Transportation and Logistics
Haslam Professor to Help Inform U.S. Transportation Policy
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Executive Committee recently selected Yemisi “Yem” Bolumole as a member of its Committee on Impacts of Alternative Compensation Methods on Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Retention and Safety Performance. Her first meeting with the committee will be Wednesday, November 9.
Challenges with The Last Mile of Consumer Goods Delivery
Meet Alan Amling, a distinguished fellow at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Global Supply Chain Institute, whose expertise lies in harnessing digital disruption for success. Amling is a A TED speaker, member of the Executive Advisory Board for the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute and the CEO of advisory firm Thrive and Advance LLC.
Hybrid Last Mile Delivery Fleets Offer Sweet Spot Between Cost Efficiency and Service Quality
Speedy home delivery isn’t just a nice-to-have proposition in today’s competitive marketplace – it’s what most consumers expect. Large retailers such as Amazon, Target and Best Buy now offer same-day delivery for many products, raising new questions about how to balance cost with quality of service in the persistently inefficient last mile of delivery.
Holiday Season Shipping and Supply Chain Disruptions: What You Need to Know
Chris Craighead, a UT business professor and expert on supply chain disruptions, offers timely suggestions on buying and shipping holiday gifts.
Holiday Season Shipping Issues: Your Questions Answered
With the novel coronavirus still wreaking havoc on the economy, holiday shoppers are naturally anxious about gifts they have ordered arriving on time.
Why Logistics is an Essential Part of Supply Chain Management
Advanced logistics, lean management, and optimization produce the most efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable supply chains.
Autonomous Vehicles at Mayo Clinic Transport COVID-19 Tests with Help of EMBA-GSC Alumnus
Michael Feldman (EMBA-GSC 2019) oversees autonomous vehicles transporting COVID-19 tests.
Crowdsourcing Last Mile Delivery: Strategic Implications and Future Research Directions
From the moment the first online consumer put an item in a shopping cart and clicked “buy now,” supply chain management has been scrambling to adapt its distribution strategies to fit the new reality.
Managing Transportation and Logistics in Supply Chains
Maintaining well-organized logistics and supply chain management is essential to keeping a competitive advantage.
Sustainability in Supply Chain: How to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Reducing carbon emissions needs to be a global priority. Supply chain managers can help.