Before diving into this week’s supply chain and logistics news, a quick recap of last Saturday’s JDRF Ride for the Cure in Saratoga Springs, NY.
The folks at JDRF like to say that the goal of their rides is not completing the 100 miles (or whatever distance you set out to do), but getting to the starting line — that is, the ride is simply a celebration of all the hard work that led up to it, both in training and fundraising. Last Saturday, 615 cyclists from across the country (as well as Canada), including our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure team, made it to the starting line. We collectively raised $2.7 million — including $49,000 from our team! — which will go a long way toward funding all of the work JDRF does in our collective pursuit to turn Type 1 Diabetes into Type None.
(BTW, it’s not too late to donate — you can still help our team cross the $50K goal line.)
The weather was close to perfect, the course and scenery were beautiful, and the cause was inspirational. Cycling 100 miles is never easy, but when you’re surrounded by hundreds of other people who are passionate about this cause, including riders young and old who have the added challenge of living with T1D, you find new strength and commitment to make it to the finish line, and we all did — even our teammate Ken Wood, who wasn’t able to make the trip to Saratoga Springs because he was dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma back in Florida, we carried him through the finish line in our hearts and thoughts.
To my teammates James Coon, Andrew Clarke, Steve Wallace, and Ken Wood: Thank you for all of the time and energy you invested in training for this ride and helping to raise funds. I was truly inspired by your dedication. Sharing this experience with you is what made it extra special for me.
To our sponsors BluJay Solutions, C.H. Robinson, Descartes, and Elemica, as well as the many family members and friends who donated: Your generosity made this experience possible, and your donations will go a long way toward improving the lives of people living with T1D, so thank you so much for your support!
Now that the ride is over, I’m already planning for next year. I’ve got some big ideas on how to raise the bar for 2018, so if you’re interested in joining or sponsoring our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure cycling team, please contact me.
Now, on to the news that caught my attention this week…
- ClearMetal Secures $9 Million Series A Funding to Deliver the AI Operating System for the Global Supply Chain
- Navisphere® Vision Revolutionizes Global Supply Chain Management
- Cloud Logistics Upgrades All Of Its Customers With Largest Release Yet
- TMW Systems Becomes Charter Member of Blockchain in Trucking Alliance
- FourKites’ Real-time Visibility Platform Now Fully Integrated with Manhattan Associates’ TMS 2017
- FedEx Takes Earnings Hit Following Cyberattack (WSJ – sub. req’d)
- The Number of Retailers Offering Same Day Delivery has Tripled in the Past Year to Meet Elevated Customer Expectations, According to a New BRP Survey
- Truckload Turnover Surges in Second Quarter
- IKEA to introduce minimum standards for transport sub-contractors (LLoyd’s Loading List)
I’m out of the office today, so I’ll comment on some of these news items in upcoming posts. Next week I’ll be at the CSCMP EDGE conference in Atlanta, GA. If you’ll be there and would like to meet, drop me a line. I look forward to learning and networking with everyone there!
Have a happy weekend!
Song of the Week: “I Go Crazy” by Flesh For Lulu
