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Beyond the Yard: How Velostics Streamlines Scheduling with Gaurav Khandelwal

The Logistics of Logistics

Velostics aims to eliminate manual scheduling, reduce friction in the handoff process, and provide user-friendly tools for better decision-making. The podcast delves into the substantial costs of detention, the benefits of benchmarking and scorecarding, and the potential of generative AI in improving logistics operations.

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Building a Company and a Network with Nicole Glenn

The Logistics of Logistics

Logistics is in Nicole’s DNA having held several operational positions for a variety of transportation brokerage companies over the years. In 2008 Nicole moved to the sales side of the business, working her way up to president of K & L Freight Management, Inc., and in 2016 became head of Cherry Logistics Corporation.

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The Year Ahead with Doug Waggoner

The Logistics of Logistics

Doug Waggoner has served as Chief Executive Officer of Echo Global Logistics since December 2006 and was a Board member from 2008-2021. From 1986 to 1998, Waggoner held a variety of positions in sales, operations, marketing, and engineering at Yellow Transportation before becoming Vice President of Customer Service.

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The State of Logistics Podcasting with Blythe Brumleve

The Logistics of Logistics

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. As an executive assistant to the C-suite, she gained first-hand knowledge of the daily operations of a $140M asset-based logistics provider.

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Creating a Green Marine Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

It is the IMO’s strictest environmental regulation to date and ushered shipping and terminal sectors in a new era to transform the way marine supply chains operate. To see these regulations through, the IMO is aiming to reduce total annual greenhouse emissions by 2050 by at least 50% compared to 2008 [4]. Operational Considerations.

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Why ISO Certification in Freight Forwarding Makes a Difference

MTS Logistics

I have been through ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 9001:2015 audits over 13 years as I helped MTS Logistics develop our own Quality Management System. Choose the right partners and tools based on your standards. In 2018, there were over 20,000 companies that were ISO Certified in the U.S. There are very few in freight forwarding.

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Fritz inducted into Logistics Hall of Fame

Logistics Business Magazine

With his induction into the Logistics Hall of Fame, the international jury recognises his efforts to consistently support effective frontline humanitarian operations with strong competencies and a systematic approach in the background. In 2008, managers from the Otto Group and Feindt founded the software company Blue Yonder.