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Big, Bulky & Rural with Grafton Elliot

The Logistics of Logistics

Grafton is the Founder and CEO of Onward, a big and bulky shipping network that helps retailers offer local like delivery service, to their customers located in suburban and rural zip codes. They act as a matchmaking service, connecting retailers and brokers with the best carriers in their area based on real-time capacity on box trucks.

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Evans Distribution Systems Named a Top 3PL by Multichannel Merchant

3PL Insights

This directory lists leading 3PLs in retail, ecommerce, and direct-to-consumer operations. Evans Distribution Systems, headquartered in southeast Michigan, was founded in 1929 as the Central Detroit Warehouse Company. Multichannel Merchant released its eighth annual MCM Top 3PLs directory in late December.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 14-18, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Wal-Mart seeks to tether small stores to big ones ( The Detroit News ). The spotlight is starting to shine on home delivery, as retailers and others look for ways to execute on their omni-channel fulfillment and same-day delivery strategies. FedEx Expands SenseAware® Capabilities with Cryogenic Probe. percent last year. .

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Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers

The Logistics of Logistics

Steve works closely with leading manufacturers, retailers, logistics service providers, and technology firms. Contributor, Forbes Covering the auto industry since 1989, Ed’s experience includes being the national auto writer for the Associated Press, General Motors beat writer at the Detroit News and video reporter at Automotive News.

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7 Top Takeaways from ProMat 2023

Locus Robotics

In the first innovative partnership of its kind, two leaders in robotic automation came together to provide customers with a no-compromise end-to-end retail and ecommerce solution, enabling them to maximize throughput, scale effectively, and optimize labor efficiency. The sweet treats were first created by Harry Ryba in Detroit in 1936.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update September 18 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Clark joined the start-up in June 2022 after a long career at Amazon , rising through the operational management ranks to be part of the management committee, as senior executive responsible for all of the online retailer’s retail business. Thomas, Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit.

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Digging in and Doing a Little Bit of Everything

BlueYonder

Rachel Hronek is a customer experience director for North American retail at Blue Yonder. I have a strong sense of giving back to my community through volunteering as my HOA Board member and Edgewater Hill Block Club co-chair and serve on the Economic Development Committee with the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization.