The Lean Thinker

MARCH 3, 2020

They get really good at running kaizen events, or black belt projects, or whatever they do. And that feels awesome, because I validate to myself that I am pretty good. At a higher level, this is the “lean plateau” that so many companies hit. They hit a pretty good level of performance, but things erode.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 3, 2022

Prior to joining Google Cloud in 2020, Paula spent 23 years with Blue Yonder (formerly known as JDA Software) where she served in leadership roles in professional services and the product management organization, building and deploying supply chain solutions used by hundreds of customers worldwide.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2020

Unfortunately, when it came to the other ten events in our Family Olympics (which included soccer juggling and drawing a 6-foot line with chalk on our driveway), I was. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 1, 2020). I easily defeated everyone else in my family.

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Fleet Owner

AUGUST 16, 2019

The Yield Curve vs. the Coyote Curve: Recession remains a wildcard, but the freight cycle is set to turn favorable for truckers, industry analysts and forecasters agree at ACT Research event.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Two weeks ago, instead of traveling to an in-person event, I joined the FourKites Visibility 2020 conference from the confines of my home office. The post FourKites Visibility 2020: Setting the Stage for Success appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Every year, massive convention centers around the country host thirty or forty major events a year. Many more are business-to-business events at which manufacturers display their wares to wholesalers and retail buyers. However, In March of 2020, at the height of the spring exhibition season, everything changed.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 2, 2020

The event wasn’t publicized on the conference agenda. Everyone got a “Kata Geek” button to wear with the idea that the other conference participants could identify those with a bit more experience under their belt if they wanted to ask questions, etc.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2021

Already operating in a tight labor market pre-COVID, these organizations also faced steep human resources challenges in 2020, when demand for warehouse labor was at an all-time-high. These and other factors contributed to some definite pivots in the contract logistics space in 2020.”. Playing the Waiting Game.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 12, 2023

is proud to announce that we have raised over $100,000 for autism awareness as part of its annual charity bike tour event, the company announced today. The event has been held every year for the past 13 years, with the exception of the Covid pandemic in 2020. Both items were raffled off as part of the bike tour event.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Like so many conferences, the 2020 Home Delivery World pivoted to a virtual format in reaction to COVID-19 fears. Through the use of technology, Terrapinn, the event management company that held the conference, was able to maintain the essence of the show. The overall experience of the Virtual Home Delivery World 2020 was positive.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the year ahead. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of these events were either cancelled or reimagined as virtual events in 2020. This year’s list remains a work in progress.

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Kuebix

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Amazon Prime Day is approaching quickly with a start date of October 13, 2020. While Amazon typically holds this digital shopping ‘holiday’ in July, supply chain disruptions brought on by Covid-19 led to a postponement of the event. Despite setbacks beyond their control, Amazon has high hopes for this year’s Amazon Prime Day!

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2024

About Anne Reinke Anne Reinke was named President & CEO of the TIA in October 2020, coming from the USDOT where she served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary – Congressional Affairs. There’s no other event out there designed by 3PLs for 3PLs, so don’t miss it. When: April 10-13, 2024.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

To say that the pandemic made 2020 a very challenging year would be a gross understatement. For companies trying to predict demand in March of 2020 as the world was descending into lockdown and everything was being turned upside down, what happened in March of 2019 had little to no relevance. 2020 was different.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This year’s increased COVID-19 instances, extreme weather events, and Suez Canal closure increased the difficulties. In addition to the already limited supplies, in October 2020, an Asahi Kasei semiconductor facility specializing in ADC and DAC components caught fire.

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Overdrive Online

APRIL 30, 2021

Overdrive's latest CSA's Data Trail update, bringing in 2020 data: States ranked high for inspection intensity show high likelihood of inspecting a truck in normal times, as well as during the May 4-6 Roadcheck event.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

PAXAFE predicts adverse events through the supply chain to de-risk B2B shipments and enable intelligent cargo insurance. PAXAFE is currently a part of the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) – Risk stream. Key Takeaways: Predict and Prevent Freight Damage.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

2020 seemed a world away just a few years ago and yet, here we are. This promises to be a very eventful year. Besides the risk of extreme weather and other climate-related events, supply chain professionals are bracing for more trade uncertainty this year. What’s on the horizon for supply chain professionals?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

His latest books include The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy Beyond Covid-19 (2020) and A Shot in the Arm: How Science, Engineering, and Supply Chains Converged to Vaccinate the World (2021). His latest book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and The Future of Work, was released in April 2023.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2021

Covid-19 is VUCA, a “black swan” event. It’s not just one event; it’s a combination of many. 2020 – It was one heck of a decade. How to handle VUCA environments and unprecedented times. What happens to Supply Chains in a VUCA Environment? 2021: Uncertainty about uncertainty. Tompkins International.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner? As 2020 moves closer, one concept that I’m hearing discussed more and more in discussions and appearing online is that of the circular supply chain. Happily, though, that’s not something you can expect to change in 2020. It’s that time again… Well, almost!

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SIPMM Professional Publications

MAY 4, 2020

In 2020, this prediction has proven to be accurate. There are lots of global events that have impacted supply chains in 2019 through 2020. McKinsey & Company in 2015 reported that 80% of the goods (compared to 20% today) would be manufactured in a country different from where they would be consumed.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

Congestion is still impacting key transshipment hubs like Cartagena (90+ ships in port and anchorage in mid-December 2024), Freeport (21+ container ships in queue as of December 2024), and Kingston (50% above 2020 volumes and only 9% schedule reliability) these are particularly important hubs for U.S.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 22, 2021

Since the first quarter of 2020, there have been more black swan events than could ever have been expected. First, of course, was the Coronavirus pandemic, then the Texas winter storm, and finally, a ship that blocked the Suez Canal for six days. For the food industry, these have all created major disruptions.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 31, 2021

After the disruptive events of 2020, supply chain and procurement executives are striving to make their supply chains more resilient.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 25, 2021

Prior to this year’s event, we were presented with an opportunity to help the 1-year grandson of one of Trinity’s team members. . Dawson Lankford, the son of Steve and Jessica, and grandson of Burnie Lankford, was diagnosed with Leukemia in late 2020. Now, Steve is back to work while Jessica stays with their son.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Weather events might also be factors. Above-average holiday shipping seasons in 2020 and 2021 led to an above-average returns rate in the usual Quiet Season. Today, the shipping peak season is still a march toward the holidays, but that march is now at a breakneck pace and subject to massive volatility. Q2: The Produce Shipping Season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2023

Masters joined the company in August of 2020, the company had three business units each using its own carriers. Mr. Masters quickly determined that a procurement event was necessary just to set a baseline. He ran a network RFP (request for proposal) event. Really, in 2021 we were hanging on for dear life,” Mr. Masters said.

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NGT News

JUNE 17, 2021

Hopium, a French manufacturer of hydrogen-powered sedans, unveiled its first rolling prototype during the Viva Technology event in Paris this week. Announced in October 2020 and produced in the Linas-Montlhéry test workshop, the vehicle – called Alpha 0 – certifies the reliability of the company’s fuel cell system.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 1, 2021

Department of Transportation (US DOT), where she served both as the Deputy Assistant Secretary-Congressional Affairs DAS-Intergovernmental Affairs from April 2019 to October 2020. TIA provides ongoing events, educational programs, and networking opportunities that benefits all their members regardless of their size.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

MARCH 1, 2021

While this example may seem extreme, this incident happened in late 2020, and there have been several other similar incidents since. Of course, most cargo arrives without issues, but if 2020 taught us anything- it is that we should always prepare for the unexpected. So, what causes cargo to go overboard?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Your organization’s ability to anticipate disruption, adapt to events, and build resiliency is rooted in how you maintain operational continuity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2022

At that time, I wrote about the COVID pandemic, and how similar events occur that elevate the uncertainty of the market. These events make accurate forecasting very difficult. Review of Prior Impactful Events. Well, here we are just two years later in another highly unusual market context.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2020

Sussex Montessori will open its doors in Fall 2020 with students grades K-3, adding grade 4, 5, and 6 each subsequent year. The Trinity Foundation is proud to support the school and its direct benefit to the Sussex County community and looks forward to future opportunities to volunteer.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 29, 2021

Prior to Via , Israel was the CEO and co-founder of Fleetonomy, an intelligent logistics and fleet management software company that was acquired by Via in 2020. 19-22 and check out our event on the booming grocery delivery market with Grocery Dive on Sept. Israel received his B.Sc. in System Engineering from The Technion.

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Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 23, 2021

For shippers, the impact on cargo flows was only worsening as 2020 came to a close.”. Executive Vice President and Head of DB Schenker’s Americas Airfreight, Asok Kumar says that airfreight capacity currently remains at about 57% of the total market (including freighters) and about 18% less than what it was in early-March 2020.

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 6, 2021

Optimism is in the air and 2021 trucking events are on the calendar Drivers look back at the top challenges in a tumultuous year The 7 things shippers need to know about the Q1 freight market 2021 outlook is positive, but there’s a big black capacity cloud looming Driver shortage is leading industry concern going into the new year.

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