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Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

This year, as with years in the past, there is a broad and deep line-up of supply chain and logistics conferences to attend. Many events exist in North America, Europe, and Asia. I have my own favorite events, each for its specific qualities. Welcome 2024! Steve, Chris, and I will be attending many of these events.

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Data Quality: Your Digital Transformation Depends on It

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In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. Today, I’m going to add a qualifier — it has to be quality data. Just as any chef will tell you that anything less than the best quality ingredients can render a dish inedible, so too, bad data can turn any data-driven IT effort sour.

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Labor Shortages in Supply Chain & Logistics: They’re Not Subsiding

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In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The results of the research report How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?

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The Grocery & Produce Supply Chain with John Gillespie

The Logistics of Logistics

John Gillespie and Joe Lynch discuss the grocery & produce supply chain. Offering FTL, LTL, and intermodal solutions, MegaCorp boasts a vast network of vetted carriers across North America, ensuring efficient deliveries. Dedicated team: Emphasizes employee satisfaction and performance-driven culture.

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Blind Spots of Visibility with Andrew Wimer

The Logistics of Logistics

Andrew is Director, Operations – North America Activations for Descartes , a global leader in on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions for logistics businesses. The platform allows for increased control and management of the supply chain—with more efficient and high-quality data to improve communication and decision-making.

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Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

And with the new year comes an increasing return to in-person supply chain conferences and trade shows. I personally have my own favorite events – each for its own qualities. The post Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Welcome 2023!

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Lingering Port Congestion with Paul Brashier

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul Brashier is Vice President Drayage and Intermodal at ITS Logistics , a third party logistics (3PL) company that offers creative supply chain solutions with an asset-lite transportation division that ranks #21 in North America, a top-tier asset-based dedicated fleet, and a Top 12 intermodal and drayage division.