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The Ruan Story with Ben McLean

The Logistics of Logistics

Ben joined Ruan in 2007 and served in a number of corporate and operational roles, including COO and CIO, before assuming his current role in 2015. Ben is also a member of the Iowa Business Council and served as chair of the organization from 2016 to 2018. About Ben McLean. About Ruan Transportation.

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Welcome 2019

Supply Chain Shaman

You made it through 2018. The teams in these seats did not experience the down market in 2007 or the start of the market run in 2009. Past Prediction Articles: If you want to read my past trend articles checkout the article from 2018 and 2011. Welcome to a new year. Congratulations. The impact may surprise us. The teams are new.

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The Transportation Industry Report: Winter 2018-2019

Freight Plus

With 11 out of 12 months of the year reported, the Cass report indicates that the realized contract pricing forecast for 2018 of 6 – 12% is “essentially in the books.”. 2018 is shaping up to be the highest level of production since 2007, and 2019 should be the highest on record.” annually in November but was down 0.5%

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What is GamStop and Why is it Trending?

Supply Chain Game Changer

2007 saw the establishment of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The inaugural launch of the programme took place in April 2018. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Casino Secrets: How Not to Go Broke! Over the years, many things have changed. That also applies to internet gaming.

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Promo Industry Can Take a Punch, Stand Ready for the Next Blow

QAD

For the 10 years between 2007 and 2017, the promotional products businesses grew steadily. Then in 2018, the industry got the first unexpected blow to the gut — the 25% import tax levied by the US government on merchandise imported from China. The First Blow — Tariffs and Fluctuating Prices.

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Will Warehouses Eventually Go Dark?

Enterra Insights

Today’s warehouses are 143% larger than they were in 2007. Phillips, “ E-Commerce Companies Get Creative in Quest for ‘Last Mile’ Space ,” The Wall Street Journal , 9 December 2018. [2] commerce warehouse space ,” Digital Commerce 360 , 7 September 2018. [4] 3] Mark Brohan, “ The emerging battle for e?commerce

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Drones in Supply Chain

ModusLink Corporation

So far, the result of implementing drones into Supply Chains has been great and drones are becoming quite popular due to their capability of flying around, avoid obstacles, navigate indoors, and operate in fleets (Dronevideos.com, 2018). & (2007). 2018, September 4). 2018, March 23). Bibliography: Baker, P. &