The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Nick is the Director of National Accounts at Loadsmart , a freight technology company that is removing the barriers between shippers and carriers so freight can move in the most efficient, transparent and automated way. Nick is originally from Nashville, TN but NYC has been his home for the past 8 years. About Nick Jensen.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 26, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides added highlights of supply chain planning and execution orchestration provider Kinaxis ’s annual customer conference held last week, both physically in Nashville, Tennessee , and virtually livestreamed. The company has further demonstrated nine record-breaking quarters of added customer adoption.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 28, 2018

Submissions consist of case studies describing your company's supply chain innovation that emphasize innovative and measurable results. Finalists are asked to present their case studies at CSCMP's 2018 EDGE Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Companies may submit multiple case studies. Submissions. Further Details.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2022

Toy companies are always looking for the next big thing. Mattel inked a multiyear deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to create a line of toys inspired by the space venture, the companies announced Wednesday. “As And for Mattel, that next big thing might be Space X. Louis, among other cities. Procter & Gamble is taking note.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2021

While supply chain software companies offer solutions that come with analytic solutions, the data used for the analytics is usually archived data. Longbow Advantage had their first user conference in Nashville, Tennessee last week. RF Guns Generate Massive Amounts of Data. Archived data is not real-time. Everyone said ‘No.’

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 22, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of supply chain planning and execution orchestration provider Kinaxis’s annual customer conference held both physically in Nashville, Tennessee , and virtually livestreamed. The third product announcement was Kinaxis Sustainable Supply Chain. AI , the latter being announced and launched last year.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Jeff is the co-founder of a technology company that developed the collaborative logistics platform used by Nick’s company. Nick left TQL to join FourKites, a real-time visibility platform for supply chain logistics companies. Transloop has locations in Chicago, IL, and Nashville, TN. About Transloop.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 30, 2023

Mark is the CEO of HeroWear , a wearable technology company focused on developing assistive clothing solutions. About HeroWear HeroWear is a wearable technology company that aims to revolutionize physical labor by developing exoskeleton technology to prevent back pain and improve people’s lives.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

Companies spend millions of dollars to implement supply chain planning technologies to drive insights for better decisions; however, there is a failure to design a work environment to enable success. Ironic since the company spent millions of dollars on the technology.) It’s ironic, isn’t it? As a result, the questions become circular.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

This Black Friday Shawn Simms was first in line at Best Buy in Nashville, TN to bag a Thanksgiving bargain – a Toshiba HDTV for $149.99. A quick check showed that shipping the TV from Taiwan to Nashville (ocean & trucking) led to about 6.7 kg of carbon emissions. But it’s not only due to regulations.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

For sixteen years running, SupplyChainBrain published its much-anticipated list honoring a select group of companies whose customers recognize them for providing outstanding solutions and services. We’re proud that those professionals using our solution are so satisfied with the results they achieve.”.

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Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 18, 2018

What Companies have Participated the Most over Past Three Years, Plus My Thoughts on Improving the Conference

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Tompkins Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

We had nearly 130 attendees join us in Nashville at the Hilton Downtown on August 25-27 for several days of networking, thought leadership, and knowledge sharing. The Lunch and Learn recapped each session from the event and provided takeaways for attendees to take back to their companies. By Tompkins International Staff.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 24, 2022

Startups will present their company’s mission and solutions to returns and reverse logistics to a panel of judges, plus the 600+ attendees at the RLA Vegas 2023 Conf & Expo (Feb 7-9) in Las Vegas. Awards and Prizes will be granted to the winner.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

A number of logistics providers, carriers, and tech companies are introducing reverse logistics services and options. Each startup will have 7 minutes to ‘pitch’ its company in front of five esteemed judges and over 600 attendees. Stephen John is the founder of telecom and technology-focused consultancy HCG Holdings LLC.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 8, 2022

We believe this transaction is the right next step to maximize value for our shareholders and the best path forward to accelerate the Company’s ability to execute its strategic plan and achieve its long-term growth objectives.” Many of the pilots wondered if Atlas was cozying up to Amazon in hopes they would acquire the company.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 1, 2022

With this backdrop, we expect pressure on B2C volumes,” Executive Vice President, Chief Customer Officer of FedEx, and Co-President and Co-CEO of FedEx Services, Brie Carere, told analysts on the company’s earnings call in June. Meanwhile, UPS expects volumes to be up compared to the first half of this year.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2023

He also owned a music publishing company. Spencer and his wife, Lauren, reside outside of Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee and have been married for 13 years. These business owners are hardworking individuals or teams who have created and lead companies that are the backbone of America. He has three amazing kids – 9,6, & 3.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 22, 2016

Captivating customer sessions will give you ample opportunity to hear how market-leading companies are achieving unprecedented business results through the power of RapidResponse. Now for a trivia question… What Nashville resort and convention center contains nine acres of indoor gardens complete with 44-foot cascading waterfall?

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The company provided an innovative approach to utilizing data and revolutionary technology for its growing clients to streamline logistics and implement cost-effective, efficient transportation programs. Servicing companies such as Cumberland Packing, Chex Finer Foods, Zendex, Norco, Vitalmed Inc.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Next year’s conference will be on September 8th-11th in Franklin, TN, south of Nashville, TN. Companies need to rethink the misguided thinking on one-number forecasting. #2 Only a mature company realizes that demand is a river with the need to manage the flows at strategic, tactical and operational time horizons.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 30, 2022

There are so many people and companies willing to pay. You can reach out to cooking ware companies that align with your content and promote them for a cut of the commission. Look at how much people are making off of houses they bought in Atlanta or Nashville ten years ago before those places started booming. Be a Nomad.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 9, 2023

Any company involved in parcel shipping and delivery needs to be at the 2023 edition of Parcel Forum in Nashville, says Joel Dunkel, president of EventEvolution Management, which produces the trade show.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Aug 24) We have just begun a collaboration with a start-up company called Edmonton Climate Network to develop a solution to measure carbon emissions at the product level to optimize carbon emission analysis during the product development cycle. Carlos Alberini, CEO of Guess Inc.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 29, 2016

The company’s customers include both small-to-medium sized businesses (“SMBs”) and larger retailers looking to enhance their online presence to meet the need for omni-channel deliveries. Back to Descartes, the company refers to itself as “the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce.”

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Locus

AUGUST 29, 2023

The company must find out why before it gets bigger and loses customers. Tom Brady Has Lizard’s Eyes – Visibility Matters in Logistics On asking what makes Tom Brady great, Trent Dilfer, a high-school football coach in Nashville, says that Tom Brady has lizard’s eyes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 27, 2021

He also owned a music publishing company. Spencer and his wife, Lauren, reside outside of Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee and have been married for 13 years. These business owners are hardworking individuals or teams who have created and lead companies that are the backbone of America. He has three amazing kids – 9,6, & 3.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 11, 2021

He also owned a music publishing company. Spencer and his wife, Lauren, reside outside of Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee and have been married for 13 years. These business owners are hardworking individuals or teams who have created and lead companies that are the backbone of America. He has three amazing kids – 9,6, & 3.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 15, 2022

However, Croc's days' inventory outstanding (DIO) was 88.85, up from the company's first quarter, ending March 31, when DIO was 84.53. Croc's latest quarter, ending June 30, reported record revenue, up 51% year-over-year and gross profit up 26% year-over-year. This means it took longer to sell inventory on-hand in the second quarter.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

Linking him as a fan of Pepsi, the company has highlighted an old freestyle track that was discovered in 2020 but recorded in 1997. After years of financial struggles, reports of Yellow preparing for bankruptcy emerged last week as the Nashville, Tennessee-based trucker saw customers leave in large numbers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

During his time at Convoy, he played a pivotal role standing up the supply side of the business and launching the contract pricing team as the company scaled from 15 employees to over 1000. GoodShip is a growing company that is helping to revolutionize the way shippers and carriers manage their transportation operations.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Simply put, give priority to events where you will walk away with knowledge and information that you can immediately apply at your company to get your job done better and faster. TMW Systems : in.sight User Conference + Expo 2017 , August 13-16, Nashville, TN. Does the conference agenda align with the key initiatives I’m working on?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Simply put, give priority to events where you will walk away with knowledge and information that you can immediately apply at your company to get your job done better and faster. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE 2018 , September 30 – October 3, Nashville, TN.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Unfortunately, as I’ve written in the past, many companies still underinvest in talent and leadership development , and it’s among the first budget items they cut when cost pressures arise. For leading companies, however, talent development is not a leap of faith — it’s a strategic investment.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 21, 2019

The first was the CSCMP Edge Conference in Nashville last year, and more recently the ISM Conference in Houston. Charlotte explained how younger generations who are just entering the workforce would result in companies having to adapt to the working conditions by adopting a flexible mentality.

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Freight Plus

APRIL 6, 2021

Now we are dealing with other severe weather issues in the Southeast, flooding in Nashville, and severe weather patterns heading down to Louisiana. More companies are trying to get more shipments out and have them on their books. By doing this, they can recognize that revenue to produce strong financial results for the company.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 8, 2018

Now it's a living, breathing activity that many companies must embrace publicly to ensure support from employees, shareholders and customers. To that end, each year companies are ranked on how well they are doing with these policies. Also in 2017, 76% of the company’s 10 priority ingredients were sustainably sourced.

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