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The Year Ahead with Doug Waggoner

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to joining Echo, Waggoner founded SelecTrans, LLC, a freight management software provider based in Chicago, Illinois. EchoDrive’s load management tool and document upload capabilities streamline operations, keep dispatchers organized, and help drivers get back on the road faster. About Echo Global Logistics.

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Trucker Tools with Kary Jablonski

The Logistics of Logistics

She currently lives in Chicago and enjoys anything active, especially running, pickleball, and basketball. Prior to Trucker Tools , she advanced through operations, logistics, and strategic planning roles with Uber in the U.S. and internationally and worked as a consultant with Deloitte. About Trucker Tools.

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Cold Chain Basics with Andy Bahr

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to starting Bahr Transportation, Andy worked at a large brokerage for four years, in Chicago, IL. Documentation. Andy Bahr is the Founder and President of Bahr Transportation , a FTL brokerage focused primarily on serving the food & beverage industry, in refrigerated freight. FSMA in a nutshell. Written food safety plan.

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Why is Traceability in the Food & Beverage Industry Such a Hot Topic Right Now?

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In 1904, a writer researching a new book went undercover for nine months in a Chicago meatpacking plant. To comply with new laws, companies implemented “track and trace” systems, often paper-based, to document material and labor inputs. All these documents are rolled up to a certificate of compliance with complete chain of custody.

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Savvy Supply Chain Leaders Aren’t Letting a Good Downturn Go to Waste

Logistics Viewpoints

While many companies assemble great sourcing and procurement teams when it comes time to renegotiate freight contracts, they often fail to provide good documentation that allows them to negotiate from a position of strength. He lives in Chicago. Reduced working capital.

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In-Bond Shipment Process: A Comprehensive Guide for Ecommerce Businesses

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The process demands careful attention to customs regulations to ensure smooth operations, such as: Accurate documentation: Every in-bond shipment must be accompanied by detailed records of the goods, including their origin, destination, and the reason for their in-bond status. port destination. port destination.

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Five Keys to Cold Chain Success with Tyler Hildebrand

The Logistics of Logistics

As an artist, I was commissioned to create artwork for some iconic organizations like the Chicago Cubs, Notre Dame football, etc. WMS, TMS, documentation. Identify potential hazards / risks – Document every potential risk to food safety. Documentation. Owned and operated an art gallery. Process Summary.