The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Jason Traff is the President and Co-founder of Shipwell , a cloud-based TMS solution based in Austin, TX that is transforming the supply chain industry by replacing opaque and manual processes through a tech-enabled, fully connected logistics ecosystem with more than 500,000 carrier partners. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Greg Price is the CEO and Co-founder of Shipwell , a cloud based TMS solution based in Austin, TX. Shipwell is transforming the supply chain industry by replacing opaque and manual processes through a tech-enabled, fully connected logistics ecosystem with more than 500,000 carrier partners. About Greg Price. About Shipwell.

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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.”. In an interview afterwards, Isaiah said “I’m going to dream again.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Forget what you knew about logistics. In fact, the on-demand industry was estimated to account for $75 billion in 2018. [1]

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Black Friday Logistics: Brought To You By Ocean Freight. Overcapacity (to the tune of 10% of the industry’s container capacity as surplus space) and fierce competition pushed South Korean ocean carrier Hanjin into bankruptcy on August 31st 2016, triggering a price uptick that held steady throughout the September holiday shipping surge.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

This means supply chain and logistics professionals need to distinguish between more frequently purchased products and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported that they had a clear overall plan for digital transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Descartes is a global leader in providing on-demand, SaaS solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance, and security of logistics-intensive businesses. The Descartes Global Logistics Network (GLN) is the world’s largest, collaborative multimodal logistics messaging network.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2016

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. Also, if you have a favorite industry conference not included on the list, please post it in the comments. SAP : SAPInsider Logistics and SCM 2017 , March 6-8, Orlando, FL.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Jake is a Founding Partner at 8VC , an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Austin, TX with offices in San Francisco, New York City, and Boston. He is a co-founder and partner at 8VC, a 6B AUM venture capital fund based in Austin, TX. and grew it into an industry leader. About Jake Medwell. Jake on LinkedIn.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Thad is CEO at Austin-based Talroo , a data-driven job and hiring event advertising platform that helps businesses reach the candidates they need to build their essential workforce. He genuinely believes that there is no industry that plays a more integral role in the economy. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Multichannel Merchant

OCTOBER 14, 2022

TikTok is looking to create a global logistics infrastructure, including in the U.S., to fulfill merchant orders on its TikTok Shops ecommerce platform, creating a good deal of industry buzz based on its rapid growth as a dominant social media and advertising platform , as first reported by Axios. Europe and Asia.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 27, 2021

What’s Driving the 3PL Industry Consolidation with Spencer Tenney. Joe Lynch and Spencer Tenney discuss what’s driving the 3PL industry consolidation. Spencer and his team at Tenney Group are mergers and acquisitions advisors who work with business owners in the 3PL, trucking, and bus industry. About Spencer Tenney.

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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. The Hamburg office is co-located with C.H. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Only 8 days to go before I (along with my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates) cycle 100 miles at the JDRF Ride for the Cure in Saratoga Springs, NY. Now, let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news…. Chinese logistics firm Best, backed by Alibaba, launches $930 million U.S. How far is 100 miles?

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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. Companies like XPO Logistics Inc. Companies like XPO Logistics Inc. Infor Acquires Predictix.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Spencer is President & CEO of Tenney Group, trusted M&A advisors to transportation industry. Spencer is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and holds the designation of Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor through AM&AA. Streamlined Process: M&A can be complex and time-consuming.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Additionally, Pickle Robot has added growth-oriented industry veterans to its leadership team to accelerate commercialization of the company’s flagship robotic unload systems. Amazon unveils smaller drone that flies through rain. How Walmart automated supplier negotiations.

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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). Note: MercuryGate is a Talking Logistics sponsor). What is the path to building successful and lasting 3PL-customer relationships?

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E2open

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Connected supply chain SaaS platform is a multiple award-winner for Enterprise Service of the Year and Most Innovative Service of the Year AUSTIN, Texas – Dec. “Our goal is to enable a more connected, collaborative supply chain for our clients that spans their channel, planning, trade, logistics, manufacturing, and supply operations.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Stord continues to attract and retain industry-leading finance, people, technology, go-to-market, and supply chain experts as part of its leadership team in order to execute its mission to make supply chain a competitive advantage. I am confident that Sara will continue to build upon our world-class team in her elevated role.”

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 21, 2022

Many supply chain management and direct procurement professionals are acutely aware of the ongoing shortages of key materials among multiple industry supply networks. The same could be stated for certain global transport assets with COVID-19 restrictions continuing among China’s major manufacturing centers and logistics networks.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2023

Investor Event and Master Plan 3 Tesla conducted is annual investor event this week at its Austin, Texas facilities and unveiled “ Master Plan Part 3 ” which aims toward becoming the largest automaker by volume by 2030. That equates to the ability to produce and sell 20 million vehicles globally.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 12, 2022

The evolution of technology, the growing complexity and performance expectations for industry supply chains are driving the need to have people who understand data, analytics and decision-making needs from multiple angles including planning, execution, product management and customer service level performance.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

the industrial AI supply chain pioneer, today announced that it has entered into a technology partnership with project44 , the global leader in supply chain visibility, to unlock supply chain profitability amid disruptions and global port congestion. PALO ALTO, CA, November 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ThroughPut Inc. , Learn more at project44.com.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Chuck is the CEO and Co-founder of High Definition Vehicle Insurance (HDVI) , where he leads an experienced team of insurance, technology, and trucking industry experts who deeply understand the challenges of today’s fleets. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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Stord

JANUARY 13, 2020

The joining of Jim Bork and John Williams closely follows the announcement in late 2019 of other new leaders: David Hardwick, VP of Engineering, and Steve Swan, VP of Supply Chain, as well as Director of Marketing Toyin Adon-Abel and Director of Finance Austin Pauls. STORD was founded in 2015 and is based in Atlanta, GA.

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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. The logistics of food distribution are already complicated, yet US Foods is going the extra mile to collaborate with suppliers to track their Scope 3 emissions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Kodiak is building and operating self-driving trucks designed to operate on highway routes, making the freight industry safer and more efficient. Kodiak has developed the industry’s most advanced technology stack purpose-built specifically for long-haul trucks. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide highlights of two noteworthy supply chain management focused technology development efforts which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.

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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. It also offers customized logistics solutions through its logistics department. The post Alternatives to UPS and FedEx appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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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. It also offers customized logistics solutions through its logistics department. The post Alternatives to UPS and FedEx appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.'

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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. It also offers customized logistics solutions through its logistics department. The post Alternatives to UPS and FedEx appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.'

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Convey

AUGUST 29, 2017

AUSTIN, Texas– Convey , the customer-centric delivery platform, today announced $8.25 In addition, Convey’s industry insights tracker continues to capture some of the most detailed and valuable customer delivery intelligence in the market. Founded in 2013, Convey is based in Austin, Texas, and is part of the Techstars Class #38.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Our business development & leadership teams have been all over the world, attending major blockchain conferences and hosting a suite of events specific to shipping and logistics. In Dusseldorf, Germany, we attended ETF 3PL, one of the largest conferences dedicated to freight and logistics. Tech Updates.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Our business development & leadership teams have been all over the world, attending major blockchain conferences and hosting a suite of events specific to shipping and logistics. In Dusseldorf, Germany, we attended ETF 3PL, one of the largest conferences dedicated to freight and logistics. Tech Updates.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2023

In February, the retailer announced plans to close technology hubs located in Austin, Texas , Carlsbad, California and Portland, Oregon. The “ holy grail ” in these efforts is automation that can replicate the dexterity and adaptability of warehouse workers for truck unloading, package sorting and material movements.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we revisit EV automaker Tesla’s prior report of Q3-2022 operational performance with this week’s formal report of financial performance. The themes are somewhat similar. . Profitability also did not meet expectations.

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