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Highlights from the BGSA Conference with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss highlights from the BGSA Conference , an annual event designed to bring together top industry leaders from all segments of the supply chain and provides an intimate and candid setting where CEOs and leaders can privately network and explore ideas with their peers. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk.

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WFP Recognised With Award in Truck Fleet Management

World Food Programme Logistics

Within the humanitarian sector, investments made towards developing fleet safety measures and improving efficiency of operations are on the rise. During the Fleet Forum Conference, UNHCR was recognized with the 2015 Best Transport Achievement Award , which was given to them for their strategic global fleet management approach.

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Clarity in a Dangerous World with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Ben is the Founder of Cambridge Capital (private equity), BGSA (M&A advice), and the Logistics Coalition (humanitarian aid). Ben is hosting the BGSA Supply Chain Conference that will be held January 24-26 in Palm Beach, Florida. Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss getting Clarity in a Dangerous World.

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Drones to the rescue as Cyclone Desmond storms Mozambique

World Food Programme Logistics

It is an example of how new technology can save lives and help communities hit by disasters within shorter time spans,” says Androulla Kaminara, Director at the European Union’s Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO). “In UAS Coordination Mozambique, November 2018.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

We make explicit that every day is different when managing modern logistics services and transportation operations. Other ways we support experiential learning include hosting external student case competitions, touring logistics facilities, and attending industry conferences. Georgia Southern supports this trend in several ways.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

As the war rages on in Ukraine, more and more companies and countries are looking at ways they can help with massive humanitarian aid. With Moscow’s war raging in Ukraine, exporters and logistics firms transporting auto parts, cars, laptops, and smartphones are now looking to avoid land routes passing through Russia or the combat zone.