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Connecting the Smart Fleet Ecosystem with Amit Jain

The Logistics of Logistics

For seven years, Amit was the chief architect of Verizon’s IoT verticals’ strategy which included telematics, transportation, and smart city segments. Later in his tenure at Verizon, he joined the executive leadership team at Verizon Connect as the head of strategy, business development, market intelligence and big data.

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Truckload Pricing Dynamics with Jon Payne

The Logistics of Logistics

Jon is the Director of Pricing Strategy & Analytics at Loadsmart , a freight technology company that is removing the barriers between shippers and carriers so freight can move in the most efficient, transparent and automated way. Jon Payne and Joe Lynch discuss truckload pricing dynamics. About Jon Payne. Jon holds a B.S.

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How E-Commerce is Changing Less Than Truckload Shipping

Blue Grace Logistics

As more consumers and businesses move to online platforms for purchases, the shipping industry must adapt to new demands. Navigating urban areas, handling narrow delivery windows and meeting higher customer expectations require new strategies and investments in technology.

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The Blurred Lines Between Retail and DTC with Guy Courtin

The Logistics of Logistics

Private label is becoming an important strategy for retailers. For retailers, this is an avenue where they can build more intimacy with their customers and capture more data and loyalty. Data is essential in the digital world since it allows the company to develop a buyer persona. Ecommerce companies have data, retailers don’t.

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Direct Spend Management: A Checklist for Enabling Shared Value with Direct Suppliers

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Market Intelligence: Suppliers often have access to valuable business and supply market intelligence, which can inform a company’s strategy especially in the area of direct spend.

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Highlights from the BGSA Conference with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

3PLex was then purchased by Maersk. Cambridge Capital leverages BGSA’s unique approach to strategy-led investment banking for the supply chain. Over 300 of the top CEOs in the logistics and supply chain space attended this year’s conference to discuss technology, strategy and deals. The Greenscreens.ai

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ERP for Automotive Distributors

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

An ERP system is a valuable asset for automotive distributors looking to leverage the data they create and use. An ERP provides a central repository for all a distributor’s data. The data can be used to identify inefficiencies in the supply chain, improve inventory management, and streamline operations.

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