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The National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy and Plans to Decarbonize Transportation in the US

Logistics Viewpoints

In March 2024, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy , which aims to decarbonize and advance zero-emission freight along the United States main shipping corridors.

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Resilience by Design: The Power of Simulation in Supply Chain Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

This article describes how to incorporate simulation techniques into optimization, build a stochastic optimization model, and end up with a more resilient supply chain model. Supply Chain Network Design Components SCND team’s first goal is to build a baseline model that represents the current state of the business.

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Amazon’s Retail Strategy with Rick Watson

The Logistics of Logistics

Amazon’s Retail Strategy with Rick Watson. Rick Watson and Joe Lynch discuss Amazon’s retail strategy. Upon fulfilling the transition obligations of Merchantry to Tradeshift, Watson directed the cross-border product strategy of Pitney Bowes, a $450M business, comprised of Borderfree and the eBay Global Shipping Program.

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Bring Investing & Outsourcing to Your Supply Chain Strategy

CLX Logistics

A resilient and agile supply chain strategy is not just a prudent choice—it’s a necessity, especially within the context of chemical supply chains. Challenges in Supply Chain Strategy Planning Designing a resilient and agile supply chain organization is not without its challenges. Learn More About CLX.

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Next-Generation Fulfillment Strategies and Operating Models: A Strategic Playbook

Faced with many fulfillment constraints and older operating models that can’t keep up, companies must look to the future. Download this GEP playbook to learn more about the next generation of fulfillment strategies and operating models.

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Freight Modeling to Account for Disruption: How Modeling Can Hasten Strategy Adjustments

MercuryGate

The post Freight Modeling to Account for Disruption: How Modeling Can Hasten Strategy Adjustments appeared first on MercuryGate International. Carbon emissions have risen in recent years, but as social media has grown and politics have evolved, ESG initiatives have become more commonplace.

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Why Financial Models Matter for Route Planning Viability

Logistics Business Magazine

It is important for vendors to make a financial model in order to get route planning visibility, writes Gary Taylor (pictured), VP Fleet Solution in EMEA at Descartes. Distribution business models need to ensure they change in step, which in turn means their route planning solutions need to evolve and grow in the same direction.

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4 Expert Strategies to Negotiate Your Carrier Contract Like a Pro

Get cheaper rates, reduced expenses, and improved margins during your next negotiation by mastering these 4 strategies.

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Easily Build an Optimization App and Empower Your Data

Speaker: Gertjan de Lange

If the last few years have illustrated one thing, it’s that modeling techniques, forecasting strategies, and data optimization are imperative for solving complex business problems and weathering uncertainty. Experience how efficient you can be when you fit your model with actionable data. Watch this exclusive demo today!

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The Modern Customer Success Playbook

The evolution of every high-functioning, effective customer success strategy centers around three C’s: connected experiences, an engaging customer journey, and a culture built on customer-centricity. Develop an effective customer health scoring model to mitigate churn and identify opportunities across your customer base.

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8 Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2022 and Beyond

A survey of 200 supply chain leaders found that most would shift supply chain strategies from linear to more integrated supply chain networks to detect and minimize risk. Decisions Based on a New Model of TCO (Total Cost Of Ownership). Supply chain visibility, collaboration, and orchestration are now the top priority for executives.

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What Resilience Means in 2021

Speaker: Scott Wooley, President of Thermal Packing Solutions at Atlantic Tape and Packaging

In this webinar, we will cover the following topics: Champion/Challenger strategy. Blended Supplier Pricing Model. Join Scott Wooley, President of Thermal Solutions at Atlantic Tape and Packaging, and redefine what a resilient supply chain is. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Save your seat now! This is a session you won't want to miss!

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

We will also provide insights into the logistics managed services model and what to look for when evaluating providers.

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The Modern Supply Chain: Global Challenges and Best Practices

Speaker: Bart Huthwaite - Principal, RSM, Operations and Supply Chain

You will walk away from this webinar with new perspectives and exclusive insights into: The impacts of COVID and geopolitical tensions on supply chain operating models – what happened, what’s happening, and what will happen to our design. Save your seat today! November 15th, 2022 at 11:00 am PST, 2:00 pm EST, 7:00 pm GMT

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8 Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2022 and Beyond

A survey of 200 supply chain leaders found that most would shift supply chain strategies from linear to more integrated supply chain networks to detect and minimize risk. Decisions Based on a New Model of TCO (Total Cost Of Ownership). Supply chain visibility, collaboration, and orchestration are now the top priority for executives.