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The FreightTech Dilemma with Brad Wheeler

The Logistics of Logistics

Brad serves as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. Brad Wheeler , one of the company’s “starting lineup,” has been with Emerge since its inception in 2017. About Brad Wheeler. Key Takeaways: The FreightTech Dilemma.

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Companies Weren’t Prepared for Hurricanes in 2017

Material Handling and Logistics

People routinely fail to understand or acknowledge the magnitude of risk until they’ve experienced a fateful event.”. Findings of the survey include: --Nearly two-thirds (64%) of the respondents said 2017’s hurricane season had an adverse impact on their operations. . --Of

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A Recap of Cerasis’ Week at Fabtech 2017

GlobalTranz

Fabtech 2017 is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. The event covered more than 750,000 net square feet and hosted over 50,000 attendees and 1,700 exhibiting companies. FabTech 2017 - Day 1. Fabtech 2017 - Day 2. Fabtech 2017 - Day 3. Fabtech 2017 - Day 4.

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Stop Bleeding Money with Outdated Freight Bidding Strategies

CLX Logistics

Let’s look at the facts – the percentage of supply chain managers using new analytics tools and services to develop better bidding strategies has increased from 17% in 2017 to more than 30% in 2020. Procurement Event Strategies. If you have questions or want to talk directly to an expert, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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The Secret Sauce with Mark McEntire

The Logistics of Logistics

Founded in 2017, and located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Emerge is one of the fastest-growing technology startups in the U.S. Founded in 2017, and located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Emerge is one of the fastest-growing technology startups in the U.S. Mark joined Emerge in January 2022. Key Takeaways: The Secret Sauce.

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Creating a Conscious Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Within supply chains today there is a need to clear today’s hurdles – create stickiness for labor engagement and productivity, increase efficiency and production – but there is also the need to ensure preparation for the inevitable need to change or pivot in the face of Black Swan events.

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World Cup 2018 – Transport Planning Challenge & Strategy

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

As we are digging up into flow management during the Logistics class, I wondered myself about events that required a really complex organization and planning. Bovy, as part of a training seminar for the organization of the event. FIFA 2018 World Cup transport planning challenges and strategy. National Event vs. City Event.