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Empowering Vendors to Reduce Pre-Shipment Delays

Talking Logistics

Streamlining pre-shipping efforts creates efficiency and visibility In an IDC research survey, supply chain executives agree, “visibility, agility, supply diversification, and collaboration strategies” are the top responses for companies to mitigate supply chain risk from disruption.

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How E-Commerce is Changing Less Than Truckload Shipping

Blue Grace Logistics

LTL carriers handle multiple shipments from various vendors on a single route, helping save time and reduce costs by maximizing truck space. Real-time tracking allows carriers to adjust on the go, while AI and machine learning enhance load planning and reduce deadhead miles.

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The Metafora Story with Peter Rentschler

The Logistics of Logistics

He has advised carriers and 3PLs to create and implement long-term strategies enabled through organizational change and operational efficiency. They partner with carriers, shippers, and freight tech vendors to help them optimize their business and build software to fuel their growth. Peter leads client service and engagement delivery.

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Direct Spend Management: A Checklist for Enabling Shared Value with Direct Suppliers

Logistics Viewpoints

They are no longer just vendors of goods and services. Treating suppliers as essential partners in the field of direct spend management—almost like customers—can be a key component of a successful company strategy. For instance, suppliers may have strong Vendor Management process expertise that will help reduce working capital.

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5 Essential Pieces of a Prospecting Solution

As organizations chase new revenue targets, B2B sales leaders must examine cutting edge prospecting solutions that proactively help reps identify, connect with, and close qualified buyers faster. Five essential features to consider when assessing the vendor landscape. Is your team focused on building a reliable tech stack for 2020?

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A Decade of Loadsmart: A Look Back to Move Forward with Felipe Capella

The Logistics of Logistics

Previously advised companies on corporate strategy and M&A in Brazil and New York for 8 years. From digital freight brokerage and consultancy to software tools, they empower shippers, carriers, and warehouses to move more with less—increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing service quality.

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Navigating the Roller Coaster Freight Market with Ryan Schreiber

The Logistics of Logistics

They partner with carriers, shippers, and freight tech vendors to help them optimize their business and build software to fuel their growth. Partners with various stakeholders: Metafora collaborates with carriers, shippers, and even freight technology vendors. Welcome to the new way forward. Welcome to Metafora.

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How To Craft Your Perfect Retail Tech Stack

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

Debunk myths about modular strategies and understand their simplicity. Distinguish credible vendors from the pretenders in a crowded market. You'll learn to: Utilize tech enhancements for a flexible digital approach. Integrate modular tools to meet your unique needs. Gradually upgrade your systems for continuous improvement.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. 🔁 Effortless Complex, Project-Based Orders: Coordinate multi-vendor inventory and timelines for consistent customer satisfaction. Save your spot today!

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Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020

Vendors you can work with. Vendors recognized in the report. --> Research insights on new technologies. Read the latest insights on AI, IoT, network design, machine learning, prescriptive analytics and other hot technologies.

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Drive GTM Efficiency with Tech Stack Consolidation

What you’ll learn: How consolidation creates a more valuable tech stack and delivers better results How high quality data and an integrated platform drive efficiency and performance What questions you should ask before cutting an existing vendor or adding a new vendor to your tech stack Why a data-first mindset helps you avoid a lot of costly mistakes (..)

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How Automation in the Supply Chain Will Make Employees More Strategic & Improve the Overall Supply Chain

Speaker: Adam Robinson, Director of Marketing, Cerasis

Improved Supplier/Vendor Management (Automated buying on an e-commerce website for repeat orders, automated freight pickups for inbound delivery, automated tracking alerts). Find Freight Capacity & Reduce Freight Costs with Automated, AI, & Blockchain Driven TMS. Using Automation Driven Data for Improved Actionable Insights.