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What’s Next for The Freight Market with Chris Pickett

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to Flock, he played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics – a UPS Company, a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng.

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The Port of Virginia with Stephen Edwards

The Logistics of Logistics

Stephen Edwards and Joe Lynch discuss the port of Virginia. Stephen is is the CEO and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority (VPA). In 2019, CNBC ranked Virginia as the #1 state for business, and The Port of Virginia plays a key role in Virginia’s ability to serve those businesses. About Stephen Edwards.

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The Best States to Buy a Car In!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Functional transportation is incredibly important for anyone, but it is also a very expensive risk. Other states where you might find a cheaper car than average would be Indiana (which is 11% lower than the national average), followed by Ohio, Connecticut, Virginia, and Kentucky.

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Reflections on Hard Hats and Safety Shoes…

Supply Chain Shaman

Manufacturing teams used to manage the supply chain group. Today, in most organizations, the supply chain team manages manufacturing. The irony is that fewer and fewer people within the supply chain team understand manufacturing. Many of the partners in the room work on service part supply chains.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. The largest impacts start in the South and move their way up the US latitudinally – think Florida to Georgia to North Carolina, and Texas to California to Washington to Oregon. What is produce season?

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7 Advantages of a North Carolina Logistics Hub

Kanban Logistics

The state’s moderate climate means less weather-related shipping problems and a smoother supply chain, overall. North Carolina is one of the least unionized states in the country as only 2.6% The entire NC-based supply chain therefore has very limited exposure to union strikes or “slowdowns.”. Port Access.

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Customer Advisory – Hurricane Michael

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The storm has directly impacted Florida, Georgia and both North and South Carolina. The disruption to the supply chain will be felt across North America. We recognize that you likely have many questions about how this weather event may impact your supply chain in the coming days, weeks, and months.

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