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Cutting Out the Middleman with Mike Nervick

The Logistics of Logistics

In 2003, Mike founded his own successful freight brokerage, Advantage Freight Network (AFN), growing it to over $170M. As a broker insider, Mike saw first-hand how antiquated the freight procurement process was for manufacturers, retailers and distributors. About Sleek Technologies.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Raymon Krishnan!

Supply Chain Game Changer

I started my career working in 3PL’s – one of which was the largest freight forwarder in the world in the 1990’s. After selling the business in 2009, I went on to work for a leading US Chemical company and then a global 3PL. Provider in ASIA in 2003 & 2004, In 2008, the Society won the Supply Chain Asia Education.

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Life before load boards

DAT Solutions

When his company had overflow freight, he would drive down to Exit 5 on the Ohio Turnpike where there was a concentration of truck stops. Boyer tried other DAT products at various trucking and logistics companies, including Conway headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he worked from 2003 to 2016. Load board reduces leg work.

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What Carriers Want: Lessons from a 5-Star Broker

DAT Solutions

If you’re a freight broker or 3PL without trucks, you know that your biggest asset is the carriers you use. But how can you attract and retain the best carriers—the ones that deliver on time, with freight intact, and exuding the same kind of professionalism that you require of your staff? COMPANY REVIEWS.