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Masters of Logistics 28th Edition: Find your digital direction – Logistics Management

By Support / 2019-09-04 2020-10-07

Given the number of available and emerging digital solutions capable of transforming and improving logistics and supply chain operations, why are many firms still spinning their wheels instead of driving forward? By Mary C. Holcomb, Ph.D., professor, University of Tennessee; Christopher A. Boone, Ph.D., assistant professor, Mississippi State University; Karl B. Manrodt, Ph.D., professor, Georgia College …

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Improving digital freight markets: lessons from history – FreightWaves –

By Support / 2019-09-01 2020-09-13

The digitization of the supply chain industry has been all the buzz in recent years. From lumpers on the freight docks in Erie, Pennsylvania to the Patagonia-clad investors of Silicon Valley, everyone seems to be talking about technology “disrupting” logistics. The areas of disruption and digital freight matching have been well-covered by folks across the …

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Digital Platforms in Freight Transportation

By Support / 2019-08-31 2020-09-13

This paper details how logistics service providers need to step up their game and not be afraid of digitization, and how to secure leading market positions for years to come. By Arthur D. Little The wind of change is blowing strongly in transportation & logistics. Digitization is in full swing: it is opening a whole portfolio …

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What Digital Freight Isn’t

By Support / 2019-08-28 2020-09-13

By Adrian Gonzalez There is a lot of discussion today about digital freight, whether it’s a threat or opportunity for the logistics industry. There is also a lot of hype and confusion. Understanding what digital freight is — and what it isn’t — is important for all stakeholders to succeed in the industry. Last week, …

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McLeod Expands AI, Driver Choice in Time of Transformational Change – Transport Topics – Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features

By Support / 2019-08-28 2020-09-13

Tom McLeod says the trucking industry is undergoing a time of significant change, but change can yield opportunity. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] DENVER — Harnessing artificial intelligence and enabling more driver input are among the ways McLeod Software is participating in what CEO Tom McLeod …

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McLeod predicts ‘shake out’ coming for private equity in trucking tech Aaron Huff| CCJ – @AaronHuffCCJ

By Support / 2019-08-27 2020-09-13

On Aug. 26 at the 2019 McLeod Software user conference, more than 1,000 attendees were advised on how to take advantage of current economic conditions. “Set your sails in the direction the wind is blowing,” said Tom McLeod, president of the Birmingham, Ala.-based company that offers enterprise-wide transportation management software (TMS) for motor carriers and …

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Tom McLeod: we’re building digital freight brokerage technology – John Paul Hampstead, Associate Editor

By Support / 2019-08-26 2020-09-13

On Monday morning, August 26, Tom McLeod, president of McLeod Software, opened the company’s 2019 User Conference at the Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, Colorado, with prepared remarks. While McLeod’s talk was ostensibly an overview of the company’s current projects and new offerings, the subtext was that McLeod Software has technology for freight brokerage every bit …

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Descartes Acquires BestTransport.com

By Support / 2019-08-26 2020-09-13

Descartes Systems Group has bought another logistics and transportation company. The Waterloo, Ontario-based logistics and technology company announced it acquired BestTransport.com Inc., a cloud-based transportation management system provider focused on flatbed-intensive manufacturers and distributors. Descartes acquired Columbus, Ohio-based BestTransport.com for $11.2 million using its existing line of credit, the company said in an Aug. 21 …

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Descartes Acquires BestTransport.com – Jim Stinson | Transport Topics – Staff Reporter

By Support / 2019-08-26 2020-09-13

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Retailers, Private Fleets Expand Delivery Options to Keep Pace With E-Commerce Demand – Seth Clevenger | Transport Topics – Managing Editor, Features

By Support / 2019-08-26 2020-09-13

Rapid e-commerce growth has ushered in new final mile methods and technologies, like Udelv’s autonomous delivery. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] The inexorable growth of e-commerce and rising consumer expectations are quickly elevating the cost and complexity of final-mile delivery. To remain competitive in this time …

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