CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity? To help offer perspective, we took this question to Jason Miller, associate professor of supply chain management at Michigan State University. for Q2 2021, relative to Q2 2018.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2015

This time of year, many shippers are reviewing and updating their transportation plan for the back half of the year and many will be considering issuing RFPs for new or changed capacity needs. Known market conditions, risks, or recent changes of capacity availability, such as loss of incumbent carrier(s) capacity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 5, 2021

Mike earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Communications from Central Michigan University. GlobalTranz is a technology-driven freight brokerage company specializing in LTL, full truckload, expedited, and managed transportation solutions. About Hook Logistics. Top Freight Brokerage Firms of 2019.

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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. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2022

For example, supply chain academics at Michigan State University write, “The terms logistics and supply chain management are sometimes used interchangeably. However, the data hasn’t previously been utilized to its full capacity until recently.”[6]. ” Michigan State University, 30 October 2020. [3] ”[6].

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

As a result, I am also of the opinion that the supply chain pressures will continue for much of 2022, which could further dampen production at Ball, and lead to continued reduced capacity. The index consists of a checklist of reasons for not operating at full capacity. This speaks of broader validity, not just since COVID hit. [3]:

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Erik has been a guest speaker for multiple companies and conferences, including the Denver Transportation Club, Landstar and most recently the 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: Atlanta. BA, Finance, Michigan State University. [02:06] It helps us make decisions to ensure capacity for our customers. [10:40]

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QAD

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Transportation, scheduling and on-time delivery are important for any manufacturer and inventory manager to keep manufacturing and supply chain businesses running smoothly. A man checked his watch to confirm what he had expected, he needed to leave his office in Michigan to catch his flight to Texas. It isn’t the 1980s anymore.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2016

Tom Albrecht, Managing Director at BB&T Capital Markets shared his outlook of the transportation market — in short, a lot of factors are leading to weak demand today, including the current state of commodities, but he expects supply and demand to balance out by the end of the year, with capacity maybe tightening in 2017.

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DynaSys

APRIL 20, 2022

Because here in Michigan, in the Northern United States, we had one more winter storm. The three areas are: Value Chain Management Inventory Management Capacity Management. Capacity Management. The third area we need to manage is capacity. Manufacturing capacity is a finite commodity. Does it surprise you?

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Capacity finds those opportunities, and throughout 2016, spot markets have restored 'normalcy' without generating the ripple effects that typically drive contract rates higher. I’d advise shippers to not get complacent about transportation costs for the longer term, however. If capacity isn’t nourished, it can disappear.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2021

Dave is the Chief Technology Officer at Flexe , a market place for matching shippers who need fulfillment or distribution capacity with 3PLs who have existing capacity in their existing warehouses. Dave earned a Bachelor of Physics from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. Dave Glick and Joe Lynch discuss the Flexe story.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2016

Meanwhile, eCommerce is catalyzing significant changes in retail real estate as more companies vie for warehouse space and transportation services to meet a growing number of online orders, explains Alexander Frei and John Morris of Area Development. However, actual transportation represents a small portion of areas that need to be analyzed.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 28, 2020

Menards services 12 distribution centers throughout its territory with facilities in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Michigan, Missouri, and South Dakota. Simply scheduling transport into one of their 12 distribution centers is not an effective long-term strategy for working with the big box store.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

However, capacity remains loose around the country, as many trucks remain idle. We expect cross-industry reopening, combined with produce season, to marginally tighten capacity on a regional level in pockets around the country in the coming weeks. Namely, the market is seeing increased volume and limited capacity in the region.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Most states across the US have opened for business in some capacity. reopening, combined with produce season , to continue to tighten capacity regionally in the coming weeks.?? . We expect rates in these markets to fluctuate week to week b ased on capacity and demand. . Currently, we are seeing signs of recovery.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Kuebix Announces the First Free Multimodal Transportation Management System (TMS). Alphabet looks to snowy Michigan to test self-driving cars (Reuters). Latest Use for a Bitcoin Technology: Tracing Turkeys From Farm to Table (WSJ sub. UPS announces U.S. rate hikes, new peak surcharges for 2018 (Reuters).

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Those changes, along with high costs of transporting materials and finished goods to and from overseas locations, make the value of reshoring likely to become a compelling financial reality for many manufacturers. Transportation and freight costs are reduced. Premium freight capacity improves. Causes of Off-shore Migration.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Still easy to cover for all markets except outbound south Texas and Florida to the northeast as capacity out of these markets is harder to come by. . South Texas is heating up for outbound volume and capacity has tightened in response. This sentiment is a result of increased volume and more limited capacity in the region. .

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 3, 2017

He is a fourth-generation trucker, has an MBA from the University of Michigan, and has more than 30 years experience in commercial finance. Transportation intermediaries appear to have it easier: matching accounts receivable to payables and operating expenses. But, maybe not.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

By consolidating the shipment of bagged fertilizer and growing media goods into regional on-site warehouses, the Company has been able to: • Maximize truckload space, reducing overall delivered mileage and transportation costs. Improve inventory turns at retail by reducing fertilizer order minimums. Media Contact: Anne Kreuser.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

But even if containment has the desired effect, what are the wider consequences of shutting down schools, shopping centers, factories, transportation and supply networks? The consequences on supply networks? ‘…as CNN business bluntly put it , ‘You can’t make a car with 99% of the parts. The most heavily impacted industries.

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FLEXE

MARCH 28, 2017

On average, LLamasoft customers saved: 9% on inventory costs, 7% on sourcing, 6% on handling, 11% on production costs, 11% transportation costs, 10% on fixed costs and 12% on total supply chain variable costs.¹ 2: University of Michigan 2015 Supply Chain Design COE Research. Click here to read the press release. .

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Transport Intelligence, the well-respected U.K. So much so that it is split into seven topics – aircrafts, airports, capacity and demand, carriers, freight trends, traffic and viewpoints. Transport Topics. American Journal of Transportation. Air Transport World. Nieuwsblad Transport (Transport Newspaper).

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FLEXE

MARCH 29, 2017

On average, LLamasoft customers saved: 9% on inventory costs, 7% on sourcing, 6% on handling, 11% on production costs, 11% transportation costs, 10% on fixed costs and 12% on total supply chain variable costs.¹ </p> <p><a href="[link] here to read the press release. </a></p>

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 9, 2016

As a young assistant professor at Michigan State University, I was part of a group called the Global Procurement Benchmarking Initiative, led by Professor Robert Monczka. I had the opportunity to also witness the evolution of the field now known as “supply chain management” over the past 25 years.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 7, 2015

You’ve developed a well thought out transportation plan that supports your supply chain. You’ve conducted a transportation procurement event and have agreements in place with carrier partners to provide the type of capacity you need, where and when you need it. You need to make a pit stop to address your capacity need.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2020

SaaS product, SONAR, is the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. 38:44] In Michigan, we used to look down on The South because so many people moved away from it to work in Detroit.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2019

38:44] In Michigan, we used to look down on The South because so many people moved away from it to work in Detroit. It is the leading freight market dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. [47:10] What problem do you solve for me?

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

Like the chicken shortage and other issues surrounding the supply chain crisis , infant formula shortages originated with COVID-19 disrupting the supply chain , triggering the lack of labor , transportation, and raw materials. After speaking with all infant formula manufacturers, the FDA shared that all are producing at an expanded capacity.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

I was a young buck assistant professor at Michigan State University’s Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at the time, working with Bob Monczka… Steve spoke several times at the Executive Program held at MSU, and did a great job as I recall…).

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2016

For the last couple of decades transportation management systems (TMS) have revolutionized supply chains, helping companies streamline their logistics processes, achieve greater visibility into their operations and save significant dollars on transportation. Those days are over. And it’s simply not true.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

I have been sitting in on interesting calls the past couple of days, and have also been exchanging emails with my colleague Jason Miller at Michigan State University, and also sat in on a presentation by Bill Villalon, recently retired President of APL Logistics, who presented to the CAPS Board. Here’s a few reasons why.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 16, 2022

Federal Drug Administration ( FDA ) subsequently launched an investigation and onsite inspection of the company’s Sturgis, Michigan production facility, the only facility producing baby formula by Abbott in the U.S. Two infants tragically died. Abbott reportedly has a 40 percent U.S. market share in baby formula. “ U.S.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 30, 2021

This was the subject of a call I was on last Friday, with the White House Council of Economic Advisors, and a number of other leading experts including Hau Lee, Jason Miller, Labor shortages in the general economy are also spilling over into the transportation realm, specifically in ports, rail yards, and truck drivers.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 8, 2016

As a young assistant professor at Michigan State University in 1992, I was part of a group called the Global Procurement Benchmarking Initiative. For example, the “Theory of Constraints” [1] emphasized that to optimize the end to end system, the “bottleneck” operation had to be addressed by adding capacity at this operation.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

One is time to recover (TTR), the time it would take for a particular node in the supply chain — a supplier facility, a distribution center, or a transportation hub — to be restored to full functionality after a disruption. ” — Understanding Supply Chain Excellence , Michigan State University; Twitter: @michiganstateu 33.

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