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Benefits of Using a Detroit Warehouse

3PL Insights

This article will explain the strategic advantages of having a dedicated warehouse based in Detroit. The transportation capabilities for the city of Detroit are quite impressive. Having the capability to ship freight via truck, rail, and even ship makes Detroit an adaptable location for any of your transportation needs.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 07/28/2023-08/03/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Amazon opens robotics FC in Detroit Amazon has opened its first operations facility in Detroit, a robotics fulfilment center (FC) spanning 823,000 square feet. Over 1,200 employees will work at…

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Big, Bulky & Rural with Grafton Elliot

The Logistics of Logistics

During his time running the Detroit, MI facility he learned first-hand how deliveries to the hard to reach zip codes break the efficiencies of local delivery operations, leading to 35% box trucks driving empty or parked in yards during business hours. But HOW Onward does this is the interesting part.

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It’s Silicon Valley and Detroit, not Silicon Valley vs Detroit (Pt. II)

QAD

In “ It’s Silicon Valley and Detroit, not Silicon Valley vs Detroit (Pt. I) ,” we discussed some of the looming changes the automotive industry is facing today and what they mean for the industry going forward. Incredible collaborations and subsequent innovations have already been made between Silicon Valley and Detroit.

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REPOST: 3 Emerging Supply Chain Trends with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

As a retained executive search consultant, he built C-suite leadership teams for clients in a variety of industries. He lives with his family in suburban Detroit. iDev Partners provides growth and turnaround services to owners and executives of small and medium-sized automotive, industrial, and technology businesses.

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Supply Chain Disruptions Are Here to Stay with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

Steve is he Managing Director of Haxlar , an integrated manufacturing solutions provider, delivering design, manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, and product management services for a wide range of industries. As a retained executive search consultant, he built C-suite leadership teams for clients in a variety of industries.

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3 Priorities for Future Success in Logistics with Sarah Banks

The Logistics of Logistics

Sarah is Global Lead for the Freight & Logistics Industry at Accenture , a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Sarah Banks is Global Lead for the Freight & Logistics Industry at Accenture. Sarah Banks is Global Lead for the Freight and Logistics Industry at Accenture.