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Three Ways Center-of-Gravity Studies Lead You Astray

Logility

Example 1 : A recent quote from Phoenix to LA and from LA to Phoenix shows more than a 2X difference in the rate per mile (rpm) for one direction over the other. Example 2 : A warehouse in Milwaukee will look like it is perfectly situated between a customer in Grand Rapids and another one west of Madison. Problem #2 ?

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Veterans Day with Gratitude

BlueYonder

My father was a Boy Scout and went to Milwaukee Boys Tech for high school where he began training to become a machinist. This year, he is the Grand Master at the Milwaukee Veterans Day Parade, to be held on Saturday, November 16 at 9 a.m. My parents have been the example to all of us as the ‘Great American Dream.’.

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Does Your Personal Brand Reflect the Real You?

BlueYonder

For example, the JDA Wednesdays for Women blog series is something you could retweet as the journeys and advice available could be valuable to those in your network. Companies, leaders, and peers look at LinkedIn to get to know you, and to see how active you are, how large your network is, and how you give back and help others learn.

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Does Your Personal Brand Reflect the Real You?

JDA software

For example, the JDA Wednesdays for Women blog series is something you could retweet as the journeys and advice available could be valuable to those in your network. Companies, leaders, and peers look at LinkedIn to get to know you, and to see how active you are, how large your network is, and how you give back and help others learn.

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4 More Tips for Working With Freight Brokers

DAT Solutions

For example, let's say you run a load from Milwaukee to the East Coast for $2.50/mile. If return loads directly to Milwaukee aren't paying enough, look for alternative routes. Is it more important to earn as much money as possible on this load, or is repositioning your truck for the next load more important?

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Rockwell Automation: Supply Chains to Admire Winner

Supply Chain Shaman

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 23,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries. Solutions, for example, can take from 12 to 16 weeks to manufacture. In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally.

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Rockwell Automation: A Case Study in Supply Chain Excellence

Supply Chain Shaman

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 23,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries. Solutions, for example, can take from 12 to 16 weeks to manufacture. In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally.