The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 22, 2023

Matt is the Co-founder of Second Marathon , a logistics consulting firm that helps brands find outsourced fulfillment providers tailored to their business needs. Initially starting his career at a hedge fund in New York, Matt now resides in Nashville and holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and finance from McGill University.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend?

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Nick is originally from Nashville, TN but NYC has been his home for the past 8 years. Nick Jensen is the Director of National Accounts at Loadsmart , a digital logistics company, that enables shippers to get quotes, book trucks, and track their freight from pickup to delivery. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. Improve cross-government data sharing and analyze resilience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2024

We also opened one in Toronto and we have one opening up in the next several months in Nashville. In Nashville, we are looking at adding a second level of robotics, a shuttle system manufactured by TGW. The post Ferguson’s Commitment to Supply Chain Excellence Drives Customer Satisfaction appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 2, 2023

And while Southwest says they are point-to-point, Atlanta (ATL), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Chicago Midway (MDW), Denver (DEN), Houston Hobby (HOU), Nashville (BNA), Oakland (OAK), Phoenix (PHX) and St. The post The Southwest Airlines Debacle – What Really Happened appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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BlueYonder

MAY 5, 2025

Blue Yonder CEO Duncan Angove took the Main Stage in Nashville by storm, introducing a new era in supply chain management, characterized by unparalleled speed and precision. Logistics Ops Agent , which is an intelligent analyst that provides deep, actionable insights into your transportation plans to unlock hidden bottom-line improvements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Longbow Advantage had their first user conference in Nashville, Tennessee last week. IT is the Enemy appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. But getting it implemented means overcoming the objections of the IT department. Longbow Advantage Has a Real-time Visibility Solution. The post Do You Want Real-time Visibility?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 3, 2018

Providing a quiet meeting space adjacent to the main event floor, the Sponsor’s Lounge will offer light refreshments, internet-ready computer terminals, and an exclusive, private exhibit on loan from Nashville’s Gallery of Iconic Guitars.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend? Below is a short list of the supply chain and logistics conferences scheduled for 2016. Twitter Insights from GT Nexus Bridges 2015 Conference. “1+1=3”

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. Note: Descartes and MercuryGate are Talking Logistics sponsors.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 29, 2016

Lots of supply chain and logistics news to get to this week, especially on the the technology front, so let’s go straight to it. Truckload group splits with ATA policy on truck size and weight issue (Logistics Management). Note: Descartes and JDA Software are Talking Logistics sponsors. Descartes Acquires pixi.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Jeff is the co-founder of a technology company that developed the collaborative logistics platform used by Nick’s company. Nicholas Reasoner is the founder and CEO of Transloop , a digital freight network revolutionizing logistics for shippers and carriers. Transloop has locations in Chicago, IL, and Nashville, TN.

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MercuryGate

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

CSCMP’s 2022 EDGE Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition takes place in Nashville Sept. This year’s event promises to deliver impactful content on today’s most pressing supply chain issues, including last mile delivery optimization.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

This Black Friday Shawn Simms was first in line at Best Buy in Nashville, TN to bag a Thanksgiving bargain – a Toshiba HDTV for $149.99. A quick check showed that shipping the TV from Taiwan to Nashville (ocean & trucking) led to about 6.7 – Marc Althen, President, Penske Logistics. kg of carbon emissions.

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Stord

APRIL 5, 2024

With over 30 years of experience, ProPack has established itself as a trusted partner for world-class multichannel fulfillment, last-mile shipping, and value-added and reverse logistics services. In total, Stord now operates 1.6MM square feet of fulfillment centers across ten markets, shipping over 25MM DTC and B2B orders annually.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 24, 2022

(photo credit: depositphotos.com) According to consulting firm McKinsey, funding for logistics startups almost doubled in 2021 compared to 2020. In total, McKinsey estimates that $80 billion in funding was made in logistics startups in 2021. New to RLA’s annual conference will be a reverse logistics startup competition.

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Tompkins Blog

AUGUST 25, 2014

I think that I’m more excited about this year than any other, and I certainly have some great reasons to feel this way today as I sit in Nashville pondering how far this event (and the field of supply chain in general) has come. Blog Post leadership nashville Supply Chain Consortium' I could not be more proud of this 10-year-old!

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Stord

JULY 18, 2024

Stord Europe is complemented by Stord’s already robust North American presence of first-party fulfillment centers in Seattle, WA; Salt Lake City, UT; Nashville, TN; Vancouver, BC; Mississauga, ON; Atlanta , GA; North Haven, CT; Dallas , TX; Reno, NV; and Las Vegas, NV; as well as its network of strategic partner facilities.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Fair Lawn, NJ – September 19, 2018 – UltraShipTMS continues to be recognized by major supply chain and logistics industry media for being an innovative leader in the development and delivery of leading transportation logistics technologies. SupplyChainBrain’s Annual List of Leading Supply Chain Providers Includes UltraShipTMS Again.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I missed sending out a post last week and really am sorry about that but…here’s my excuse…I was at the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) Leadership Conference last week. Reverse logistics is a fascinating part of supply chains that tends to get overlooked by many. Hey there! by industry and lots more.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 1, 2022

I’m also helping out the Reverse Logistics Association as a research manager and at JOC I help out as a research analyst and write a weekly LinkedIn article, Freight Forward , summarizing JOC articles and providing an outlook for the week ahead.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. After years of financial struggles, reports of Yellow preparing for bankruptcy emerged last week as the Nashville, Tennessee-based trucker saw customers leave in large numbers. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 29 – August 4) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 8, 2022

I’m also helping out the Reverse Logistics Association as a research manager and at JOC I help out as a research analyst and write a weekly LinkedIn article, Freight Forward , summarizing JOC articles and providing an outlook for the week ahead.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 26, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides added highlights of supply chain planning and execution orchestration provider Kinaxis ’s annual customer conference held last week, both physically in Nashville, Tennessee , and virtually livestreamed.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Spencer and his wife, Lauren, reside outside of Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee and have been married for 13 years. They focus solely on the transportation and logistics industry, boasting over 45 years of experience navigating its unique complexities. He also owned a music publishing company. He has three amazing kids – 9,6, & 3.

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BlueYonder

MAY 5, 2016

FOCUS 2016, held in Nashville, TN, wrapped up earlier this week after setting record attendance. Leaders from both Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, based in Nashville, and IKEA brought real-world insights into current supply chain issues. Artist Candy Chang made everyone question themselves with Are You Ready to Change the World?

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BlueYonder

MAY 5, 2016

FOCUS 2016, held in Nashville, TN, wrapped up earlier this week after setting record attendance. Leaders from both Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, based in Nashville, and IKEA brought real-world insights into current supply chain issues. Artist Candy Chang made everyone question themselves with Are You Ready to Change the World?

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The company provided an innovative approach to utilizing data and revolutionary technology for its growing clients to streamline logistics and implement cost-effective, efficient transportation programs. About FreightPlus Founded in 1988 by trucking industry veteran, Russ Aborn, FreightPlus (formerly Aborn and Co.) The Greenscreens.ai

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 28, 2018

Finalists are asked to present their case studies at CSCMP's 2018 EDGE Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Submissions consist of case studies describing your company's supply chain innovation that emphasize innovative and measurable results. Submissions. You must be a CSCMP member to submit a case study. 2017 Winners and Finalists.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

The biggest retail challenges from the NRF and Appriss survey include the following: Self-service returns Damaged returns or policy abuse Re-processing goods at a warehouse on digital returns Indeed, a lot of work still needs to be done in reverse logistics. Tompkins Robotics – Expanded its reverse logistics capabilities in 2018.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 22, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of supply chain planning and execution orchestration provider Kinaxis’s annual customer conference held both physically in Nashville, Tennessee , and virtually livestreamed.

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Locus

AUGUST 29, 2023

Dispatchers and drivers have valuable lessons in logistics to learn from this legendary quarterback player. Read Also: The Definitive Guide To Logistics Route Optimization 2. Every dispatcher wants this kind of end-to-end visibility in their logistics operations. Let’s dive in!

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 15, 2022

I’m also helping out the Reverse Logistics Association as a research manager and at JOC I help out as a research analyst and write a weekly LinkedIn article, Freight Forward , summarizing JOC articles and providing an outlook for the week ahead.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 27, 2021

Spencer and his wife, Lauren, reside outside of Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee and have been married for 13 years. Large logistics companies acquire businesses for the following reasons: Grow their revenues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube. Tenney Group.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

I’m also helping out the Reverse Logistics Association as a research manager and at JOC I help out as a research analyst and write a weekly LinkedIn article, Freight Forward , summarizing JOC articles and providing an outlook for the week ahead.

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