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Trucking Through Trouble with TIA & Anne Reinke

The Logistics of Logistics

As a collective voice for freight brokers, 3PLs, and other intermediaries, TIA plays a pivotal role in shaping industry policies and promoting best practices. Established in 1978, TIA has consistently demonstrated its commitment to fostering excellence and innovation within the logistics and transportation sector.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Retailers rely on global maritime shipping to deliver products for American consumers every day,” RILA Director of Supply Chain Policy Sarah Gilmore said in a release. Wendy’s is testing drone delivery in the Christiansburg, Virginia, market in partnership with DoorDash and Wing.

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How to Find a Fulfillment Partner with Joe Spisak

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe earned a bachelor’s degree in leadership and public policy, and a master’s degree in education from University of Virginia. Joe is also the founder of a 7-figure ecommerce brand, which is when he learned first-hand how difficult it is for shipper to find a good fulfillment partner. Joe was a scholarship wrestler at UVA.

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MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics with Chris Caplice

The Logistics of Logistics

from MIT in 1996 in Transportation and Logistics Systems, a MSCE from the University of Texas at Austin, and a BSCE from the Virginia Military Institute. In this role, he pioneered the development of the Freight Market Intelligence Consortium (FMIC). He received a Ph.D.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

Logistics Viewpoints

Starting next week, recreational marijuana sales will be legal in Maryland, and over the next two years, will be legal in Virginia and Minnesota. To make up for this gap, it became apparent that companies need to adjust their policies around who qualifies for a job and be more open to hiring those with criminal records.

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Annual “Doing Good with OM and OR” Workshop focused on making an impact on society

NC State SCRC

Opportunities exist for OM and OR to increase their influence in fields which study policy, entrepreneurship, and developing economies, for example. Finally, Doug Thomas (UVA) discussed four factors reshaping global supply chains: (1) consumer/investor preferences, (2) supply chain resiliency, (3) technology, and (4) trade policy.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

Logistics Viewpoints

Starting next week, recreational marijuana sales will be legal in Maryland, and over the next two years, will be legal in Virginia and Minnesota. To make up for this gap, it became apparent that companies need to adjust their policies around who qualifies for a job and be more open to hiring those with criminal records.