The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 25, 2025

About Jon Doolen Jon Doolen is a seasoned business coach with over two decades of expertise in retail logistics, particularly specializing in final mile delivery and third-party logistics for home furnishings and luxury products. Veteran Leadership: Jon Doolen, a U.S.

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MAY 20, 2025

A third-party logistics provider (3PL) can help you anticipate disruption, respond quickly and stay competitive. And since some shippers have fewer internal logistics resources, they're more likely to feel the pain first and recover more slowly. Piracy and military conflict add physical danger and legal complexity.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 10, 2025

In Ukraine, before the full-scale invasion, similar commercial sabotage — amplified by coordinated social media disinformation — was used to erode public trust and paralyze logistics. Iran, North Korea and cybercriminal syndicates are adopting similar tactics, using logistics as an entry point to destabilize commerce and confidence.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

In 2023 , a worker strike among delivery and logistics workers at parcel carrier UPS was characterized by The Wall Street Journal as being “ the largest collective bargaining agreement involving a private employer in North America.” economy and for industry supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Action Plan: Map your supply chain, visualizing key nodes (suppliers, plants, logistics hubs). The OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) , originally developed for military strategy, is crucial for rapid decision-making in supply chains. When TTR exceeds TTS , a weak link is exposed in the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 27, 2025

Modern environmental control unit technologies, with their applications going as far as military shelters, help ensure critical parameters like temperature and air quality are precisely maintained to avoid disruptions. Collaborate proactively with suppliers and logistics providers to identify and eliminate bottlenecks.

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EFT

JULY 15, 2025

Exclusive: Why China's ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar.

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EFT

JUNE 23, 2025

military strikes on Iran, shiptracking data shows, as more than a week of violence in the region prompts vessels to speed, pause, or alter their journeys. China's JD.com looks to international market for growth JD Logistics (2618.HK) HK) will operate its own consumer-focused express delivery service abroad.

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

The history of Mexican cross-border trade is rife with wars and military actions, legal and illegal border crossings, and more. Cross-Border Logistics Cross-border logistics has evolved as infrastructure along the Mexico and the US border improved – Most notable rail and road. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Freightos

JUNE 24, 2025

Late Monday though, following a measured Iranian attack on a US military base in the region, President Trump announced that a ceasefire would go into effect Tuesday morning. At the moment the ceasefire seems tenuous , but if it does take hold, those feared disruptions to oil markets and logistics could be averted.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 17, 2024

We have another one that is commercially available as well called Stretch, which is a logistics and warehouse robot used for moving boxes, say, up to 50 pounds. Insulet obviously is regulatory, and you probably have some level of regulatory as well with your military contracts. Their commitment to field service is all very different.

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 10, 2025

From chemicals to chips, and logistics to software, sectors once seen as non-military are now critical to European security — with major implications for sourcing, compliance, and growth. Newly Critical Suppliers : Materials, logistics, tech: sectors once peripheral now sit at the heart of defence supply.

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EFT

JUNE 16, 2025

Maritime agency warns shipping industry over rising Middle East tensions Increased tensions in the Middle East may lead to an escalation in military activity that could impact shipping in critical waterways, Britain's maritime agency said on Wednesday. USTR eases proposed penalties, fees for non-US LNG tankers, vehicle carriers The U.S.

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E2open

JULY 3, 2025

Exporters also must ensure that their end customers are not involved in sensitive sectors such as military hardware. While the June 11 th and June 27 th agreements represent a step forward in resolving the trade dispute between China and the USA, some issues remained unresolved, particularly around rare earths used for military applications.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2025

bombing of three of Iran’s nuclear sites: Fordow , Natanz and Isfahan coupled with the Israeli air force’s ongoing air bombing of select military targets across Iran. military installations in Qatar and Iraq. military installations in Qatar and Iraq. We are obviously addressing this weekend’s U.S.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 23, 2025

Turnaround and logistics: Short domestic lead times reduce buffer inventory and downtime. Asia model balances price & logistics 1. MSI’s Texas plant focuses on digital and screen-printed overlays for OEMs in the medical, computer and military sectors. Marking Systems Inc. trimming procurement load and freight cost.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 28, 2024

Kenneth Carter III and Joe Lynch discuss 5 lessons from military logistics. Kenneth is the CEO of Ameriton Freight , a logistics company specializing in the food and beverage space. Kenneth, following his mother’s military footsteps, entered the U.S. Army as a motor transport operator after high school.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2020

Listen to “Building a Life of Logistics Love & Preparedness: From the Military to Civilian Logistics” on Spreaker. The post [PODCAST] Building a Life of Logistics Love: From the Military to Civilian Logistics appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2024

I have to admit, I never used to say that to active duty military men and women at the airport, or to veterans at the coffee shop, or anywhere else where I might see them. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 26, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 25, 2013

Origin of Logistics & Supply Chain Revealed! What do we know about "Logistics" and "Supply Chain" to date? According to Lummas et al 2001 , the word "Logistics" in English appeared in the article as early as in 1898. 2) Origin of "Logistics". Basically, the reporter explained about the conditions of military deployment.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Use your company’s military veterans and their five-hidden skill sets to make your company logistically successful. Central to the eventual Allied victory was not just General Patton, who swung his military units to attack in the opposite direction, but also a little-known logistical unit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. Now that the SU military has retrieved the wreckage, new details are emerging. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2021

The Logistics of Customer Experience with Scott Perry. Scott Perry and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics of customer experience. Scott is the President of the Suddath Companies , Suddath has been a trusted name in moving and logistics for over a century. Key Takeaways: The Logistics of Customer Experience. About Suddath.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

Israel Military Partnership The U.S.-Israel Israel military relationship is a cornerstone of Middle Eastern geopolitics, underpinning one of the region’s most advanced militaries. made weapons, munitions, and technology ensures Israel’s qualitative military edge. made military equipment to Israel. billion in U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. technology from helping China’s military. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. But as of today, Punxsutawney Phil is calling for an early spring. The Dallas Forth Worth-headquartered airline registered a 6.7

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Kinaxis

MARCH 19, 2018

by Ilyas Kucukcay Recent advancements in the space launch market may indicate an increased need for logistics and supply chain management in outer space operations. Space Logistics and Supply Chain. Managing the supply chain and logistics in space will not be easy and is still speculative on many levels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Ukraine does not have the military might to stop the invasion. Russia is strongly believed to have used cyber weapons to attack Georgia during the military incursion into the country in 2008. The post This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. The Nord Stream Pipeline.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. However, many of these companies are now reining in their logistics ambitions. There is no doubt that autonomous semi-trucks will change the face of logistics. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 29, 2022

What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? Military logistics refers to the processes, systems, and resources involved in transporting, generating, redeploying, sustaining, or reallocating materials to forces. How to become a military logistician. Some other degree options.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 22, 2021

“GPS depends on satellites, which can be damaged by electromagnetic storms or military attack. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Even with the satellites intact, hacking incidents proliferate, using inexpensive, easily available hardware.” She cites several examples, both intentional and. What If It Goes Down?

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Thank you to our Blue Yonder military veterans and all those who have served. I’ve been at Blue Yonder for just over 18 months with 30 years of experience in third-party logistics, but I’ve worked for the Queen for as long as an Army Reserve Officer in the British Army Royal Logistic Corps. We are grateful for your service.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Their distinctive white tractors and trailers bearing the bar and star logo is an ode to our nation’s military from one of our founders, a former military aviator. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. The post The Perfect Partner for the Owner-Operator with Mandy Morrow appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2014

I enjoying reading your posts and listening to your interviews/discussion with some of the the leading companies and representatives in the SCM and logistics industry. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Just for Fun career choice logistics supply chain management' Great question.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Kevin is the group director of customer logistics for Ryder System, Inc. , a leading logistics and transportation company. About Kevin Clonch Kevin Clonch is the group director of customer logistics for Ryder System, Inc. About Ryder Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a leading logistics and transportation company.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Graig is the Co-Founder and President of Brown Dog Carriers & Logistics. For the past 19 years, Graig has dreamed of owning and operating a driver friendly transportation and logistics company. Its primary activity is distributing Veteran’s wreaths for placement on graves in military cemeteries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 20, 2014

The EU banned the export of military technology and certain technology used for oil and gas exploration and production in deep water, the […].

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