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Helping Logistics Founders with Nate Shutes

The Logistics of Logistics

He is also the VP of Global Fulfillment & Logistics for Blu Dot, a modern furniture designer and retailer based in Minneapolis, MN. With deep expertise in big and bulky products having worked for both 3PLs and shippers, Nate is sought after for his insights into operations, technology and improving the customer experience.

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Turning the Tables with Nate Shutes

The Logistics of Logistics

He is also the VP of Global Fulfillment & Logistics for Blu Dot, a modern furniture designer and retailer based in Minneapolis, MN. Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, he also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Transportation & Logistics Management from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and an MBA from the University of St.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

They will meet the Philadelphia Eagles, who crushed the Minnesota Vikings 38-7 in the NFC title game, a week from Sunday in Minneapolis, MN. In yet another impressive comeback, the New England Patriots topped the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 in the AFC title game to move on to their 10th Super Bowl, and 8th in the Belichick – Brady era.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers. The responsibility for container safety is shared across the supply chain, with solutions for safer container transport including proper packing, stowage, and securing of containers, and reporting of correct weight.

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Walmart First to Deliver Driverless Middle Mile

Multichannel Merchant

Through our work with Gatik, we’ve identified that autonomous box trucks offer an efficient, safe and sustainable solution for transporting goods on repeatable routes between our stores,” said Tom Ward, senior vice president of last mile at Walmart U.S.

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Applause!

Supply Chain Shaman

Essentially, the team is removing the partitions between network design, sales and operations planning (S&OP), inventory optimization, fulfillment and transportation planning. As a result, the solution is solving inventory, transportation, and fulfillment in one model across strategic, tactical, operational, and executional horizons.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 8-12, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Oracle Optimizes Global Transportation and Trade Compliance Processes. Setback for Uber as European court advised to treat it as transport firm (Reuters). Target to test next-day delivery service in Minneapolis (Reuters). March 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).