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Collaborating on Supply Chain Research

Talking Logistics

The University of Minnesota is close to our headquarters and they have a very strong research faculty base there as well. It dealt with truckload procurement strategies and understanding how fast truckload prices age,” said Steve. “It One of the projects, for example, was with Iowa State University called Stale Rates. “It

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Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. In 1940, the iron skillet was manufactured in Wisconsin from iron ore mined from Michigan and Minnesota.

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Polaris Named a Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2021 Top Supply Chain Project with ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. About Polaris.

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The Truth About Multi-stop Truckload Shipping

Talking Logistics

Continuous moves are a single load with multiple legs that was part of the procurement event and awarded to a service provider. Steve is a graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato and serves on two university supply chain advisory boards. This white paper can help you get started. Robinson since 1989.

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3 Lessons from the Biggest Supply Chain Planning Mishaps Of 2016

AFFLINK

In May, SunOpta voluntarily recalled some of its sunflower kernels due to possible listeria contamination at its plant in Crookston, Minnesota. The company offered to exchange the tainted product with apple slices or a different toy to make up for the trauma. SunOpta Sunflower Kernels.

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Closed Loop Recycling Systems are Key to Sustainable Concessions for the Portland Blazers

NC State SCRC

Ovations Food Service – made procurement switch to compostable products and achieved price parity; engaged staff effectively. Other teams, including the Minnesota Twins, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Minnesota Wild, and universities, including Purdue University and Pennsylvania State University, are also interested.

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From Materials to Practices: Sustainable Purchasing Groundswell At The SPLC Summit 2019

EcoVadis

This session brought together Kim Kipin-McDonald, Head of Sustainable Development North America at Covestro, and Stephanie Lopez, Special Programs Manager at the University of California Procurement Services, to compare and contrast how they’re leveraging sustainability ratings to drive their programs. This may lead to challenges.