Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 10, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based blog readership.

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APRIL 13, 2022

and a Research Associate at the Center for Transportation Research (at the University of Texas at Austin). In addition, he is Vice Chairman of Crown Diesel, and a member of The Board of Directors for CRST International, eNow Energy, Cub Ventures (CDLife), Novapath Supply Chain Systems & Rygen Technologies, and Phoenix Intermodal.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

ATLANTA, November 2, 2023 — Gel Blaster , the market leader in water ball blasters, today announces its partnership with Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands. About Gel Blaster Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Gel Blaster Inc.

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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.”. April 2014 North American Freight Numbers.

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E2open

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Expanded technology partnership enables shippers to optimize logistics and transportation spend in e2open’s Carrier Marketplace AUSTIN, Texas – Nov. About e2open E2open is the connected supply chain software platform that enables the world’s largest companies to transform the way they make, move, and sell goods and services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, E2open is the largest provider of transportation execution solutions. FedEx Corp. million daily shipments.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Black Friday Logistics: Brought To You By Ocean Freight. What’s working for ocean freight (and what isn’t). Ocean freight has had a complicated year so far. Beyond speed, one of air freight’s primary advantages over ocean has always been reliability. Ocean freight is cheap. zschreiber.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

It’s challenging for logistics providers to keep up, even in perfect supply chain conditions. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021. Just as the world of omni-channel selling is here to stay, supply chain disruptions also seem to have become the norm. The next step?

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers? For industry insights, product training, and networking opportunities, attend DATCON19, October 9 -11 in Austin, TX. – David Domencic, Senior Manager of Transportation Procurement, Armada Supply Chain Solutions. Here's what they had to say.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers? For industry insights, product training, and networking opportunities, attend DATCON19, October 9 -11 in Austin, TX. – David Domencic, Senior Manager of Transportation Procurement, Armada Supply Chain Solutions. Here's what they had to say.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Hospitals overpaying by $25 billion on their supply chains according to report. In a study conducted by Navigant, it was found that hospitals could reduce their supply chain costs by an average of 17.7%. The most efficient hospitals in the study were data driven and shared supply chain info cross departmentally.

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Convey

AUGUST 29, 2017

Investment Will Accelerate Move into New Verticals and Global Supply Chain Market. AUSTIN, Texas– Convey , the customer-centric delivery platform, today announced $8.25 million in Series B funding from Techstars® Venture Capital Fund, RPM Ventures and other investors. This latest round brings total funding to $15.75

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Talking Logistics

JULY 1, 2016

With many folks taking off early for the holiday weekend, I’ll just go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Exporters Wary as Shipping Safety Rule [SOLAS] Kicks In (WSJ – sub. DB Schenker Signs on With uShip Online Freight Platform (WSJ – sub. Infor Acquires Predictix.

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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). Brad Stewart , President at Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions. Michael Bartz , CIO at ReTrans.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 26, 2022

While sleeping on the job is not approved of by most employers, taking a moment to step back and look at industry trends can help supply chain professionals clear their heads. of its own emissions by 2032,” according to Supply Chain Dive. Supply Chain Dive reported the new markets will include Miami; Tampa, Fla.;

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Parade

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Today we’re shining our spotlight light on aifleet, a tech-savvy trucking company and Parade capacity partner based in Austin, Texas. aifleet is Solving the Driver Shortage Problem in a New Way The driver shortage isn’t news to anyone in the country at this point, let alone the supply chain.

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TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

As suspected, the storm is also having a significant impact on supply chains across North America. We recognize that shippers likely have many questions about how this weather event is impacting their supply chain today and in the coming months. Texas DOT is reporting road closures nearing Austin and San Antonio.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Austin based startup is gunning to be the next FedEx killer instead of UberRush. A startup’s plan to cut air freight costs in half with 777-size drones . Are we losing our job to robots?

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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Austin based startup is gunning to be the next FedEx killer instead of UberRush. A startup’s plan to cut air freight costs in half with 777-size drones . Are we losing our job to robots?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Oracle Value Chain Execution Application Improves Supply Chain Visibility and Operational Efficiency for Yard and Service Facilities. July 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report for August 2014. Robinson Opens New German Office. If At First You Don’t Succeed …).

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In Dusseldorf, Germany, we attended ETF 3PL, one of the largest conferences dedicated to freight and logistics. In Austin, Texas, ShipChain was the headline sponsor of the CIO Logistics Forum where CEO John Monarch gave a talk on Rethinking How Enterprises View Public Vs. Private Blockchain s. Tech Updates.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In Dusseldorf, Germany, we attended ETF 3PL, one of the largest conferences dedicated to freight and logistics. In Austin, Texas, ShipChain was the headline sponsor of the CIO Logistics Forum where CEO John Monarch gave a talk on Rethinking How Enterprises View Public Vs. Private Blockchain s. Tech Updates.

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TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

As suspected, the storm is also having a significant impact on supply chains across North America. We recognize that shippers likely have many questions about how this weather event is impacting their supply chain today and in the coming months. Texas DOT is reporting road closures nearing Austin and San Antonio.

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TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

As suspected, the storm is also having a significant impact on supply chains across North America. We recognize that shippers likely have many questions about how this weather event is impacting their supply chain today and in the coming months. Texas DOT is reporting road closures nearing Austin and San Antonio.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Now, let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news…. Hurricanes Disrupt Freight Sector, Send Rates Soaring (WSJ – sub. Global air freight rises again in July: IATA (Reuters). Thank you for your time and consideration. UPS plan to hire delivery drivers using personal vehicles riles union (WDRB).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2022

XPO Logistics to spin off freight brokerage. CEVA Logistics using self-driving trucks to move freight. XPO Logistics plans to split its freight brokerage, European, and intermodal businesses apart from its US trucking operation, which will dismantle the large freight and supply-chain operation it has built over the last decade.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

A new generation of advanced solutions , enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) – has created new supply chain models and new work processes that are purpose-built for today’s extreme uncertainty. After two years — and counting — of supply chain volatility, it’s clear that disruption is here to stay.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

While demand is high, ongoing product shortages continue to cause supply chain disruptions, create unpredictable shopping behaviors and drive rapid delivery expectations. And it’s safe to assume that logistics digitization will continue to deliver a significant competitive edge as supply chain complexity and uncertainty grow.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

And it’s about to get hit by a freight train of innovation. How much do we love freight innovation? Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

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E2open

OCTOBER 22, 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. Combination of E2open and INTTRA forms the Global Logistics and Supply Chain Network with Access to World-Wide Ocean Container Capacity and information.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. cities – Austin, Cincinnati, Dallas and Virginia Beach, Va. drugstore chain said it would also give pay raises to many store workers and retail pharmacy technicians who already have higher hourly wages.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. cities – Austin, Cincinnati, Dallas and Virginia Beach, Va. drugstore chain said it would also give pay raises to many store workers and retail pharmacy technicians who already have higher hourly wages.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Dave Clark, SVP Worldwide Operations and Customer Service at Amazon, was the keynote speaker on Tuesday, and during his talk he announced this week’s top supply chain and logistics news story: Amazon Flex: Amazon will now pay you to deliver packages (The Verge). July 2015 North American Freight Numbers. WTO cites China, U.S.,

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

The transaction will enhance XPO’s range of supply chain solutions by making XPO the second largest less-than-truckload (LTL) provider in North America, and will expand the company’s global contract logistics platform. Citigroup is serving as financial advisor to Con-way, and Sidley Austin LLP is acting as legal advisor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

After experiencing an incredibly challenging two years in the global logistics industry, I think we can let go of any expectation that the supply chain landscape will ever return to “normal.” By that, I mean that extreme uncertainty on both the demand and the supply sides will continue for the foreseeable future.

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MARCH 18, 2022

At this year’s South by Southwest in Austin, TX, 3D printing is being shown in a whole new light. Icon, an Austin-based construction startup focused on 3D-printing technology, is showcasing one of its newest 3D-printed homes, dubbed “House Zero,” in East Austin. Electric delivery vans set to take off in the US.

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