Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

About four years ago, UPS launched its “ We Love Logistics ” ad campaign, which helped raise public awareness about the logistics industry (and helped my family and friends better understand what I do for a living). Source: UPS. Source: UPS. Where to Find Supply Chain Innovation (Source: Adelante SCM).

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We decided 8 or 9 years ago that to create a competitive advantage, we really needed to control much of our supply chain. We’ve taken the same hybrid approach from a supply chain technology perspective. I’m responsible for the overall digital transformation, including technology.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Network Analytics: Shippers gain granular visibility into capacity, helping them optimize sourcing and manage their transportation network more efficiently. Proven Trust by Leading Companies: Over 1,400 shippers, including major brands like Walmart and Freshpet, rely on DAT’s data for logistics decision-making.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 23, 2025

Strategic Expertise at the Core: Renowned for excellence in strategic operations, sourcing, procurement, and transformation Kearney consistently ranks among global leaders in these areas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2025

Fictiv , a global supply chain technology company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by MISUMIGroup Inc., These events are exposing traditional manufacturing and supply chain methods that are expensive, inefficient, and opaque, creating inordinate risk in building and scaling products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals. Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Source: Descartes Datamyne. Theme 5: Machine learning (ML) will go mainstream in supply chain technology. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Intelligent Supply Chain technologies article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Weinberger , UN Supply Chain Expert and CEO of Morpheus Network. Blockchain Technology.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

Alexis Mizell-Pleasant and Joe Lynch discuss the next frontier in food logistics. Alexis is Managing Editor at Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Food Logistics and sister publication Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 4, 2022

Brian is the a Cofounder and General Partner of REFASHIOND Ventures , an emerging venture capital fund manager that invests in early stage supply chain technology. Brian Aoaeh is a Cofounder and General Partner of REFASHIOND Ventures , an emerging venture capital fund manager that invests in early stage supply chain technology.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 22, 2016

The possibility of shipping goods at near-hypersonic speeds would obviously allow Supply Chains to be nimbler and more responsive. They might allow companies to carry less inventory – perhaps using Hyperloop to rapidly source whatever parts or raw materials that can’t be 3D printed.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 6, 2022

Lisa Morales-Hellebo and Joe Lynch discuss The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation. Lisa is the Co-Founder and GP at REFASHIOND Ventures , an emerging venture capital fund manager that invests in early stage supply chain technology. Lisa is also the Co-founder of the Worldwide Supply Chain Federation.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. For related commentary, see: In Logistics, Somebody Has to Own the Assets. The Google TMS?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2024

Jake Hoffman and Joe Lynch discuss the Gnosis Freight Container Lifecycle Management® Platform and how Gnosis streamlines international logistics. We then speak with Jake Hoffman, CTO of Gnosis Freight, a logistics tech company focused on the lifecycle of a shipping container as it moves around the world.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Neal is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Farelanes, a company specializing in providing real-time lane pricing data for the logistics industry. About Neal Huffman Neal Huffman is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Farelanes, a company specializing in providing real-time lane pricing data for the logistics industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

Collaborate across departments: Engage stakeholders from different departments within the organization – not just supply chain management including logistics and procurement but sales, marketing, and finance. ERP, CRM, SCM), external sources (e.g., ERP, CRM, SCM), external sources (e.g., sensors, RFID tags).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2021

Source: US DoD. Moderna reported on January 4 th that approximately 18 million doses of its vaccine have been supplied to the U.S. Supporting Supply Chain Technology. Although Pfizer does not state the source of this capability, I assume the technology is provided by FedEx, UPS, and McKesson.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

Mike is the Head of Intermodal Solutions at SONAR, the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. At Stifel, he had primary coverage of the railroad, rail equipment, and truck equipment sectors.

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ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

Discover how Ivalua’s Supply Chain Collaboration solution empowers you to work more closely with suppliers, reduce risk, and build a more agile, connected supply chain. Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: What’s the Difference?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2025

This posting is our fifth installment in an ongoing supply chain technology market education series. In Part One of the series , Michael observed that standard sourcing solutions struggle in efforts to support direct materials sourcing because of specific challenges in the software design.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

In today's highly competitive marketplace, it’s imperative for businesses to innovate new ways to streamline their supply chain and optimize productivity. Additionally, through a more stable and efficient supply chain, you can greatly enhance customer satisfaction and retention. Source: Morai Logistics.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

Below are the individual web links and prime takeaway messages from each of our prior postings: Part One : Michael observed that standard sourcing solutions struggle to support direct materials sourcing because of specific challenges in legacy software design.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 29, 2025

This posting is the third installment in our ongoing supply chain technology market education series. In Part One of the series , Michael observed that standard sourcing solutions struggle in efforts to support direct materials sourcing because of specific challenges in the software design and why.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2021

Moderna reported on January 4 th that approximately 18 million doses of its vaccine have been supplied to the U.S. Supporting Supply Chain Technology. Although Pfizer does not state the source of this capability, I assume the technology is provided by FedEx, UPS, and McKesson. Government to date.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 17, 2025

Companies importing and exporting goods, be it finished retail products, manufacturing components or materials, now face substantial cost and price pressures that squeeze margins and force difficult pricing, sourcing, operations and distribution decisions. For example, you might source from a domestic supplier that doesnt incur a tariff.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ryan is the Co-founder and CEO of GoodShip , an all-in-one platform for supply chain analytics, carrier management, and transportation procurement About Ryan Soskin Ryan Soskin is a 13 year logistics veteran and three time startup unicorn alum with a long history in freight tech. years and a $1.8B

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Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

In a major advancement for global supply chain technology, project44 has launched Movement, a comprehensive Decision Intelligence Platform that transforms how businesses manage their supply chains. The platform is built on a four-layered framework: Connect, See, Act, Automate.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I recently read a thought-provoking report with several predictions about the future of supply chain technology. Diversity of sources (carriers + vendors + customers). Elaborating on my earlier point, viewing a supply chain network solely through the lens of the carrier component is severely limiting.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Trey and his Co-founder Taha Zinifi started Amplio in Summer 2021 to help solve one of the most critical supply challenges facing the industry. Prior to co-founding Amplio, Trey led the international logistics capability at Georgia-Pacific, which is the largest U.S. Access diverse sources of supply. Amplio on LinkedIn.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Webinars Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Ships’ Electronics Increasingly Jammed Since Israel Struck Iran Global Gateways Watch: The Crisis in Access to Critical Raw Materials Supply Chain Visibility Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Highway provides brokers with comprehensive data on carrier equipment to supercharge their capacity sourcing and vetting efforts. Highway is transforming the trucking industry with their innovative technology and commitment to improving security and efficiency.

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Logility

APRIL 20, 2022

Developing Diverse, Resilient Sourcing Strateg ies. Vetting all the tiers of the supply network has never been more important, especially when addressing growing expectations for social accountability, environmental responsibility, and financial reliability to establish a responsible sourcing network.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Driving Visibility, Intelligence, and Agility through Supply Chain Technology on Cloud Whether we are talking about healthcare, food, or fashion, the supply chains which convert the raw materials to finished goods are getting more and more complex.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

For most CPG brands, indirect emissions — those that occur across the supply chain — represent the majority of their carbon footprint. That includes everything from raw materials and manufacturing to packaging and logistics. AI also provides visibility into emissions across the supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Chad is the Co-founder and Chief Digital Officer of BoxC , a logistics startup out of 500 Startups Batch 6 that simplifies the complexity of international parcel shipping by bringing together logistics and compliance resources from around the world into a single platform. It’s ecommerce logistics management the way it should be.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

FreightWaves’ SaaS product, SONAR, is the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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