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SUPPLY CHAIN

ITS Logistics | March 01, 2023

One of the rapidly growing U.S.-based logistics companies, ITS Logistics and the University of Nevada, Reno, recently announced the Supply Chain & Transportation Management Program at The College of Business. ITS fully funded the new academic program, being committed to investing in the community and being present locally in Reno when the supply chain industry was experiencing historical growth and labor shortages. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics report from las...

Geospatial World | March 06, 2020

In December 2019, the first case of coronavirus was discovered. The outbreak has affected many industries, especially the logistics industry. However, the challenges and opportunities coexist; smart manufacturing and unmanned distribution have shown strong growth potential. During the epidemic, logistics and distribution grew sharply under the catalysis of “self-isolation policy”. According to the large-scale epidemic prevention consumption data released by Suning, in China the order...

MANAGEMENT

BBF GLOBAL LOGISTICS | April 07, 2022

BBF Global Logistics, LLC ("BBF"), a Memphis-based transportation brokerage company, has joined Armstrong Relocation & Companies ("Armstrong")—an industry-leading provider of moving, relocation and supply chain solutions. This transaction elevates BBF's portfolio of services through the additional resources Armstrong has to offer. While many businesses were focused on remaining operational through the pandemic, BBF President Alexander Folk launche...

TRANSPORTATION

Aurora Innovation, Inc. | May 19, 2022

Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR) and FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced the expansion of their pilot program to autonomously move FedEx shipments on an additional commercial lane in Texas. In March 2022, Aurora's next-generation autonomous trucks – based on the new Peterbilt 579 – began to transport FedEx shipments between Aurora’s new terminals in Fort Worth and El Paso. Aurora is making the 600-mile trip on a weekly basis with safety drivers on board an...