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Highlights from the BGSA Conference with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Ben Gordon, is the Founder of Cambridge Capital (private equity), BGSA (advice), and the Ukraine Logistics Coalition (humanitarian aid) About Ben Gordon Benjamin Gordon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital. He draws on a career building, advising, and investing in supply chain companies. The Greenscreens.ai

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Maersk’s Q1-2022 Financial Performance Portends What to Expect in Ocean Freight Rates

Supply Chain Matters

billion increase in ocean transport and an $834 million increase in logistics services. billion, primarily driven by ocean revenue increases but included a negative impact of $718 million from the Russia/Ukraine conflict and losses related to terminals related to these areas. based Pilot Freight Services for a reported 47.1

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Key Takeaways from the BGSA Conference with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Benjamin has worked with firms such as UPS, DHL, Kuehne & Nagel, Agility Logistics, NFI Logistics, GENCO, Nations Express, Raytrans, Echo Global, Dixie, Wilpak, and others. Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business.

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The impact of regional instabilities on the Global Supply Chain and how ERP can help

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The war and imposed sanctions will create a knock-on effect across the supply chain , and businesses will be impacted by material shortages, material cost increases, demand volatility, logistics and capacity constraints as well as cybersecurity breaches. Consider holding safety stocks where applicable to prevent breaks in production.

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Top 3 Recent Automotive Logistics Trends, Part 2

BlueYonder

The magnitude and frequency of disruptions are increasing, whether it is because of Ukraine or the chip shortage. And as we discussed the automotive ecosystem is a complex network of logistics, third-party logistics providers, OEMs, Tier-1s, and Tier-2s.

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Challenges Abound as Peak Season Approaches

Intelligent Audit

The slowdown in Q1 only partly reflected the impact of the conflict in Ukraine, which broke out in late February. Billions at Stake as Freight Railroads and Unions Fail to Find Common Ground. As growing uncertainty roils the waters of international logistics, shippers need an ally to trust. in the final quarter of 2021 to 3.2%

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up: March 4 2022

Supply Chain Matters

Last week Supply Chain Matters alerted readers to a potentially major cyberattack incident involving a top tier third-party logistics services and global freight forwarding services provider. Expeditors International Begins Recovery Efforts from Cyberattack.