Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2021

Headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, the retailer has over 37,000 employees. It gives them more control over their supply chain. The new distribution center is not the only supply chain initiative the company launched in the last year. The company views self-distribution as a competitive advantage.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2015

Is there a greater need for supply chain research today than in the past, and if so, why? Robinson , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics titled, “ When Shippers, 3PLS, and Universities Collaborate on Supply Chain Research.” One of the projects, for example, was with Iowa State University called Stale Rates. “It

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Maggie Petrovic joined Emerge just over a year ago following 8 years with Coyote Logistics as Director of Enterprise Sales. in Business & Communications from the University of Iowa. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. About Maggie Petrovic.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2021

Chris and his spouse Christine are active in the community; most recently, Chris served as the chairperson of Ruan ’s record breaking 2020 United Way of Central Iowa campaign. With 90 years of transportation and logistics experience, Ruan is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation service companies in the country.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2021

Chris and his spouse Christine are active in the community; most recently, Chris served as the chairperson of Ruan ’s record breaking 2020 United Way of Central Iowa campaign. With 90 years of transportation and logistics experience, Ruan is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation service companies in the country.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 13, 2022

Our research with Iowa State University and MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics have identified the impact of the last 4-days of a quarter to route guide performance, paving the way for applying strategies to mitigate the risk of cost over runs. Martens worked as an account manager at Schneider Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Andrew was the company’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across their end-to-end value chain. The multinational’s goal is to achieve net zero GHG emissions across their value chain by 2040. PepsiCo’s Internal Supply Chain. PepsiCo has an enormous and complex supply chain.

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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. Like many of its peers, Menards has special requirements to successfully bring product into its supply chain without incurring additional costs.

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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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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2015

Researchers at Iowa State University analyzed data provided by C.H. Bobby Martens is an Associate Professor of Supply Chain in the Iowa State University College of Business. Martens worked as an account manager at Schneider Logistics. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

The great news about supply chain compliance is that AB&R® makes it a breeze. Supply chain compliance may include things such as employee labor laws, hazardous material handling, and environmental concerns. Labels and Supplies. A compliant barcode is just the first step to supply chain compliance.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

The changing competitive landscape in trucking is focusing more attention on the role of drivers in the management of supply chains. The truck driver element of supply chains is now coming under more scrutiny for a number of reasons. Researchers at Iowa State University studied this phenomenon using data provided by C.H.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart had previously announced it would hire 20,000 workers in its supply chain facilities to permanent roles as people have increasingly adopted curbside pickup and delivery during the Covid pandemic. The supply chain capacity crunch has caused prices to rise for a number of goods.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Regional Logistics Market Updates. Here is what each region is seeing currently: Northeast Logistics. Midwest Logistics. Southeast Logistics. Westcoast Logistics. It is prudent to check with supply chain partners to ensure they are operating as normal in Delaware. District of Columbia.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

Andy is a graduate of Iowa State University’s Supply Chain Management program. Post-college, Andy worked for Menlo Worldwide in their managed transportation group before moving to the startup Echo Global Logistics. He got his start during college dispatching trucks for Hills Brothers Trucking in Omaha, NE.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Logistics? ? . Midwest Logistics ? . Logistics? ? . Logistics ? . It is prudent to check with supply chain partners to ensure they are operating as normal in Delaware.??? . If shipping to or from DC, ensure your supply chain partners can handle freight.?? Rates have also increased. .

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 5, 2016

The logistics industry is constantly evolving, and our customers are always looking for ways to adapt. It was an exciting year in the supply chain industry, and our Transportfolio ® blog has followed the action every step of the way. We teamed up with researchers from Iowa State University to find answers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

But, while chip demand is receding, it is not enough to spell the end of the shortage as supply challenges will likely remain in place into 2023. And now on to this week’s logistics news: McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept. Some retailers are learning to love bulked-up inventories. The largest U.S.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Similarly, other presentations on commodity transportation flow maps in the state of Iowa, transportation models in the city of Chicago, and synchro-modalithy systems in the Netherlands provided fascinating new innovations in transportation modeling that will be important in helping to shape the environment for improvement.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

Nine questions about the topics on the supply chain agenda of a supply chain professional. By Helen Armstong (Supply Chain Movement). It consolidated Cargill’s global animal feed production and strengthened its internal supply chain capacity for food production and processing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon opens supply hub for Ukrainian refugees. China-Europe Rail Lines Become Supply Chain’s Latest Problem. The ongoing Russian assault on Ukraine continues to make supply chain waves. It also carries grain from the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Starting next week, Amazon will start actively recruiting existing small businesses in 23 states including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, and Washington.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Whether your supply chain’s seasonal surge is now or not for several more months, your execution strategy has a big part to play—perhaps bigger than you realized. We understand that getting your products to customers is likely your top supply chain priority. Watch the full episode online for even more details.

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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. Knowing these timelines is crucial to supply chain planning. The Golden State is an invaluable resource to the domestic food supply chain. California.

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Turvo

JUNE 8, 2020

Interestingly, we all had significant experience in the freight, logistics, sourcing, and supply chain world. Supply Chain, one of the rare exceptions of this century, to this day remains relatively unchanged and undisrupted in a world dramatically reshaped by technology. Would it even happen? The blue dot (i.e.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Today’s logistics industry professionals are learning the hard way that there can be too much of a good thing. As a result, logistics providers are cutting routes and taking risks to stay competitive in a bloated logistics marketplace. In an industry that’s always moving, here’s what you need to know. According to an Oct.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 4, 2022

From contractor controversies to rising fuel costs, logistics professionals across the transportation industry are turning to innovative solutions to persistent problems. We’ve gathered the twelve supply chain headlines you need to know in an industry that’s always moving.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. As I mentioned earlier this week, Amazon is continuing its course of supply chain innovation. The merger would also enable north-south customers to avoid congestion-prone Chicago via CP’s network in Iowa. It may still be a work in progress, but it is a step in the right direction.

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 2, 2018

Much of the food waste produced around the world can be traced back to inconsistencies in the supply chain: inventories aren’t recorded, suppliers aren’t informed, and quality isn’t taken into account. The Cold Chain Conundrum. From the wholesale manufacturers in Iowa to the farmers in Bangladesh, change is coming.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Disruptions to global supply chains by COVID, storms and shortages have led to worries about empty shelves. Amazon has started Black Friday deals early and more than 40% of merchants recently told logistics company Ware2Go that they’re already at “peak” holiday shopping levels. Alternatives to buying early.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 20, 2015

white paper that was based on research conducted by Iowa State University in conjunction with C.H. Ability to flexibly adapt logistics capabilities to unique exceptions. One of the most popular downloads from the C.H. Robinson website in 2015 was the Do “Favored Shippers” Really Receive Better Pricing and Service?

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