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OneRail’s Winning Strategy for Final Mile with Bill Catania

The Logistics of Logistics

Bill is the Founder & CEO of OneRail , a leading omnichannel fulfillment solution pairing best-in-class software with logistics as a service that provides dependability and speed to help businesses meet their delivery promise. Bill is a start-up entrepreneur focused on developing and commercializing real-time technology networks.

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6 Critical Success Factors in Distribution Network Design

Logistics Bureau

If youve followed our blog over the years, youll know that weve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why its vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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Fleet Management 2.0: The Rise of Connected Vehicles in Global Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Sobeys addressed these integration challenges by using Samsara’s platform to unify operations across its distribution network, enabling it to coordinate activities and achieve efficiencies. Predictive maintenance will remain a critical tool, flagging potential issues early and minimizing downtime.

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Microsoft Is Using The Coupa Supply Chain Design Tool to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Logistics Viewpoints

Microsoft Datacenters comprise a globally distributed infrastructure designed to power the Microsoft Cloud. In the early 2020s, Microsoft’s transportation and logistics team needed to meet growing demand for cloud services while managing carbon, cost and cycle time. Access to the data needed to be democratized. “We

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2020 Technology Roundtable: Meeting front-line challenges

Logistics Management

The pandemic quickly shifted the discussion to the processes, software and technology tools that are helping to improve e-commerce fulfillment on the front lines. Our panel shares their insights on the next steps logistics and distribution operations need to take to keep their companies—and the nation—moving.

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Why It’s Important to Have a Strong Digital Presence in Freight Forwarding

MTS Logistics

Each vertical is an industry itself, such as warehousing or e-commerce/last-mile distribution. With these tools, companies have seen significant success, particularly when they use multiple vendors but can view the entire operation in one place. This advancement will bring much more visibility to operations.

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Decentralizing Supply Chains: How Regional Models Drive Resilience and Flexibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing production and sourcing across multiple regions.