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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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Success in Retail Logistics with Mike Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss success in retail logistics. Mike is the Founder of Jarrett , a leading 3PL providing transportation and logistics solutions. As a leading multimodal 3PL, Jarrett provides transportation, logistics, warehousing, and fleet services for customers throughout North America.

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Battered by Fierce Winds. Will E2open Survive?

Supply Chain Shaman

During the summers when I lived in Atlanta, I would pack my bikes on top of the car and head to this wonderful, and what was then a remote beach on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Software Survival in Battered Seas? This buying spree followed a decade of seven software purchases. Rodanthe is one of my favorite beaches.

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Highlights from Manifest 2023 with Courtney Muller

The Logistics of Logistics

Courtney is currently the President of Manifest, a new generation event with logistics technology at the center. Courtney is currently the President of Manifest, a new generation event with logistics technology at the center. Courtney is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Better Ways to Address Trade-Offs with Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

Malcolm McLean, a trucker from North Carolina, was tired of waiting. Work planners previously did manually can be calculated by software. But advances in this area have two limitations – the software itself and our ever-changing world. The myth of the “perfect plan”.

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The Race for Last Mile Drones

Logistics Viewpoints

Matternet goes beyond just last mile drones however, as its’ proprietary software platform receives requests from customers, creates delivery routes, and monitors, commands, and controls all operating assets of the company. The post The Race for Last Mile Drones appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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What Lessons a Table Fable Teaches About Supply Chain Orchestration

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain leaders from planning to procurement to logistics face labor shortages and cost concerns, so they want to reduce workforce time spent on manual activities. When investing in a modern supply chain software solution, remember that you work in supply chain. Will this environment attract the next generation of talent?