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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2019

Talking Logistics

If you’re a transportation professional, for example, and all you know is transportation, your opportunities for advancement are limited compared to someone who has a broader supply chain perspective. Command Alkon : ELEVATE 2019 , November 5-6, Chicago, IL. enVista : FUEL 2019 , TBA (2018:: September 19-21 in Chicago, IL).

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Ryder Acquires Whiplash, Expands Network

Multichannel Merchant

This follows Ryder’s October acquisition of Midwest Warehouse & Distribution Systems, which has 17 warehouses and a strong presence in the greater Chicago area. Whiplash’s assets will become part of Ryder’s supply chain services division, with CPG and retail making up about 40% of the overall business.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 8-12, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Trimble Acquires Brazil-Based Veltec to Expand its Global Portfolio of Transportation Solutions. So if you can provide warehousing, transportation and/or material handling equipment to support disaster relief efforts, I encourage you to contact ALAN. Amazon Patents Drone Chute For Quiet Deliveries (CB Insights).

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Chicago based Loop was founded in 2021 when many businesses struggled with added logistics disruption brought about be the Covid-19 global pandemic. is being established cooperatively by OCEMA , Georgia Ports Authority, Jacksonville Port Authority, North Carolina State Ports Authority, SACP, and CCM.

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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

When you consider locations for logistics facilities, you might first think of the cities with the biggest ports or the most warehouse properties and transportation options, like New York, Los Angeles or Chicago. It’s the home of the third busiest inland port in the nation and has exceptional access to rail transportation.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2015

Talking Logistics

If you’re a transportation professional, for example, and all you know is transportation, your opportunities for advancement are limited compared to someone who has a broader supply chain perspective. The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum , May 31 – June 1 in Jacksonville, FL and November 1-3 in Scottsdale, AZ.

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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

.</p> <p>When you consider locations for logistics facilities, you might first think of the cities with the biggest ports or the most warehouse properties and transportation options, like New York, Los Angeles or Chicago. It’s one of the nation’s top-ranked markets for transportation and distribution.