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MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics with Chris Caplice

The Logistics of Logistics

Chris Caplice and Joe Lynch discuss MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and a wide range of logistics and supply chain topics. Chris is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT and serves as the Executive Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL). He received a Ph.D. He received a Ph.D.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

million vehicles cross the bridge annually, or about 30,000 per day, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Transportation officials are sharing plans in an effort to minimize headache-inducing traffic jams. The Arkansas Department of Transportation expects 1.5

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This Week in Logistics News (July 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

He went on to inform me about stink bugs and how they smell terrible when smushed. What does this have to do with logistics you ask? And now on to this week’s logistics news: Alphabet’s Wing Develops Fleet of New Drones for More Efficient Package Delivery. I am guessing there is quite a bit of cost-push inflation from logistics.

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How to Find a Fulfillment Partner with Joe Spisak

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe earned a bachelor’s degree in leadership and public policy, and a master’s degree in education from University of Virginia. The company’s vast 3PL directory and advanced matchmaking technology enable it to efficiently process eCommerce information and recommend the best 3PL partner across the globe.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

The most obvious impact was the disruption of traffic and transportation. The neighboring port in Norfolk Virginia and other east coast ports like New York City can absorb the additional traffic without many complications or delays, but this incident provides an opportunity to discuss the importance of supply chain resilience.

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7 Advantages of a North Carolina Logistics Hub

Kanban Logistics

As your business grows, a North Carolina logistics hub could make sense for many reasons. The cost and quality of life advantages are attracting many companies looking to establish manufacturing and logistics operations here. North Carolina’s value as a logistics hub is no small reason why. Lower logistics costs.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 28 – May 2, 2014)

Talking Logistics

XPO Logistics Announces First Quarter 2014 Results. DOT Secretary Foxx sends transportation bill to Congress (Logistics Management). CSX oil train derails in Virginia, leaks into river (Reuters). Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the company’s global logistics and supply chain management operation, reported revenue of $406.4