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5 Reasons to Leave Your 3PL with Shane Hanson

The Logistics of Logistics

Shane completed his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Missouri State University while working with the Wal-Mart Innovation Network. About Square1 Distribution & Logistics Square1 Distribution & Logistics is a 3PL warehouse located in Springfield, Missouri that offers omni-channel services.

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5 Things Your Carrier Wants with Brian Gibala

The Logistics of Logistics

He studied Logistics and Operations Management at The University of Missouri-St. About Brian Gibala Brian Gibala is the VP of Sales at LTI Trucking Services, an asset-based truckload carrier and 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled contract service. Louis and got his start in the industry at Hub Group in the Highway Brokerage division.

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Achieving Significant Transportation Savings through Improved Demand Forecasting

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For example, if there is a cold snap in Missouri, there may be enough hours of service capacity to send drivers from Texas to Missouri to meet the increased demand. As the forecasting and routing becomes more accurate and more granular, flexibility increases.

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

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Casey’s recently opened a new distribution center in Joplin Missouri; the retailer also operates warehouses in Ankeny and Terra Haute Indiana. But they are looking at developing the ability to develop a more dynamic schedule that will further enhance their capabilities.

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Winter Storm Alert: Ice Storms in the Making Across the US

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A severe ice storm is causing significant disruption from Texas to Virginia, with Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and parts of Missouri and Illinois expected to face this storm system's most substantial impact. CNN reports that an estimated 6.5

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Building a High-Performance Carrier Network with Barry Aumiller

The Logistics of Logistics

He earned dual bachelor’s degrees in business management and logistics and supply chain management from Missouri State University. There, he navigated the complexities of the fuel desk, advising drivers nationwide on Comdata issues, optimizing purchase orders, and leveraging tax advantages.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

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These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Marijuana is legal, at least from a state perspective, in 21 states as of this writing.