Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2020

On Sunday night in Miami, FL, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will battle it out for football’s ultimate prize. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 25 – 31) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Andy Reid has consistently been one of the […].

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Search engine optimizations is one of the best digital marketing hacks out there for your industry since it helps buyers hunting for a transportation and logistics company find you online – and you don’t have to pay for PPC advertising. Using website addresses that describe concerns using logistics keywords drives traffic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. As part of the Pledge, Amazon is creating a more sustainable delivery fleet, and its work with Rivian is an important part of decarbonizing its last mile logistics as well as accelerating innovation that can help others reach net-zero carbon. Financial terms of deal were not disclosed.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

Flexport, a San Francisco-based global logistics technology company, recently launched the Flexport Tariff Simulator, a tool designed to help businesses estimate landed costs and navigate tariffs in real time. Third party logistics provider C.H. Robinson ( Nasdaq: CHRW ) has added the U.S. Flexport and C.H.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Jonathan Kish is the Vice President of Business Development at Orderful, a San Francisco based technology company that is reimagining EDI integrations and helping their customers build better supply chain business networks. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Intel turns to reverse logistics to create “circular economy”. According to Intel Supply Chain Manager Greg Skrovan, the new focus is transforming the company’s reverse logistics supply chain, making it a “circular economy.” But then again, who doesn’t love a good chocolate sample?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Phil is a San Francisco native, who earned an Industrial Engineering degree from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Phillip is a serial entrepreneur, Y Combinator alum, and sustainability and supply chain expert. Prior to starting Arka, Phillip founded and successfully exited a few startups.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2014

If you go back a decade ago, analysts like me urged companies to view logistics as a competitive weapon, but the advice fell mostly on deaf ears. Most companies viewed logistics as a cost center, with little strategic value; unfortunately, many companies still view logistics that way today. CSX profit up, beats forecasts as U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Earlier this week, San Francisco-based vertical farming company Plenty Unlimited Inc. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 28 – February 3) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. announced it had secured its largest investment to date.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Prior to Haul, Tim advised some of the fastest venture backed startups in logistics and freight tech tackling fleet management system, the transportation management system and freight brokerage model in the US, EU and India. Created by Uber Freight alumni, Haul is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Denver. Haul website.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2022

Turvo enables users to see everything, from every system, person and organization they do business with in one place.Ron Richardson is a technology pioneer and industry leader in logistics and transportation. Turvo is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Dallas, Texas, and Hyderabad, India. The post Visibility 2.0:

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

About Raft Raft is the intelligent logistics platform that’s rewriting the technology playbook for freight forwarders and customs brokers in the automation era. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, but also has offices in London and Bangalore.

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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. Matt then relocated to San Francisco to lead Business Development at Shyp. Matt Hertz and Joe Lynch discuss 3PL Selection 101 – A Step by Step Guide.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Cloud-based logistics and warehouse management are combining with B2B networks to enable multi-tier fulfillment. Cabs in San Francisco are delivering packages in their trunks using an application called FlyWheel and manufacturers are experimenting with Uber. 2) Endless Aisles Need Boundless Fulfillment. The answer is yes.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

3DPrinting #SCM #logistics pic.twitter.com/S4tGkRxR5u. Google Shopping Express now available to all San Francisco and Peninsula Shoppers. On the technology front, Kewill announced the release of Kewill MOVE, “a complete, comprehensive platform for managing the complexities of transportation, logistics and trade compliance.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Brittany Traylor is the Founder and CEO of TraylorTranspo, an asset-based freight brokerage that streamlines the logistics function and delivers a superior customer experience using consumer-grade freight tech ( Turvo ). Turvo is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Dallas, Texas, and Hyderabad, India.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 10, 2022

Nearly five years ago, San Francisco based company began using delivery drones for moving medical supplies to health clinics in Rwanda. The post The Race for Last Mile Drones appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Zipline has focused its last mile drones on the health and wellness sector.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 14, 2017

With many folks on vacation today for the holiday weekend, we’ll go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news without commentary. Marble and Yelp Eat24 start robot food delivery in San Francisco (TechCrunch). Truckers Swift and Knight to Merge (WSJ – sub.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

This includes suppliers, logistics providers, sales, and fulfillment locations/channels supporting autonomous planning decisions that take data flowing from various internal and external sources into account. Planning systems need to address the risk and variability not only on the demand side but also on the supply and logistics side.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week with some brief commentary: Target to Buy Grocery Delivery Startup Shipt for $550 Million (WSJ – sub. and Nousot partner to deliver predictive logistics analytics. Public service announcement: there is no such thing as free delivery.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Logistics is the prime example of a changing industry – colossal, ripe for disruption and utterly opaque. Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Sam is the Founder and CEO of Kargo , a San Francisco tech firm that is on a mission to make factory operations as intuitive and responsive as reading Google Maps. Sam Lurye is the Founder and CEO of Kargo, a San Francisco tech firm that is on a mission to make factory operations as intuitive and responsive as reading Google Maps.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Transplace Acquires Logistics Management Solutions. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter 2014 Results. In related news, the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon recently “tested package delivery by licensed cab in San Francisco and Los Angeles using taxi-hailing mobile app Flywheel.” and Lyft Inc.

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Supply Chains Rock

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

The following comes from Kaity Nakagoshi, Bisk Education, University of San Francisco ( which offers a course in Sustainable Supply Chain Management ). I’m jealous that you were in San Francisco last year. I bet San Francisco has great ones! About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. SCM Blogroll.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Emma is a Senior Reporter on the transportation desk at Business Insider , a global news and lifestyle publication with hundreds of journalists in London, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Singapore and beyond. She covers logistics with a focus on ecommerce. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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SCM Research

JUNE 24, 2021

The following OSCM journals were given a grade of 3: Decision Sciences , International Journal of Production Economics , Journal of Business Logistics , Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management , Manufacturing & Service Operations Management and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal. I believe they deserve better.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2022

To date, the San Francisco-based company has done more than 3 million autonomous deliveries around the world. The post Home Delivery Robots: Last Mile Gamechangers appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Here is a closer look at Starship Technologies , Nuro , FedEx Roxo , Amazon Scout , Udelv , Kiwibot , and Coco.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This private company is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay area. The post Blume Global Talks Supply Chain Trends, Digital Twins, and Sustainability appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. About Blume Global. Founded in 1994 as Rez-1. The company was rebranded to Blume Global in 2018.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Menlo Logistics Keen to Build on 2014 Growth in South Asia. DHL Supply Chain commits EUR 218m to develop logistics infrastructure in China. Here are some details from the press release: Airclic’s cloud-based mobile solutions help streamline and automate complex ‘last mile’ logistics processes. WSJ – sub.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In Fashion, sourcing strategies can be revisited, and the ‘risk’ metrics can become a part of the decision criteria in addition to manufacturing and logistics costs. The post Four Ways of Using Cluster Analysis in Retail Management to Improve Sales appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2017

Revenues increased 25 percent to $38 billion in the quarter compared to Q2 2016, but profits fell by 77 percent as the company continues to invest heavily in its various businesses, including its logistics and fulfillment network. Tesco launches nationwide same-day delivery (Logistics Manager). AscendTMS To Integrate With FourKites.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The investment […] values the San Francisco-based company at $3.2 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. billion, according to a source with knowledge of its terms.”. The article goes on to say: The investment comes as Flexport continues to grow its business at a clip atypical for startups at its scale.

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Supply Chains Rock

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Last week I was visiting friends in San Francisco, where they are doing an extremely good job in cutting down carbon emissions by buying local products. Local equals less shipping, sorry logistics guys. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Latin American Logistics. SCM Blogroll.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

As many retailers will look into sourcing products locally, re-evaluating their supply and logistics networks to optimize their supply chains will be more critical than ever. Returns management involving the implications on inventory and reverse logistics is emerging as an integral part of the end-to-end supply chain planning challenge.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Alibaba to pay $807 million for majority stake in logistics firm Cainiao (CNBC). billion (US$807 million) to increase its ownership of Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited (“Cainiao”), the logistics affiliate of Alibaba.”

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

DHL launches new logistics service for life sciences products handled at extremely low temperatures. Penske Logistics Joins CargoNet to Enhance Supply Chain Security. I wrote those words in December 2010 , one of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2011. Note: Transplace is a Talking Logistics sponsor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

It includes all of its elements: customers, sales channels, products, warehouses, logistics network, and the interactions between them. She is one of the contributing authors in the Oxford Handbook of Price Management and has been a guest lecturer in San Francisco State and Columbia University business school on multiple occasions.

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