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UPS & the Rise of e-Commerce!
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UPS & the Rise of e-Commerce!

E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

UPS & the Rise of e-Commerce!

For the peak season, UPS has to hire a HUGE amount of temps and ensure efficiencies aren't harmed in the process, given the serious impact to the bottom line. If that situation doesn't require resiliency, I don't know what does!

admin2024-02-16T21:20:19-08:00October 21, 2018|Categories: E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: e-commerce, leadership, resilient supply chain, supply chain resiliency|

The Ladies of Logistics & Global Trends
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The Ladies of Logistics & Global Trends

E-Commerce & Logistics, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, I've Been Thinking, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

The Ladies of Logistics & Global Trends

September 10, 2018 Thanks to Elizabeth Warren for hosting the informal Southern CA group, the Ladies of Logistics (LOL) as we had a fabulous time and made amazing connections. Where else can you go and see every key connection related to trucking, the ports, freight forwarders, logistics, global [...]

admin2024-02-16T21:34:20-08:00September 10, 2018|Categories: E-Commerce & Logistics, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, I've Been Thinking, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: business relationships, global supply chain, logistics, supply chain resiliency, trade|

Should I Move? Practical Insights in Whether to Move
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Should I Move? Practical Insights in Whether to Move

Distribution & Warehousing, E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Should I Move? Practical Insights in Whether to Move

Uncover vital considerations for strategic business relocation, including lease renewals, cost factors, and supply chain assessments.

admin2024-02-29T11:27:36-08:00June 14, 2018|Categories: Distribution & Warehousing, E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: Amazon effect, distribution, logistics, supply chain, supply chain assessment, supply chain optimization, warehousing|

There is More to Chicago than Good Pizza. Logistics Anyone?
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There is More to Chicago than Good Pizza. Logistics Anyone?

E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

There is More to Chicago than Good Pizza. Logistics Anyone?

Chicago logistics is all about connectivity. Connecting the east with the west, Chicago is a natural hub. 5 international airports, 7 Class I railroads carrying 50% of the nation's freight (think of the enormity of that figure!), 3rd largest intermodal port in the world, 3rd largest interstate highway system in America, and more.

admin2024-02-16T22:11:56-08:00June 12, 2018|Categories: E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: customer experience, customer service, logistics, ports, railroads, supply chain, transportation|

Stepping Up the Competitive Game: Dan Vest, Midpoint Bearing
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Stepping Up the Competitive Game: Dan Vest, Midpoint Bearing

Distribution & Warehousing, E-Commerce & Logistics, Panels, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Videos & Podcasts

Stepping Up the Competitive Game: Dan Vest, Midpoint Bearing

admin2023-10-19T18:47:44-07:00June 7, 2018|Categories: Distribution & Warehousing, E-Commerce & Logistics, Panels, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: Amazon effect, MCIE Manufacturers Summit|

How to Compete with Amazon: Dan Vest, Midpoint Bearing
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How to Compete with Amazon: Dan Vest, Midpoint Bearing

Distribution & Warehousing, E-Commerce & Logistics, Panels, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Videos & Podcasts

How to Compete with Amazon: Dan Vest, Midpoint Bearing

admin2023-10-19T18:49:55-07:00June 7, 2018|Categories: Distribution & Warehousing, E-Commerce & Logistics, Panels, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: Amazon effect, MCIE Manufacturers Summit|

Cost & Speed of Unpredictability: B.J. Patterson, Pacific Mountain Logistics
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Cost & Speed of Unpredictability: B.J. Patterson, Pacific Mountain Logistics

E-Commerce & Logistics, Panels, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Videos & Podcasts

Cost & Speed of Unpredictability: B.J. Patterson, Pacific Mountain Logistics

admin2023-10-19T18:49:40-07:00June 7, 2018|Categories: E-Commerce & Logistics, Panels, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: Amazon effect, MCIE|

E-Commerce Drives Industrial Space to New Heights
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E-Commerce Drives Industrial Space to New Heights

Distribution & Warehousing, E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

E-Commerce Drives Industrial Space to New Heights

Where would you prefer to locate your operation? Most likely as close to customers and your supply base as possible. In this case, it means rates are going through the roof - if you can even get them.

admin2023-12-22T22:15:10-08:00May 18, 2018|Categories: Distribution & Warehousing, E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: Amazon effect, e-commerce, ports, supply chain, supply chain disruptions|

The Skills Gap Emerges as #1 at Prominent Supply Chain Conference
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The Skills Gap Emerges as #1 at Prominent Supply Chain Conference

E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Talent / Skills Gap

The Skills Gap Emerges as #1 at Prominent Supply Chain Conference

At the Southern California Supply Chain and Logistics Summit conference, there were several keynote speakers from industry icons such as Amazon, UPS, Union Pacific and more. One might expect quite a lot of interesting insights into the latest supply chain trends yet the most common theme among the presentations tied back to the skills gap.