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This Week in Logistics News (August 4-8, 2014)

Talking Logistics

At the top of my family tree, the one planted here after my parents arrived from Cuba, youll find a small bodega nestled in the branches. The bodega and building as it appears today (source: Google Maps). — In this weeks news… HighJump Releases New Retail Management Software Capabilities for Home Goods Retailers.

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Logistics, Perpetually in Motion (Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2016)

Talking Logistics

“Logistics in Motion” was the theme of Descartes’ Evolution 2016 Global User & Partner Conference , and it adequately describes the dynamic nature of the logistics industry as well as the company. New telematics software and hardware platforms. Created landed cost calculation service for global trade automation.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 9-13, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Roadnet Technologies Introduces Roadnet Anywhere® Tracking Application. Roadnet® Technologies Introduces Advanced Business Intelligence Tool, Insight. Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards – sources (Reuters). XPO Logistics Expands Last Mile Services with Acquisition of UX Specialized Logistics.

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If You Can’t Stand the Fire, then Tame It: Chef José Andrés and Supply Chain Management

Elementum

However, it’s his humanitarian efforts that can teach us a lot about supply chain management. A Source of Inspiration In the constant chaos that is supply chains these days, it’s often difficult to find good news. If you’re like me, then some good news – supply chain or not – is always welcome.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 15-19, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Being the son of Cuban immigrants, people have been asking me what I think abou t the move by President Obama to normalize relations with Cuba. When I visited Cuba with my father in 2004, we drove several hours from Cienfuegos to Camaguey to visit my aunt Z and her family. Cuba relations. I really don’t know what to think.

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2023 Sanctions Trends

Exiger Perspectives

Examples include using machine learning and AI-enabled software to reduce false positives, and leveraging trained resources provided by trusted third parties to effectively and sustainably manage sanctions risk and enable other internal financial crime teams to meet their own obligations.

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5 Timely Books for Summer 2023.and More

American Global Logistics

Books and other media on logistics, strategy, technology/AI, and the future are included. provide useful analysis, interpretation, forecasts, and perspectives covering industry news, business global affairs, economics, and policy/regulatory issues. Sheffi’s title is an apt metaphor for how today’s supply chains function.