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Kendra Austin: Dedicated to Diversity
Inbound Logistics
JUNE 15, 2016
Profile of Kendra Austin, Director, Supplier Diversity, Express Scripts
Austin Related Topics 
Some Positive News- Samsung Invests $1 Billion in Austin Texas Semiconductor Facility
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
The news surrounding Samsung to state the obvious has been somewhat negative of late. There is the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone product recall and suspension debacle because of exploding and fire-prone devices. Today there is a U.S. government recall announcement involving 34 models of Samsung laundry washing machines representing upwards of 2.8 million top-loading devices […].
This Week in Logistics News (June 23-27, 2014)
Talking Logistics
JUNE 27, 2014
Last night was the NBA draft, and one of the top prospects was Isaiah Austin, a 7-foot-1 center for Baylor University. So it gives me great pleasure to say, that with the next pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the NBA selects Isaiah Austin from Baylor University.”.
Supply Chain Cartoon Caption Winners for July 16, 2018 Contest
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 30, 2018
George Kunz of Austin, TX and Jeff Fisher Tuthill Take Home the Prize with Great Captions
3PL Executive Insights from MercuryGate User Conference 2013
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
That was the main theme of a panel session I led at last month’s MercuryGate User Conference 2013 , which included the following 3PL executives: Shelli Austin , VP at Integrated Distribution Services (IDS). What is the path to building successful and lasting 3PL-customer relationships?
Shopping at Whole Foods Market? Click Amazon Prime
Supply Chain Insights
JUNE 16, 2017
There are so many pleasures of life in Austin, Texas. Amidst the eclectic Austin lifestyle of Tex-Mex, BBQ, Armadillos (the downtown bus, not the animal…although we do have the latter as well!) It is one of the best examples of Austin’s culture now spread throughout the nation.
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Is The Creative Class Coming To A City Near You?
Supply Chain Insights
APRIL 8, 2015
I made a list and wrote Seattle, San Francisco, and Austin. There’s an old song lyric “ wherever I lay my hat that’s my home” (…attribution to Marvin Gaye). Aside from a short stint living in Europe, I’ve always lived in Boston, MA. First it was because my friends and family all lived here.
SXSW Re-Cap: Our Future is Everything Artificial Intelligence
River Logic
APRIL 4, 2018
Every year in March, my wonderful City of Austin hosts South by Southwest (SXSW). In addition to fully taking over the entire city (in the best possible way), SXSW is an event that combines music, film, gaming and more with a series of conference sessions covering a broad spectrum of interests. As a Marketer, I mostly stuck to the "Branding and Marketing" track (hoping to post on those learnings soon).
Getting Students Excited about STEM Education by Getting Them Involved
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 5, 2016
competitiveness in science and technology,” a University of Texas at Austin … Continued. “In a positive sign for efforts to boost U.S. The post Getting Students Excited about STEM Education by Getting Them Involved appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
E2open to Acquire INTTRA, Adding the World’s Leading Ocean Shipping Network and Software Provider, Creating an Integrated Global Supply Chain and Logistics Operating Network
E2open
OCTOBER 22, 2018
AUSTIN, Texas, October 22, 2018 – E2open, the one place in the cloud to run your supply chain, today announced the acquisition of INTTRA, the leading ocean shipping network, software and information provider. MONDAY 22 OCTOBER 2018. E2open to Acquire INTTRA, Adding the World’s Leading Ocean Shipping Network and Software Provider, Creating an Integrated Global Supply Chain and Logistics Operating Network.
The Texas Triangle
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The Texas Triangle refers to an area of Texas that is roughly bordered by Dallas, Houston and San Antonio / Austin (when you are Texas you get to call 4 points a triangle). 11 Austin – 950 K (part of Texas Triangle). #16
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Clouds: A Beautiful Thing for Sure!
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 29, 2015
in fresh capital to invest in R&D to build a technology services hub in Austin, Texas. I have been an analyst for over a decade. Two years at Gartner Group , six years at AMR Research (now Gartner), two years at Altimeter Group and three years as the founder of Supply Chain Insights.
Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2017
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2016
Transplace : Shipper Symposium , May 8-10, Austin, TX. Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S.,
Announcing Enterra Solutions 2nd Annual Cognitive Computing Summit
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 10, 2018
Elaine Rich , Author, Distinguished Senior Lecturer (Retired) The University of Texas at Austin: Automata, Computability, and Complexity. You are invited to join Enterra Solutions® for in-depth conversations on the rise of the Intelligent Enterprise with a focus on Supply Chain Optimization.
Delivery Demand Shaping: A Key Element in Enabling Profitable Same-day Delivery
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 24, 2015
Although many retailers and other companies are charging ahead with their same-day delivery offerings (see Amazon and Macy’s , for example), others are taking a step back or shutting down their efforts.
Transportation Network Modeling: A Powerful Tool in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Strategy
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Austin Chrzanowski is the Product Manager of Network Optimization and Transportation Optimization Technologies at LLamasoft. Companies need to be fully aware of global climate change conversations and how they will impact their supply chain in the near future.
E2open Acquires Transportation Management Systems Provider Cloud Logistics
E2open
OCTOBER 1, 2018
AUSTIN, TX – October 1, 2018 – E2open , the one place in the cloud to run your supply chain, today announced the acquisition of Cloud Logistics, a leading innovator of transportation management systems (TMS) for the global supply chain market. MONDAY 01 OCTOBER 2018. Cloud Logistics Brings Same-Day, Rapid-Deployment Transportation and Logistics Management to E2open’s Industry Leading Business Network.
How to Recruit and Organize Supply Chain Talent to Unlock Your Supply Chain’s Potential
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
Austin State University. Recently it seems that more and more organizations are recognizing that their supply chains are a key component to the organization’s success. From the increasing adoption of a chief supply chain officer at major organizations to discussions of legislative changes , the influence of the supply chain on competitive advantage is more recognized than ever.
What Do Our Presidential Candidates Have To Say About Manufacturing?
Cerasis
JUNE 1, 2016
In fact, Apple currently manufacturers Apple Macs in Austin, Texas, but Trump wants to provide some sort of relief package to U.S. We’ve discussed several of the myths and solutions to enhancing the current state of American manufacturing.
A Collection of Bad Supply Chain Poems
The 21st Century Supply Chain
AUGUST 18, 2015
Who needed some excess from Austin. by Alexa Cheater Yes, you read that title right. In honor of Bad Poetry Day I asked my colleagues to send me their best (and worst!) supply chain-related sonnets, odes, limericks, haikus – well you get the point.
Alternatives to UPS and FedEx
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
Headquartered in Austin, TX, it recently rebranded itself as LSO to reflect an updated brand image of expanded capabilities and service areas. Introduction.
5 Business Tips from a 20-Year Brokerage
DAT Solutions
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Brian Sutton and George Copeland co-founded Austin Freight Systems (AFS) 20 years ago, after the freight brokerage they were working for lost its biggest customer. Austin Freight has many long-term customers. Austin Freight has only one full-time, administrative employee, plus Copeland who spends about half his time on admin duties. Austin Freight’s high customer retention rate has reduced the need to hire additional staff for sales and business development.
New Student Projects Suggest Greater Focus on Analytics
Supply Chain View from the Field
AUGUST 24, 2015
Center for Environmental Farming Systems (1) – Dairy Farming Project – Helping to create a transition plan to Austin Family Dairy Farm, a 75-Jersey cow conventional dairy farm located in Yancey County, North Carolina. Every fall, Betty Minton and Bill Collins (my trusted and capable student project advisors) and I play a game of musical chairs.
The Ultimate List of Top Logistics Startups – Blog
Freightos
JULY 23, 2015
Austin. Logistics is the prime example of a changing industry – colossal, ripe for disruption and utterly opaque. And it’s about to get hit by a freight train of innovation. How much do we love freight innovation?
Customer Advisory on Hurricane Harvey
TMC
AUGUST 31, 2017
Texas DOT is reporting road closures nearing Austin and San Antonio. As the unprecedented flooding and impact from Hurricane Harvey continues to be felt throughout Houston, SE Texas, and into Louisiana, the extent of the damage and cleanup efforts needed is becoming more clear.
Are We Losing Our Jobs to Robots? Each 1 Costs 6 Jobs, a New Study Says
Supply Chain Nation
MARCH 31, 2017
This week: We may be losing our jobs to robots – in fact, a new study says each 1 robot costs us 6 jobs, an Austin based startup is challenging UberRush and becoming the next FedEx killer, Wal-Mart is beating the pants off Amazon in apparel, a startup thinks could be the future of international cargo transport by planning to cut air freight costs in half with drones, and Amazon unveiled its long-rumored grocery pickup concept store in two Seattle locations.
This Week in Logistics News (June 27 – July 1, 2016)
Talking Logistics
JULY 1, 2016
Here are more details from the article: [DB Schenker] said it’s paying “tens of millions of dollars” for exclusive rights in Europe to a digital freight-booking platform developed by Austin-based uShip.
Amazon Launches Free, 2-hour Whole Foods Deliveries in 4 U.S. Cities
Supply Chain Nation
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
cities – Austin, Cincinnati, Dallas and Virginia Beach, Va. Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date.
Alternatives to UPS and FedEx
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
Headquartered in Austin, TX, it recently rebranded itself as LSO to reflect an updated brand image of expanded capabilities and service areas. Introduction. Although UPS and Fedex may seem like the best options due to their prevalence, it’s important to look into alternative small parcel carriers. These carriers may be able to provide greater flexibility at a similar or lower price.
Alternatives to UPS and FedEx
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
Headquartered in Austin, TX, it recently rebranded itself as LSO to reflect an updated brand image of expanded capabilities and service areas. Introduction. Although UPS and Fedex may seem like the best options due to their prevalence, it’s important to look into alternative small parcel carriers. These carriers may be able to provide greater flexibility at a similar or lower price.
SHIFT Archives: The Best of Q4 2017
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 29, 2017
cta] The post SHIFT Archives: The Best of Q4 2017 appeared first on SHIFT Communications PR Agency - Boston | New York | San Francisco | Austin. As the year comes to a close, we like to analyze the SHIFT archives to learn what content performed best.
Amazon Prime Now – The Cost of Expediting the Last Mile
The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog
JULY 30, 2015
In Q1 2015 there were reports saying that Amazon had opened Prime Now warehouses in Austin and New York City. Sean Camarella, Andrew Kuntjoro, Niranjan Yedlapati, and Felipe Caro.
Attracting the Next Wave of Category Management Talent
Supply Chain Nation
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Universities that have category management programs, like DePaul University, University of Texas at Austin, University of North Alabama, Western Michigan University and others, need not only technology, but curriculums that focus on data science, analytics and data research.
This Week in Logistics News (September 8-12, 2014)
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
The two companies will pilot the in-store pickup option at select Austin and Boston stores in the next month…In the coming months, Instacart and Whole Foods Market expect to expand the in-store pickup option to all [15] cities Instacart serves.
This Week in Logistics News (September 28 – October 2, 2015)
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 2, 2015
It will be available soon in New York, Baltimore, Miami, Dallas, Austin, Chicago, Indianapolis, Atlanta and Portland. There was plenty of learning and networking at the CSCMP Annual Conference this week, which I’ll write about in a future post.
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