The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 19, 2021

Jill is a logistics industry veteran who has advised some of top brands on transportation, logistics, and technology issues. Jill Clifford is President and Partner at FreightPlus (formerly Aborn), a freight management firm located just south of Boston. About Jill Clifford. About FreightPlus.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2016

from overseas, says Boston Consulting Group. His most recent projects include books on cloud computing, small business management, sales, business coaching, social media marketing, and career planning. The increasing efficiency and falling costs of robots are attracting manufacturing production back to the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

When we closed the doors due to COVID-19 for more than a month, one of the options was to spend time reading books. Boston: Springer), pp.413–422. Dr. Nicolas Hubbard is Director of Programmes in the Faculty of Transport and Logistics at Muscat University. billion (based on 2018 sales). Oxford Economics & Sap. Olhager, J.,

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Requis

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The second edition of his book, Supply Chain Management for Dummies, is now available. Along with your 11 courses on LinkedIn Learning, you’ve got a new edition of your book coming out. And it’s not just because I personally like to see a lot of book sales—I think it fills a really important gap.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 19, 2017

The weather finally warmed up in Boston, although temperatures in the 90s so early in the season is not what I had hoped for. Port of Los Angeles and GE Transportation launch solution to digitize maritime shipping. Supply Vision Launches New Transportation Management System Software, Supply Vision 3.0.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

I was hoping for 70F+ weather, but even Florida fell victim to the Polar Vortex, with temperatures only in the 50s (which felt tropical, nonetheless, compared to Chicago and Boston). Uber Freight: Transportation Facility Brand Managers. I woke up at 2:15 am on Wednesday and couldn’t fall back to sleep.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

GCC chemical industry is not immune to global trade fluctuations, transportation constraints and escalating competition, elevating the importance of supply chains to improve the bottom line. Only 17% of global chemical companies are “digital champions” (Boston Consulting Group) – also confirmed by GPCA on status of GCC chemical industry.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

Calls for more effective transportation capacity planning, inventory management, multi-sourcing and diversified supplier base strategies are crucial to mitigate business continuity in case of a crisis. According to the Boston Consulting Group, automating manual processes can yield cost savings up to 40%.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 24, 2023

Yet, according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysts, getting executives aligned can be difficult. In my research, I find that the lack of alignment has a direct impact to value (operating margin and market price to book value).”[4] A more dynamic culture. Corporate alignment starts at the top.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

As I sign into the front desk-after-front desk at manufacturers, and open the signature book, I notice a large number of system integrators diligently working on the implementation of traditional enterprise technologies. Kearney, Boston Consulting Group, Cap Gemini, Deloitte, E&Y, IBM, and McKinsey, they get more of the same.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2021

The public can walk up without an appointment or book an appointment in advance. Starting this past Wednesday and rolling through Sunday, the Vax Express will visit Boston, Mattapan, Worcester, Lowell, Lawrence, and Fitchburg. Waymo will transport goods along Interstate 45 between Houston and Fort Worth, Texas.

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