GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Supply chain conferences are an excellent way to connect with industry professionals, learn about new technologies, and refine your operation through the experience of others. It is up to your organization to decide which conferences to attend and how you will leverage the information presented. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Swart was recognized with the Rising Star Award , which honors young (39 and under) professionals whose achievements, hard work, and vision have shaped the supply chain network. This achievement reflects the dedication, innovation, and teamwork that drive the refrigerated supply chain forward.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Top management knows that lean can add value , but many still haven’t moved past the initial education stage into full-scale lean supply chain implementation. The Lean Supply Chain is a system of interconnected and interdependent partners that operate in unison to accomplish supply chain objectives.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

The 2018 supply chain conference season kicked off for me last week. I gave a keynote presentation on emerging technologies (drones, driverless trucks, 3D printing, blockchain, etc.) at the SMC3 Jump Start 2018 conference in Atlanta, GA. This aligns with what the conference attendees are feeling and expecting.

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Logistics Management

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The intersection of supply chain technology, changing online consumer spending habits, data management, delivery preferences, and other factors are all serving as game changers in how 3PLs are continually striving to better serve shippers.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. We hope the following case study shows you the proverbial proof in the pudding of effective Logistics KPIs management. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Many large enterprises use one form or another of a supply chain application to help manage their supply chains. Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. The agent technology is much more complicated than the math.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 25, 2017

The recent WannaCry cyber attack exploited a problem that exists at most companies today: the use of outdated software systems. A similar problem exists with supply chain and logistics software. Customers who prefer on-premises deployments can also be accommodated with “always current” technology.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

I haven’t attended an industry conference over the past year, or participated in a client meeting, where blockchain — along with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning — hasn’t been part of the conversation. What happens to my existing technology? IBM Watson Supply Chain Summit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

Supply chains around the country are in great need of warehouse and transportation workers. This study predicts that demand for logistics space (warehousing and distribution facilities) will continue to intensify over the next three years. Supply Chain Needs You! Logistics Real Estate Growth. million workers to 11.3

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Penske Logistics will once again take part in the upcoming Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) EDGE conference. Penske will be an exhibitor, topflight sponsor, and feature several experts during the conference educational sessions. 3PLStudy.com. By “Move Ahead” Staff

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Shippers and 3PLs are working together to increase efficiency, improve performance and meet the ever-increasing expectations within the supply chain. The full study, which is sponsored by NTT Data and Penske Logistics , is available free of charge at www.3PLStudy.com. The supply chain environment is changing.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2018

Competing on customer experience is the new battleground in business and supply chain management is a critical enabler. 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.

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Penske Move Ahead

JULY 1, 2020

The survey is now live for the 2021 Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing, and we are seeking input from supply chain professionals. The study is a collaboration between Penske Logistics , Infosys Consulting and Penn State University. Previous studies can be viewed at www.3PLStudy.com.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2018

According to a McKinsey Global Institute study , the construction industry is among the least digitized, ranking 21 out of 22 industries (only Agriculture and hunting ranked lower). Funny enough, that is the same advice I get from supply chain and logistics executives who are already making progress on a digital transformation journey.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Last fall after attending the CSCMP conference in Atlanta, I shared my observation that digital transformation is now a central theme in the industry. The Hackett Group provides a useful visual for describing the maturity stages that supply chain is moving through as the industry strives to leverage data and advanced analytics.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 6, 2025

The survey for the 30th annual Third-Party Logistics Study is now live. If you are a supply chain professional, we welcome your input. Langley, supply chain professor at Penn State University; Alex Darby, director of supply chain consulting at NTT DATA ; and Stacy Schlachter , senior vice president of sales for Penske Logistics.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 16, 2024

The forward-looking 2025 Third-Party Logistics Study survey is now live, and we are seeking input from supply chain professionals. This year’s main topics include artificial intelligence (AI) and the supply chain; change management; and the evolution of direct-to-consumer service expectations. 3PLStudy.com.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Relationships and collaboration are essential to the success of end-to-end supply chains and remain at the center of today’s supply chains. The study, which was released Oct. It also takes a deeper dive into specific industry issues, including data and analytics, technology, reverse logistics and the talent crisis.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Staying up to date with the latest trends , technology and innovations is important within any industry, but it is particularly true of the logistics and shipping industry. The conference brings together over 38,000 retailers, vendors and industry experts. SCOPE Supply Chain Summit | MAR. SCOPE Supply Chain Summit | MAR.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 18, 2022

We were also joined by over 1,500 people from around the world who attended the conference virtually. The theme for the conference was “Ready. The last few years have been a strange time for global supply chains. He said that supply chains have a higher purpose; supply chains only exist to serve humanity.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

As part of the 2022 26th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study , 89% of shippers and 98% of third-party logistics providers reported that their relationships have been successful. Technology also allows for more visibility into the supply chain, which directly leads to better and more timely decision making."

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' annual conference is going virtual this year from September 20-23, with Penske Logistics president Marc Althen and senior vice president of sales and solutions Andy Moses participating as speakers. This will be the first 3PL Study panel appearance for Moses.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 6, 2021

Penske Logistics is seeking input from supply chain professionals to participate in the 2022 Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing. The study is a collaboration between Penske Logistics , NTT Data Services and Penn State University. 2022 topics include: Cold Chains. Contemporary Issues.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 20, 2023

Expanding Business In A Slow Economy Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 20, 2023 Logistics Firms Forced to Adjust Post-COVID Dan Ronan, Sr.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2023

I spent the better part of last week in Las Vegas, NV attending the Blue Yonder ICON customer conference. This was the first time I have attended a Blue Yonder conference in person since 2019, which feels like a lifetime ago. He referred to the next generation supply chain platform powering cognitive applications.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re serious about continuous improvement and developing a best-in-class supply chain to serve your organisation, keeping your managers and workforce educated is paramount. As any established supply chain professional will testify, this is a field in which the real learning begins after the formal education has ended.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 28, 2023

The 2024 Third-Party Logistics Study survey is now live and is seeking input from supply chain professionals. A complimentary copy will be available after it is released at the CSCMP EDGE 2023 supply chain conference in October. All prior studies can be accessed at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 29, 2020

Penske Logistics senior vice president of global sales Joe Carlier will join a panel of experts in a May 21 webinar hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) on the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. Please note: The study is forward looking and was published in September 2019.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

For Cerasis, a 3PL is any company that provides technology or services to carry out any of the functions of the supply chain. Then there are other types of 3PLs, like service supply chain solutions from our friends at Flash Global who serve the high technology sector for after sales service.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The 2021 25th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study shows that shippers and their third-party logistics providers are working together to create positive relationships as well as a competitive advantage. The supply chain has been tested throughout the past year, and shippers and 3PLs have collaborated to flex as needed and meet demand.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2017

Through its extensive span of activities, the supply chain sector offers wide-ranging possibilities for employment and career progression. In a different context, online retailer Amazon spotted inefficiencies in the supply chains of other companies. The Supply Chain Career Environment.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

MHS, a single-source provider of material handling automation and software solutions, announces a new multi-part online experience scheduled to run October through November. Following each event, attendees receive exclusive access to supplementary resources like white papers, case studies and infographics to continue their experience.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 3, 2018

A few weeks ago at the Descartes Evolution 2018 User Conference , I had the opportunity to interview William Wehrle, Director of Supply Chain at BASF, and David Bazzetta, Business Advisor – Process Optimization at BASF, about the importance and value of having real-time freight visibility.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

The company wasn’t a pure startup at the time (it was founded in 1981), but like all software companies during those years, it rode the dotcom tidal wave up — and then crashed down with everyone else (see period from 1999 through 2002 in the stock chart below). One of my first clients back in 1999 was Descartes Systems Group.

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