The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 12, 2019

I grew up mostly in Madison, Wisconsin. I enrolled in the forestry program at the University of Wisconsin, but two years in I had an epiphany that I wanted to pursue business. I graduated with a major in finance, investment, and banking from the University of Wisconsin. [02:44] What was your major in college?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Exploring the Automotive Chip Shortage Supply Chain! It’s that time of year when millions of families will be getting a real Christmas tree, or putting up their artificial tree, the symbol and centrepiece of the Holiday season. Supply Issues in the Christmas Tree Supply Chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2013

A real time supply chain is able to react to market needs faster and more effectively than traditional supply chains. In this context, supply chain innovation is becoming more important as companies that have invested in traditional tools are now determined to operate real-time supply chains.

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 27, 2019

Wisconsin Paper Mill gets Second Life, UPS First Revenue Generating Drone, I, DC Robot, Chinese Ship Building

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Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 29, 2018

More Getting RFID Implants in Wisconsin. New Record for Containers on a Ship. Will Fuel Cell Truck be a Game Changer. Way too Much Retail Space, ex Macy CEO Says

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Rates will likely fluctuate week to week for outbound New Jersey and New York depending on capacity and demand. Shipping in or out of Alabama should be back to pre-pandemic difficulty.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The ocean freight industry suddenly lost one of the top ten players when Hanjin Shipping Co. Hanjin's exit strands 89 ships worldwide containing some $14 billion worth of cargo, much of which was headed to the U.S. One possible outcome could be a surge in demand -- and rates -- for trucks, possibly beginning in the next few weeks.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

We expect rates in these markets to fluctuate week to week b ased on capacity and demand. . Produce season is impacting some outbound lanes from the S outheast to the Midwest as capacity tightens. . With produce in full swing, capacity has been strained by increased demand. Shipping in or out of Alabama should be?back

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Shipping in or out of Alabama should be close to normal. . As the state reopens retail facilities on May 4, shipping in and out of Arizona should not be substantially impacted. . When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational. . Status: Partially Open . Arkansas .

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Foxconn experiencing buyer’s remorse over Wisconsin LCD factory. YoY but as demand for coal declines so do carloads. Gray in a statement, as reported by Supply Chain Dive. Deloitte digitizing supply chain across multiple blockchain networks. Rail volumes down in first month of new year. according to Trucks.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

Descartes acquires Supply Vision. The Amazon drones have a sense-and-avoid system that will enable operations without visual observers, allowing them to operate at greater distances while reliably avoiding other aircraft, people, pets, and obstacles. Then, you need to get your packages ready and attach a prepaid shipping label to them.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 23, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. for the first time will tack a surcharge onto most online orders shipping around the Black Friday shopping weekend and the week before Christmas. Amazon gets a new patent to prevent showrooming.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 23, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. for the first time will tack a surcharge onto most online orders shipping around the Black Friday shopping weekend and the week before Christmas. appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

If you do not want to start at the 3PL as a contact customer with a SLA/KPIs, you can ship your goods and become a public account. Chuck specializes in Supply Chain Optimization, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and International Purchasing and Importing Consulting. He also writes for THE GOOD WORD, LinkedIn and other Supply Chain Blogs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022 by Lindsay Schuemann , Marketing Manager at Enveyo Two years. Parents got notifications that school was cancelled, employees got notice to stay home, the world started buying most of their goods online, and the global supply chain did a collective * gulp.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain resiliency and sustainability are top priorities for CEOs today. To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 1, 2013

I was one of those fortunate enough to attend the RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference – Logistics 2013 event in Orlando a few weeks back. With that in mind, the following is what I consider to be the biggest takeaways from the event as it relates to how shifts in retail are impacting the supply chain and supply chain professionals.

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FLEXE

MAY 12, 2017

We live in a time where customers prefer, expect, and demand immediate fulfillment of their orders. Two decades of growth from Amazon, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and others have given rise to an expansive network of multi-modal shipping options and world class information systems. What should my supply chain look like to optimally compete?

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

He was one of my instructors at Northeastern as part of the supply chain certificate program I completed almost 15 years ago. The case studies we analyzed and discussed in his class opened my eyes and mind to the beauty of supply chain management, a field that was still relatively new to me at the time.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 28, 2020

Like many of its peers, Menards has special requirements to successfully bring product into its supply chain without incurring additional costs. Menards services 12 distribution centers throughout its territory with facilities in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Michigan, Missouri, and South Dakota.

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RFgen

MARCH 28, 2016

One such company found the possibility of a harmful contaminant in its supply chain and had to quickly recall several products from the market. This is a recent example of why this industry must prioritize inventory management to provide the safety and health benefits its consumers demand. Supplement Recalls. Supplement Recalls.

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RFgen

MARCH 28, 2016

One such company found the possibility of a harmful contaminant in its supply chain and had to quickly recall several products from the market. This is a recent example of why this industry must prioritize inventory management to provide the safety and health benefits its consumers demand. Supplement Recalls. Supplement Recalls.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

“We are excited to extend our improved distribution model to the Northeast because it will provide quicker service to our large retailers and benefit consumers in this key market,” said Dave Swihart, senior vice president, Global Supply Chain, ScottsMiracle-Gro. “In Media Contact: Anne Kreuser. Email: anne.kreuser@edelman.com.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

FedEx Helps Small Businesses Streamline Shipping with fedex.com Integration Manager. Mexico shipping, which is particularly timely as more companies locate manufacturing and distribution operations in Mexico and the need for capacity and reliable cross-border shipping services accelerates. Mexico trade.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 23, 2019

Not long ago, people would take a Saturday afternoon to visit a furniture showroom, sit on several couches, fill out an order form, write a check, and wait six to twelve weeks for the sofa to be shipped to the store. Two-day shipping standards for packages is impacting consumer expectations of large format deliveries.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 2, 2015

Lean and green are not only trendy topics, but they also make good business sense, especially for manufacturers. Recycling and re-using packaging and shipping materials, for example, can make your company leaner and greener. Becoming leaner and greener is actually a pretty simple process, and many of the steps may feel very familiar.

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DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Across the country, load-truck ratios are rocketing up in areas that produce and ship Christmas trees, with ratios as high as 500 loads per truck. Reefers are in high demand throughout the Pacific Northwest and much of California, but you'll most likely be moving produce and packaged, refrigerated or frozen food for Thanksgiving.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2020

Industry incumbents like Celadon , New England Motor Freight , Falcon Transport, and HVH Transportation all shut down, some abruptly, after supply-side conditions did not improve. Carriers have felt the pinch because of falling freight rates, a result of failing demand for freight services.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 27, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Additionally, you may notice that the cost of your shipment changes depending on which state you are shipping to or from.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Additionally, you may notice that the cost of your shipment changes depending on which state you are shipping to or from.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Additionally, you may notice that the cost of your shipment changes depending on which state you are shipping to or from.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we address the dichotomy of revisiting supply chain strategic sourcing strategies in the wake of a rapidly changing l landscape of challenges. and European firms are once again rethinking their supply network investment strategies related to China. Background.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. It manages the supply chain for 69% of the Fortune 100 companies. It changed the name to XPO Logistics after its acquisition by businessman Bradley S. Revenue: JP¥ 1,829 billion/ $16.5

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Plan for the New Year by learning about the biggest trends set to impact the future of supply chain. Dive into the top supply chain trends of 2024. While 2023 brought some much-needed stability to the global supply chain, experts are well aware that the next major disruption is just around the corner.

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Resilinc

APRIL 27, 2021

While the pandemic has given procurement managers fresh ammunition to advocate for greater resiliency within their corporate supply chains, geopolitical experts and a bipartisan coalition of legislators argue that the U.S. From ships to drones. This is alarming.”. Critical minerals like lithium and nickel.

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