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This Week in Logistics News (January 1-5, 2018)

Talking Logistics

While I thaw out a bit, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Tight Trucking Market Has Retailers, Manufacturers Paying Steep Prices (WSJ – sub. Peloton holds 1,000-mile platooning demo in Florida (CCJ). For related commentary, see Defining Your Own Logistics Competitive Weapon.

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

Talking Logistics

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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This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Ryder Forms Strategic Partnership with Plug and Play to Support Development of Innovative Supply Chain and Logistics Startups.

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In Focus: 2023 SCM Strategies for Industry Leaders

Locus

Locus attended the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium that took place in Orlando, Florida in May. Shippers must consider reverse logistics to reduce the cost of returns. Experience our smart delivery management system for seamless reverse logistics.

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Finally, ICON 2022 Is Back In-Person — and Online!

BlueYonder

Registration is open , and whether you join us in Orlando or enjoy the digital experience from the comfort of home, you’ll learn from hundreds of fellow supply chain professionals in the logistics, manufacturing and retail industries over three days at this hybrid event, May 23-25, 2022, at the Gaylord Palms Hotel in Orlando, Florida!

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How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024?

Resilinc

Water shortages burdened Panama Canal shippers with extraordinary delays and cost increases, serving as a reminder to greater consider changing climate and weather patterns in supplier contracting and logistics planning. These conditions could potentially impact supply chain logistics and transportation by sea, air, and land.

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Catch-22 Trucking

Tailwind

have a load of cereal that I need to move from Battle Creek, down to Jacksonville, Florida” “Okay, we can do that for you.” He liked Joseph Heller’s novel and the Catch-22 movie in the early 70s and finally changed the named from Free Love Logistics to Catch-22. How can we help you?”