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Transportation in the Americas: A Cross-Country Comparison

MIT Supply Chain

Truck transportation comprises 75% of all freight in Latin America. So for a company to be competitive in the region, it’s imperative that they know how to effectively navigate countries’ transportation markets. For instance, Brazil and Colombia both come in at 2.4 Maybe I can go here and provide something different in the market.”

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Inside the Shipper Mind with Jim Bierfeldt

The Logistics of Logistics

These buyers now have access to a wealth of information and do their own research on how to solve supply chain problems, and what providers can do to help. LMA’s approach recognizes that logistics services today are BOUGHT, not sold. Marketing tactics that interrupt and annoy busy logistics executives get ignored.

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How Exceptional Companies Grow with Sarah Ahern & Jonathon McKay

The Logistics of Logistics

Her unique approach to research and strategy is based on a decade-long career launching successful B2B and B2C programs and products across North America. Sarah is an Owner and Partner at PATH, a research and growth strategy with a four-decade history dedicated to supply chain organizations.

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How To Tackle Today’s MRO Challenges

Synovos

I have spent a great deal of time talking to engineers, maintenance and procurement professionals involved in MRO,” says Will Brummett, Vice President of Sales, North America, for RS Integrated Supply. “I Here, Brummett outlines these concerns and how trusted suppliers can help organizations find solutions. Interested in our services?

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How to Build a Successful Freight Brokerage with Joe Chandler

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe Chandler and Joe Lynch discuss how to build a successful freight brokerage. Joe Chandler is the President and COO of SPI Logistics , one of the top logistics firms in North America, boasting a robust network of 65 offices and over 54,000 carriers across Canada and the United States.

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Why Resiliency Is The New Efficiency – And What You Can Do About It

Talking Logistics

Who was America’s first business consultant? Born in 1856, Taylor’s ideas about how to most efficiently organize factory work tasks were present at the creation of mass production in the early 1900s. A good candidate would be Frederick Winslow Taylor, the “scientific management” guy from 100 years ago. Once popular.

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National Ag Day 2024

Enterra Insights

Jenny Pickett , President of the Agriculture Council of America (ACA), the organization that sponsors National Ag Day, asserts that getting students involved in National Ag Day is a high priority because the sector offers careers in many areas. They make a few suggestions about how to get involved. If you can find one, hug a farmer!

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