Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

During the company’s Velocity event held in Chicago last week, McCandless emphasized this strategic direction: “In the past ten years, project44 has built the foundation necessary for today’s AI advancements. In simplest terms, our team has built the ability to connect, see, act, and automate.”

Supply Chain Design Software 99

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

Tonight, I am stranded in a hotel in Chicago. The Chicago airport is closed for the night. This is the clear articulation of when and how to make, source, and deliver for the community. It is 3:00 AM. It is quiet and a good time to think. It needs to be multi-tier and many-to-many. Without this, the players are stuck.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2019

The source data for the analysis comes from Ycharts.). Long-term balance sheet improvement requires a focus on a balanced scorecard and the alignment of sell, deliver, make, and source to drive value. Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , September 3rd-6th, 2019, at UI Labs, Chicago, IL. Click the link to see the detail.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill says its goal to source and sell chicken that’s certified as humanely raised has been delayed because its suppliers weren’t able to make the necessary changes without disrupting supply. Demand for chicken has surged in the last few years, as it is seen as a healthy and relatively cheap protein.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 261

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2023 in Chicago, IL. Companies are sourcing materials from all over the world, and need to identify those regions which are most important, and which provide the greatest risk for disruptions. Teams need a single source of the truth that creates a seamless workflow, enabling immediate action.

Real-time Visibility 307

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

When you’re ingesting and synthesizing data from dozens or hundreds or millions of sources (as most sophisticated platforms do nowadays), you will see duplicated records, incomplete fields, formatting inconsistencies, different languages, different units of measurement. He lives in Chicago.

Quality 274

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 18, 2019

For most –hamstrung by silo-based strategies for source, make and deliver–there is no clear definition of supply chain strategy. I will be sharing this data from 150 respondents sourced from my Linkedin 307,000 followers over the course of the next couple of weeks. Employee Turnover. I am on this journey. What is different?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

Alan works 24/7 across all channels, reducing scheduler workloads and providing a single source of truth. He lives in Chicago. YardWorks AI includes a new AI Agent, Alan our scheduling automation expert who handles appointment booking like an experienced human operator.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2013

Robinson in Chicago (C.H. The event was held at Loyola University of Chicago in an MBA-like classroom with stadium seating. Supply Chain Risk Management Challenges Companies Face (Source: Adelante SCM). Source: Adelante SCM web survey, 2011. Robinson is a Talking Logistics sponsor).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

Walmart announced that it will pilot agriculture technology with crop supply intelligence company Agritaskto get real-time information on crops and improve sourcing decisions around produce. According to the company, Chicago-based Coyote Logistics manages around 10,000 loads per day with a network of over 10,000 carriers. “As

Logistics Network Optimization Software 283

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Hosted in tandem with Ernst & Young LLP (EY), at MxD in Chicago, the venue was perfect for fostering conversations about innovation. Participants changed variables, such as demand, supply, lead times, sources and service levels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 69

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Diversity of sources (carriers + vendors + customers). He lives in Chicago. (Our efforts paid off; today the FourKites network includes more than 500 of the world’s largest shippers and thousands of their partners, generating 1.5 trillion terabytes of new data every day.).

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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. Drive My Way takes the pain out of the process by sourcing pre-qualified candidates who match their specific needs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 263

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2022

Uber Freight Launches Market Access, a strategic procurement channel that enables shippers to meet evolving demands and reliably source capacity directly on the Uber Freight marketplace. Uber Freight Opens Chicago Office. Uber Freight Expands into Less than Truckload (LTL). Uber Freight Launches Self-Service Shipper Platform in Canada.

Freight 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

We’ve seen firsthand the many positive effects of collaboration based on real-time transportation visibility data, as partners and even competitors — working off of one source of the truth — find efficiencies that benefit multiple partners. He lives in Chicago.

Rail Software 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Leveraging extra capacity: Digital workers can automatically collect data from partners and outside sources, helping teams expand their abilities in auditing, note-taking, reporting, and more. He lives in Chicago. They adapt to your partners communications, automating collaboration without disrupting existing processes.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 31, 2014

I like the thought of having a bearing printed in Boone, WV instead of being stocked in Chicago and then flown into Charleston, WV to then be driven to the coal mining site. Mexico has become more attractive, and many companies are looking at alternative sourcing in Latin and South America.

Supply Chain Planning Software 299

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

By integrating order data, load information across modes, yard shipments and the like, internal departments can turn to a single source of the truth and more accurately manage various aspects of the lifecycle. He lives in Chicago.

Inventory Management Software 261

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Logility

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In 1904, a writer researching a new book went undercover for nine months in a Chicago meatpacking plant. As a practical matter, this put pressure on the entire F&B supply chain to increase transparency of sources and production methods. Formaldehyde and borax were once commonly used in meat preparation. That’s now forbidden.

Beverage 224

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 13, 2024

This week, I attended the Consumer Goods Forum in Chicago. ” Source: SAP Website The Discussion Not Held on the Stage The main event at the Forum was not on the main stage. ” Source: SAP Website The Discussion Not Held on the Stage The main event at the Forum was not on the main stage. Source: AI Query What To Do?

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

The service will initially be available in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, and Miami, with plans to expand later this year. For one large supermarket chain, the idea of jumping on the buy and source locally trend makes too much sense.

Optimal Sourcing 49

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

While many companies assemble great sourcing and procurement teams when it comes time to renegotiate freight contracts, they often fail to provide good documentation that allows them to negotiate from a position of strength. He lives in Chicago.

Waste Reduction 288

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

The paradigm is shifting from foundational visibility to real-time decision-making, with positive implications for supply chain teams spanning sourcing & procurement, to production, to yard & DC operations and beyond. He lives in Chicago. Why is this shift such a big deal? We don’t have to think back very far.

Real-time Visibility 245

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

” Or alternatively, “Is there data that could be sourced to help?” Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , September 3rd-6th, 2019, at UI Labs, Chicago, IL. We will host our first public events in Antwerp at the Antwerp Management School on November 26th-27th and at UI Labs in Chicago on December 3rd-5th.

Supply Chain Design Software 271

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2023

Now, the shipper can source additional product from an alternate distribution center and take any other real-time actions necessary to make the delivery — on time, and in full. He lives in Chicago. When it comes to dwell time at facilities, there are four different systems in play: yard, appointment, transportation and warehouse.

Real-time Visibility 245

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Likewise, labor can’t do its thing when there are severe equipment shortages, and rectifying those shortages requires difficult-to-source raw materials. He lives in Chicago. You can put more containers on a chassis, but if there aren’t enough people to move the goods, it’s of no use.

Supply Chain Planning Software 259

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Breaking it down, the three sources of the price increase appear to be 1) labor costs, 2) transportation (shipping) fees, and 3) member benefits – aka, content. ” Sourcing and retaining talent has also led to offering its employees increased pay. Image source: Meme Creator. workers to over $18 an hour.

Purchasing Skills 296

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Source: “Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation & Logistics,” Jason Mathers, EDF, Ryder Innovate 2014. Source: “Advances & Best Practices in Supply Chain Design,” Toby Brzoznowski, LLamasoft, Ryder Innovate 2014.

Innovation 197

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

My schedule had me on a plane to Chicago at the time of the presentation. In the supply chain, variability and volatility come from many sources. The best way to start the design of an agile supply chain is to look at the sources of variability and market volatility that your supply chain encountered in the prior year.

Supply Chain Design Software 231

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 7, 2021

Prior to working at Fulfyld, Paige held various roles in events, marketing, and sales in Chicago, Illinois. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, earning dual degrees in Marketing and Management with a certificate in International Business.

San Diego 130

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 27, 2022

Image source: APA. For example, as of March 2022, 81% of Americans say the supply chain is a significant source of stress. Image source. Image source: APA. The following experts share eight sources of stress at work. And plenty of us are feeling that stress at work. In…and out…there you go!)

Sourcing Strategies 296

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ivalua

JUNE 17, 2020

The new packages span the full source-to-pay process and enable healthcare providers to digitally transform their supply chain processes to lower the cost of care and free caregivers to focus on patient care and outcomes. The new solution captures the knowledge gained serving these leaders so new customers can digitally transform faster.

Packaging 26

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Because Russia and Ukraine are leading exporters of grain, wheat futures in Chicago rose by almost 6% to $9.26 Image source: Financial Times.

Material Savings 207

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 13, 2014

It is morning in Chicago. The second company reads market data through syndicated sources. I crave coffee. The sun shines brightly out the window, but the noisy city is quiet. My mind is moving to the click-clack of my keyboard on this quiet morning. I cannot sleep. It is hard to quiet an unquiet mind. I believe that data matters.

Big Data 282

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ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

When we look at that sort of activity, we can see that it is very different to the standard procurement processes – spend analysis, competitive sourcing, purchase to pay management. capturing and exploiting innovation from supply markets and individual suppliers becoming a top priority for organisations and therefore procurement functions.

Procurement 167

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. When conducting a bid package, carriers may suggest alternate options that could create efficiencies for both parties.

Negotiating Skills 100

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Content Summary: Chicago ranks number 1 among the seven metro areas in projected supply chain management and technology employment growth; in net job creation for supply chain-related industries; in freight flow; and in inventory holding. New York City. Media Type. Media Caption. New York City. Privacy Settings. anonymous user. Media Image.

San Francisco 82

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