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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Last night, I took my 13-year-old son to see the movie Air, which tells the story of how Nike pursued basketball rookie Michael Jordan in 1984 to sign with the company. That move, and Michael Jordan’s incredible talent and business acumen, has turned the Jordan brand into a multi-billion-dollar business.

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The Payment Problem with Haley Evans

The Logistics of Logistics

Haley is the Senior Vice President of Payor Strategic Initiatives at TriumphPay , the payments network for freight brokers, factors, shippers and carriers in the US trucking industry. Haley’s strategic approach also fostered valuable industry partnerships and channel marketing, contributing to overall business expansion.

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Securing the Pickleball Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Modernizing the Franklin Sports Supply Chain Becky Jordan was brought in two years ago to modernize Franklin Sports’ supply chain. Jordan’s work history included stints at Adidas and Rebok, so she understands not just supply chain management, but how sophisticated multinationals have applied these concepts in the sporting goods industry.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] 6 Logistics Industry Trends Set to Transform 2016 & Beyond

GlobalTranz

Changes in manufacturing processes, which will increase production, lead to one ultimate result--the logistics industry must change. For third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ), logistics industry trends will dramatically affect how logistics providers of all sizes operate.

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Industrial IoT: Supporters and Skeptics

Enterra Insights

As cool as those “things” are, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is more important for the economy. He writes, “The most glaring difference among manufacturers based on revenue is their adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things. If data is the commodity, this is its supply chain.”

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Freight has an Identity Crisis with Jordan Graft

The Logistics of Logistics

Jordan Graft and Joe Lynch discuss freight has an identity crisis, which refers to rampant fraud and double brokering in the transportation business. About Jordan Graft Jordan Graft is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with a passion for technology and transportation. Morgan in New York City.

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Top 10 Talking Logistics Videos and Posts in 2014

Talking Logistics

As we head off for the holidays, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. More than 17,700 followers on LinkedIn and Twitter, including 560+ CXOs, 830+ VPs, and 1,100+ Directors across many vertical industries and geographies.

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