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The Freight RFP Process is Broken – Let’s Fix It with Maggie Petrovic

The Logistics of Logistics

Maggie is the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Emerge , a company that is Reinventing Freight Procurement. in Business & Communications from the University of Iowa. Maggie Petrovic is the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Emerge , a company that is Reinventing Freight Procurement. About Maggie Petrovic.

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Quarter-End Freight Surges Impact Transportation Rates

CH Robinson Transportfolio

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. Using data provided by C.H. Before earning his Ph.D.,

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Collaborating on Supply Chain Research

Talking Logistics

Robinson has partnered with several universities to conduct industry research, including MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics, Iowa State University’s Supply Chain and Information Systems department, and the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management Supply and Operations team.

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Casey’s General Stores Supply Chain Team Contributes to Strong Financial Results

Logistics Viewpoints

Headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, the retailer has over 37,000 employees. In the past year, the company has also launched a centralized procurement team. As such, Casey’s provides a service generally not otherwise available in these communities. Casey’s is a public company with a 2,300-plus store network across 16 midwestern states.

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How to Use Freight Attributes to Your Greatest Shipping Advantage

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Publicize your freight’s attributes during your next procurement event. Service providers still need to know exactly what they’re bidding on during your procurement event. A few years ago, we conducted some research with Iowa State University. Leverage what’s great about your freight and your business.

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Level Up: Freight-Tech for SMB Freight Brokers with Andy Tomka

The Logistics of Logistics

Andy is a graduate of Iowa State University’s Supply Chain Management program. All-in-one platform: MVMNT provides a comprehensive Transportation Management System (TMS) that allows users to manage the entire shipment lifecycle, from procurement to completion, on a single platform.

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Quarter-End Shipping Surges Impact Transportation Rates

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Our research at Iowa State University shows that transportation costs don’t actually rise during end-of-month surges. Robinson has sponsored a host of research projects on truckload practices, from procurement through operations. But they increase significantly near the end of a quarter in some regions.