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Shoemaker Named Presenter for Reliable Plant 2020 Conference

Synovos

Donald Shoemaker, Vice President Engineering & Consulting Services for Synovos, the leading pure integrated supply chain management company in the world, has been selected to present a paper at the upcoming Reliable Plant 2020 conference in Louisville, KY. Shoemaker will present his paper “ Should We Be Doing More?

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The FreightTech Dilemma with Brad Wheeler

The Logistics of Logistics

Brad brings it all to the table from characterizing Emerge’s brand and culture, presenting Emerge’s value proposition to the industry, and determining pivotal insights to enhance customer experience. in Sports & Business Leadership from the University of Kentucky. Brad’s higher education includes a B.S.

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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

He presented a vision of moving from the kind of antiquated sales and operations planning (S&OP) done at many companies, to an advanced form of integrated planning. SK Capital targets investments where they can leverage their industry and operating experience to improve an investment company’s growth, cash flow and risk profile.

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Talent is the Future of Supply Chain Management

MIT Supply Chain

Master’s students from the MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network presented their thesis projects to supply chain professionals and the MIT community on January 22, 2014. To learn more about SCALE, visit [link]. Last night, I got a glimpse into the up and comers at MIT’s Research Expo 2014. So, what did I see?

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

SCMDOJO

This extensive product range presents unique challenges for logistics, as each item has different storage and handling requirements. Airport Hubs: Number: One airport hub is under construction in Kentucky. From books and electronics to clothing and groceries, Amazon offers an unparalleled selection of items to its customers.

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Homeward Bound: Reshoring's Shaky Momentum

Elementum

In the past, offshoring has presented a number of headaches. The company has also moved manufacturing of washing machines, refrigerators, and water heaters from China to Kentucky. More than job creation, companies are looking for efficiency in creation and transport. The United States is looking like a better bet for those desires.

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DOT Gives $500 Million in Grants to Much-Needed Infrastructure Projects

GTG Technology Group

With the present Highway Trust Fund crisis, many states have suspended infrastructure projects due to a lack of funding. Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin are included in the grant. The TIGER program was created in 2009 with the stimulus bill. The project cost is estimated at $28.7