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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. Brian has worn many hats in his 8 years at LTI, holding various roles with responsibilities in operations, sales, pricing, customer success, and network strategy. Louis and got his start in the industry at Hub Group in the Highway Brokerage division.

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The Evolution of Warehousing with Joe Oliaro

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe is a force to be reckoned with in the world of logistics and supply chain strategy. Joe’s journey began at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he honed his business acumen.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

Logistics Viewpoints

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.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

Logistics Viewpoints

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.

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Labor Strike Targeting Three U.S. Automakers- Update Four

Supply Chain Matters

Background The UAW labor union continues to practice a two-fold disruption strategy as a means to rachet up labor contract talks. big three automakers with implications to their supply networks vs. prior strategies in targeting just one. For the first time, the ongoing labor disruption includes all three of the U.S.

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Labor Strike Targeting the Three U.S. Automakers- Update Two

Supply Chain Matters

The UAW elected a strategy that avoids a massive strike action, and instead focus on rolling work stoppages targeted at individual automakers most popular and profitable car models. based production and supply network strategies in the coming years. Professor Jacobs is a noted observer and published author on labor union strategy.

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Mastering Menards Delivery through Retail Specialized Logistics

Zipline Logistics

Menards services 12 distribution centers throughout its territory with facilities in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Michigan, Missouri, and South Dakota. Simply scheduling transport into one of their 12 distribution centers is not an effective long-term strategy for working with the big box store.