The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

Ben Steffes and Joe Lynch discuss 3PL outsourcing trends. Since joining the company in 2011, he’s focused on developing and growing its Coyote Transportation Management offerings, driving synergy efforts with UPS, and leading the Supply Chain Consulting team. 81% were from the U.S., and 19% were from Canada.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo Lenovo is ranked tenth by one leading analyst firm among a list of global companies with exceptional supply chains. Jack Fiedler : We’re unique in the technology industry. That has worked out well for us.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2025

This semiannual event, born from Lindsey’s extensive logistics experience since 2001, fosters collaboration and trust. Scheduled for April 28 to May 2, 2025, in Indianapolis, the summit features keynotes, learning labs, and networking events like golf and speed networking.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

Food Logistics and sister publication Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum. The magazine reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the food and beverage sector.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News (October 28th – 31st) A day late but, Happy Halloween! This is nearly double the amount from a decade ago and it seems to be in line with the trend of Halloween gaining popularity in the last few years with the help of social media. billion dollars on Halloween candy this year.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Supply chains are largely defined by the technology that facilitate them, as such it’s crucial to know the technology trends that are shaping the year. The demands placed upon companies’ supply chains are greater than ever and they’re only growing. Supply Chain Applications.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? There are also promising technologies that we expect will deliver great value. Finally, there are technologies that do generate value that few people have heard of. Hyped Technologies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

The event will be hosted by Joe Lynch, founder of one of the most popular supply chain and logistics podcasts, “The Logistics of Logistics.” Most recently, Kevin was responsible for Supply Chain Technology Consulting Services at Tompkins International. ” Meet Your Host and the Experts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2025

Policy Advocacy: IANA actively monitors federal and state legislative and regulatory initiatives affecting the intermodal supply chain, providing education and insights to policymakers to shape favorable policies and regulations for the industry.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

If you’ve ever tried to buy a new car during the chip shortage or waited months for furniture delivery, you’ve experienced firsthand what happens when supply chains break down. Supply chain resilience is your business’s ability to bounce back when things go wrongand in today’s world, things will go wrong.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? There are also promising technologies that we expect will deliver great value. Finally, there are technologies that do generate value that few people have heard of. Hyped Technologies.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Image source: Pexels | 7 Cost-Saving Tips Every Supply Chain Manager Should Know Managing costs effectively is crucial for success in the competitive supply chain world. Here are seven proven strategies every supply chain manager should explore to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and drive profitability.

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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

JANUARY 16, 2025

All supply chain vendors seek to position themselves as leaders in supply chain AI. The current AI landscape can be viewed as a series of wars,” where companies and organizations are battling for dominance across various technological and market battlefronts. But there is a larger AI ecosystem.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In today’s fast-paced e-commerce landscape, last-mile delivery has emerged as a critical component of the supply chain. To address these issues, companies are adopting innovative strategies, including dynamic route optimization, real-time tracking, and even leveraging emerging technologies like drones and blockchain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Breakbulk Americas , is the region’s largest trade event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry. This event will feature over 200 exhibitors, showcasing innovative solutions to aid industry progress globally and foster high-value deals among ocean carriers, ports, logistics providers, road transportation, export packers and many more.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2021

Circular Supply Chains with Deborah Dull. Deborah Dull and Joe Lynch discuss circular supply chains. Deborah is the founder of The Circular Supply Chain Network where supply chain practitioners and thought leaders connect to explore how supply chain can accelerate the transition to a circular economy.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The solution is to back up, figuratively speaking, to the general definition of the need and see how overall trends and developments in the world could make this need map onto other, different solutions. If 3PLs cannot find people to replace those who retire, automated and operator-less solutions may be the only option left.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

As I was enjoying the holidays, I had an opportunity to reflect on the year past and what the future holds for supply chains. However, organizations will need to be deliberate in designing supply chains with optionality so it does not become cost prohibitive. Supply Chain Design is essential in tackling these.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

ARC analysts have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. Supply Chain Disruptions Will Diminish, but Remain Substantial. Supply Chain Disruptions Will Diminish, but Remain Substantial. We expect direct impacts to diminish in 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

ARC is getting ready for our Supply Chain Forum on February 16 th and 17 th. End users – supply chain practitioners working for manufacturers, distributors, or retailers – can attend for free. So, what are the mega trends? How does the pandemic and digital technology play into these trends?

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 5, 2024

He is also the driving force behind the Broker-Carrier Summit, a semiannual event focused on creating closer cooperation between freight brokers and trucking companies. About The Broker-Carrier Summit The Broker-Carrier Summit is a semi annual event designed to facilitate closer cooperation between freight brokers and trucking companies.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Automotive distributors play a vital role in the automotive supply chain by procuring parts, warehousing them, and then supplying them to OEMs (original equipment manufacturer), retailers or end consumers. There are several business processes that an ERP must have to support automotive distribution. Why is an ERP important?

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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. Here are some great virtual logistics events that can help you stay up to date, engaged, and actively learning during each quarter. Register Here.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 15, 2021

Ali is a theory of constraints (TOC) practitioner who founded a company to help supply chains to improve throughput. an AI-Powered software to help companies run leaner, faster, smoother, and safer operations out of the box. Ali Raza and Joe Lynch talk about the new retail paradigm. About Ali Raza. About ThroughPut, Inc.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

George Abernathy , Emerge President and Board Member, has more than 30 years of supply chain and technology experience. Notably, George is the former President of leading industry publication FreightWaves where he was responsible for all revenue and commercial efforts, including SaaS, media, and virtual & physical events.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Recent Black Swan events have exposed vulnerabilities within some of the world’s best-run supply chains. Read more The Internet of Things (IoT) and The Future of Supply Chain Management. With effective planning becoming impossible, the need for real-time visibility has become.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

Over the past few years, supply chain and procurement pros have faced the challenge of navigating their enterprises through one disruption after another. Despite their best efforts, current events and market dynamics caught up with them, leading to issues managing their suppliers and sourcing the materials needed for their products.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Factory fires were the most frequent event type in the first half of 2018. Supply chain disruptions continue to grow at an alarming rate, according to a new study, 2018 EventWatch Supply Chain Disruption Report, by Resilinc. Of those events, more than 300 of them directly impacted the continuity of supply.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 27, 2020

From shortages of personal protective equipment to a variety of grocery items to electronics and apparel, coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) has hit the global supply chain in expected and unforeseen ways, and it seems likely that it could take many months to recover. Bringing Analytics to Supply Chain Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Feels like 2022 For the majority of this year, volumes have seen their traditional seasonal patterns and have been trending above 2023 levels. Many have commented that market balance will be driven more by carrier attrition versus an event that spurs freight volumes. 2022 was a pretty good year from an industry standpoint. Figure 1.1

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Paris Olympics boasts a spectator capacity of over 300,000, with the city expected to welcome an astounding 15 million visitors, including 2 million international visitors, all drawn to the world’s largest sporting event. Korber and KKR announce the strategic acquisition of MercuryGate to strengthen their supply chain software business.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. The changes to the profession of supply chain management are dramatic. Firstly, the term “supply chain management” was not in general use before COVID. This worked.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

It can be a direct reflection of current market trends, as many publicly traded companies operate within the global supply chain. In an era where resilience and adaptability are key to survival, technology has become the bedrock upon which supply chain professionals build their strategies.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Yet supply chain lead times, inventory storage, order fulfillment, tracking, and shipping are often the trickiest challenges for online businesses to master. Moving merchandise means contending with hurricanes, pandemics, geopolitical events, unexpected demand, human errors, labor shortages — and the list goes on. Why is that?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain resiliency and sustainability are top priorities for CEOs today. To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains.

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