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Success in Retail Logistics with Mike Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to starting the company, Mike spent several years in the supply chain industry where he was Vice President of Carrier Operations for Hudson, Ohio–based Caliber Logistics (now known as FedEx Supply Chain Services). Mike and his wife Diane reside in Orrville, Ohio. The customer is important.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 7, 2023)

Talking Logistics

I have no interest in finding out for myself, but in my son’s case, he ate 7 hot dogs in 3 minutes to take 2nd place at the Sunbury, Ohio July 4th hot dog eating contest (he missed 1st place by just 1/2 a dog)!

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Warehouse Labor Woes Are Worse than Ever

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse Labor Woes are Worse than Ever. Contract logistics – companies that provide warehousing services – certainly falls into that category. The Warehouse Labor Shortage. The warehouse and transportation industry had a record 490,000 openings in July. Eight percent of warehouses have a surge of over 100%.

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Why Integrated Supply Chains are More Durable with John Tillison

The Logistics of Logistics

Why Integrated Supply Chains are More Durable with John Tillison. John Tillison and Joe Lynch discuss why integrated supply chains are more durable. Duie Pyle, a company that specializes in integrated transportation and warehousing solutions. John chose to leave Roadway/YRC in 2010 to join Pitt Ohio Express.

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The Top 100 Logistics Companies with Seth Clevenger

The Logistics of Logistics

is a native of northwest Ohio. He is a 2005 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Shippers have replenished their inventories after struggling with supply chain bottlenecks during the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Ryder Supply Chain Solutions climbed into the top 10 after expanding its revenue to $6.5

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Supply Chain Basics with Jason Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

Supply Chain Basics with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain basics. Jason is a professor of supply chain at Michigan State University, which is ranked as one of the top supply chain schools in the world. Key Takeaways – Supply Chain Basics. Warehousing.

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A History of Robots in the Warehouse: From da Vinci to the Future

Locus Robotics

By Mary Hart Although robots may be something you haven’t considered for your warehouse with manual operations, the concept of robots has been around for a while. We’ve seen robots evolve from far-fetched science fiction to an indispensable part of modern supply chain and warehouse operations.