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The SwanLeap Story with Brad Hollister

The Logistics of Logistics

Hollister is a guest lecturer for the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as a sought-after speaker on the advancement and disruption of the transportation industry. About SwanLeap. SwanLeap was acquired by Transportation Insight HoldCo in November, 2021. About Transportation Insight HoldCo.

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Chuck Intrieri Executive Profile

The Logistics of Logistics

Chuck has been a sought after speaker (Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, trainer, and has been published in professional journals and general publications. His international and strategic sourcing experience includes both Europe and Asia and has garnered him the respect of peers and suppliers alike.

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Mastering Menards Delivery through Retail Specialized Logistics

Zipline Logistics

Menards services 12 distribution centers throughout its territory with facilities in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Michigan, Missouri, and South Dakota. Booking freight without a deliberate plan can undercut your relationship with the retailer. Background About Menards.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 2.4-2.8

Freight Plus

Foxconn experiencing buyer’s remorse over Wisconsin LCD factory. This news comes after WI city and local government bought out local homeowners via eminent domain, according to Freight Waves. Uber Freight sourcing truckers to rate shippers. This week in "Where's my freight?!". according to Trucks.com. Now hiring!

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This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

According to the press release: Transplace leverages the CombineNet ASAP® advanced e-sourcing technology as part of its expert solutions, helping customers develop and optimize their carrier strategy for procurement events involving truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), and intermodal needs.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. And if most of your production happens in FL, you may choose to divert sourcing to your secondary facility, say in New Jersey, during heavy produce shipping season months to avoid the heightened costs.

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[INFOGRAPHIC, REPORT, & INTERACTIVE MAP] The US Manufacturing Workforce & Making it In America

GlobalTranz

percent, 491,900 jobs), Wisconsin (16.3 percent), Wisconsin’s 6th (80,000 jobs, 22.6 percent), Wisconsin’s 8th (69,600 jobs, 19.2 percent), and Wisconsin’s 5th (66,200 jobs, 17.9 The top 10 states ranked by manufacturing’s share of total state employment in 2013 are Indiana (16.8 percent, 458,400 jobs), Iowa (14.0