2023

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Building a Company and a Network with Nicole Glenn

The Logistics of Logistics

Nicole Glenn and Joe Lynch discuss building a company a network. Nicole is the Founder & CEO at Candor Expedite , a critical expedite service provider as well as a white-glove B2B company.

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4 Common Warehouse Problems and How to Solve Them

Cyzerg

Managing a warehouse has always been challenging; you must tackle several problems all at the same time to ensure smooth operations. If warehouse problems are not tackled, the efficiency and productivity of warehouse operations are greatly affected.

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Staci Group Acquires Amware Fulfillment to Create Global Fulfillment Capability

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Staci , Europe’s leading multichannel fulfillment provider, has completed the acquisition of Amware Fulfillment LLC, a top provider of direct-to-consumer, order fulfillment services with 15 facilities across the U.S. Amware Fulfillment News

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Welcome to A Day at ProMat 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

ProMat 2023 is being held this week, March 202 -23 in Chicago. I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors. For those of you that were unable to attend, this article will provide a thorough second-hand experience of a day at this expansive exhibit.

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Leveraging Data Analytics to Build a Truly Connected and Collaborative Supply Chain

The C-suite is laser-focused on supply chain performance. This GEP-sponsored report will show you how to leverage data for a collaborative supply chain that delivers results and how to future-proof supply chain management strategies.

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Home Delivery Performance: Ticking Time Bomb or Market Opportunity?

Talking Logistics

Delivery has always been part of the order fulfillment process, but it’s only been in recent years that it has emerged from a cost center, back-end process to become a competitive differentiator and a key driver of customer experience.

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Alexis Asks: Inspiring Women to Keep On Trucking

Food Logistics

A bi-weekly blog where managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics in the supply chain. On International Women's Day, we look at women in supply chain and how to inspire the next generation of female drivers. Transportation / 3PL/4PL

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Leaf Logistics launches multi-shipper dedicated fleets

Supply Chain and Logistics

Leaf Logistics, an innovative truckload freight platform, has a unique recipe for reducing unloaded miles and matching carriers with driver-friendly routes, called Flex Fleets.

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Small fleet owner launches boycott of TQL, others over rates

Overdrive Online

With a Facebook group of nearly 23,000 members, small fleet owner Mike Boston is at the head of efforts to pressure brokerages over cheap rates, unwarranted cargo claims and more. Business

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Trucking giant Knight-Swift acquiring U.S. Xpress

Commercial Carrier Journal

The transaction has already been approved by both companies and is expected to close in the late second or early third quarter of this year. Xpress will continue to operate as an independent brand. Business / Mergers & Acquisitions

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Modern Tech and More: Empowering Your Supply Chain for Success

Speaker: Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR

Ready to dive into new tech to protect your supply chain, but not sure where or how to start? In this webinar, Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR, will break down the new, innovative technologies and strategies that you can implement to mitigate historic challenges, and even teach you what NOT to do along the way!

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Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes, Labor Shortage

Blue Grace Logistics

Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics For some Girl Scouts and their bake sale fans, it’s shaping up to be another tough cookie season.

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The Renewal Logistics Story with Courtney Folk

The Logistics of Logistics

Courtney Folk and Joe Lynch discuss the Renewal Logistics story. Courtney is the Co-Founder and CEO of Renewal Logistics , a full-service apparel fulfillment company that is the largest independent apparel restoration company in the US.

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3PL Cyber Security: 9 Tips to Avoid Ransomware in the Supply Chain

Cyzerg

Ransomware attacks in the supply chain are constantly rising, so strengthening your 3PL cyber security is necessary. These attacks have been a persistent nightmare for the transportation and logistics industry because they affect smooth operations and cost both time and money.

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Podcast Discusses Automated Order Fulfillment

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Amware Fulfillment’s CEO, Harry Drajpuch, was a recent guest on the Digital Supply Chain Podcast hosted by Tom Raftery, former global VP and Innovation Evangelist at SAP. Harry and Tom chatted about a range of topics, but mainly automated order fulfillment.

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Smart Stores and Smarter Supply Chains: Innovations for a New Era of Retail

Speaker: Panel Speakers

As brick and mortar and ecommerce stores start to blend together, what will the store of the future look like? Join experts from FourKites and Zebra as they discuss the impact on automation and supply chain visibility.

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Warehouse Automation: Top Five Factors Impacting Adoption

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC Advisory Group’s Global Warehouse Automation Research study is now complete and available for purchase.

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Leveraging Technology to Source Capacity Faster and Build Stronger Carrier Relationships

Talking Logistics

Looking back at the past two years, one of the big lessons learned is that companies can no longer afford to stand on the sidelines of digital transformation. This applies to shippers, carriers, freight brokers, and others in the industry.

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A First-Timer’s Guide to KataCon

The Lean Thinker

The 2023 Toyota Kata Summit, aka “KataCon9” is coming up fast – officially 14 and 15 March, with a extra breakout sessions on “Day 0” on Monday March 13th. Also the evening of the 13th is the Kata Geek Meetup, a less formal series of short presentations and discussion.

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How Unlawful Brokering Impacts Food Safety and the Supply Chain

Food Logistics

Many factors such as crop failures or climate issues are outside of anyone's control, but there is one issue within our control and it impacts everyone from the farmer down to the consumer, and that is unlawful re-brokering of freight. Transportation / 3PL/4PL

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Elevate Your Supply Chain Resilience With Scenario Planning

Speaker: Robert Olszak- Vice President, Global Supply Chain Optimization, RGP

Join Robert Olszak, Vice President at Global Supply Chain Optimization, as he discusses how to better prepare for the next generation of supply chain management with industry-leading inventory and network optimization tools.

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Xeneta green scheme names and shames box line heroes and villains

Supply Chain and Logistics

Xeneta has developed a new index to describe the CO2 emissions by major container shipping companies on specific trade lanes. The index names Hamburg Sud as a hero and Evergreen as a villain currently.

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CVSA's new out-of-service criteria: What owner-ops need to know

Overdrive Online

This year's updates to the CVSA's out-of-service criteria mostly benefit operators with somewhat "less stringent" OOS conditions in place around drugs and the logbook. Regulations

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U.S. Xpress driver's viral truck videos show that size doesn't matter

Commercial Carrier Journal

Joachim Wangui's short stature didn't hold him back from becoming a U.S. Xpress truck driver and an inspiration to others. Business / Workforce development

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BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Bonnie Beckmann to Vice President of Commercial Operations and Audit

Blue Grace Logistics

Bonnie Beckmann VP Promotion Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Bonnie Beckmann to Vice President of Commercial Operations and Audit TAMPA, FL (Feb.

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How to Drive ESG Visibility and Traceability Across Your Supply Chain

Gaining visibility into ESG performance is a necessary first step to achieving ESG goals. This white paper shares a 6-point plan to gain visibility and track ESG performance across your supply chains.

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Highlights from Manifest 2023 with Courtney Muller

The Logistics of Logistics

Courtney Muller and Joe Lynch discuss highlights from Manifest 2023 conference, which was held in Las Vegas, January 31 to February 2. Courtney is currently the President of Manifest, a new generation event with logistics technology at the center.

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Types of Warehouse Management System: How to Choose the Right One?

Cyzerg

D ifferent types of w arehouse management systems (WMS) are available in the market to meet the diverse needs of warehouses. However, choosing the right one for your business can be challenging if the differences are un clear.

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7 Key Considerations for Warehouse Network Design

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

When it comes to warehouse network design, there was a time when the top question for the people managing warehouse location searches was “Would I like to visit this location?” But those days are long gone says Jeff Haushalter of leading supply chain design and engineering firm, Chicago Consulting.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

Happy St Patrick’s Day! It’s a day to wear green, and apparently, spend some green as well. Every year, the National Retail Federation conducts a survey on St. Patrick’s Day spending. This year, 61 percent of consumers plan to celebrate St.

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The 4 Keys to Demand Planning in 2023 and Beyond

Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain

Demand planning and forecasting processes are critical to the resilience and profitability of any supply chain, maybe now more than ever. Join Eva Dawkins for this exclusive webinar where she will cover everything you need to implement for success!