The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Prior to Drive My Way, Beth built a successful HR consulting practice serving organizations in a variety of industries and held senior positions at Unilever, Rockwell Automation and Helene Curtis. Commitment to Diversity: Drive My Way is actively working to attract and retain drivers from underrepresented groups in the trucking industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Varda Space Industries secures $42m for off-planet manufacturing. FDA grants industry 30-day extension to comment on track and trace guidance. Water rushed into industrial areas extensively damaging facilities, machinery, and warehouses. Shoppers were informed of a $9.95

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Nick is Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training is a joint venture between Metafora + Kinetic, a Learning Management Software that gives brokerages the power to transfer years of industry knowledge to new hire employees in an engaging and effective platform. With Sync Logistics Training companies can: Reduce the burden on management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Doug is the CEO of Echo Global Logistics , a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Doug Waggoner has served as Chief Executive Officer of Echo Global Logistics since December 2006 and was a Board member from 2008-2021. About Echo Global Logistics. Echo Global Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Previously, some Prime members could get Amazon Fresh orders and Whole Foods deliveries dropped off in their garage, but only if they lived in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle. You can watch the full spot here ; I won’t spoil the outcome for you. That’s all for this week.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Ed is Co-founder & CEO at Newtrul , a technology company helping increase efficiencies in the trucking industry with a digital freight-aggregation platform. Ed Stockman is the Co-founder & CEO at Newtrul, a technology company helping increase efficiencies in the trucking industry with a digital freight-aggregation platform.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 25, 2022

Prior to Trucker Tools , she advanced through operations, logistics, and strategic planning roles with Uber in the U.S. She currently lives in Chicago and enjoys anything active, especially running, pickleball, and basketball. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2021

Brian is the CEO of Dray Depot , a 3PL out of Chicago area that focuses on the drayage market. Brian is the President and CEO of Dray Depot , a 3PL out of Chicago focusing on the drayage market. Brian is a born and raised Chicagoan and loves Chicago sports. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. About Brian Rice.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2022

Raj is Head of Product for Uber Freight , a logistics platform built on the power of Uber with the goal to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. Raj Subbiah and Joe Lynch discuss understanding Uber Freight. About Raj Subbiah. About Uber Freight.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Ryan is the Vice President, Industry and Growth at Metafora , previously “CarrierDirect”, which is the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. Ryan Schreiber is the Vice President, Industry and Growth, at Metafora in Chicago.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

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. Command Alkon : ELEVATE 2019 , November 5-6, Chicago, IL.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

Andy is the Founder and CEO of Bahr Transportation , a FTL brokerage, focused primarily on serving the food & beverage industry, in the USA & Canada. Andy Bahr is the Founder and President of Bahr Transportation , a FTL brokerage focused primarily on serving the food & beverage industry, in refrigerated freight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. The entire supply chain industry was caught flat-footed by the seismic disruptions wrought by the pandemic. Why is this shift such a big deal?

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for. We mentioned disruptions and the added complexities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Raised by parents who worked for a van line and later started their own freight forwarders, Oren has deep-seated roots in logistics and entrepreneurship. His subsequent venture, SolSource Logistics, continues to operate today, with Oren serving as chairman. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. and Canada.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. Matt is passionate about logistics and supply chain management and has a keen sense for how technology can disrupt traditional silo-based planning and execution. He lives in Chicago.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Ben serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the U.S. Benjamin McLean serves as CEO for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , one of the largest privately-held logistics firms in the United States. About Ben McLean.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 28, 2023

The following are the insights gained from the recently held ProMat 2023 event and my discussion with Ann Marie Jonkman , who leads Blue Yonder’s 3PL Industry Strategy. ProMat is an Important Indicator We spent an amazing four days at ProMat 2023 in Chicago last week, with a record breaking 50,000+ attendees and more than 1,000 exhibitors.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 6, 2022

Raised by parents who worked for a van line and later started their own freight forwarders, Oren has deep-seated roots in logistics and entrepreneurship. His subsequent venture, SolSource Logistics, continues to operate today, with Oren serving as chairman. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. and Canada. Flock Freight.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 5, 2018

But Uber never expanded beyond the initial three cities [New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago]…Uber also faced stiff competition in same-day deliveries from a variety of startups and larger rivals, including Deliv Inc. Shyp and UberRUSH are just the latest reminders that disrupting the logistics industry ain’t easy.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

He’s been in the freight industry for 10 years and has touched everything from carrier sales to customer operations to account management. The industry today has changed dramatically from when he started, and that’s what excites him the most. Loadsmart is a Chicago-based freight tech company founded in 2014.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Raj is Head of Product for Uber Freight , a logistics platform built on the power of Uber with the goal to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. Raj Subbiah and Joe Lynch discuss understanding Uber Freight. About Raj Subbiah. About Uber Freight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

The supply chain industry is on a years-long digital transformation journey, and one of the key objectives that industry leaders almost universally aim to achieve is true end-to-end (E2E) visibility across their complex global networks of suppliers, partners and customers. He lives in Chicago. It’s the right goal.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

That’s why it’s so important that a supply chain industry that needs solutions now must stop squandering the vast untapped value in the facilities that they own and operate today. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Much of this newfound optimism is attributable to a record jobs report in January – and yet we’ve seen a spate of layoffs in tech and other industries. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry. He lives in Chicago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2022 in Chicago, IL. It was nice to be back at an in-person event, networking with peers, learning from subject matter experts, and taking in the sights and sounds of Chicago. Here is a quick breakdown of the phases as described by both Matt and Fab Brasca, EVP, Industry and Market Strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). He lives in Chicago. In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains.

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NFI

JANUARY 8, 2019

Guest Post: Mark McKendry, Vice President of Intermodal at NFI When compared to 2017 volumes, North American intermodal volumes grew by over five percent in 2018 – despite extreme congestion in Chicago, a chronic chassis shortage on the U.S. East Coast, and atypical demand trends driven by e-commerce growth and tariff threats. Read More.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Regardless of what it was (new tube of toothpaste, dog treats for your pup, or a new filter for your water purification system), logistics is the system behind getting it into your hands. The logistics sector is rapidly growing and there is no shortage of groundbreaking technology and premiere partners in North America, Europe, and beyond.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

For example, if a shipper needs to ship goods from Chicago to Detroit, the TMS will have a record that on this lane, the transportation planner should contact Carrier A first. Jane is asking for the best route from Boston to Chicago. This is called freight under management (FUM) in the industry.

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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. LeanLogistics : LeanLogistics ClientConnect , May 1-3, Chicago, IL.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2021

Fish has been in the transportation industry for the last 30 years, serving on various transportation committees during that time. Chris is a native of Chicago, IL, and attended Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. An exceptional logistics / back office that can plan, execute, and manage every risk and every continency.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2021

Fish has been in the transportation industry for the last 30 years, serving on various transportation committees during that time. Chris is a native of Chicago, IL, and attended Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. An exceptional logistics / back office that can plan, execute, and manage every risk and every continency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The interview occurred during athe FourKites Visibility 2023 user conference on September 7th in Chicago. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. In that study, FourKites 2021 revenues were estimated to be $65 million. This is a fast-growing market, but FourKites has clearly gained share. What accounts for FourKites Growth?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2021

He brings over 20 years of experience in the supply chain industry. In addition, he has been an industry analyst covering the supply chain and retail spaces for SCM World and Constellation Research. The ecommerce and fulfillment industries have experienced rapid growth during the pandemic. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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