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Mexico Transportation Risk with Mark Vickers

The Logistics of Logistics

Mark spent over 7 years in leadership with the second largest freight brokerage in North America, Total Quality Logistics. One hundred percent of our customers are in trucking and logistics including ~10,000 motor carriers and ~800 freight brokers. During his tenure, they went from $500M to $3B in sales. Mark earned a B.S.,

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How Exceptional Companies Grow with Sarah Ahern & Jonathon McKay

The Logistics of Logistics

Focused on logistics, manufacturing, and distribution channel strategies, Jonathon helps organizations make confident decisions for bold growth. Sarah is a 40 Under 40 recipient, a certified Innovative Leadership Coach, and an active board member in the Ohio community. The Greenscreens.ai

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31 Motivations for Reshoring Manufacturing & Updated Reshoring Stats

GlobalTranz

Many off-shore manufacturers have returned to the U.S., Those changes, along with high costs of transporting materials and finished goods to and from overseas locations, make the value of reshoring likely to become a compelling financial reality for many manufacturers. Transportation and freight costs are reduced.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. That is e specially the case for outbound freight in southern states and California where produce season is in full swing. . Logistics? ? .

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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. GEON, headquartered in Westlake Ohio, has about 1000 employees. Freight costs and capital intensity are 10 to 15% lower—and customer delivery penalties and missed sales are 40 to 50% lower. Dean Sorenson concurs.

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Peloton’s Supply Chain Strategy Turnabout

Supply Chain Matters

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. The company will henceforth outsource the manufacturing of its stationary exercise bikes and treadmills to a Taiwan based contract manufacturer. Pivot Toward Internal Manufacturing Presence.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 25 2023

Supply Chain Matters

IFS specializes in contract manufacturing, contract packaging and assembly, display engineering, product launches, multichannel programs, and club store programs and has operations among 15 U.S. President of IFS Rob LeBaron will join Ryder as Vice President of Contract Manufacturing and Packaging.