The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 9, 2021

In 2003, Mike founded his own successful freight brokerage, Advantage Freight Network (AFN), growing it to over $170M. As a broker insider, Mike saw first-hand how antiquated the freight procurement process was for manufacturers, retailers and distributors. Mike then founded Sleek Fleet in 2017, which is now Sleek Technologies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Chuck has been a sought after speaker (Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, trainer, and has been published in professional journals and general publications. Chuck Intrieri is currently a operations and management consultant focused on third party logistics (3PL) management.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 21, 2013

A very interesting presentation was made by the Jennifer Murray on freight planning in Wisconsin. One of the big takeaways for me is the importance of integrating freight data and procedures to respond quickly to issues, and how public pokicy makers often have little insight into the issues facing private sector planners.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Foxconn experiencing buyer’s remorse over Wisconsin LCD factory. This news comes after WI city and local government bought out local homeowners via eminent domain, according to Freight Waves. Uber Freight sourcing truckers to rate shippers. This week in "Where's my freight?!". Rail volumes down in first month of new year.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Some of the most strategic, innovative leaders in the supply chain industry today are women. According to the University of Wisconsin Data Science department, “A 2020 Burtch-Works study found that the number of women in data scientist roles is on a steady, albeit slow, rise. Women Are Blazing a New Frontier of Leadership.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 28, 2021

It’s also invigorating to hear that they can carry more loads, innovate, and grow their business faster because of the technology we’ve developed to drive efficiencies and savings. Robinson as we work together to provide safe and reliable services to those who care about their freight and the care of which is it handled.”.

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GTG Technology Group

JANUARY 27, 2016

This year, the grant program focused on projects that considered the future of transportation, making the nation’s roads safer and more innovative. Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin are included in the grant. The project will improve driver safety and rail freight efficiency.

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