Future of Supply Chain 2022

A modern approach to logistics demands flexibility

Transportation has seen a tremendous influx of new technologies after the pandemic exposed its weakest links. Now the industry is competing on a rapidly growing digital playing field.

But as shippers and carriers begin to fully utilize digital freight technology, it’s evident their needs are becoming more nuanced. 

Simply having technology is no longer an advantage. Just as shippers and carriers vary in size and complexity, so too should the technology that automates their processes.

“The...

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Convoy talks sustainability at The Future of Supply Chain

Convoy helped bring sustainability issues to the forefront at FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event last week in Rogers, Arkansas. 

“There was a great opportunity for firms to link up and see how they can work together, and I definitely heard a lot of conversations about how to go about that,” said Danny Gomez, director of financial and emerging markets at FreightWaves. 

Gomez said Convoy stood out in terms of the sustainability conversation as it’s central to the company’s mission.

“In...

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Does reacting to real-time supply chain data beat forecasting?

Numerous companies, including CPG companies, at FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain conference last week highlighted the difficulty of accurately forecasting. We heard that sentiment expressed from numerous companies, including transportation companies and intermediaries as well as CPG companies and other shippers. Basically, market forecasts are almost always too reflective of current market conditions without fully incorporating upcoming changes in market conditions. For example, in a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/does-reacting-to-real-time-supply-chain-data-beat-forecasting

Military supply crises pose unique challenges, retired Air Force colonel says

Supply crunches have a serious impact on military operations and global conflicts, Jobie Turner said Tuesday during a conversation at FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event in Rogers, Arkansas.

Turner, a retired Air Force colonel, served as commander of the 37th Airlift Squadron and the 314th Operations Group, leading C-130 flying units. He is the author of “Feeding Victory: Innovative Logistics from Lake George to Khe Sanh, 1755-1968.”

Turner said military supply problems can affect...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/military-supply-crises-pose-unique-challenges

FOSC Chat: The human-first approach to rework 3PL norms

CEO of Primo and Anthony Smith sit in front of a blue background.

This fireside chat recap is from Day 2 of FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain live event in Rogers, Arkansas. For more information and content from the event, click here.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Reworking 3PL norms with a human-first approach. 

DETAILS:  Primo has developed a human-first approach to retaining talent and customers. “There is a direct correlation between my ability to keep people and keeping customers,” says Justin Hall, CEO of Primo. In this fireside chat, Hall details how he...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fosc-chat-the-human-first-approach-to-rework-3pl-norms

Automation and technology to improve overall broker experience

The freight and logistics industry never sleeps. With drivers on the road at all hours of the night, others in the industry loading and shipping, and people across the world waiting for packages, there is always a need for quick service and updates around the clock, making it vital for companies to upgrade their technology.

“There is a huge demand for support around the clock. No one wants to wait for updates and answers. They want their updates here and now,” said Andrei Unc, vice president of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/automation-and-technology-to-improve-overall-broker-experience

Primo board adviser turns CEO, ready to rewrite 3PL norms

Since joining third-party-logistics firm, LFS, as an advisor and investor, Justin Hall has been working to rebrand the company under the name of Primo. That rebranding became official in May.

Primo also launched its newly branded website in May. FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event will be Primo’s first event under its new name. Hall hopes to use that opportunity to introduce the company and himself to many in the industry. He will also be speaking on various upcoming podcasts and at a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/primo-board-advisor-turns-ceo-ready-to-rewrite-3pl-norms

FOSC chat: Using supply chain analysis for M&A

Matt Waller and Dennis Hammen are sitting on the FreightWaves stage talking during The Future of Supply Chain event.

This fireside chat recap is from Day 1 of FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain live event in Rogers, Arkansas. For more information and content from the event, click here.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Importance of supply chain analysis in mergers and acquisitions.

DETAILS: Matt Waller, dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, and Dennis Hammen discuss the role of supply chains and scaling in mergers and acquisitions with smaller companies.

SPEAKER: Hammen is the head...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fosc-chat-using-supply-chain-analysis-for-ma

Live demo preview: Emerge Dynamic RFP, making procurement just a click away

Future of Supply Chain Emerge Demo

A major attraction of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain live event in Northwest Arkansas on May 9-10 will be the seven-minute live demos. Here’s a preview of one of those demos.

Emerge is showcasing its Freight Procurement Platform as it seeks to transform the $800 billion freight industry. The Dynamic RFP platform combines the capabilities of a robust RFP platform to optimize contract lanes while innovating the regular bid cycle through its use of technology and data. Additionally,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/live-demo-preview-emerge-dynamic-rfp-making-procurement-just-a-click-away

The future of last-mile delivery includes drones

The future of the last mile is here — and drones are a part of it.

As FreightWaves predicted last month, the future of last-mile delivery will be many things — fast, flexible, automated, sustainable. One thing we didn’t mention is that it will also be airborne.

Drone delivery is taking off. Long seen as some kind of Jetsonian future, drones today are delivering everything from chicken wings and beer to lifesaving medical supplies, and they’re doing it in cities, backyards and everywhere in between.

While reports of hiccups within Amazon’s drone delivery program...

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