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PepsiCo’s Massive, Complex, and Difficult Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Logistics Viewpoints

But in North America, distribution is predominately through their company-owned fleet. There are continuing efforts to reduce the weight of their tractor and trailers in North America. PepsiCo Foods North America introduced tractors with liftable tandem axles which can lift the second axle if the load is not too heavy.

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Plant-location decisions and potential supply chain risk

Kinaxis

At the new plant, Mazda expects to produce cross-over models which Mazda will introduce to the North American market, and Toyota plans to produce the Corolla for the North American market. Toyota will be better positioned to respond to the growing North American market. By producing vehicles in the U.S.,

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The Best States to Buy a Car In!

Supply Chain Game Changer

North Carolina: $1,018/yr average. – Iowa: $1,071. Carriage Trade is regarded as one of America’s largest public auto auctions. ADESA owns over 75 auction sites within North America, and has even expanded overseas to the UK in 2016. . – Wisconsin:998/yr average. – Idaho: $1,010/yr average.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the heads of bot rail companies, Canadian Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Kansas City Southern will result in new service lanes across North America. The merger would also enable north-south customers to avoid congestion-prone Chicago via CP’s network in Iowa.

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Jaro Caban: “Establishing S&OP is a challenging journey”

Supply Chain Movement

It’s hard to imagine that Cargill began as a grain storage warehouse in Iowa, USA, in 1865. Cargill Animal Nutrition (CAN) is clustered around five major regions: North America; Latin America; EMEAR, including Russia; South Asia and East Asia. What is your responsibility regarding the supply chain?

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Iowa is one the most agriculture heavy states in the US and its industry is dominated by corn and soybean production. These two crops account for most of Iowa’s crop yield, but the state’s farms also grow some hay, oats, and wheat. Like Illinois, Indiana grows mostly corn and soybeans as well as a sizeable tomato and melon crop.

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Which States are Making the Grade in Logistics?

Material Handling & Logistics

Content Summary: Iowa has 4,389 miles of railway lines, with 2,431 miles of railway tracks classified as Class 1. Content Summary: Nebraska is located on one of the busiest rail corridors in North America. It has dedicated on-terminal rail intermodal facilities for two Class I railroads, CSX and Norfolk Southern. Media Type.