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Turn Off the Fog Machine: Move Past Groupthink to Drive A Positive, Data-Driven Narrative

Supply Chain Shaman

” In this type of presentation, I struggle to sit in my chair. I prefer a grounded, data-driven presentation focused on improving value. The report mentions the freight recession, but is largely silent on the impact on business resiliency. As I listen to most presentations, I ask myself the question of how we got here.

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Custom Logistics Software: Building Smarter Supply Chains

SCMDOJO

The global logistics industry undergoes transformative change because of technological developments which enhance delivery services from last-mile operations to worldwide freight management. Companies like FedEx and DHL spend significant resources developing proprietary systems to stay ahead in operational excellence.

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Shipping to Walmart: Best Practices for CPG Brands

Zipline Logistics

If you recently scored a purchased order (PO) from Walmart, congratulations! Walmart is the largest retail company in the world by revenue. It operates over 10,500 stores and clubs in 20 countries. 90% of Americans live within 12 minutes of a Walmart. You must be super excited. What would you do with one million extra dollars?

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Myths Regarding Impact of Tariffs’ Impact on the Global Economy Economy

NC State SCRC

Below is a plot he produced of manufacturing output excluding hi-tech products like computers (which don’t contribute much freight and inflate total industrial figures due to how inflation adjusted output is measured [compare inflation adjusted output [link] versus value of shipments [link] and you will see the difference]).

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Trends in Logistics Technology, according to Gartner

Supply Chain Digest

Mike Ledyard Vested Program Faculty, Vested Way / University ofTennessee Posted on: Aug, 04 2017 Excellent article. The service provider is the subject matter expert in the services provided, and in an excellent position to enhance the capabilities and services offered by the shipper. God bless america from its present distraction.

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Outsourcing transport and warehousing: How to be Successful

Logistics Bureau

Peters and Waterman in their best, sellerIn Search for Excellence identify one of the eight factors of organisational success as sticking to the knitting. Reduction in asset capital.Warehouses and vehicles are expensive to purchase or lease and can tieupmillions of dollars that could otherwise be invested in the core business of the firm.

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Gartner on what Execs were Saying at Its 2025 Supply Chain Conference

Supply Chain Digest

Mike Ledyard Vested Program Faculty, Vested Way / University ofTennessee Posted on: Aug, 04 2017 Excellent article. The service provider is the subject matter expert in the services provided, and in an excellent position to enhance the capabilities and services offered by the shipper. God bless america from its present distraction.

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