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Success in Retail Logistics with Mike Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to starting the company, Mike spent several years in the supply chain industry where he was Vice President of Carrier Operations for Hudson, Ohio–based Caliber Logistics (now known as FedEx Supply Chain Services). Mike and his wife Diane reside in Orrville, Ohio. The customer is important.

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The Top 100 Logistics Companies with Seth Clevenger

The Logistics of Logistics

is a native of northwest Ohio. He is a 2005 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He is a 2005 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Shippers have replenished their inventories after struggling with supply chain bottlenecks during the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. billion last year.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

A transformation that is based on the idea that by putting in new applications the company will automate a process, or processes, and provide more and better data to make decisions, is a poor foundation for a true transformation. GEON, headquartered in Westlake Ohio, has about 1000 employees.

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Supply Chain Planning Solutions are Not Just for the Big Boys

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies implementing supply chain planning (SCP) have traditionally been very big companies or companies with complex supply chains. Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. Myers Industries (NYSE: MYE) is headquartered in Akron, Ohio in the United States.

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The Food Supply Chain is a Natural Home for Blockchain Technology

Enterra Insights

In other words, the traceability of food in the supply chain can be important for all stakeholders from farmers to consumers. Blockchain technology holds great potential for providing traceability in the food supply chain. Thus the data is not only easy to track, but also highly secure and hard to tamper with.”

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The Right Fit for Drivers with Beth Potratz

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to Drive My Way, Beth built a successful HR consulting practice serving organizations in a variety of industries and held senior positions at Unilever, Rockwell Automation and Helene Curtis. Beth resides in Cleveland, Ohio and enjoys spending time with family. They also offer tools to streamline onboarding and communication.

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Integrating ERP and TMS: Why Your Business Needs Both Systems

GlobalTranz

Too often, ERP software is seen as the final answer to any and every distress a business may face. But more often than not, businesses focused heavily on the supply chain aren’t getting all the promised benefits of this software. In order to resolve this issue, many businesses are integrating ERP and TMS software.