Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2016

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Wal-Mart says it is 6-9 months from using drones to check warehouse inventory (Reuters). China’s logistics sector grows steadily in 2015 (Xinhua). Michigan Puts Forward Bills to Allow for Public Sales of Driverless Cars (WSJ- sub.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Gregory (Greg) Lehmkuhl has been named President of Con-way Freight Inc., president and CEO, who has served as interim President of Con-way Freight since August 2010. These strengths will serve him well as he assumes the leadership reins at Con-way Freight.”. the parent company of Con-way Freight. “I Stotlar, Con-way Inc.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

This is essential for carriers and logistics providers, who operate key components of the enterprise supply chain. She has over two decades of sales, marketing and operations experience in the container shipping and logistics industries. degree in Communications from Michigan State University. Michelle earned a B.A.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Transportation and freight costs are reduced. Reverse logistics (returns, warranties) are more manageable closer to market. Premium freight capacity improves. NCR (electronics), Boeing aircraft, Flextronics, Farouk Systems (hair products), and Made in America (office furniture) also all reshored numerous jobs back to the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

percent, 214,500 jobs), Michigan (13.5 percent), Michigan’s 2nd (57,500 jobs, 18.6 INFOGRAPHIC: Making it In America. Making it in America showcases the opportunities manufacturing offers millions of workers and the variety of career pathways available. percent, 491,900 jobs), Wisconsin (16.3 percent, 162,900 jobs).

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2020

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 is the leading freight intelligence provider, offering current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2019

FreightWaves is the leading Freight Intel provider, offering current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform. [03:50] I’ve noticed that to write about logistics, you have to know logistics. This city has more people connected to logistics per capita than any other city in America.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Refrigerated transportation is particularly at a premium and can be difficult to secure if not working with a logistics provider with an expansive network. Michigan is the third largest producer in the country.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 27, 2015

Why Wenzel America Uses the USMTO Data Reports. We find it really helpful for Wenzel America to track our manufacturing sales performance against industry measures like the USMTO data. Are Midwest factories, traditionally the industrial heartland of America, buying more manufacturing equipment? North Central East (NCE).

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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