The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Anthony is the CEO and co-founder of Parade , the leading truckload capacity management platform for freight brokers. As CEO & co-founder of Parade, Anthony leads product vision and strategy to enable logistics service providers to work smarter and faster with modern tools. Anthony Sutardja and Joe Lynch discuss the Parade story.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

For seven years, Amit was the chief architect of Verizon’s IoT verticals’ strategy which included telematics, transportation, and smart city segments. In that capacity, he led the acquisitions of companies such as Fleetmatics, Networkfleet and Telogis resulting in the creation of Verizon Connect.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Brad serves as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. Brad brings it all to the table from characterizing Emerge’s brand and culture, presenting Emerge’s value proposition to the industry, and determining pivotal insights to enhance customer experience. About Emerge.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sarah is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT , an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. Throughout her career, Sarah has been recognized for developing and executing sales strategies that help clients choose the best products for their needs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions. DAT iQ provides freight intelligence to inform your budget and procurement strategies so you can navigate market volatility with greater confidence and agility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

From 2006 to 2020, Chris played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics (a UPS Company), a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng. He earned a B.S. About Pickett Research.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China is impacting global trade networks, affecting industries ranging from automotive and electronics to agriculture and energy. Mitigation Strategies in the Auto Sector To cope with rising tariffs, automakers are accelerating plans for nearshoring and domestic production expansion.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Moller-Maersk, the worlds second-largest ocean container carrier, has finalized agreements with three shipyards to build 20 new dual-fuel container vessels with a total capacity of 300,000 TEUs. Once phased in, they will replace existing capacity in our fleet, added Cristescu. TEU while focusing on sustainability.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Rick Watson founded RMW Commerce Consulting after spending 20+ years as a technology entrepreneur and operator exclusively in the ecommerce industry with companies like ChannelAdvisor, BarnesandNoble.com , Merchantry, and Pitney Bowes. Amazon’s Retail Strategy with Rick Watson. Key Takeaways: DTC Logistics Innovation. RMW Commerce.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Therefore, produce ready for shipping may be stalled due to a limited supply of equipment and trucks (hindering capacity procurement ), fewer drivers, and the pressure everywhere to move things faster, save money, and get it done without impacting the customer experience. But back to the overarching point.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2024

Summary: Optimizing Cold Chain while Reducing Environmental Impact In this podcast, Nicole Glenn, CEO and Founder of Candor Companies, shares her insights and experiences from her 24-year journey in the transportation industry. Nicole built her own team to address the lack of transparency in the industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Curtis has spent 16 years in the LTL industry – 8 of those with Old Dominion Freight Line, and the last 8 with Reconex, FreightPlus, and Understand LTL – which he recently launched as an LTL focused education firm. About FreightPlus Founded in 1988 by trucking industry veteran, Russ Aborn, FreightPlus (formerly Aborn and Co.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Treating suppliers as essential partners in the field of direct spend management—almost like customers—can be a key component of a successful company strategy. Or they may have expertise in manufacturing processes and have flexible capacity to allow contract manufacturing for new product introduction. Nari Viswanathan is Sr.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

Industries such as semiconductors, electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and transportation equipment are at the forefront of reshoring efforts , leading to a fundamental shift in freight demand patterns. Automotive and industrial manufacturing is expanding in states like Michigan and Ohio. Southwest U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 22, 2022

His logistics industry background was rooted in the Data Science team at YRC Worldwide, now Yellow, working on various data focused projects including sales focused analytics and a machine learning driven single view of customer platform. About Robert Goss . Robert Goss is Co-Founder and CEO at YAT since its founding in 2020.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Ryan is the Vice President, Industry and Growth at Metafora , previously “CarrierDirect”, which is the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. Ryan Schreiber is the Vice President, Industry and Growth, at Metafora in Chicago.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Anthony transitioned to a Corporate Economist & Consultant, advising CXO leaders and Fortune 500 companies on economic analysis, industry trends, and internal strategy. Anthony’s clients varied from construction, trucking, industrial, software, manufacturing, and retail industries.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 22, 2021

It’s not a secret that capacity remains tight and freight rates stay high. Yet, produce shippers that take the time to think about the situation and what they can do to push through will have a better chance at finding capacity and keeping costs manageable. The challenges with finding capacity during produce season aren’t new.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Lynch and his team leverage data intelligence and strong industry relationships to help clients uncover transportation savings, build scalable supply chain strategies, and ace retailer compliance programs. The minimum OTIF percentage varies by industry. White Paper – The 5 Best Practices for a Changing Retail Industry.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 9, 2023

CEOs agree that there is enough manufacturing capacity in America to address the world’s supply chain concerns. Nearly two-thirds of U.S.

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

By David Beaumont On 17 April 2024, Defence’s Integrated Investment Plan was published as a companion to Australia’s National Defence Strategy. [1] 2] This is the largest, single-hit, planned investment in Defence’s logistics capability and capacity since the Second World War. Before this time, the situation was grim.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They promoted logistics to the level of core process and enabler of new business models and now view a thought-through logistics strategy as an opportunity to stand out by offering a better service level to their customers, such as same-day delivery. Automation as key for growth.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng. Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss what’s next for the freight market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. • Payload Limitations: Drones have low payload capacities, restricting them to lightweight packages, while autonomous vehicles can transport larger loads. Each technology is therefore confined to a particular subset of logistics needs due to its payload capacity. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Louis and got his start in the industry at Hub Group in the Highway Brokerage division. Brian has worn many hats in his 8 years at LTI, holding various roles with responsibilities in operations, sales, pricing, customer success, and network strategy. Louis, MO offering reliable, consistent, quality capacity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

He has over 25 years of experience across all functions of the supply chain and IT in multiple industries including consumer products, life sciences, and industrial manufacturing. Shanna has experience in a broad range of industries including oil & gas, health tech, and consumer goods. Final mile capacity demand increases.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Transforming the $800 billion trucking industry, Emerge empowers meaningful logistics relationships through its award-winning Freight Procurement Platform. About Mark McEntire . Mark earned a B.S. About Emerge.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Industries such as automotive, electronics, and retail are particularly vulnerable. Diversified Port Strategies : DGL identifies and utilizes alternative port options to keep your cargo moving. By building flexibility into our logistics strategies, we can redirect shipments to less-affected ports, minimizing delays.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 20, 2020

That last few years have been nothing short of eventful for the trucking industry. With the COVID pandemic bringing the entire world to a standstill, every single industry felt the repercussions in one way or another, and trucking was not exempt. Learn more about what the trucking industry could look like in 2021 now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

That strategy can lead to thousands of scenarios, and still no number of scenarios will answer all questions. Another strategy is to dedicate resources and build the best algorithm for demand forecasting. While this sourcing strategy is the most cost-effective one, the business might not want to operate like that.

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Ship Monk

JULY 18, 2024

Today we’re going to look at some of the consumer trends that might affect your preparations for peak season 2024, and strategies to maximize them. Make sure your fulfillment team(s) have the capacity to scale, while maintaining speed and accuracy. What can your operations team do now to ensure a successful peak season ahead?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2022

In 2010, he transitioned to a career in sales, cutting his teeth in door-to-door office supply sales for 15 months before accepting an opportunity with a leading technology and data provider in the transportation industry. Xpress–two top trucking firms headquartered in Chattanooga.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While we’ve seen layoffs in the tech industry skyrocket over the past few months, we’re now observing them in the shipping industry – in the middle of Peak Season. While layoffs within the tech industry have unfortunately become common place with the current state of the global economy, the shipping industry has largely avoided them.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Indian government is moving forward with plans to launch a new container shipping line named Bharat Container Line, signaling a significant development in the nation’s maritime strategy. The new port will have the capacity to handle 23 million TEUs annually and will be deep enough to accommodate HMM’s 24,000-TEU vessels.

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Logistics Management

JUNE 2, 2021

Long “the sick man” of the transportation ecosystem, the container-shipping industry stands on the brink of a new era of sustainable profitability. But can carriers now step off the boom-and-bust treadmill and continue to balance capacity against demand?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Felipe Co-founder and CEO of Loadsmart , where they provide logistics solutions powered by industry experts and next-gen technology that lower costs, increase efficiency, and digitize transportation. Previously advised companies on corporate strategy and M&A in Brazil and New York for 8 years.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As we approach the conclusion of 2023, the maritime shipping industry faces challenges that have impacted ocean carriers with declined profits and increased price-driven competition. However, here is my take in terms of what to expect for ocean shipping and in the broader shipping industry.

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