The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

Brad is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of SwanLeap , a leading transportation, consulting, and technology firm specializing in supply chain best practices and cost reduction strategies. Together, these companies help shippers and carriers engineer efficient supply chain networks. About Brad Hollister.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, he also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Transportation & Logistics Management from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and an MBA from the University of St. Join the community of supply chain entrepreneurs as they build their businesses from the ground up.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments. Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, he also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Transportation & Logistics Management from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and an MBA from the University of St. Join the community of supply chain entrepreneurs as they build their businesses from the ground up.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

And even for some of those states that have been called, like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona, there […]. As of the writing of this, swing states including Pennsylvania, Nevada, Georgia, and North Carolina were still counting ballots, and the races are too close to call.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 8, 2017

To recognize this global celebration I decided to write on women in supply chain. I used to see plenty of industry news articles, webcasts, conference sessions dedicated to the importance of diversity in supply chain, but today’s hot topics are IoT, machine learning, augmented reality and the like. By Lori Smith.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

In today’s interconnected global economy, supply chains play a vital role in the success of businesses. Supply Chains Under Disruption: A Financial Toll Recent years have witnessed several disruptions that have shaken global supply chains, causing major financial setbacks for companies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and supply chain, 1940 – 2040. 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.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Chris earned his bachelor’s degree in Management from the University of Wisconsin- Stout located in Menomonie, WI and holds an associate in Management from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI. His passion is the training and development of sales and operations professionals in the brokerage business.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 6, 2024

Driving Expansion and Enhancing Market Presence are Key Objectives BOSTON / BARCELONA – June 6, 2024 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is excited to announce a key leadership change aimed at driving growth across all regions and product lines.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 8, 2013

The first day that I worked with the Kimberly-Clark team, it was snowing in Neenah, Wisconsin. As a member of the Midwestern data sharing consortia between General Mills and SC Johnson , they had the benefit of networking with other supply chain leaders. The results are now clearly visible on the balance sheet. The Journey.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

Since joining the company in 2011, he’s focused on developing and growing its Coyote Transportation Management offerings, driving synergy efforts with UPS, and leading the Supply Chain Consulting team. Ben received his bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and lives in Milwaukee.

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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 Opz

JANUARY 8, 2015

In this guest commentary, John McKeller , senior lecturer for the Wisconsin School of Business Grainger Center for Supply Chain Managemen t at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains four key considerations for successfully integrating a firm’s strategy with supply chain management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

FDA inks mutual reliance agreements with California, Florida, Utah, Wisconsin. Not only is the extreme electricity shortage in the world’s largest exporter set to hurt its own growth, but the impact on supply chains could also crimp a global economy struggling to emerge from the pandemic. Lead times for chips have surged.

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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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Exiger Perspectives

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Stable Mo-99 and Tc-99m supply chains depend on active nuclear research reactors, which are primarily used for applications in medicine, agriculture, forensics, and other fields. But, as noted, BR-2 is temporarily offline until December, placing further near-term strain on the Mo-99 supply chain. Market Impact: U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Exploring the Automotive Chip Shortage Supply Chain! But with the impacts of the pandemic , and environmental concerns as to sustainability, its time to explore the true condition of the Christmas tree Supply Chain? Supply Issues in the Christmas Tree Supply Chain.

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Americold

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Cranberries are primarily grown in northern regions such as Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and the Pacific Northwest, with Wisconsin producing more than half of the world’s total crop.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

Here I want to address the question, “Why is the focus on the basics of supply chain a barrier to adopting new forms of analytics and supply chain processes? Why have we not improved our use of channel data in supply chain processes?” The problem is that warehouses are full.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

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. He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 23, 2019

Navigating today’s last mile of the supply chain ecosystem takes a holistic approach that brings together people, process and technology. This continued evolution will need innovative thinking and integration across the first, middle, and final miles of the supply chain. New supply chain strategies.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 22, 2018

If you think about global supply chains holistically, from raw materials to manufacturer to your customer’s customer, successful final mile execution ensures a positive end to a lengthy process. Mr. Rhodeen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

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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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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Genevieve Lehman, Melbourne, Australia “Nine associates from the Waukesha area participated in a volunteer day at Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. Not only does Blue Yonder’s volunteering help out the community, it also looks favourably to our current and potential customers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Prior to his time in consulting, Ilya was a Supply Chain Strategy Manager at Cummins Inc, where he oversaw $100M in spend and was responsible for developing the commodity strategy for sheet metal fabrication and raw metal purchases. Ilya earned a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the University of Indianapolis.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2020

supply chains face seasonal risks as the hurricane season begins — and it could be a tough season. Nichols explains, “With the right application of intelligent technologies, manufacturers and supply chain partners can more easily make proactive decisions, like diverting vessels and making other route changes.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Numerous carriers across Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee and parts of northern Mexico, including the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas are reporting delays, limited operations and/or closures due to blackouts, snow, and ice.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2012

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. He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Experienced logistics and supply chain consultant, Chuck Intrieri is a new contributor to TheLogisticsofLogistics.com. Chuck has been a sought after speaker (Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, trainer, and has been published in professional journals and general publications.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 12, 2014

This strategy can easily be applied to just about any field, including the supply chain and transportation industry. As much as I wish supply chain news was regularly on the front page of the New York Times or the cover of Forbes magazine, it rarely gains that amount of attention. I turn to social media. Twitter .

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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. Critical minerals like lithium and nickel. said Marchese. What’s needed: Ally-shoring and Pan Americanism.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Missouri and Wisconsin are also known for their reasonable fees, such as car ownership and registration fees. – Wisconsin:998/yr average. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on August 13, 2022. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Americold

MARCH 27, 2023

If you’re heading to CheeseCon, stop by Booth #113 to share your unique needs and strategize about supply chain solutions for your operation. We have current storage capacity in many of our facilities in Wisconsin and across the Midwest and are also continuously expanding to accommodate changing needs.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

The great news about supply chain compliance is that AB&R® makes it a breeze. Supply chain compliance may include things such as employee labor laws, hazardous material handling, and environmental concerns. Labels and Supplies. A compliant barcode is just the first step to supply chain compliance.

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