FreightTech 25

Amazon cements its place as a supply chain leader amid uncertainty

Light blue Amazon Prime plane with cargo door open, waiting for a load.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) secured first place in the 2021 FreightTech 25 — a position it has held for the past three years. The Seattle-based disruptor — known most widely for its lightning-fast shipping — seems to have a hand in just about every part of the logistics industry at this point.

It is not surprising to see this undefeated champ rise to the top again, but this year proved more daunting than most for the retail giant. Amazon — a company with an entire industry phenomenon named after it —...

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Reigning champ Amazon takes FreightTech 25 third year in a row (with video)

Undefeated champion Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) secured first place in the 2021 FreightTech 25 – a position it has held for the past three years. The Seattle-based disruptor – known most widely for its lightning-fast shipping speeds – seems to have a hand in just about every part of the logistics industry at this point. 

The 2021 FreightTech 25 welcomed several newcomers, and several returning innovators experienced significant position changes. The top three winners, however, remain unchanged from...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/reigning-champ-amazon-takes-freighttech-25-third-year-in-a-row-with-video

Disruption, technology and more to highlight FreightWaves LIVE @HOME

FreightWaves’ signature fall event is here, and while attendees won’t be able to mingle in person this year, they will be able to mingle virtually – and still see and hear all the great content that FreightWaves LIVE events are known for.

FreightWaves LIVE @HOME will be held Thursday and Friday. Headline sponsor is J.B. Hunt 360 and title sponsor is TriumphPay. Universal sponsors include Platform Science, SkyBitz and Transflo. J. J. Keller & Associates is the global sponsor and Lean Staffing...

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FreightWaves reveals 2021 FreightTech 100 winners

FreightWaves – the industry-leading provider of news, data and analytics for the logistics markets – has announced the winners of the 2021 FreightTech 100 Awards. 

The world has faced significant collective hardship this year, throwing both the markets and people’s everyday lives for a loop. Innovation and reliability are more important now than ever. The FreightTech 100 highlights companies that are stepping up their game during this time.

Now in its third year, the FreightTech 100 shines a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-reveals-2021-freighttech-100-winners

Career Tracks: Supply chain professor nets CSCMP award

Matthew A. Waller has been named the recipient of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) 2020 Distinguished Service Award.

The award will be presented during the CSCMP EDGE 2020 Live! Conference and Exhibition opening session Sept. 20. 

James Wainscott joins CSX’s board. (Photo: CSX)

Waller is the dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. He also is a professor of supply chain management and holds the Sam M. Walton endowed leadership...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/career-tracks-supply-chain-professor-nets-cscmp-award

Schneider beefs up shipper offerings with FreightPower

Schneider FreightPower tech

Even as capacity has remained loose in the trucking industry because of COVID-19, Schneider (NYSE: SNDR) has been busy building solutions for when times change. The latest lever in that machine is FreightPower, a technology solution to help shippers unlock more capacity.

“We operate one of the largest North American freight networks, with over 12,000 trucks and 35,000 trailers,” Erin Van Zeeland, group senior vice president of Schneider Logistics Services, said. “In addition to our vast...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/schneider-beefs-up-shipper-offerings-with-freightpower

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