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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2017

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend?

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Why Chattanooga is the Silicon Valley of Trucking with Craig Fuller

The Logistics of Logistics

I’ve noticed that to write about logistics, you have to know logistics. The business started in 2016, but we didn’t get our first venture funding until 2017. This city has more people connected to logistics per capita than any other city in America. 03:50] Your content at FreightWaves is so insightful.

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REPOST: Why Chattanooga is the Silicon Valley of Trucking with Craig Fuller

The Logistics of Logistics

Craig Fuller is CEO and Founder of FreightWaves, the only freight-focused organization that delivers a complete and comprehensive view of the freight and logistics market. FreightWaves.com, the company’s news site, is the leading provider of news and commentary for the transportation and logistics space. About Craig Fuller.

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Evans Celebrates Its 90th Year

3PL Insights

Evans was established in 1929 and has a history of providing integrated logistics solutions in Michigan and throughout the Midwest. In Michigan: July 20 – Mike Ilitch was born in Detroit, Michigan. He also owned the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers. He also owned the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers.

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How to Promote from Within: Featuring Leslie Delekta

3PL Insights

She transitioned into a full-time employee in January of 2017 as the Special Projects Manager. She went on to lead many projects including closing schools for the summer with Detroit Public Schools. In this role, Leslie managed custom fulfillment projects. In 2018, Leslie briefly left Evans to move out west and travel.

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How to Promote from Within: Featuring Leslie Delekta

3PL Insights

She transitioned into a full-time employee in January of 2017 as the Special Projects Manager. She went on to lead many projects including closing schools for the summer with Detroit Public Schools. In this role, Leslie managed custom fulfillment projects. In 2018, Leslie briefly left Evans to move out west and travel.

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America’s Top 10 Exports

3PL Insights

In 2017, for instance, America sent $1.45 Several years ago, Asia was giving Detroit fits. Indeed, for a lot of people the phrase “Made in America” seems to reflect a bygone era as the country’s manufacturing sectors have waned with the rise of the so-called digital economy. trillion worth of goods and services abroad.