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Takeaways from SMC3 Jump Start 2018 Conference

Talking Logistics

Unlike most industry conferences, which are crammed like sardines into the month of May, this one is always in January and it spotlights the trends and topics that are top of mind for supply chain and logistics executives heading into the new year. Research Analyst at Baird, gave a comprehensive of overview of global economic trends.

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Maersk to Embark on “Transformational” Supply Chain Journey

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Patrick is a widely-published writer and editor who has spent most of his career covering international trade, global logistics, and supply chain management. He lives and works in San Francisco, providing readers with a Pacific Rim perspective on industry trends and forecasts. You can reach him directly at [email protected].

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Global Logistics: Control what you can

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Setting up a global logistics network has always been a puzzle for logistics management professionals, no matter the size of the organization. Contributing editor Bridget McCrea shares the global success of Ember , a company of innovative engineers that created the world’s first temperature-controlled mug.

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Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2019

Talking Logistics

A lot of this growth has been fueled by 41 acquisitions since 2006, across a broad spectrum of solutions: Global Logistics Network; Routing, Mobile, & Telematics; Transportation Management; Customs & Regulatory Compliance; Broker & Forwarder Enterprise Systems; and Global Trade Content. Keegan McCready, Sr.

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Improving 3PL Relationships: Finding the right balance of expertise & trust

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As Armstrong & Associates ’ 6th annual summit gets underway, the consultancy plans on helping shippers gain fresh insights on third-party logistic (3PL) provider trends and forecasts. Once accomplished, they should use successful case studies to pitch services to other potential customers.

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The Top Logistics and Supply Chain Journalists & Thought Leaders to Know for 2020

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Greg Aimi is a Senior Director Analyst with 14 years of experience at Gartner and more than 34 cumulative years of experience in the supply chain and logistics field. His works commonly include an analysis of global logistics trends, distribution strategies, best practices, logistics outsourcing, integrating systems and more.