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The Overlooked Advantage in Trucking with Blake Grolmus

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to Ruan, Blake worked in various progressive supply chain roles at Target and grew up in a small business family. Blake was raised in Williamsburg, Iowa and earned his undergraduate degrees in Finance, Real Estate, and Marketing from the University of Northern Iowa. The company has 1.5

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Technology Alone Won’t Integrate Your Supply Chain with Paul Jensen

The Logistics of Logistics

Technology Alone Won’t Integrate Your Supply Chain with Paul Jensen. Joe Lynch and Paul Jensen discuss why technology alone won’t integrate your supply chain. Technology is critically important to a connected supply chain, however, there are limitations to what technology can do.

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The Ruan Story with Ben McLean

The Logistics of Logistics

He was also a systems developer and architect at Deloitte Consulting, where his team developed and implemented enterprise software for multiple clients. Ben is also a member of the Iowa Business Council and served as chair of the organization from 2016 to 2018. About Ruan Transportation.

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The Mary Kay Supply Chain with Michael Ringsdorf

The Logistics of Logistics

The Mary Kay Supply Chain with Michael Ringsdorf. Michael Ringsdorf and Joe Lynch discuss the Mary Kay supply chain. Mike has developed a track record of converging people and technology to get exceptional results. Key Takeaways: The Mary Kay Supply Chain. Learn More About The Mary Kay Supply Chain.

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The Driver’s Perspective with Dean Key

The Logistics of Logistics

Dean is Driver and Team Safety Instructor for Ruan Transportation , a company that provides Dedicated Contract Transportation , Managed Transportation , Value-Added Warehousing , and Brokerage Support Services to customers across the U.S. Iowa Motor Truck Association. About Dean Key. About Ruan Transportation .

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Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle

The Logistics of Logistics

Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services. Marty earned a Bachelor degree in Transportation and Logistics from the College of Business at Iowa State University.

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Warehousing News Roundup: April 1, 2019

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Nike improved its supply chain efficiency by adopting digital tools to increase visibility and reduce production lead times. This Express Lane initiative – the company’s name for new tools and solutions – has placed materials closer to factories, reduced manufacturing delays, and predicted customer demand more accurately.