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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

These pillars provide a comprehensive framework to align operational goals with broader corporate and societal objectives, fostering resilience, innovation, and long-term value. Senior leaders must think beyond incremental improvements, embracing systemic innovation to achieve significant environmental impact.

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The RocketFuel Story with Josh Beatty

The Logistics of Logistics

As Josh and his partner scaled Launch Fulfillment , they encountered some cash flow issues inherent in high volume parcel shipping that their ecommerce customers required. Client Access & Transparency: Provides client access to their shipping data for increased transparency and decreased administrative overhead.

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How Volkswagen and Maersk Solved an Export Bottleneck with “Cars in Containers”

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Its long-established logistics model, built around rail and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping, could no longer keep pace. Together, they launched the Cars in Containers (CIC) programan innovative approach to ship finished vehicles in ocean containers, bypassing reliance on rail capacity and specialized car carriers.

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Maersk Innovation with Erez Agmoni

The Logistics of Logistics

Erez Agmoni and Joe Lynch discuss Maersk innovation. Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk, the largest shipping company in the world. Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk in North America. Key Takeaways: Maersk Innovation.

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Hot Off the Grill: Optimizing Summer Supply Chains for Seasonal Staples

Speaker: Glenn Koepke and Steve Rotter

This webinar – coming to you from Glenn’s own backyard – discusses the importance of supply chain visibility for seasonal shipping, new product promotions, and holiday ramping in the F&B and retail industries while providing sizzling secrets to creating the juiciest meats for your barbecue.

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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

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This layer includes trucks, ships, warehouses, and other physical assets. Key Consideration: IoT sensors on shipping containers or pallets enable real-time tracking, ensuring visibility and coordination. Scalability: Provides a scalable structure that can adapt as supply chains grow and incorporate innovative technologies.

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AI Integration, Autonomous Robotics, and Strategic Visions: The Future of Supply Chains – News for the Week of June 8th

Logistics Viewpoints

Guest Commentary | By Nari Viswanathan • 06/05/2025 Supply Chain leaders (CSCOs) are responsible for driving strategic growth, fostering innovation within their supply chains, and ensuring long-term value creation. How to Navigate the Chaos of Trade Disruption with the Cynefin framework, AI and Optimization.