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The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of

Logistics Viewpoints

The company uses a network design tool from Coupa. This is an important analysis tool for maintaining a well-run supply chain. Ferguson does 20 to 30 studies a year using this tool. There is, however, training and a maturity model associated with using this sophisticated tool effectively.

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Social Networking, TMS, and Mega Trends: My CSCMP Conference Agenda

Talking Logistics

Are you attending the CSCMP Annual Global Conference later this month in Denver? See you in Denver soon! While some companies choose to heavily utilize this medium, others remain hesitant to embrace it as a business tool or allow staff members to access it. Let me help you. The Tipping Point for Natural Gas Long-Haul Trucks.

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

The Logistics of Logistics

Erik has been a guest speaker for multiple companies and conferences, including the Denver Transportation Club, Landstar and most recently the 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: Atlanta. It sounds like the AI tools help you deliver that experience. BA, Finance, Michigan State University. [02:06] 02:06] You went to MSU for finance.

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Rates and Demand Are Still High for Refrigerated Freight

DAT Solutions

Sacramento to Denver gained 29¢ at $2.55/mile. To find better-paying roundtrips on the lanes you're running, use the TriHaul tool in DAT TruckersEdge Pro and DAT Power. Reefer load counts got a big boost along the Mexican border in Nogales, AZ and McAllen, TX. Fresno to Seattle was up 30¢ to $2.80/mile.

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Mobile Collaboration - Supply Chain Planning at Your Fingertips

Logility

I “enjoyed” a rather turbulent ride on a recent flight into Denver International Airport the other day. By providing a tool that makes their life easier, you will quicken and ease adoption. This can lead to greater use of additional capabilities such as providing forward-looking intelligence. Benefits to Sales Team.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 26 – September 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

Before an Amazon delivery driver ever drops a package on someone’s doorstep in metro Denver, they have likely gone through a three-day course developed locally, one that could eventually serve as a model of delivery driver training across the country. The Last Mile Delivery Academy is at 6150 N.

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Spot Market Van Rates Soared in September

DAT Solutions

Chicago prices also continued to climb: Chicago to Denver added 38¢ at $3.05/mile. To find better-paying roundtrips on the lanes you're running, use the TriHaul tool in DAT TruckersEdge Pro and DAT Power. Columbus to Allentown, PA , surged 50¢ to an average of $3.86/mile. Columbus to Memphis climbed 37¢ to $2.28/mile.

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