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Cross-Docking: The Logistics Shortcut That’ll Save You Time and Money

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Optimized Truck Utilization Empty space in a truck is wasted money. The Real-World Impact of Smart Logistics Case Study: Neiman Marcuss Cross-Docking Transformation Neiman Marcus, the luxury retailer, revamped its logistics strategy by increasing its cross-docking operations from just 5% to an impressive 65%.

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What’s Next for The Freight Market with Chris Pickett

The Logistics of Logistics

Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss what’s next for the freight market. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng.

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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Let’s examine Amazon’s approach as well as the limitations of traditional supply chain planning, the operational benefits of AI, and the necessary steps for implementing AI-driven strategies. AI-enhanced quality control prevents defective goods from reaching distribution networks, minimizing waste.

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IoT in Logistics: Hackathon Team Aims to Slash Food Waste

IoT World Today

Despite many attempts from a variety of organizations to apply various technologies to cut down on food waste, the problem persists. A recent study from BCG reports the problem is especially acute for produce. In all, 46% of total produce is lost each year, according to BCG. In all, it estimates some 1.6

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Savvy Supply Chain Leaders Aren’t Letting a Good Downturn Go to Waste

Logistics Viewpoints

These are the companies and leaders that aren’t letting a good downturn go to waste. A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. Let’s not waste it. 17% went bankrupt, went private, or were acquired. He lives in Chicago.

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Top Supply Chain Optimization Strategies for 2025

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Thats why its more important than ever to focus on strategies that work and make them part of your plan moving forward. Lets explore the key strategies that can keep your business ahead of the competition in 2025. Make Sustainability a Core Strategy Consumers care more than ever about where their products come from and how theyre made.