The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Chris is an experienced freight sales coach and consultant who helps transportation and logistics professionals grow their sales. Chris Jolly is the founder of CJolly Freight Consulting and the host of Coffee w/#TheFreightCoach podcast. About the Freight Coach (CJolly Freight Consulting). The Freight Coach.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 15, 2021

Chris Jolly is the founder of The Freight Coach and the host of Coffee w/#TheFreightCoach podcast. Chris has over 14 years of experience in transportation with the bulk of his experience in freight brokerage. About The Freight Coach. The Freight Coach. Coffee with The Freight Coach Podcast (Chris Jolly).

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 6, 2013

In my opinion, there should be a service provider acquisition, cross-functional implementation team for the company who writes the SLA/KPI or QBR. He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. How do you write an SLA/KPI? What sections are typically in an SLA/KPI?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

August 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Almost three years ago, Wisconsin beer company Lakemaid used a drone to deliver beer to ice fishermen , an operation the FAA quickly shut down. ” for additional insights and perspective on if, when, and how driverless trucks will play a role in supply chain and logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2013

LTL Carrier Profile: YRC Freight. YRC Freight is the third largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $3.2B YRC Freight has 9.2% YRC Freight is the largest subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. YRC Worldwide is a Fortune 500 company based in Overland Park, KS. YRC Freight also covers Guam, U.S.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Foxconn experiencing buyer’s remorse over Wisconsin LCD factory. This news comes after WI city and local government bought out local homeowners via eminent domain, according to Freight Waves. Uber Freight sourcing truckers to rate shippers. This week in "Where's my freight?!". Rail volumes down in first month of new year.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Still, as McKinsey’s research shows, there is no denying that companies with more gender and ethnic diversity at the C-suite level outperform less-diverse competitors. This is why companies ranging from Fortune 500s to startups entrust women to take the reins of their global supply chains. Increased rapport with colleagues.

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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. Booking freight without a deliberate plan can undercut your relationship with the retailer. Background About Menards.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 16, 2013

What is Combined Distribution Network (CDN) and Can a Company Gain Cost Savings by Implementing CDN. The simple definition is it that it is the combination of supply networks of different companies in the supply chain. Detailed analysis of companies SKU-level (stock keeping unit) product information is conducted over a period of time.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2020

It was a good year for shippers as freight rates plummeted for the majority of 2019, substantially backing off the historic highs the industry witnessed in 2018. An overall economic sluggishness hit freight particularly hard in 2019 leading to what many have labeled as a “ freight recession.”.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

By installing a warehouse in this region, the Company expects to improve its environmental footprint by reducing the number of miles traveled within its distribution network while also reducing costs and improving its customer service levels. The Company’s brands are the most recognized in the industry. About ScottsMiracle-Gro.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

This is also another example of how the lines between 3PLs and technology companies continue to blur. The company has a fleet of 2,700 tractors and 8,800 trailers, with more than 2,300 trailers operating in Mexico. Ultimately, the joint service provides a new solution for customers of both companies for U.S.-Mexico

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 6, 2016

4 Ways the New Overtime Rule Hits Trucking Companies. New Overtime Rules "A Slap in the Face" to Freight Brokers. NEW OVERTIME RULES. Learn more about the U.S. Department of Labor's new overtime rules that take effect Dec. Overview and Summary of Final Rule from U.S. Department of Labor. Have questions?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

The company announced last year that Amazon Prime customers in Lockeford, CA, will start receiving package deliveries by drone by the end of 2022. The company began piloting this feature in March 2022 as part of a small beta test and is now officially rolling it out. Well, the wait is finally over. percent from 2022 through 2025.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

percent, 491,900 jobs), Wisconsin (16.3 percent), Wisconsin’s 6th (80,000 jobs, 22.6 percent), Wisconsin’s 8th (69,600 jobs, 19.2 percent), and Wisconsin’s 5th (66,200 jobs, 17.9 The top 10 states ranked by manufacturing’s share of total state employment in 2013 are Indiana (16.8 percent, 458,400 jobs), Iowa (14.0

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GlobalTranz

JULY 2, 2015

Recycling and re-using packaging and shipping materials, for example, can make your company leaner and greener. Small steps add up to big savings in costs for the company and in cleaner, more abundant resources for the world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

I have yet to jump on the metaverse bandwagon, but I see more and more companies offering “virtual experiences” to the masses. And now, more companies are trying to use the metaverse to make interactions as lifelike as possible. This will certainly be an interesting trend to watch. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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USC Consulting Group

MARCH 23, 2020

In 2018, Wisconsin-based trucking company manager Boris Strbac told The Washington Post that “people don’t respect truck drivers. In fact, about 71% of American freight is moved via truck , equating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue on an annual basis. Without trucking, the whole supply chain could crumble.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

Illinois is the only state that has all seven Class I freight railroads. It is the 3rd largest in total freight railroads. It also hosts 11,500 trucking companies, two of which are in the nation’s top ten largest. The state received an A. Printer-friendly version. Media Type. Media Credit. Privacy Settings. anonymous user.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2013

According to the American Trucking Research Institute (ATRI), fuel costs account for roughly 35 percent of average marginal costs per mile, and with diesel prices expected to remain high, competitive advantage will be bestowed on trucking companies who are best able to manage fuel consumption and contain fuel costs. CPIM, and Value Engineer.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 22, 2021

The official Earth Day web site provides the following history of the Day’s origins: “ Senator Gaylord Nelson, a junior senator from Wisconsin, had long been concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States. It was tree huggers against companies.

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