Logistics Tech in the Wild

Published: Nov. 12, 2021, 5:19 a.m.

b'Eric Johnson, Senior Editor of Technology at the Journal of Commerce, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware\'s Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about how businesses, consumers, and freight operators interact with logistics technology as goods move from factories to living rooms. Eric also provides insights on the severity and causes of the ongoing supply chain crisis. \\n\\nThis episode is part two of a two-part conversation recorded on October 26, 2021, with part one exploring efforts to map the companies, technologies, and business functions at the forefront of innovation in the logistics sector. To access a copy of the LogTech Map discussed in both episodes, visit https://tinyurl.com/LogTechMapVersion2.\\n\\nIn his role at the Journal of Commerce (JOC), Eric leads coverage and analysis of technology\'s impact on global logistics and trade. You can track Eric\'s reporting and insights on his JOC author page (https://www.joc.com/users/eric-johnson), his Substack "The LogTech Letter" (https://ericjohnson.substack.com/), and his Twitter account @LogTechEric (https://twitter.com/LogTechEric).\\n\\nThis episode is a special #FreightFriday edition of First State Insights made possible by the Delmarva Freight Working Group\\u2014an ongoing transportation planning and economic development partnership coordinated by IPA, the Delaware Department of Transportation, and Delaware\'s three Metropolitan Planning Organizations: the Dover/Kent County MPO, the Salisbury/Wicomico MPO, and WILMAPCO.\\n\\nTo learn more about the Delmarva Freight Working Group, visit wilmapco.org/Delmarva. Visit ipa.udel.edu for information on IPA.\\n\\nOpening and closing music: "I Dunno" by Grapes, used under Creative Commons 3.0 License'