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Channel Free Logistics with Bill Thayer

The Logistics of Logistics

Bill Thayer and Joe Lynch discuss channel free logistics. About Bill Thayer Bill Thayer is the Founder and CEO, of Fillogic a logistics-as-a-service platform for retail that converts underutilized space at retail centers into tech-enabled, micro distribution hubs. About Fillogic The leading platform for local market logistics.

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Why is logistics training so important to Supply Chains?

Procurement Academy

As an integral part of supply chain management, logistics plays an important role to keep the supply chain strong by planning, implementing, and controling the flow and storage of goods and services to meet customer’s requirements. When freight volume grows and transportation becomes more complicated, the need for logistics management rises.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. UPS is bringing new safety training to Louisville and other sites across the country. In 2022, UPS invested $345 million in safety, including high-tech training at 11 training sites around the country, with 33 additional driving simulators across the U.S. in a statement. “On

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This Week in Logistics News (December 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

I always find the news round-up exciting to write, as I end up reading more about supply chain and logistics than I would have thought possible. All of us at Logistics Viewpoints would like to thank our readers for continuing to tune in every week. Without our readers and sponsors, Logistics Viewpoints would not be possible.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GroundCloud, the creator of a cloud-hosted final-mile automation platform, for $138 million. The enterprises were added to a lengthy register of companies the U.S.

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Empowering Women in Manufacturing and Supply Chain: A Global Perspective

QAD

Women have defied systemic barriers and gender biases to make significant contributions to the fields of manufacturing, supply chain and engineering, shaping these industries and propelling them forward. One shining example is Rosie the Riveter, who represents the countless women who stepped up during World War II to support their country.

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Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.