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5 Things Your Carrier Wants with Brian Gibala

The Logistics of Logistics

He studied Logistics and Operations Management at The University of Missouri-St. Louis and got his start in the industry at Hub Group in the Highway Brokerage division. Obsessed with efficiency and delivering on promises, LTI Trucking’s niche strengths are leveraged by many Fortune 500 food manufacturers and retail corporations.

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Labor Strike Targeting the Three U.S. Automakers- Update Two

Supply Chain Matters

In this second Supply Chain Matters reader update, we highlight the ongoing supply chain and manufacturing implications of the labor strike involving the three U.S. unionized auto companies. We indicated that this action was akin to targeting the most vulnerable links among these three automaker’s supply and production networks.

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Labor Strike Targeting Three U.S. Automakers- Update Four

Supply Chain Matters

Initially, 12,700 workers walked off their assigned shifts at the Ford Motor vehicle assembly plant that produces the Bronco SUV , a GM Missouri assembly plant producing popular pick-up trucks, and the Stellantis assembly plant producing the branded Jeep Wrangler SUV. A lot is riding on the next several days. Stay tuned.

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Inside the Clunky World of Wearable Tech

Elementum

The global fashion industry is worth about US $1.2 To break into an industry that is inherently about aesthetics, wearable tech must be as stylish as it is functional. Apart from sourcing cheaper components, manufacturers will have to upgrade their facilities as well as the technical skills of their workforce. Style Matters.

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How Nuclear Verdicts are Killing the Trucking Business with Quinn Damon

The Logistics of Logistics

He currently leads the property/casualty practice for Lockton Michigan and works with transportation, construction/real estate, and manufacturing companies for risk management and insurance. Originally from Kansas City, Quinn is a graduate of the University of Missouri where he studied finance. About Lockton. Learn More. Quinn Damon.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

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. District of Columbia. Massachusetts. Mississippi. New Hampsire. New Jersey. New Mexico. North Carolina. North Dakota. Pennsylvania. Rhode Island. South Carolina.

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

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. Status: Partially Open.