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Success in Retail Logistics with Mike Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

He currently serves as the Chair of the Heartland Education Community Board of Trustees, the Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) Board, and the University of Mount Union Board of Trustees. As a leading multimodal 3PL, Jarrett provides transportation, logistics, warehousing, and fleet services for customers throughout North America.

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Robots Take Center Stage at MODEX 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. MODEX 2024, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 11 to 14, attracted more than 35,000 attendees and featured over 150 educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking events.

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Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. The skillet was shipped via rail to a distributor who eventually sold it to a retailer. The skillet was shipped by truck (rather than rail) directly to the retailer.

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The 4 Drivers of Ongoing Supply Chain Disruption in 2022

AB&R

This unusual extension halted production and shipping across the country for 15-30 days. Transportation issues: Transportation issues, whether it be container shipping or trucking/rail-related, further complicate matters because they are the lifeblood of moving goods around the world.

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The New NAFTA: What’s Changed? What’s the Impact?

Talking Logistics

The universities got involved to train and educate the required workers. But they still ship products into Mexico in full truckloads or full shipping containers. The financial adjusts are just part of how we do business together in North America. It turned Mexico into a manufacturing country.

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The 4 Drivers of Ongoing Supply Chain Disruption in 2022

AB&R

This unusual extension halted production and shipping across the country for 15-30 days. Transportation issues: Transportation issues, whether it be container shipping or trucking/rail-related, further complicate matters because they are the lifeblood of moving goods around the world. Shipping Delays & Costs.

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There Are Not Enough Women Supply Chain Leaders!

Supply Chain Game Changer

As a result, the field was overwhelmingly male: because mostly men occupied those front-line roles, and educational opportunities to get into the field were limited, the leadership reflected that demographic. As a result, educational opportunities have increased. Only 17% of Chief Supply Chain Officers in North America were women.

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