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3PL Outsourcing Trends with Ben Steffes

The Logistics of Logistics

Since joining the company in 2011, he’s focused on developing and growing its Coyote Transportation Management offerings, driving synergy efforts with UPS, and leading the Supply Chain Consulting team. Ben received his bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and lives in Milwaukee.

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Three Ways Center-of-Gravity Studies Lead You Astray

Logility

In fact, center of gravity studies have become an industry-accepted practice because they are perceived to be “good enough” However, these models are inherently wrong. 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.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

With the Milwaukee Bucks opening round loss, the Celtics would have home court advantage throughout the playoffs, with a strong chance to bring home championship number 18. The industries that have made the most progress in nearshoring so far include: consumer electronics, food/beverage, and automotive, while apparel and cosmetics lag behind.

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Is Software Making Us Dumb?

Talking Logistics

A couple of weeks ago, a man drove a tractor-trailer into a Milwaukee park and over two pedestrian bridges, where it ultimately got stuck (a towing company had to use a crane to lift the trailer onto a nearby road). Truck Gets Stuck in Milwaukee Park, Driver Blames GPS (Source: WTMJ). The ‘skill’ can be built into the machine.”.

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Breaking News: Walmart, Facebook, and Uber Form Strategic Alliance to Provide Unrivaled Commerce Experience

Talking Logistics

By bringing together the strengths, capabilities, and scale of the world’s largest retailer, the world’s largest social networking community, and the world’s most innovative transportation network company, we will deliver unrivaled value to consumers everywhere and rewrite the rules for success in commerce.”. Have a happy weekend!

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Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Implementing a transportation management system (TMS) that integrates seamlessly with your warehouse management system (WMS), e-commerce shopping carts, carrier systems, and other business systems comes first. Receiving both her undergraduate degree and MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Lindsay is a loyal Wisconsinite.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Marten Transport Ltd. Shippers are under enormous pressure to cut transportation costs and seem not to be satisfied with the massive fuel surcharge reductions racked up over the past year and a half.”. Analysts at Stifel Inc. downgraded the stocks of four trucking companies earlier this week — USA Truck Inc., Hub Group Inc.,