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How Shippers And Logistics Providers Can Keep The Relationship Fresh

Talking Logistics

Transportation optimization is more than moving freight for the lowest cost or a short-term boost in performance; it’s also about continuous improvement delivered through smart, data-driven planning and efficient execution. Lean Six Sigma is a way to not simply accept the old way of doing things, but to ask “ Why do I do that?

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Consumer Demand Helping Drive 3PL Industry Growth

Talking Logistics

Transportation optimization is more than moving freight at the lowest cost or finding a short-term performance boost; it’s about continuous improvement delivered through smart, data-driven planning and efficient execution. McGuigan joined Transplace during the acquisition of SCO Logistics in April 2011, where he was President and CEO.