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Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve the Shipper / Carrier Experience with Erik Malin

The Logistics of Logistics

download the audio file. [00:21] Prior to his time at AFN, Erik was the Executive Vice President of CarrierDirect, a boutique strategy consulting firm and advised companies such as Werner Enterprises, Worldwide Express, and BlueGrace Logistics. What made you pursue a career in logistics? 00:21] Opening / Introduction. [01:04]

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Uber Freight: Another “Uber-for-Trucking”?

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There are two stages to this logistics play: Leveraging load-matching technology to connect carriers with customers. Together, they helped lower the US’s percentage of GDP spent on logistics to “only” 8.2%, compared to around 18% in China and well over 20% in less developed countries. Logistics Technology Going Forward.

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20 warehouse professionals and business leaders reveal the single most important first step when designing a warehouse layout

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Nazir Khalfe @powersbrownarch Nazir Khalfe, AIA, RIBA, RID, a principal with Powers Brown Architecture , has demonstrated the ability to design and document buildings that are attractive, economical and durable throughout his career as a project manager in the Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Denver and Washington, DC markets.