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How Can CIOs Accelerate Supply Chain Transformation? Think Less Planning, More Real-Time Decision-Making

Logistics Viewpoints

We are well into the era of real-time transportation visibility, where shippers and their partners can track freight in real-time across every mode of transport. So why are so many still falling short of OTIF targets (and other key metrics)? That covers “on-time.”

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Stord Honored by Veritiv as 2022 Truckload Carrier of the Year

Stord

Stord’s performance metrics in servicing Veritiv were 99 percent or higher for on-time pickup, on-time delivery, tender acceptance, and invoicing accuracy. “It Serving customers in a wide range of industries both in North America and globally, Veritiv has distribution centers throughout the U.S.

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Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

In terms of finding a 4PL solution provider, Mars wanted a company that could engage in truck loading and route optimization, and schedule shipments into and out of their warehouses. Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight.

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Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers

The Logistics of Logistics

miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67 He is also the Founder and Co-Director of the MIT FreightLab – a research initiative that works on improving the way freight transportation is designed, procured, and managed. Founder, LogisticsMatter How can AR improve warehouse management? trillions of ton-miles by 2045 (Statista).

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What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022

The Logistics of Logistics

Now, it’s also important to realize that produce grown in North America may not be subject to lockdowns in Shanghai, but there’s another factor at play. Shippers that do not yet have a plan in place are more likely to find most of their freight moving through the spot market in Q3 and Q4.

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Supply Chains in Recovery Mode: Forcing C-Level Focus on Digitally Transforming Their Supply Chains for 2022 and Beyond

BlueYonder

Focus on warehouse automation has come full circle since the last big automation movement of the ‘90s, but today with a significantly better set of tools and technological improvements enabling more robust digital transformation and warehouse automation. Brief highlights of logistics investments over the last three decades.

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President Andrew Lynch On What We Must Do To Create Nationally Secure And Resilient Supply Chains

Zipline Logistics

Andrew Lynch is President and Co-Founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. He works alongside clients ranging from some of the largest food and beverage businesses in the world to the brightest up-and-coming CPG brands in North America.