The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Blake joined Ruan in 2017, leading the company’s new customer onboarding and continuous improvement activities before taking a leadership role in Ruan’s Gases and Chemicals bulk hazmat operating group. About Blake Grolmus Blake Grolmus serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems.

Trucking 367

Trucking Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 367

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Last month, I attended and spoke at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference , where I learned many things about the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) industry. The elevation journey actually began the day before the conference officially started. So, what are some of the data challenges the industry faces?

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings Supply Chain Software Conference 0

Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

When it comes to supply chain design, we’re at another inflection point in the industry. The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise. What would this “next generation solution” be?

Supply Chain Design Software 44

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 44

Talking Logistics

MAY 5, 2017

Athletes are in vogue at supply chain and logistics conferences this year. Last week it was Michael Phelps at the JDA FOCUS conference. This week it was Mia Hamm at the BluJay Solutions SOAR 2017 conference. And next week, it’ll be Sugar Ray Leonard at the Manhattan Associates Momentum 2017 conference.

Conference 0

Conference Logistics Supply Chains Groups 0

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Last month, I had the opportunity to speak at CLX Logistics’ 6th Annual Customer Conference in Philadelphia. Mark Chrencik, Director of Operations at CLX Logistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor), kicked off the conference with a market update where he covered various trends in the industry, including fuel prices and linehaul rates.

Conference 79

Conference Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Transportation 79

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2017

I’ll be doing both for the first time in a couple of weeks at Seminarium’s Logistics & Operations Conference 2017 (October 18th in Santiago, Chile). Here’s a short video I recorded in Spanish highlighting the topic of my presentation: If you plan to be at the conference, I look forward to learning and networking with you.

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 0

Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

Which is why a drone took flight from the stage during Ryan’s keynote address at the Descartes Evolution 2017 Conference a couple of weeks ago and broadcast real-time video of the audience as it flew across the front of the hall. Descartes (@DescartesSG) March 28, 2017. million in FY 2017 (net income has grown from $12.0

Supply Chain Planning Software 86

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chains 86

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

I learned that fact (and many more important things) at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference in New Orleans this week. Elemica Delivers Predictive Visibility to Global Industrial Supply Chains. Cement is one of the raw materials that goes into making concrete, which is the finished product. Bloomberg).

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Survey 0

Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2018

That was the key message Doug Braun, CEO of BluJay Solutions (a Talking Logistics sponsor), delivered in his keynote presentation at the SOAR 2018 Customer Conference last month. Delivering an enhanced customer experience is also becoming a differentiator in the software industry. Source: BluJay Solutions.

Conference 7

Conference Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chains 7

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This year’s CSCMP conference reinforced that we’re in the early days of a massive transformation. The industry is moving in an unprecedented direction that is increasingly digitized and more data-centric than ever, and logistics leaders are looking to increase efficiency with artificial intelligence (AI). The Data Problem.

Conference 74

Conference Supply Chain Planning Software Data Supply Chain Software 74

Carter Logistics

MARCH 12, 2019

64th Annual Food Shippers of America Conference. Sales Manager, Richard Kenney, was fortunate to attend the 64 th Annual Food Shippers of America Conference in Palm Desert, CA from March 3-5, 2019. Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Conference Center. Bob expects a good 2019, after a strong 2018 year in the trucking industry.

Conference 60

Conference Buyer Training Military Cost Reduction 60

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2019

The business started in 2016, but we didn’t get our first venture funding until 2017. Steve wrote a book called The Third Wave which deals with deep understanding of how industries work. At FreightWaves, we’ve combined our tribal knowledge with influencers who are connected throughout the industry. Learn More: .

Trucking 239

Trucking Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Data 239

Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

These Giant Drones Could Seriously Disrupt the Shipping Industry (NBC News). It didn’t take long for the recently rebranded BluJay Solutions to make its first acquisition: Blackbay , “a leading provider of mobility-enabled solutions for the transport and logistics industry.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 74

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 74

Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 was that traditional software user interfaces would start migrating toward chatbots and virtual assistants. I’ll share some highlights in a future post.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Supply Chains 0

The Logistics Academy

JUNE 8, 2017

Winners Revealed at Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, AZ, Unilever Retains the Top Spot in Rankings as Amazon Joins the “Masters” Gartner, Inc. 2017 marks the 13th year of our annual Supply Chain Top 25 ranking,” says Stan Aronow, research vice president at Gartner.

Supply Chain Planning Software 53

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Gartner 53

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

At Retail Industry Leaders Association’s (RILA) conference in 2020, a Walmart executive talked about how they were now standardizing on a TMS solution from Blue Yonder. At this conference, the executive also spoke about ongoing efforts to improve their transportation capabilities.

Case Study 113

Case Study Cost Reduction Conference eCommerce 113

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2020

FreightWaves’ news, content, market data, insights, analytics, innovative engagement, and risk management tools are unprecedented and unmatched in the industry. FreightWaves also hosts conferences under Transparency and MarketWaves branding and is a co-developer of the first futures contracts dedicated to trucking spot rates.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 195

Logistics Network Optimization Software Trucking Data Freight 195

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 19, 2017

Special Focus Session – Blockchain and its Impact on the Maritime Industry. It is widely anticipated that blockchain is the key to transforming the maritime industry by reducing the complexity of maritime transactions and maintaining security. This session will focus on the top Big Data trends shaping the maritime industry.

Maritime 150

Maritime Supply Chain Software Digital Logistics Network Optimization Software 150

GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. However, the industry stands on the verge of a rate-hike cliff. told the conference. Driver Expenses.

Price Reduction 102

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Trucking Resource Reduction 102

Women in Trucking

MAY 18, 2020

Valerie Alexander, CEO of Goalkeeper, author and keynote at Women In Trucking’s 2017 Accelerate! Conference, suggests that women adopt these three traits to help level the playing field: 1. Make quick decisions. Men typically make decisions quickly and confidently without second guessing themselves. Learn More

Tips 98

Tips Conference Analysis Presentation 98

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

The real-time freight visibility space was particularly hot in 2017, with two major acquisitions announced last year, including Descartes’s acquisition of MacroPoint in August 2017. The further out you book freight, the less expensive it is,” explained Cicerchi in a video interview I conducted with him at the user conference.

Capacity 79

Capacity Efficiency Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 79

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

ARC recently attended the August 2021 New England Public Power Association (NEPPA) conference, where Gordon Van Welie, President & CEO of grid operator ISO New England (ISO-NE) described the challenges to maintain reliable, low-cost power, while meeting the urgent goals to decarbonize electric power.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Price Reduction 105

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

Here is what Mr. Toornman said at the conference. “We The life sciences industry has some complex requirements that make transformations in that industry particularly difficult. The 2017 hurricane season,” Mr. Herzog said, “was a big event on our journey. We need people that are adaptable.

Supply Chain Planning Software 128

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 128

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has honoured leading dealerships at its annual dealer conference held in Marrakesh, Morocco. The highest recognition, the 2017 EMEA Dealer of the Year title was awarded to TT-Thermo King of Poland. “TT-Thermo

Temperature 28

Temperature Conference Logistics Network Optimization Software Trucking 28

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Industry leaders have been complaining about a truck driver shortage for a while, but unlike other industries that have been complaining about worker shortages, we have real evidence both in employment numbers and in business activity that the shortage is starting to have an impact on the economy,” writes Conor Sen, the article’s author.

Optimal Sourcing 90

Optimal Sourcing Trucking Cost Reduction Price Reduction 90

Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

I’ve been an industry analyst for over 20 years, which is hard to believe sometimes. A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Descartes Evolution Global User & Partner Conference 2019. One of Descartes’ most high-profile acquisitions was its purchase of MacroPoint for $107 million in August 2017. Takeaways from Evolution 2019.

Supply Chain Design Software 15

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 15

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2018

From May 2016 through the end of August 2017, “17 CEOs of public Big Food manufacturers and retailers had departed, or announced their intention to,” according to an article published last September in Fortune. The theme of the conference was “Go Boldly Together.” Video Interviews with Industry Executives.

Manufacturing Procurement 74

Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Collaboration 74

Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2018

Robinson, MercuryGate, and friends from the industry). Command Alkon Introduces BuildIt to Digitally Revolutionize Construction Industry. Manhattan Updates its Visionary TMS Solution to Address the Transportation Industry’s Biggest Challenges. A Supply Chain Operating Network for the Heavy Building Materials Industry.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 74

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 74

247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 18, 2019

First-ever Colombo International Logistics Conference, August 1 and 2, 2019. A conference to understand South Asia’s logistics market beyond 2020. CIMC Events 5 th Major International Conference. The official media partner for the Colombo international Logistics conference 2018 is Maritime Gateway, India.

Conference 28

Conference Logistics Network Optimization Software Maritime Logistics 28

Automotive Logistics

APRIL 15, 2019

Michael Labadie, vice-president of automotive and industrial at Crane Worldwide Logistics said Electra Meccanica was an exciting new client for Crane Worldwide Logistics and the export of the Solo required the company to think differently and “develop new shipping solutions for a very innovative product”.

Modeling Software 67

Modeling Software Conference Logistics Network Optimization Software Government 67

Logistics in War

JUNE 17, 2018

This is the final post from the LIW archives on strategic logistics and logistics challenges prior to the Australia & New Zealand Defence Logistics Conference. In 2016, the Australian Government released its 2016 Defence White Paper and the supplemental Defence Industry Policy Statement.

Industry 43

Industry Operations Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 43

Trinity Logistics

JUNE 3, 2021

Most cold chain food regulations come from the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2017. International Conference on Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH). Capacity is always a challenge for any industry, but even more so for the cold chain, especially right now.

Supply Chain Planning Software 147

Supply Chain Planning Software Temperature Supply Chain Software Waste Reduction 147

Radius Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Last month, several members of our team attended the in.sight conference in Nashville, Tennessee. This is a conference put on by TMW, the manufacturers of our ERP system, and is attended by over 2000 people from across North America. The cost to attend these conferences may not be small, but the payback is well worth the investment.

Conference 20

Conference Logistics Network Optimization Software ERP Meeting 20

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 14, 2021

I was inspired to relate my work experience in the call center industry where queueing is one of the challenges that needs continues improvement. The traditional call center industry standard service level is 80/20, or 80% of calls answered within 20 seconds, but there are a few reasons why this might not always be an optimal number.

Optimization Software 52

Optimization Software Inbound Handling Training 52

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The offering was unveiled this week at Amazon Accelerate, a conference that drew about 2,000 online merchants to Seattle. Newsom has a reputation for being friendly to the tech industry, and is expected to veto AB 316. Robot drivers are exempt from hours-of-service regulations limiting humans to 11 hours of driving in a 24-hour period.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 118

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Logistics Waste Reduction 118

Stord

MARCH 3, 2019

According to officials, 75% of ships that went through the port last year used landside electricity (rather than their own engines) while docked, up from 68% in 2017. Warehouse jobs need a better reputation , according to Dollar Tree Chief Supply Chain Officer Gary Maxwell.

Warehousing 60

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 60

Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

The focus of our session is “Today’s New Normal” — a discussion about emerging trends and technologies in the industry, everything from e-commerce to blockchain, and what it means for supply chain and logistics professionals. LLamasoft Names Razat Gaurav CEO. Samsung Jumps on the Blockchain Bandwagon (Bloomberg).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Supply Chains 60