The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 4, 2022

Key Takeaways from the BGSA Conference with Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss key takeaways form BGSA Conference. Ben is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital , a private equity firm investing in the applied supply chain. About Ben Gordon.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2025

About Dan Lindsey Dan Lindsey is the Founder of the Broker-Carrier Summit, a conference and community designed to foster strong partnerships between freight brokers and trucking carriers, moving beyond basic transactional communication. Participants gain insights into operational strategies and industry trends, enhancing business operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Tom Curee and Joe Lynch discuss TIA Technovations, a logistics and transportation conference designed to explore technology trends and innovation driven by logistics industry leaders. Tom is the Founder and President of Qued , a freight technology company focused on workflow automation, and the TIA Technology Committee Chairman.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 29, 2025

Last week, I attended the Manhattan Associates Flagship US Conference, Momentum 2025. During the two-day event, I participated in various sessions covering a range of topics, including Warehouse Management Systems, Labor Management, Agentic AI, and Warehouse Automation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2022

Radu is the Managing Director Asia Pacific & Europe of Alcott Global and the Global Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Practice. Alcott Global provides Executive Search solutions for the world’s top companies in eCommerce, supply chain, logistics, and tech in transportation. About Radu Palamariu.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As we reflect on the past year, the logistics and supply chain industry has undergone significant transformations, driven by technological advancements, evolving market demands, and a renewed focus on sustainability.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

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 coming year. Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S., Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.;

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jeff Tucker and Joe Lynch discuss the Breakbulk Americas conference. This year, we are welcoming back global sector leaders in-person to discover trends shaping project opportunities and engage in a variety of networking activities. About Jeff Tucker. About Breakbulk Americas. The three-day event will take place Tuesday, Sept.

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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

In today's highly competitive marketplace, it’s imperative for businesses to innovate new ways to streamline their supply chain and optimize productivity. Additionally, through a more stable and efficient supply chain, you can greatly enhance customer satisfaction and retention. Computerized Shipping and Tracking.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Blockchain technology is a major disruptor in the supply chain. It stands to change the game as we know it by giving companies a better way to ensure traceability throughout vast supply chain networks. In order to properly disrupt the supply chain of today, you need to know everything there is to know about it.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

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 coming year. Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S., Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.;

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In supply chain management, it was all anyone could talk about. Every article discussed the importance of digitally transforming the supply chain. And every conference showcased the latest technologies available to help you do so. Using First Principles to Understand Digital Supply Chain Transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

An interest group of the Singapore-based Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS), the Shippers Council is a professional association that counts members from organizations with a vested interest in logistics, including end users, technology and service providers, government and academia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Business Intelligence Cloud/Software-as-a-Service Global Trade Management Solutions Logistics Technologies Logistics Trends' These are interrelated themes because cybersecurity tops the list when it comes to challenges for IIoT. When one thinks of a […].

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

What is the #1 technology topic Descartes CEO Ed Ryan gets asked about? Drones and its future in supply chain and logistics processes. Over the past decade, Descartes has acquired 35 companies and has evolved into a technology platform company, with its Global Logistics Network as the foundation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It is a brilliant tool.” The enterprise software company also announced a new analytics solution covering external workforce management. I have been to other vendors’ procurement conferences and cannot recall seeing similar functionality. SAP’s Business Network is a supply chain collaboration network.

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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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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2022

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. Read more Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2022. This year’s list remains a work in.

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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

AUGUST 1, 2016

The winds of change are always blowing, but now, more than ever, logistics and supply chain professionals see it more than most. To keep pace with change, it’s important to keep an eye on the supply chain and logistics trends that are happening right now. eCommerce Will Forever Change Supply Chain and Logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 19, 2017

Revolutionary concepts plus the evolution and advancement of existing platforms are providing unparalleled growth opportunities for shipping and related transport and supply chain infrastructure. For the maritime sector, broadband connectivity is becoming an increasing priority as routes diversify and technology advances.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, nearly 40,000 attendees comprising 6,200 brands from all over the world headed to the Javits Center to see what new solutions and innovations software and hardware suppliers had in store for 2024 and beyond. Throughout the conference I met with several software and hardware providers to get a glimpse into what they were showcasing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. 5 Supply Chain Predictions for 2023 ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa Software ) So much has changed in a year!

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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. Tuesday, November 10 – Maximizing added value | Automate your returns handling.

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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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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Many transportation and logistics software companies were launched in the late 1990s and early 2000s, during the height of the dotcom era, but very few of them survive today — they either went bankrupt or were acquired by others. Are we there yet? Source: Adelante SCM poll of MercuryGate clients.

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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

MAY 18, 2017

As I prepared my keynote presentation for the BluJay Solutions’ SOAR 2017 conference , I recalled this experience and saw it as a good metaphor for the difficulties many companies are having today responding effectively to the blizzard of supply chain management. What does this mean from a technology standpoint?

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

When it comes to establishing truckload freight quotes for customers, it is essential to use automation to get the most accurate results and offer the most competitive rates. Creating quotes the old-fashioned way opens supply chains to several problems that can affect bottom-line profits and customer satisfaction.

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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. I also learned that there are a lot of similarities between the Heavy Building Materials supply chain and the Domino’s Pizza supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2021

Supply chains around the country are in great need of warehouse and transportation workers. Furthermore, 90 percent of respondents to JLL’s survey agree or strongly agree that investing in automation and robotics is the clear option for improving supply chains in the future. Supply Chain Needs You!

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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.

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Stord

MARCH 5, 2019

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)’s conference attracts retail and supply chain leaders from the biggest brands in the country, providing a forum for innovation, networking, and collaboration. If you couldn’t make it, or want to refresh your memory, here are five big themes from the 2019 conference.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. A Complex Supply Chain. Not surprisingly a company this big, delivering different solutions to a variety of industries, has a complex supply chain. Comand and Control Center Application from Kinaxis.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

One of the trends I’ve been writing and talking about is how the clockspeeds of every industry are accelerating and how companies are having a hard time realigning their processes, organizational structures, and technology platforms to keep up with this rapid pace of change. Excel spreadsheets. What does that mean exactly? “As

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