The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2021

Chris Pickett is the Lead Market Analyst and Founder of Pickett Research, LLC – an independent market research firm focused exclusively on the dynamics that drive US truckload freight rates. in Logistics from MIT, and an MBA from Georgia Tech. About Pickett Research. Pickett Research. He earned a B.S.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Supply Chain Insights Training, 2024 The Opportunity Based on my research, I believe there is an opportunity to reduce the number of planning roles by 80-85%. Can we build collaborative platforms for role-based discussions across commercial (sales and marketing) and operations (manufacturing, logistics, and purchasing) teams?

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

Retail return rates for 2022 appear to be leveling off, according to data from the National Retail Association and research partner, Appriss. A number of logistics providers, carriers, and tech companies are introducing reverse logistics services and options. NRF and Appriss estimate $816.7

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Forget what you knew about logistics. Supply chain technology investments were once delegated to a specific function such as procurement or logistics.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Logistics Start-Up Loop Announces $35 Million Series B Funding Logistics industry audit and payment services platform provider Loop has announced that the start-up has raised $35 million in a Series B investment round co-led by J.P. with more than 75 locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina , and South Carolina.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Many of these requests probably come from academics, like me, trying to conduct some kind of research, which you may or may not find interesting or relevant to you. In order to conduct research, academics need access to you, your knowledge, and your experience. I envision academic research conducted in concert with industry needs.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend?

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Slync to Wind Down Operations According to two published reports from supply chain focused media, freightech and Cloud based logistics visibility platform provider Slync is winding down operations and seeking an alternative form to bankruptcy. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend? Below is a short list of the supply chain and logistics conferences scheduled for 2016. Twitter Insights from GT Nexus Bridges 2015 Conference. “1+1=3”

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2015

Last January, I shared 5 New Year’s Resolutions for supply chain and logistics executives to improve as leaders. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend? Happy learning and networking in 2015!

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

based Alabama and Georgia production facilities. The report additionally cites the reasons for this year’s low levels of traditional hiring as being the NRF’s indications of lowered expected holiday spending on products and that retailers and logistics services providers can meet additional demand with existing part-time employees.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 26, 2014

Logistics Negotiations. How did you prepare for your last logistics negotiation? There seems to be lots of opinions about logistics negotiation, but not very much research. Wouldn’t it be nice to enter your next logistics negotiation with some more negotiating know how? Logistics Negotiation Success.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Both industrial engineering and operations research have their roots in logistics. Fredrick Taylor, who wrote The Principles of Scientific Management in 1911 and is considered the father of industrial engineering, focused his early research on how to improve manual loading processes. History of Supply Chain Management: Roots.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. according to the report, which was released Thursday by the Environment California Research & Policy Center and the Frontier Group. terawatt-hours of solar electricity annually — with the greatest potential in California, Florida, Illinois, Texas and Georgia, per the report.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. According to research firm Techcet, Ukraine supplies more than 90 percent of the US’s semiconductor-grade neon, a gas integral to the lasers used in the chip-making process, while Russia supplies 35 percent of the US’s palladium supply, a rare metal that can be used to create semiconductors.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Both industrial engineering and operations research have their roots in logistics. Fredrick Taylor, who wrote The Principles of Scientific Management in 1911 and is considered the father of industrial engineering, focused his early research on how to improve manual loading processes. History of Supply Chain Management: Roots.

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RELEX Solutions

MARCH 29, 2019

RELEX was used to simulate the dynamic safety stock levels suggested by their research. Through a partnership with Retail Business Services (RBS), an Ahold-Delhaize company, our research sought to eliminate emotionally driven ordering by mathematically incorporating buyers’ intuition into inventory models. Incorporate the intuition.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 3, 2020

Georgia Wilson predicts the circular economy represents the future for the supply chain. ”[5] If supply chain visibility is challenge number one, reverse logistics has to be challenge number two. .”[5] ”[5] If supply chain visibility is challenge number one, reverse logistics has to be challenge number two.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

In fact, our research shows that 64% of supply chain executives report the pace of digital transformation for their organization is accelerating. One of the inflationary trends driving up 2021 end-of-year prices was the cost of logistics. Journalist Tim Robinson reports, “The logistics industry which was valued at $7,641.2

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 27, 2015

Our NC State student research recent met with Dan Stanton, Vice President of Education and Professional Development at the Material Handling Institute. Roadmap , that identifies some of the major technology and logistics trends on the horizon. MHI (“The Industry That Makes Supply Chains Work”) publishes an annual U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2023

Founded in 2009, with the vision of becoming the next iteration of producer Tesla in technologically innovative EV design, production and distribution logistics, this start-up spent its initial years in designing and developing what is today the RiT electrically powered pick-up truck, and the RiS sport utility vehicle. Added Background.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

Unlike most industry conferences, which are crammed like sardines into the month of May, this one is always in January and it spotlights the trends and topics that are top of mind for supply chain and logistics executives heading into the new year. Research Analyst at Baird, gave a comprehensive of overview of global economic trends.

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PINC

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute. Following on its heels was Georgia-based Ready Trucking, which had 108 power units and 91 drivers. The Denver-based firm operated in all states west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

It’s the last few weeks of the year which means it is time to look back at the year in logistics. And 2020 was certainly quite the year in logistics. As always, it was a busy year covering the latest supply chain and logistics trends, emerging technologies, mergers and acquisitions, major news announcements, and more.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 15, 2022

Russell Chandler III Chair and Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Note: Kinaxis is both a sponsor of the Supply Chain blog and a client of The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group. Pascal Van Hentenryck , A.

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Freightera

APRIL 28, 2020

Interview with Benoit Montreuil, Professor, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering; Director, Physical Internet Center; Director, Supply Chain & Logistics Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. EB: In terms of research and innovation, who is interested? BM: Each region is approaching this differently.

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Supply Chains Rock

JULY 12, 2012

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts recently announced it will be importing almost all of its merchandise through Jaxport , the state-of-the-art logistics hub in Jacksonville, Florida, instead of through the previous port in Savannah, Georgia. Who knew that there was all that logistics going on underneath Disney World! SCM Research.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2022

In January, Supply Chain Matters highlighted an announcement from electric vehicle start-up Rivian Automotive disclosing plans to invest in a second volume manufacturing facility be located near Atlanta, Georgia with production operations being planned for 2024. Expeditors International Begins Recovery Efforts from Cyberattack.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

I have long argued that third party logistics providers (3PLs) should set themselves apart from the competition by fully harnessing the power and value of their customer and employee communities. Sustainability and Green Initiatives in Transportation and Logistics. Talent Management as the Core of a Supply Chain Strategy.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Founded in 2015, Ascend currently operates a facility in Georgia , and aims to build another recycling facility in Kentucky. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Reportedly, the funding is split between equity and debt and values that start-up at more than $500 million.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 26, 2022

Founded in 2009, with the vision of becoming the next iteration of producer Tesla in technologically innovative EV design, production and distribution logistics, the company spent its initial years in designing and developing what is today the Rivian RiT electrically powered pick-up truck, and the Rivian RiS sport utility vehicle.

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Supply Chains Rock

OCTOBER 27, 2009

27th, a convoy of dozens of hybrid trucks will be rolling through Atlanta on their way to the Hybrid Truck 2009 National Conference at the Georgia World Congress Center. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Latin American Logistics. SCM Research. SCM Blogroll. China Supply Chain Council.

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Supply Chains Rock

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

I went to Georgia a couple weeks ago - went hiking and to a vineyard. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Latin American Logistics. SCM Research. Christopher Sciacca. 2 comments: Kaity. Hey Chris! I love seeing my post up there :) How are things going? SCM Blogroll. Global Trade Management.

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

My first CSCMP Annual Conference was in 1989 and I always try to get there every year to catch up with all my logistics and supply chain friends! Not chump change and funnily enough quite close to the projected 58 cents projected savings for a similar network called NonStop Logistics. s but never got off the ground.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

At CSCMP Edge 2017, Kenco hosted a roundtable of supply chain leaders from companies like Coca-Cola, ChervonTechnologies, Georgia-Pacific, Kids II, and Sealed Air to work through the challenging but critical road ahead. SCM #SupplyChain #Freight #Logistics #Future #Technology #Leadership.

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