Extra Mile

Through a short feature, column, photo essay, infographic or selection of stories, the Extra Mile provides a view of extreme or unusual logistics efforts or perspectives where supply chain professionals have gone the “extra mile” to make a difference.

ARTICLES

Hiring Heroes

May 1, 2013
Any American military veteran will tell you not to call them heroes. After all, “we were just doing our jobs,” they’ll say. With all due respect, most logistics companies (and WT100) would disagree.
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Extra Mile for Mom’s Smile

April 1, 2013
Carnations have come to represent Mother’s Day since its founder, Anna Jarvis, delivered 500 of them at the first celebration in 1908. Jarvis chose the carnation because it was the favorite flower of her mother. Ideally, every mother should be so honored.
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High Flying Pandas

March 2, 2013
In a springtime special delivery, FedEx Express will transport giant pandas to the Toronto Zoo.
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The Epitome of Extra Mile

March 1, 2013
Sixteen companies that have gone the Extra Mile to improve their supply chain performance were recognized at a special ceremony in January at the SMC3 Jumpstart 2013 conference. The first-ever Alliance awards were jointly sponsored by World Trade 100 and SMC3.
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Force Majeure and Risk Management

Hurricane Sandy provides valuable risk management lessons for global logistics providers.
February 1, 2013
In this first entry in the new Extra Mile, experts look at managing force majeure, from the triage and initial response, through insurance and other protections, and finally to getting back to business.
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KC SmartPort Momentum

Kansas City SmartPort Momentum 2013 focused on 3PLs, the issues facing the industry, and the role or logistics in economic development

Podcasts

GT Nexus podcast

Supply chain visibility is an appealing yet elusive capability for most companies. While most recognize the significant benefits that would accrue from comprehensive visibility, few have made it a reality across their global operations. Part of the problem companies seem to have in embracing and implementing visibility is the lack of a comprehensive definition or firm understanding of the transformational potential. In this podcast, World Trade and GT Nexus will discuss the definitions and opportunities as well as how new cloud technology platforms are driving significant value to major companies today.

Speaker: Greg Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer & Co-Founder of GT Nexus

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