Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an engineer, former solutions architect and now CEO of a leading supply chain technology company, I have a real affinity and respect for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their teams, without whom successful enterprise technology deployments would be impossible. What does that look like? Let’s go back to OTIF.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Bill is the President and CRO of Transflo, the trusted industry leader in mobile, telematics, and business process automation solutions to the transportation industry. Bill Vitti joined Transflo as President in early 2022, with more than 25 years’ experience in the transportation industry. About Bill Vitti . About Transflo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

First and foremost, why have supply chain technologies weathered the Covid storm better than other industries, and what has it meant for parcel shipping? About Logistyx Technologies. Founded in May 2017, Logistyx is a transportation execution solution provider focusing on multi-carrier shipping on a global level.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2018

(Eagan, MN) – North American third-party logistics (3PL) company, Cerasis, in partnership with Pierbridge , a leading transportation management software development company, announces the addition of multi-parcel carrier shipping management to the Cerasis Rater, a web-based transportation management system (TMS).

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Charlie is the Founder and President of CS Recruiting , a Woman-Owned leading search firm that specializes in the Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain industry. Charlie has over 14 years of direct recruiting experience within the logistics, transportation, and supply chain space.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

But in North America, distribution is predominately through their company-owned fleet. Reduce miles, reduce touches, become more efficient all the way through” your supply chain. Technology is used to help in this endeavor. Their distribution approach varies country-to-country. The new contract with ADM is a 7.5-year

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 25, 2022

Brokers access carriers through the Trucker Tools app, which has been downloaded 2 million times in North America and offers drivers tools for life on the road, including a fuel optimizer, document scanner, and leading digital marketplace. Trucker Tools provides the following solutions for freight brokers/3PLs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. The alliance covers shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America, as well as routes within Asia. The alliance was formed in 2017 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

5 Supply Chain Predictions for 2023 ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa Software ) So much has changed in a year! While the supply chain pressures that have built up over the last two years continue to abate as transportation capacity problems ease and consumption shifts from goods to services, newer challenges and opportunities lie ahead.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 27, 2022

Ongoing infrastructure and water issues has the potential to disrupt supply chains. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains. Many companies are moving to supply chain partners located in North America to reduce supply chain risk, transportation costs, transportation time, and environmental impact.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 31, 2023

TPM annually presents the industry’s most in-depth program delving into the most pressing challenges affecting container shippers in North America and globally. TPM 2023 was held February 26 – March 1, 2023, at the Long Beach Convention Center, California.

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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. A supply chain data network needs to aggregate and share data from and with customers and vendors, too. Data integrity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2022

With a growing network of warehouses across North America and a suite of proprietary apps designed and supported by an in-house engineering team, GoBolt unlocks enhanced transparency and control for merchants. The company’s focus on customer-centricity is further driven by a deep commitment to sustainability.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Ongoing infrastructure and water issues has the potential to disrupt supply chains. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains. Many companies are moving to supply chain partners located in North America to reduce supply chain risk, transportation costs, transportation time, and environmental impact.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

He joined Tive after serving as CRO at two fast-growing Boston-based technology companies in Owl Labs and Drift (acquired by Vista Equity Partners). Tive enables shippers and their carrier partners to move from reactive to proactive, which is so important when transporting medical/pharma shipments.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

For shippers and retailers to understand the true peak season meaning, they will need a firm grasp on the realities of inflation, expectations, and the use of technology to get through it. The peak season definition is a continued evolution of the seasons in transportation. When and What Is Peak Season ? According to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column has had a brisk start in our 2024 postings, and we have added this supplemental posting. In our initial 2024 posting last week, we highlighted two acquisitions related to supply chain technology providers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Embark Self-Driving Truck Completes Coast-to-Coast Test Run (Transport Topics). Kuebix Tops 5000 Companies Using its Transportation Management System. CX North America Expands Driver Mobile App with Digital Proof of Delivery Update. CX North America Expands Driver Mobile App with Digital Proof of Delivery Update.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Flexport Focus Turns to Profitability and Cost Reduction In our supply chain technology breaking news update on September 7 th , we highlighted the sudden resignation of Dave Clark from the CEO role of freight technology start-up Flexport. These timelines are reportedly being accelerated where possible.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 22, 2023

In this initial commentary, this Editor will provide summary highlights of the event and Supply Chain Matters will provide some added commentaries, including highlights of our one-on-one interview with John Sicard, Kinaxis CEO. Overall, this was the usual upbeat event that this event has always been. Stay tuned.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 18, 2022

At the beginning of 2022, our published Ferrari Consulting and Research Group Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains included among others, a prediction that a heightened cycle of acquisition activity among enterprise and specialty supply chain technology providers will occur.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 12, 2022

An outlined growth plan previously shared points to aggressive investments in Blue Yonder’ s capabilities including R&D and potential M&A aimed to grow the company’s SaaS businesses in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Cloud supply chain technologies that align parties and deliver hyper-connectivity are changing the game. Innovative carriers are delivering collaborative new solutions that help customers transform their supply chains and achieve new levels of visibility and maturity.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology column reflects a number of significant recent announcements that depict an ongoing active cycle of tech developments. Supply Chain Matters will feature more in-depth commentary on this development at in a subsequent update.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 30, 2022

Last year especially brought to life the needs for managing and overcoming non-stop material availability, transportation or last mile logistics fulfilment challenges while keeping customers constantly informed as to the status of planned deliveries.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 2, 2014

Meanwhile, Omitracs has been a leading telematics solution provider for more than 25 years, serving over 2,500 private and for-hire fleet customers and more than 270,000 vehicles throughout North America and Latin America.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Demand for these solutions, from both shippers and brokers, continues to grow because companies want to identify and implement better ways to plan and execute their transportation and logistics operations, which is what ultimately delivers value. At the time of our interview, Descartes MacroPoint had over 115,000 carriers and over 2.3

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 13, 2021

The good news is carrier technology can enhance the way shippers and carriers connect—minimizing some of the sacrifices carriers make to get shipments where they need to go. The right supply chain technology means carriers can haul smarter. Carrier technology keeps trucks moving.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, Executive Editor Bob Ferrari pens highlights of the 2022 Crossroads Event recently conducted by the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. This Editor had the opportunity to attend the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics ( CTL ) 2022 Crossroads Event. Background.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2022

Last year especially brought to life the needs for managing and overcoming non-stop material availability, transportation or last mile logistics fulfilment challenges while keeping customers constantly informed as to the status of planned deliveries.

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 8, 2019

“Order rates right now are not that relevant,” said Don Ake, vice president of commercial vehicles at FTR Transportation Intelligence. China’s National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Transport have released plans to build 30 logistics hubs by 2020 and 150 by 2025. While this is a 22.9% drop from Nov.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

As I’ve said before, it takes a lot more than a mobile app to succeed in the freight transportation industry. At a minimum, however, these digital freight startups are putting the incumbents on notice that remaining complacent is not an option, especially when it comes to investing in technology. LTL Meets Real-time Visibility.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

A press release from the State of Kansas indicated in-part that Panasonic selected the Kansas location due to its business-friendly climate, available talent pool and manufacturing skillsets and its strong transportation infrastructure and central U.S. The facility is expected create upwards of 4,000 jobs.

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BlueYonder

MAY 5, 2020

In their drive to improve efficiencies across North America, market leaders (e.g., To learn more about how Blue Yonder can bring value to your transportation strategy, please visit blueyonder.com or contact 833-532-4764. Empty miles and deadheads are necessary evils of any carrier’s existence as they erode margin.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2022

This week’s announcement clarifies that Blue Yonder will be the anchor of a new supply chain management company, which will bring together complimentary supply chain technology capabilities within Panasonic Connect ’s Gemba Solutions Company and Technology Research & Development Division.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

I spend the bulk of my time these days reviewing young technology companies primarily in North America, Europe, and Latin America,” said Dan. “I What I have yet to see is a technology that fundamentally changes and improves the relationships between the shipper, carrier, and 3PL.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

The saga of fitness hardware and services provider Peloton Interactive took yet another turn last week with an announcement of the pending closing of the company’s owned North American warehouses and the shedding of field customer support teams, along with other moves. At one point in 2021, containers transiting from East Asia to the U.S.

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