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The Logistics of Customer Experience with Scott Perry

The Logistics of Logistics

From humble beginnings in 1919 as a moving company in Jacksonville, Florida, The company has grown into a $600-million global transportation, relocation management and logistics company, serving 180 countries with 2,000 employees around the globe.

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Ryder Acquires Whiplash, Expands Network

Multichannel Merchant

This follows Ryder’s October acquisition of Midwest Warehouse & Distribution Systems, which has 17 warehouses and a strong presence in the greater Chicago area. Whiplash’s assets will become part of Ryder’s supply chain services division, with CPG and retail making up about 40% of the overall business.

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Hurricane Matthew: What You Need to Know

Elementum

Today, the Category-3 is headed for Jacksonville, Georgia, South and North Carolina. Orlando and Jacksonville airports are closed; Miami is open but hundreds of flights have been cancelled. Be ready to see overloaded distribution hubs, and look to proactively communicate minimum and maximum delay to customers. Airport Updates.

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Tale as Old as Time: Logistics Innovation Vs. Tried-and-True Strategy

Intelligent Audit

As Amazon has grown, some logistics industry experts have wondered when or whether Amazon would use its growing distribution network to begin to compete with UPS, one of the e-commerce giant’s most prominent vendors. As Amazon Grows, Experts Question Companies Relationship With UPS. First Drone Service In Western U.S.

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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

We’re seeing the highest demand in these cities and metros: #1 Cleveland, OH: With its award-winning port, superior access to interstate highways and highly ranked distribution infrastructure, the Cleveland Ohio area apparently has a lot of appeal for companies requiring warehouse space in the upper mid-west.

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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

It’s one of the nation’s top-ranked markets for transportation and distribution. Demand for dynamic warehouse space is highest in Cleveland.</p> The region’s strategic location and transportation access allows shippers and retailers to reach a market of more than 60 million consumers within a one-day truck drive.</p>

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This Week in Logistics News (February 26 – March 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart steps up automated store distribution. will include participation from the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association (OCEMA), Consolidated Chassis Management LLC (CCM), Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), and North Carolina State Ports Authority (NC Ports).