The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 12, 2019

I grew up mostly in Madison, Wisconsin. I enrolled in the forestry program at the University of Wisconsin, but two years in I had an epiphany that I wanted to pursue business. I graduated with a major in finance, investment, and banking from the University of Wisconsin. [02:44] 02:44] What was your first job in logistics?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Ellen is the President/CEO and founder of the Women In Trucking Association , a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the industry. to encourage and support women in the trucking industry.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Professor Solomon’s research was a bit on the technical side, which is why he didn’t have a high profile outside of academia, but his contributions to the industry were well recognized. Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Uber’s Otto hauls Budweiser across Colorado in self-driving truck (Reuters).

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 28, 2020

Delivering to Menards can be a challenge for brands that do not have an efficiently optimized logistics function or extensive experience working with the retailer. For many breaking in with Menards or those with ineffective logistics operations, delivering to the retailer can cause headaches and result in unnecessary fines.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

For instance: pumps and motors as MRO repair parts for industrial machinery. Nari holds a master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Some of the most strategic, innovative leaders in the supply chain industry today are women. She spearheaded the company’s expansion of services beyond less-than-truckload into the lucrative tech-enabled logistics, a move that resulted in record results in 2021. Women Are Blazing a New Frontier of Leadership.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Currently, we are seeing little fluctuation in the domestic logistics market when compared to the past few weeks. . But the Logistics Manager’s Index skyrocketed from the end of Feb ruary through April. Zipline Regional Logistics Market Updates . Northeast Logistics . Midwest Logistics . 01 per mile.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 9, 2021

Mike is the CEO of Sleek Technologies which is impacting the transportation industry by providing smart solutions that simplify logistics. Michael Nervick is the CEO and founder of Sleek Technologies which is impacting the transportation industry by providing smart solutions that simplify logistics. About Mike Nervick.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

Welcome back to the Friday news roundup, where we are excited to bring you all the logistics news you’ve been craving. Wisconsin-based A&A estimates the sector experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.2 The post This Week in Logistics News (December 31 – January 6) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Labor and management work out deal at Port of LA/Long Beach ( Logistics Management ). Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. Robinson, Con-way, and Transplace are Logistics Viewpoints sponsors).

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Currently, this has not made a substantial impact on the freight market, but we are seeing signs that the industry is beginning to recover. We expect cross-industry reopening, combined with produce season, to marginally tighten capacity on a regional level in pockets around the country in the coming weeks. Midwest Logistics.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

cross-industry?reopening, Logistics? ? . Midwest Logistics ? . Logistics? ? . Logistics ? . not expect much logistics disruption in Kansas.?? . With Memorial Day Weekend coming up, carriers will require more lead time to cover orders. Regional Freight Volume Update ? . Zipline operates with a unique?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Chris is an experienced freight sales coach and consultant who helps transportation and logistics professionals grow their sales. His experience within freight brokerage includes operations, sales, and leadership ranging from start-ups to one of the largest brokerages in the transportation industry. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 15, 2021

His experience within freight brokerage includes operations, sales, and leadership ranging from start-ups to one of the largest brokerages in the transportation industry. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 16, 2013

Research by the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society , show that the potential for recognizing tangible benefits in overall performance, both from increased pipeline velocity and savings for companies who correctly implement combined distribution network, is staggering. He is certified as a C.P.M.,CPIM, CPIM, and Value Engineer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. How a global nickel shortage could disrupt the electric vehicle industry. Amazon will leverage its expertise in global logistics to get such things as shelter materials, hygiene items, blankets, and clothing to front-line organizations quickly and efficiently.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Dubbed Amazon Hub Delivery, this is the tech and logistics giant’s latest attempt to expand its “last mile” network — the last stage in logistics where packages are ultimately delivered to customers — through external workforces. percent). It covers the combined U.S.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Foxconn experiencing buyer’s remorse over Wisconsin LCD factory. The downtick began last November after a 9-month surge in the industry, which was partially propelled by the trucking capacity crisis. The firm has partnered with Hong Kong based Kerry Logistics and CargoSmart. Rail volumes down in first month of new year.

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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. Private industry is challenged by the issues posed by poor government infrastructure, increased regulatory issues, and talent shortages, particularly for truck drivers and other transportation professionals.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 12, 2014

This strategy can easily be applied to just about any field, including the supply chain and transportation industry. However, thanks to the internet, we have another way to find industry-relevant informationif you know where to look. LinkedIn . One of LinkedIns latest features is Pulse.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

The GS1 Standard barcode was adopted in 1973 by industry leaders to standardize barcodes and unique numbers so they’re accepted by retailers and distributors worldwide. A barcode is more than a combination of black and white stripes. They’re used on virtually everything you see, which is why it’s imperative they’re compliant. North Carolina.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 8, 2013

The first day that I worked with the Kimberly-Clark team, it was snowing in Neenah, Wisconsin. I feel that more and more of the industry, over time, will look at a smaller batch more frequently. We are working with third-party logistics solution providers to implement collaborative shipping. The Journey. Driving Innovation.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 1, 2013

I was one of those fortunate enough to attend the RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference – Logistics 2013 event in Orlando a few weeks back. Like RILA, it will offer supply chain professionals an opportunity to network, share best practices and hear how industry leaders are finding success in today’s complex marketplace.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Refrigerated transportation is particularly at a premium and can be difficult to secure if not working with a logistics provider with an expansive network. If you ship in or out of Connecticut, don’t expect produce to affect your logistics operation much. Both are harvested late in the summer. Heaviest Peak: September. Massachusetts.

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USC Consulting Group

MARCH 23, 2020

In 2018, Wisconsin-based trucking company manager Boris Strbac told The Washington Post that “people don’t respect truck drivers. Employment trends within the trucking industry have wide-reaching implications. For starters, trucking is essentially the lifeblood of manufacturing logistics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In Table 1, we share the results of Rockwell Automation’s performance against their peer group in the diversified industry segment. Diversified Industry Performance For the Period of 2010-2017. In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In Table 1, we share the results of Rockwell Automation’s performance against their peer group in the diversified industry segment. Diversified Industry Performance For the Period of 2010-2017. In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 15, 2019

Next, I went to work for an industrial manufacturing / distribution company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Eventually, I owned and operated a retained executive search company that focused on automotive and industrial clients. The post Understanding the Buying Process with Steve Elwell appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

percent, 491,900 jobs), Wisconsin (16.3 percent), Wisconsin’s 6th (80,000 jobs, 22.6 percent), Wisconsin’s 8th (69,600 jobs, 19.2 percent), and Wisconsin’s 5th (66,200 jobs, 17.9 This interactive feature also includes details on employment by state and congressional district in each of 25 unique manufacturing industries.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2020

It was a good year for shippers as freight rates plummeted for the majority of 2019, substantially backing off the historic highs the industry witnessed in 2018. But much in the same way shippers had transportation difficulties in 2018, the past year was not easy on the other side of the industry — carriers.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 2, 2015

Author information Travis Mai eCommerce Sales & Training Manager at Curt Manufacturing Travis Mai, otherwise known as “The Hitch Guy”, is the current eCommerce Sales and Training Manager for Wisconsin-based CURT Manufacturing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

About the Author Lindsay has spent the last 10 years in supply chain & logistics, marketing industry-leading technology to organizations of all sizes. Lindsay strives daily to make a difference in how organizations leverage technology to move their logistics forward.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 23, 2019

A couch may be missing a cushion, a television box might have a large puncture, or the consumer might experience buyer’s remorse when an industrial sized treadmill arrives in their living room. This includes various services and capabilities like Home Delivery, Distribution, Fulfillment, Reverse Logistics, Domestic Air, and more.

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Winter is on the way, and the coming season’s weather pattern represents a big question mark for transportation and logistics pros. We had a La Niña winter last year, with atypical cold and snowfall in the Midwest, from northwest Ohio to northern Indiana and Illinois, up into Wisconsin and Minnesota.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This week, I spoke at a University of Wisconsin event on responsiveness and ASCM on the future of supply chain planning. Supply chain leaders managed through disruption after disruption including increased weather impacts, energy outages, labor shortages, geopolitical shifts, and supply/logistics constraints.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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