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Takeaways from SMC3 Jump Start 2018 Conference

Talking Logistics

The 2018 supply chain conference season kicked off for me last week. I gave a keynote presentation on emerging technologies (drones, driverless trucks, 3D printing, blockchain, etc.) at the SMC3 Jump Start 2018 conference in Atlanta, GA. This aligns with what the conference attendees are feeling and expecting.

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Supply chain technologies highlight findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study – Canadian Shipper

247 Customs Broker

Nashville, TN — In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at www.3PLStudy.com

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BASF Video Case Study: The Value of Real-Time Freight Visibility

Talking Logistics

A few weeks ago at the Descartes Evolution 2018 User Conference , I had the opportunity to interview William Wehrle, Director of Supply Chain at BASF, and David Bazzetta, Business Advisor – Process Optimization at BASF, about the importance and value of having real-time freight visibility.

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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q3 2017)

Talking Logistics

I’m in New Orleans this week speaking at the Command Alkon ELEVATE 2017 conference. 5 Key Trends Driving Supply Chain Innovation. Unlearning Supply Chain Management. The Evolution of the Direct-to-Consumer Supply Chain. Supply Chain Risk Management: Visibility is the Key.

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Where Does Supply Chain Design End and Planning Begin? (Takeaways from LLamasoft’s SummerCon 2017 Conference)

Talking Logistics

Simply put, as time horizons continue to shrink and the frequency of supply chain design exercises increase, the distinction between supply chain design and supply chain planning starts to blur. Would LLamasoft start competing more directly with other best-of-breed supply chain planning vendors?

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Find your Warehouse Rhythm

Logistics Business Magazine

Michael Brandl, Executive VP EMEA for Koerber Supply Chain, told the conference that the company’s objective is to become the global supply chain management (SCM) leader. A ‘unified control system’ to orchestrate and optimise supply chain technology, IT and staff is Brandl’s vision.

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Supply Chain Leaders Focus on Relationships, Technology and the Future

Penske Move Ahead

As part of the 2022 26th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study , 89% of shippers and 98% of third-party logistics providers reported that their relationships have been successful. Outsourcing Vs. Insourcing Each year, the Annual Third-Party Logistics Study asks shippers to indicate which logistics services they currently outsource to a 3PL.