Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? That all changed with the summer of 2017. There are No Crystal Balls.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

I’ve worked in the supply chain for 30+ years, working for major retailers including Kmart, Michaels and Five Below, as well as on the 3PL and logistics side with companies including FedEx, where I was Vice President of Global Transportation, and UPS, where I worked as Vice President of Supply Chain Design.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The people on the ground–my contacts in the 3PL, freight forwarding and transportation industry–know that the labor strife is only a part of the larger story. port capacity and are critical for Asian trade. There is a need to re-shore where possible, and relocate manufacturing and supplier relationships.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. When making predictions, it’s easy to look at recent trends and simply project them forward. Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. Aligning Warehouse Labor Management with Omni-Channel Strategy.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the 3PL industry remains hot, with another large deal announced this week: XPO Logistics is acquiring Norbert Dentressangle SA for €3.24 Norbert Dentressangle serves customers in retail, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemicals, agriculture, e-commerce and high tech. Con-way Inc.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

As I take a break to warm up, here’s a look at this week’s news: C.H. EU Energy Chief Sees Hurdles to Carbon Overhaul ( Wall Street Journal ). Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

On May 12, 2017, a headline in the Wall Street Journal read “ Major Cyberattack Sweeps Globe, Hitting FedEx, U.K. out of NAFTA if a new agreement is not reached, then that will trigger significant changes in how companies design (or redesign) their supply chains moving forward, along with increased duties, taxes, and other costs.

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