The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Currently Vice President of Information Security at DAT Freight & Analytics, she leads the vision, strategy, and execution of advanced security protections. Erika Voss , with over two decades of experience, has held high-level positions at companies including Capital One, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions. DAT iQ provides freight intelligence to inform your budget and procurement strategies so you can navigate market volatility with greater confidence and agility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Brad is the Founder of JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator to logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Throughout his tenure, David was instrumental in developing go-to-market strategies, forging strategic partnerships, and defining the company’s visionary roadmap. About CloneOps CloneOps.ai is transforming phone operations with AI-powered solutions engineered for speed, scale, and efficiency. Integration Capabilities: CloneOps.ai

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2022

Steve is he Vice President of Digital Strategy at Blue Horseshoe , part of Accenture, a company that helps companies reimage fulfillment operations to align with business goals, address market trends, and meet customer demands. Steve Shebuski is the Vice President of Digital Strategy at Blue Horseshoe , part of Accenture.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. Let’s dive into the latest manufacturing trends. WHAT ARE THE LATEST TRENDS IN MANUFACTURING? Diversifying the workforce is a trend that goes in hand with employee recruiting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

During our conversation, Eddie and I spoke about the changing nature of global supply chains in the face of the ongoing Covid pandemic as well as the continuing surge of e-commerce. First, what is the current state of supply chain technology? Fourth, what makes order management technology dynamic?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Partners with various stakeholders: Metafora collaborates with carriers, shippers, and even freight technology vendors. Specializes in technology strategy: They help businesses in the transportation and logistics industry develop and implement effective technology solutions to optimize their operations and achieve growth.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Read more The post A Rapid Assessment Approach to Developing a Supply Chain AI Strategy appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Between the government mindlessly trying to “slow” the growth of AI and the media trying to scare you that AI is coming for your job, the public has been totally confused.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Brad is the Founder of JBF Consulting , which specialize in freight technology – strategy, system integration, implementation and deployment. Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology. About Brad Forester.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

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. It is not clear whether the trend will gain traction in the USA. Amazon’s Retail Strategy with Rick Watson.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In his role Nathan utilizes Flexport’s global logistics performance data to define short and long term ocean operations strategies that optimize carrier and port performance. This enables Flexport to reduce customer frustration and stress by providing greater certainty in a challenged market.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Professor Sheffi is the author of a 1985 textbook on transportation networks and eight management books, dealing with supply chain resilience, sustainability, industrial clustering, and other business management issues. His latest book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I.,

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 15, 2023

They talk about the growing popularity of podcasts in the logistics industry and how podcasting can be a helpful tool for professionals to stay up-to-date on industry trends and insights. 00:17:09] Evergreen content strategy. [00:23:14] Blythe Brumleve and Joe Lynch discuss the state of logistics podcasting.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Anthony started his career in tech as a Commercialization Associate, where he identified and evaluated emerging technologies and innovations. Anthony transitioned to a Corporate Economist & Consultant, advising CXO leaders and Fortune 500 companies on economic analysis, industry trends, and internal strategy.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 26, 2023

However, importers can significantly enhance their supply chain’s efficiency and reduce costs, while also improving customer satisfaction and increasing profitability by implementing several essential strategies. This can help improve lead times, reduce costs, and increase supply chain resilience.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Various factors will continue to influence Supply Chain Management trends in 2023 and beyond. To better prepare for whatever new year may bring along with it, we have put together a list of three top supply chain challenges. Increasing Supply Chain and Delivery Costs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 4, 2022

Cambridge Capital was founded in 2009 as the investment affiliate of BG Strategic Advisors (www.bgsa.com), the advisor of choice for a large, growing number of supply chain CEOs. Cambridge Capital leverages BGSA’s unique approach to strategy-led investment banking for the supply chain. Ben Gordon. Related Podcasts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Importers will look for near-term strategies to move their shipments away from congested trade lanes or process containers further inland to minimize the impact of lead time variability that has dramatically increased in 2021. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 3, 2023

We explore the expectations for greener shipping in 2023 and the strategies that shippers can use to ensure cleaner shipping in their operations. That trend will continue throughout the year. Companies can take advantage of new technologies, regulations, and incentives to reduce their emissions and become more sustainable.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

Brands supplying those stores and delivering directly to consumers found themselves overwhelmed. These ecommerce trends aren’t going away, and shippers will continue to face the challenge of moving smaller quantities of freight at a higher frequency while navigating capacity issues. You need a Plan B at all times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

In this scenario, by adopting an adaptive supply chain, the retailer uses real-time data analytics to identify emerging trends and collaborate closely with suppliers to quickly adjust production and inventory levels to meet customer demand. Where do companies start their journey towards Adaptive Supply Chains?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. When does a technology really grow? When it is attached to a need.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Way back in October 2014, I asked “Do Facebook And Twitter Need A Logistics Strategy?” Here’s what I wrote at the time: Do Facebook and Twitter (as well as Pinterest and others looking to get more involved in e-commerce) need to take the extra step [beyond providing a “Buy” button”] and facilitate order fulfillment and.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 25, 2023

Transformation tornado hit the logistics and reshaped its trends and goals for the challenges to come. So, what key trends and forces will be shaping supply chains during 2023? Supply chain planners will have to reconsider their strategy and transform data-driven decisions due to increased sustainability KPIs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

So, what are the mega trends? How does the pandemic and digital technology play into these trends? The pandemic has greatly accelerated this trend. From a supply chain digital perspective, the growth of ecommerce has: Ramped out the growth of each picking automation, including autonomous mobile robots.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A pragmatic strategy about where to concentrate efforts is also crucial in an industry as technologically slow-moving as logistics. Yes, I know that is bucking the trend. Robert has been a featured speaker at Transpacific Maritime Conference (TPM), Freightos FreighTech, USC Supply Chain Summit, and more.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

Brands need to adopt the latest supply chain and last-mile logistics solutions to make the D2C model a successful business strategy. D2C trends for brands to leverage Download the Ebook Time sensitive deliveries: Customers want their orders delivered at a time of their choice, not the brand or retailer’s convenience.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Shippers are shifting from East Coast to West Coast ports ahead of a potential strike, impacting logistics and transportation services. Continue reading →

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

As pointed out by Insider Intelligence , “ With crowdsource technology, retailers, logistics partners, and consumers can connect directly with local, non-professional couriers who use their own transportation to make deliveries. Retail delivery solutions continue to change to keep up with market trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. Fourth, what are some industry-specific trends for parcel shipping? Industry Trends. Returns Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

The retail inventory to sales ratios have trended up in the recent past, with these ratios standing at 1.18 New generation supply chain technologies can help you collate the necessary data and add context to it, giving a connected end-to-end view of your supply chain and the associated cost buildup.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

As we’ve learned over the past two years especially, the business strategies of logistics service providers (LSPs) must be tightly linked with their technology strategies. How does technology, such as digital freight apps, help LSPs achieve their business objectives? What capabilities are most important?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

Technology purchases must be balanced between strategic considerations such as the ability to scale, along with the pragmatic, such as planning appropriately for operational disruptions. Nonclients can learn more in: Supply Chain Technologies and Digital Transformation.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Carriers may adopt strategies like slow steaming and blank sailings to manage capacity. Service reliability will be affected due to these strategies, influencing overall freight rates. But, the trend is there and benefiting from a great workforce, India will certainly be in the top few countries that supply to the U.S.

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