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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2016

Talking Logistics

“Contrary to what many people believe, investing in employees is not dilutive to a company’s financial results and shareholder value — it’s actually accretive,” said Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, at the 2015 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference. Vendor Conferences (alphabetical order).

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4 ways truckers can get more time at home

DAT Solutions

At the beginning of 2015, the spot market demand for trucks slowed down and I needed to change how I use the load board. One of my favorites is Lexington to Nashville, TN, and back. When I first got started working with freight brokers in 2011, I was averaging more than 200 nights away from home each year.