Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Therefore, it’s not surprising that the question at the forefront of the most recent Leadership Roundtable meeting (held last month at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2018 conference ) was, How do we get started? Getting Started with Digital Transformation. Just get started,” they tell me. BuildIT is essentially a SCON for the industry.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

I will be wrong again,” I stated last year before making my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 , and I was right. But I was right with some of my other predictions, especially my prediction that we would see a rise in cyber attacks in 2017, with supply chain and logistics operations becoming new targets.

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10xLogistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

I hope to connect with a lot of colleagues and meet new ones as we head to Nashville for the CSCMP Edge 2018 meeting. As I reflect on why I try to go every year, I think about the following: Thought Leadership: The people who are setting the trends are here and they are happy to engage with you. So, I encourage everyone to engage.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

So, while I’m off the grid and recharging my batteries, you can check out the top posts and new episodes from Q2 2018 (if you missed the top posts and the new episodes from Q1, you can link to them here ). Top Talking Logistics Posts in Q2 2018. Delivery is the Product: Takeaways from Transplace’s Shipper Symposium 2018.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Last month, I had the opportunity to speak at CLX Logistics’ 6th Annual Customer Conference in Philadelphia. Mark Chrencik, Director of Operations at CLX Logistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor), kicked off the conference with a market update where he covered various trends in the industry, including fuel prices and linehaul rates.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Penske Logistics will appear on a trio of educational sessions and once again serve as a Global Sponsor at the upcoming Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP) EDGE conference in Anaheim, California, from September 15-18. trillion, or 8% of 2018’s $20.5 economy through the lens of the supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2019

FuturMaster, the supply chain solution provider that helps a number of major food, retail and manufacturing companies with demand forecasting and streamlining production and supply, has highlighted five defining trends that will earmark the supply chain scene in 2019 and beyond.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

The focus of our session is “Today’s New Normal” — a discussion about emerging trends and technologies in the industry, everything from e-commerce to blockchain, and what it means for supply chain and logistics professionals. project44 Raises $35 Million to Turn Data into True Supply Chain Visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 9, 2018

I am writing this post from Orlando, FL, where I am attending JDA Focus 2018. The theme of the conference was “Expectations. The big news from the conference was the launch of the JDA Luminate Platform, a connected platform that combines next generation digital technologies with product enhancements to JDA’s core solutions.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 30, 2018

Every Friday on Talking Logistics, I share a list of supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention that week, along with some brief commentary and analysis. And just last week, the Blockchain in Supply Chain Alliance (BiSCA) was announced , with a focus on procurement, planning, warehousing, and transportation processes.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2018

This is very similar to the “What Colors Are This Dress” debate from a few years ago, and my commentary about that question (linking it to supply chain management) applies here too. DHL Supply Chain introduces end-to-end supply chain visibility platform. Target Redesigning Distribution Network for Speed.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

If you were to add a subtitle to every supply chain professional’s job description it would be Risk Manager or Risk Mitigator. What are some of the biggest supply chain risks companies face today? Those are some of the questions supply chain executives are asking — or should be asking.”. At what cost?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Since I’ll be speaking in three sessions at next week’s CSCMP Edge 2018 conference , I’ll be busy today finalizing my preparations. So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart, Sam’s Club Start Mandating Suppliers Use IBM Blockchain (Bloomberg).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 1, 2018

Whenever I email it to conference organizers for speaking engagements , I expect them to reply back with a “Come on Adrian, are you kidding me?!” — but I keep getting away with it. Earlier this month, at the BluJay Solutions SOAR 2018 Conference , I had a new headshot taken, courtesy of FourKites (one of the conference sponsors).

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

November 30, 2018 ·. JLL’s Dr. Walter Kemmsies (pictured above) is an expert in global trade and economic trends. During the Jump Start 2019 supply chain conference , he is slated to talk with the audience about the evolution of NAFTA and the overall state of the international economy.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2018

This unprecedented change, and the challenges and opportunities it creates for CPG companies and suppliers, was a hot topic of conversation at the Nulogy xChange 2018 conference a few weeks ago where I delivered a keynote presentation and moderated a panel discussion with industry executives (more on that later). . Source: Nulogy.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Hear the latest market forecasts, analysis and expert opinion concerning supply chains in the Gulf of Mexico. Delve into the latest trends, problems and solutions emerging for cargo owners importing and exporting through the Gulf. ©2018 IHS Markit. WHY ATTEND? All Rights Reserved. Compliance to U.S.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Another Friday, another flight home from a conference. This time I’ll be returning from enVista’s FUEL 2018 conference where I am giving a keynote presentation this morning on Defining Your Own Logistics Competitive Weapon. Stay tuned for my takeaways from the conference in a future post. in August.

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MAY 24, 2018

May 24, 2018. s annual Supply Chain Executive Conference held last week in Phoenix, AZ provided the platform for the release of its Supply Chain Top 25, which identifies industry “best practices.”. Source: Gartner (May 2018). May 24, 2018. supply chain &middot. Gartner, Inc.’

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Penske Logistics will appear on a trio of educational sessions and once again serve as a Global Sponsor at the upcoming Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP) EDGE conference in Anaheim, California, from September 15-18. trillion, or 8% of 2018's $20.5 economy through the lens of the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Over the past couple of years, we have published many blog posts and produced several video episodes on supply chain digital transformation (see our archives ). Once complete, P&G said its new supply chain will enable 80% of U.S. production to reach stores within 24 hours.”. so that it can reach 90% of the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

The comment caught my attention because later that morning I was going to moderate a discussion with Dan Dershem , General Partner at Supply Chain Ventures, about emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous trucks, and digital freight. The supply chain is a marathon, not a sprint.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2018

Okay, moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… Buckle Up, Prime Members: Amazon Launches In-Car Delivery. A Supply Chain Operating Network for the Heavy Building Materials Industry. Freight Costs Weighing on Earnings at Consumer-Goods Makers (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

We have certainly seen more focus on women in supply chain over the last few years, and nearly every conference that I attend has tracks dedicated to women in supply chain. Perhaps the most notable initiative thus far, however, is its efforts toward launching a collaborative supply chain strategy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

This year, BlueGrace Logistics held their National Conference at the beautiful SandPearl resort in Clearwater Beach, FL. To no surprise, the conference was jam packed with fantastic speakers including Don Hutson, Alex Sheen and Brian Holloway. Everyone enjoyed learning experiences, lunches and a reception back at headquarters.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Rising Freight Costs Are Weighing on Companies’ Profits (WSJ – sub. Infor Introduces Next-Generation Supply Chain Visibility and Control Capabilities. washer tariffs put Samsung, LG supply chains through the wringer (Reuters).

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2018

My wife often jokes that she is the VP of Supply Chain and Logistics in our family. Whether it’s preventing out-of-stocks of critical household items or making sure the kids are delivered on time in full to wherever they need to be, she keeps our supply chain running as efficiently as possible — while doing her day job too!

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2018

Back at work, getting caught up on all of the supply chain and logistics news from the past two weeks. Customer Experience is Driving Supply Chain Innovation, Says Report from BluJay Solutions and Adelante SCM. Cass Truckload Linehaul Index (July 2018). CBP launching blockchain testing (American Shipper).

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Of course, chances are that this spring, while I’m away at a conference, my wife will get her payback and turn the A/C on without any debate either. And with that, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Powerloop, new venture from Uber, offers trailer pooling platform (CCJ).

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

October 12, 2018 ·. Third-Party Providers Navigate Supply Chain Technology Trends. 3PLs are typically the first adopters of new technology, as a huge part of their value proposition to their clients is their ability to utilize advanced technology to solve their supply chain challenges. By Brian Thompson.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 4, 2018

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Richard Branson’s Virgin Hyperloop partners with backer DP World to launch logistics startup (TechCrunch). Alibaba launches blockchain technology to improve supply chain integrity (The Drum). or around 550 million every year.

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 30, 2018

Better communication is needed in the automotive supply chain, including between OEMs, suppliers, logistics providers and IT experts providing digital supply chain services. The automotive industry also needs to be able to respond faster to disruption in the supply chain when the inevitable unforeseen crisis hits.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

November 19, 2018. Global supply chain managers seeking more ocean cargo rate transparency may have heard some encouraging news at the rencently-concluded Asia Technology Summit in Singapore. Avantida continued to grow in 2018 with 43% more registered users compared to the same period in 2017. November 19, 2018.

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APRIL 16, 2018

The Transportation Intermediaries Association’s (TIA) annual conference held last week in Palm Desert, California, focused in large part on new challenges confronting the domestic 3PL industry. Meanwhile, 3PL challenges included finding ways to guide shipper technology decisions to yield the most effective data points for their supply chain.

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OCTOBER 16, 2018

Home > Technology > Digital megashifts could give supply chain managers “superhuman” productivity, futurist says. Technology October 16, 2018. As the technology of 2018 hatches into soaring new abilities, it will drive new levels of business performance that are already beginning to affect society, he said.

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APRIL 10, 2018

April 10, 2018. shippers are increasingly aware of the benefits of digital supply networks (DSNs), many “remain in the early phases” of adoption. Transportation economist, Noël Perry, told Supply Chain Management Review that he was not surprised by the findings. April 10, 2018. About the Author. Subscribe today.

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