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This Week in Logistics News (April15 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 billion for Bollore logistics unit Retailers Tackle Cardboard Overload With Made-to-Fit Boxes Robust.AI billion) for the logistics unit of Bollore. That’s all for this week.

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Faster EDI is a Competitive Advantage with Erik Kiser

The Logistics of Logistics

Erik is the Founder and CEO of Orderful , a complete cloud EDI platform that is revolutionizing the way manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and technology companies trade EDI data. Orderful is a complete cloud EDI platform for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and technology companies.

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Overcoming Last Mile Hurdles with Luke Denny

The Logistics of Logistics

Luke is the Co-Founder and CEO of FRAYT Technologies, a last-mile on-demand delivery and logistics technology company. About Luke Denny Luke Denny is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in software and supply chain logistics. In the podcast interview, Luke and Joe discuss overcoming last mile hurdles.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The hub, to be located west of Plainfield in Clayton, is part of Apple’s plans to expand its distribution network and accelerate delivery times for US customers in Indiana and across the country. Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund is financing the project.

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10 Greatest Supply Chain Management Books of All Time

Supply Chain Opz

Stanford University, Northwestern University, University of California, Berkley and Indiana University are usually ranked in top MBA programs (Tier 1) by US News College Ranking. Country: interesting thing we've found is that the United States appear to be the powerhouse in supply chain management.

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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

Talking Logistics

With Black Friday on the horizon, consumer goods of all kinds are making their way from manufacturers to distribution centers and retail locations across the country. Leverage relationships with your third party logistics provider (3PL). Chris brings over 18 years of logistics industry experience.

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Procurement & Suppliers: Paying Attention to Terms & Conditions to Keep Supplier Relations Postitive

GlobalTranz

For example, in one Indiana case, Tyler Pipe Industries, Inc. Seller”) were negotiating over two piping units to be manufactured by the Seller. The Buyer then sent a purchase order affirming its intention to purchase the two piping units to be manufactured by the Seller. Contract Negotiation Enhancing Supplier Relations.