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Thought Leadership Updates with Brian Petrie

Now, That's Logistics

I’m checking out the latest developments, trends, and opinions, and I’ll share my thought leadership right here – about every month. Stay tuned if you’re moving your goods across the country or borders by land. Feel free to interact and leave a comment or reach out to me directly. Bookmark this page and come back often.

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Fritz inducted into Logistics Hall of Fame

Logistics Business Magazine

The entrepreneur also pushed for initiatives to systematically train logistics personnel and evaluate humanitarian missions with the help of key figures. Fritz also founded the first association for humanitarian aid workers in the USA and established a consortium of companies that provide logistics experts and donate money when needed.

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WFP Recognised With Award in Truck Fleet Management

World Food Programme Logistics

Its purpose is to encourage, facilitate, and develop relationships between humanitarian aid and development organisations all over the world. The annual Fleet Forum Conference brings together industry experts to discuss the best practices and the latest trends in fleet management. What is the Fleet Forum Conference?

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

Q: What are the latest trends in logistics education, and how does your program address them? Gerard Burke, Georgia Southern University: A continuing trend is the challenge to attract students to pursue a career often perceived as humdrum. Experiential learning is another trend seen as valuable to both hiring companies and students.

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Cities are the epicentre of coronavirus and rising hunger, says UN report

World Food Programme Logistics

before COVID-19, remittances dwarfed what developing countries received from humanitarian aid. Photo: WFP/Musa Mahadi Loss of income resulting from workers abroad not being able to send cash home is causing immense hardship?—?before We’re still trying to wrap our minds around and quantify that,” says Crossley. “It