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.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Bart is Chief Industry Officer at project44 where he drives supply chain industry thought leadership and supports customers with their logistics and supply chain strategies. A logistics industry thought leader with over 30 years of experience, Bart previously served as VP of Research at Gartner. The Greenscreens.ai

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The Great Logistics Industry Consolidation with Chris Wofford. Chris Wofford and Joe Lynch discuss the great logistics industry consolidation. Chris earned an MBA, Finance & Strategy, Booth School of Business from University of Chicago and a BA, History & East Asian Studies at Oberlin College. About Chris Wofford.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 1, 2024

Danny is the CEO and Co-founder of Rapido Solutions Group , a logistics nearshoring partner to leading freight brokerage firms in the USA. Danny began his logistics career in carrier sales at Coyote Logistics after receiving his B.A. in finance from the University of Iowa.

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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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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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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 Ruan Transportation. About Ben McLean.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Ed is a logistics industry veteran with over a decade of experience from Echo, Redwood Logistics and Transfix. Ed’s expertise is rooted in sales and growth, and he has served as the Director of Sales at two enterprise transportation brokerages. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. About Newtrul.

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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

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

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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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. Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. In other words, visibility is an enabler.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FourKites CEO, Matt Elenjickal One of the two leaders in the real-time transportation visibility market is FourKites. The interview occurred during athe FourKites Visibility 2023 user conference on September 7th in Chicago. Finally, the transportation asset is attached once the pallets are loaded. That is fast growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We are well into the era of real-time transportation visibility, where shippers and their partners can track freight in real-time across every mode of transport. Your real-time transportation visibility solution can tell you where your shipment is in transit, and the AI built into that solution can give you a highly accurate ETA.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 10, 2021

The UP stopped moving containers for a week in SoCal for boxes moving to Chicago. Rail dwell time in SoCal is around two weeks, and rail dwell time in Chicago is 2-3 weeks. Uber Freight recognizes the importance of managed transportation. The acquisition comes at a time of accelerated transformation in logistics.

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NFI Industries

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Home to more than just the Bears, deep dish pizza, and historic route 66, Chicago offers its residents and businesses a diverse environment. Its diverse economy and environment have contributed in making Chicago a successful logistics location for. READ MORE.

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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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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. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

The vocabulary used in transportation can be confusing. Shippers” are companies that have goods that need to be transported. It has spot procurement functionality that you would see in a transportation management system (TMS), and the request for proposal (RFP) functionality you would see in contract planning or procurement solutions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Beth earned a Master of Labor Relations and Human Resources from Cleveland State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication from Loyola University of Chicago. Beth resides in Cleveland, Ohio and enjoys spending time with family.

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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. Uber Freight Opens Chicago Office. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. About Raj Subbiah.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 28, 2023

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. Overall digital transformation of the warehouse, transportation, or the entire logistics footprint.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 17, 2021

Matt is the President & COO of MoLo Solutions , a 3PL with a mission to deliver the best experience in transportation. Matt Vogrich is the President and COO of MoLo Solutions, a 3PL based in Chicago, IL. MoLo —short for Modern Logistics—is a 3PL with a mission to deliver the best experience in transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. The impact? We will certainly be feeling the repercussions throughout a bumpy holiday shopping season — and beyond.

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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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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

APRIL 21, 2022

But when it comes to transportation and fulfillment, there are many reasons why Chicago is second-to-none. Home to world-class culture, some of the nation’s tallest buildings, and several beloved sports franchises, Chicago is also a major eCommerce order fulfillment hub. It’s often referred to as Second City.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

This is the portion of E2E that is most commonly referred to as “real-time transportation visibility”. Trane ’s Tom France, Vice President, Global Distribution, Logistics and Transportation, recently stressed the need for E2E insight: “Extend visibility as much as you can throughout your supply chain. He lives in Chicago.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 24, 2022

(photo credit: depositphotos.com) According to consulting firm McKinsey, funding for logistics startups almost doubled in 2021 compared to 2020. In total, McKinsey estimates that $80 billion in funding was made in logistics startups in 2021. New to RLA’s annual conference will be a reverse logistics startup competition.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

In Part 1 , we covered the complexities of logistics management in the automotive industries and the change in thinking about how to manage logistics. Disruptions and Remedies Terence: Let’s continue discussing how automotive supply chain executives can better manage logistics needs/requirements.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2021

Ryan Schreiber is the Director of Engagement at CarrierDirect in Chicago. Prior to joining CarrierDirect, Ryan worked at a variety of logistics companies and even started and exited a few tech-enabled freight brokerage start-ups. Joe Lynch is the host of The Logistics of Logistics podcast, one of the top-ranked logistics podcasts.

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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

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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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 10, 2023

He and his wife, Michelle, live in Chicago. With a focus on returns, Pollen helps retailers sell and save millions by plugging its technology into existing logistic ecosystems. Christian earned his bachelor’s from Purdue University. Pollen helps retailers sell and save millions through returns.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

By bringing shippers, carriers, and warehouses together on a connected platform, Loadsmart is helping to solve deep-rooted inefficiencies in transportation. Loadsmart is a Chicago-based freight tech company founded in 2014. As the ‘nerds of logistics’, they seek intelligence in data to solve deep rooted inefficiencies in the industry.

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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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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. Uber Freight Opens Chicago Office. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. About Raj Subbiah.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

ProMat 2023 is being held this week, March 202 -23 in Chicago. I was aware of the German Logistics Award presented to dm-drogerie markt for its use of the solution in its Brandenburg facility. The post Welcome to A Day at ProMat 2023 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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