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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

The company has 11 production facilities across North America and China. A plant in Ohio delivering a shipment to a customer in Minnesota may well find that the profitability of that order is less than an order for the same product delivered to a customer in Kentucky. GEON, headquartered in Westlake Ohio, has about 1000 employees.

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How can you stay prepared during hurricane season?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Tropical Storm Isaias recently impacted a portion of North America, unsettling multiple municipalities with power outages, road closures, and flooding. It’s important to consider if your freight’s origins and destinations are likely to be impacted by a hurricane. Consider your primary origins and destinations.

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The Truck Driver Shortage and the Rising Cost of Everything

Freight Plus

In 2018 shippers are paying more for freight that takes longer to move. While bad weather and ELD implementation exacerbated the issue, the reason rates have remained high points to a much greater problem: There simply aren't enough truck drivers in the United States of America. Concerned about your rising cost of freight?

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How Did Truckers Find Loads 40 Years Ago?

DAT Solutions

Schultz got his start in the trucking industry working for his father's produce-hauling business in Rochester, Minnesota in the 1950s. Rather than retire, in 2010 Schultz accepted a job in the transportation division of Ashley Furniture, the world's largest furniture maker, based in Arcadia, Minnesota. The early days.

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Honoring Our 2021 Carrier of the Year Award Winners

CH Robinson Transportfolio

I love knowing that some carriers are able to be home more often with their families because we offer the most loads of anyone in North America, allowing truck drivers to optimize lane selection and schedules. What the award means to Dayton Freight. Dayton Freight. What the award means to Old Dominion Freight Lines.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Kansas’ produce season transportation spikes influence freight capacity and rates in early summer continuing through August. If dealing with North Dakota freight, expect some capacity fluctuations around this time.

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Which States are Making the Grade in Logistics?

Material Handling & Logistics

Illinois is the only state that has all seven Class I freight railroads. It is the 3rd largest in total freight railroads. Kentucky offers the UPS World Port in Louisville, DHL Americas hub in Northern Kentucky and several large FedEx ground hubs throughout Kentucky. The state received an A. Printer-friendly version. Media Type.