The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 1, 2024

Danny Frisco and Joe Lynch discuss building a better freight brokerage. Danny is the CEO and Co-founder of Rapido Solutions Group , a logistics nearshoring partner to leading freight brokerage firms in the USA. Danny began his logistics career in carrier sales at Coyote Logistics after receiving his B.A.

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Logility

JULY 13, 2023

3PL Selection—don’t let your people be penny wise and pound foolish Are you looking at the big picture when you select a 3PL — do they fit with your supply chain strategy? 3PL selection is a supply chain decision and an optimization opportunity. Third Party Logistics providers (3PLs) are many and diverse.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard Perry and Joe Lynch and discuss the importance of freight bill audit. Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 24, 2020

However, 2020 has been extremely eventful and wrought with risk in the supply chain. The post 5 Steps to Start Planning Your Peak Season Shipping Strategy | Fast Freight Five VIDEO appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2020

[link] An omnichannel retail strategy is the new norm in today’s supply chains. The post Omnichannel Retail Strategy: Not just a Buzzword, But a Business Model | TALKING FREIGHT VIDEO appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. In fact, 78% of U.S.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply chain leaders have faced significant challenges in the past, and in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic spotlighted the need for supply chain resilience and integration. Among these, an integrated return management strategy can make or break successful operations. Disruptions constitute a significant factor.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. Over the past three years, supply chain cycles shifted.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 29, 2022

Mike Wolf and Joe Lynch discuss why freight tech fails. Mike is a Client Engagement Director at JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. Key Takeaways: Why Freight Tech Fails. Learn More About Why Freight Tech Fails.

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C3 Solutions

AUGUST 30, 2022

The modern supply chain is growing more and more complex every day. With new technologies popping up, digital tools for all functions one can think of, and then some, supply chains now don’t necessarily need to run lean. Instead, modern supply chains need to be agile to be relevant.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

When it comes to managing your freight spend, there are a few options to consider. Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it. Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it. Look to the Cloud.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 11, 2021

Freight Tech Trends with Mike Mulqueen. Mike Mulqueen and Joe Lynch discuss freight tech trends. Mike is a Partner and Strategy Practice Lead at JBF Consulting a company that integrates a supply chain execution strategy and systems for logistics-intensive companies. Key Takeaways: Freight Tech Trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

The global supply chain is routinely beset by challenges, both large and small, but the past couple of years have delivered a string of significant logistics disruptions that have threatened to upend the tightly choreographed dance of global freight transportation. More and more large U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. Supply chain strategy, process, talent and enabling technologies each play important roles. Consumer anticipation was thus compounded by a developing global supply chain disruption.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

In 2020, we saw the transportation industry’s resilience first-hand, as all parties of the supply chain navigated a challenging freight landscape to get goods to market. Read more A New Approach to Contract Freight: How Shippers Can Refocus Their Transportation Strategy in 2021.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Freight Tech Trends with Mike Mulqueen. Mike Mulqueen and Joe Lynch discuss freight tech trends. Mike is a Partner and Strategy Practice Lead at JBF Consulting a company that integrates a supply chain execution strategy and systems for logistics-intensive companies. Key Takeaways: Freight Tech Trends.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2023

Kevin Coomes and Joe Lynch discuss navigating the freight downturn in the logistics and transportation space. About Kevin Coomes Kevin Coomes , the Vice President of Sales at Greenscreens.ai, is an accomplished freight tech professional with over 15 years of sales, business development, and start-up experience spanning two countries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. Globalization has expanded supply chains; the result is increased complexity and transportation costs. The benefit of these practices is also sustainability throughout the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

Supply chains have experienced significant disruptions in the first half of 2022, from a global pandemic to wars, rising fuel costs, and a potential recession. Shippers, despite all obstacles, are expected to reduce freight spending, drive efficiency, and improve customer service every year with incremental improvements year-over-year.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions. is adopted in more and more industries and companies, the supply chain industry is starting to implement these disruptive technologies to adapt to the ongoing challenges and obstacles.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 30, 2023

The review, which was originally scheduled for 2024, will take place this year to ensure strong and resilient Australian supply chains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

Lionel van der Walt and Joe Lynch discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech, which is exactly what Raft.ai Lionel holds an MBA in Strategy and General Management from Milpark Business School in South Africa and has also qualified as an Air Traffic Controller and Aircraft Maintenance Technician. IATA’s U.S.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. M odern transportation networks and supply chains continuously adapt to market volatility and transitions. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight . Remote Tendering and Shipment Execution .

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 8, 2024

Jason is the CEO and Founder of JCI Marketing , a freight-focused content marketing agency that specializes in working with transportation, logistics and supply chain companies. About Jason Jimenez-Vanover Jason Jimenez-Vanover is the CEO and Founder of JCI Marketing, a freight-focused marketing agency.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 15, 2023

That’s a lyric from one of my favorite Oingo Boingo songs, and I think it perfectly describes the world of supply chain management — and the transportation market in particular, which has taken many turns over the past few years. Read more The post How Shippers Can Uplevel Their Real-time Transportation Procurement Strategies?

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. The future of global freight data lies in real-time information, contextual insights, and aggregated data that can help companies make better decisions and adapt to a rapidly changing industry.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Market volatility from the ongoing labor shortage on top of increasing consumer demand, rising fuel prices, and port and terminal congestion will continue to challenge supply chains through 2022 and beyond. Given these disruptions, supply chain resiliency will be a critical factor in ensuring the success of your network.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch discuss 3 freight trends to watch. Ryan is the Vice President, Industry and Growth at Metafora , previously “CarrierDirect”, which is the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. About Ryan Schreiber.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Strategic Priorities for Post Pandemic Supply Chains by Mark Millar, Keynote Speaker, Professional Moderator, Trusted Advisor, Visiting Lecturer, Commissioned Author Global Supply Chain Ecosystems Cumulative disruptions have exposed the profound interdependencies and inherent vulnerabilities in today’s very complex, global supply chains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss what’s next for the freight market. Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2021

Any discussion on supply chain risk management and applying managed transportation to help prevent risks from coming to fruition is incomplete without touching on the pandemic to overcome supply chain disruption. Market Volatility Continues to Undermine Supply Chain Risk Management.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2021

The pandemic highlighted the complexities of the modern supply chain and the need for companies to engage with a 3PL provider to succeed. Below are some of the critical characteristics to look for in a Logistics Service Provider partner to transform your supply chain. Supply Chain Solutions. 3PL vs. 4PL.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived! A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. Logistics plays a critical role in a company’s supply chain. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Bart De Muynck and Joe Lynch discuss the connective tissue of the supply chain, which is a reference to project44. As the supply chain connective tissue, project44 operates the most trusted end-to-end visibility platform, tracking over 1 billion shipments annually for the world’s leading brands.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

It took time for the situation to normalize, especially for complex products like semiconductors that require a lot of moving parts in the global supply chain. Just when it seemed that 2024 would be a very welcome year of “normal” supply chains, the Red Sea crisis proved that for global supply chains, there is no such thing.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2020

Effective freight management 2020 initiatives will help supply chains stay relevant and competitive with Amazon and the big box retailers. As the world watches the coronavirus’ epidemic spread, the time for rethinking existing freight management 2020 strategies has arrived.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Also in road freight vehicles, battery-electric or hydrogen-powered drivetrains are close to market launch. Unlike their customers, usually large shippers with their own sustainability strategies and targets that often span their entire supply chain.

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