passed: 17/18 clean inspections this year No DOT-recordable crashes in 24 months Driver CSA scores well below threshold Preventive Maintenance Overview Briefly explain your PM schedule, how you track it, and what tech/tools you use (e.g., Make it visual.

Pricing Training

Freight Waves

JULY 6, 2025

Real-world Example: We had a fleet running Texas to Atlanta. Once we tightened the outbound strategy and aligned reloads closer to Atlanta, profit jumped 14%. The KPI: Deadhead % = (Empty Miles ÷ Total Miles) × 100 Ideal Target: Under 12% If you’re above 15%, it’s time to have a serious conversation about routing and planning.

KPI

American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2025

TARIFF TITLE PAGE TERRA WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS LLC DBA AMERICAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS (a non-vessel operating common carrier) FMC ORGANIZATION NO.: Carrier" means Terra Worldwide Logistics LLC, on whose behalf this Bill of Lading has been signed. The Merchant agrees that it shall indemnify and hold the Terra Worldwide Logistics LLC.

Cargo

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend, Rachel Everly, a freelance writer in business and finance who shows us how digitized trucking will change the game for logistics companies. . The introduction of digitized trucking marks the beginning of a new era and is set to turn the logistics value chain upside down. . Here’s how:

Logistics Network Optimization Software

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2022

She started up Corning’s optical fiber factory in the Charlotte, NC area, founded a popular kindergarten engineering design workshop based on a famous MIT course, and led the STEM coaching team serving 48 Easter Seals teachers across metro Atlanta. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

Logistics Network Optimization Software