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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 11, 2024)

Talking Logistics

I was in Phoenix, Arizona for The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 11, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Where have I been?

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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. If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. Welcome 2023! 2021 was the trough with in-person events severely limited. Email creiser@arcweb.com.

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Aurora Begins Commercial Driverless Trucking in Texas, Ushering in a New Era of Freight

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Aurora plans to expand its driverless service to El Paso, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona by the end of 2025. Auroras self-driving trucks hit the road in Texas (credit: Aurora) We founded Aurora to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

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Supply Chain Network Optimization Technology is Ripe for Disruption

AIMMS

Something struck me after spending a few days in Phoenix at Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference. Supply Chain Network Optimization is key to running an efficient and profitable operation today. Analyzing the software market. Supply Chain teams shouldn’t be overly focused on technology.

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The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of

Logistics Viewpoints

Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President Supply Chain, Ferguson. Mr. Jacobs is the senior vice president for supply chain at Ferguson. While nominally a distributor, “supply chain management is our core competency. In particular, Ferguson’s supply chain is built for speed and to provide high service levels.

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Supply Chain Network Optimization Technology is Ripe for Disruption

AIMMS

Something struck me after spending a few days in Phoenix at Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference. Supply Chain Network Optimization is key to running an efficient and profitable operation today. Yet, supply chain network optimization technology is still just a richer version of the 90’s experience.

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Ferguson’s Commitment to Supply Chain Excellence Drives Customer Satisfaction

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Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Ferguson PLC In 2022, I wrote an article called The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of. Ferguson has an extensive and complex supply chain. That software is really the secret sauce of AutoStore. Michael Jacobs “Yes.