The Logistics of Logistics

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Helping Logistics Founders with Nate Shutes

The Logistics of Logistics

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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Turning the Tables with Nate Shutes

The Logistics of Logistics

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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Scaling a FreightTech Business with Mark McEntire

The Logistics of Logistics

In 2001, he completed a two-year Six Sigma certification program with General Electric and is a GE certified Black Belt. Vice President of Operations, as well as experience with Emerge, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Penske Logistics. In 2017, Mark was awarded the Supply Chain and Demand Chain Executive “Pro To Know”. Mark earned a B.S.

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5 Keys to Implementing Improvement Initiatives

The Logistics of Logistics

My particular improvement soapbox is Lean Management with some Six Sigma thrown in for good measure. The principles can be applied to anything, just like Lean and Six Sigma. Implementing Lean, or Six Sigma, or Agile, or any other improvement tool requires learning, practice, revelation, realization, and modification.

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The Secret Sauce with Mark McEntire

The Logistics of Logistics

In 2001, he completed a two-year Six Sigma certification program with General Electric and is a GE certified Black Belt. Mark’s 34 years in transportation and logistics includes experience with Transplace, where he held the position of Sr. Vice President of Operations, as well as experience with J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

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Customer Service: The Source of Supply Chain Innovation

The Logistics of Logistics

Some examples of some popular BPR tools are LEAN, Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, etc. BPR has undoubtedly led to many efficiencies and improved effectiveness at numerous companies. BPR has helped streamline supply chains with or without IT. But BPR is a tool that helps you achieve a specific goal.

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Managing a Third Party Logistics Partnership

The Logistics of Logistics

Do not sign a SLA or contract with accompanying KPIs, without a professional review (3PL Consultant) and Legal Review.Insure that you stress a Cancellation clause.