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The Race for Last Mile Drones

Logistics Viewpoints

One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. The two new prototypes are both based on the Hummingbird, which Wing says can carry about 2 pounds and has made hundreds of thousands of deliveries in Dallas suburbs, Virginia, Australia, and Finland.

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Thanksgiving 2018

Enterra Insights

As we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner, letting our eyes devour the feast ahead of the actual eating, one of the things for which we should be thankful is the supply chain that brought the bounty to the table. Minnesota leads the nation in turkey production followed by North Carolina, Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri, and Virginia.

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The 5 Largest LTL Carriers

The Logistics of Logistics

The other operating units are: Menlo Worldwide Logistics and Con-Way Truckload. lower than 2011, however, it was the first time in 6 years that the company earned a profit. UPS Freight is based in Richmond, Virginia. Domestic Package, International Package, and Supply Chain and Freight. Con-Way Freight has 9.4%

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Supplier Risk Management: 4 Things To Look Out for During On-Site Evaluations

GlobalTranz

” In the process of business procurement and especially in the supply chain, supplier risk management is a skill set that needs focus day in and day out. Specifically, in the transportation and logistics industry it can be very beneficial to visit your carriers in person. Ben is a graduate of the University of Virginia.

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Pull Your Own Upset

Tompkins Blog

I thought it would be interesting to see how these lessons learned translate to our world of supply chain. In 2011 Virginia Commonwealth shocked Kansas. Virginia unleashed a full court press to take an early 18 point lead, and then kept pouring it on. How do these apply to the supply chain world?