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The SwanLeap Story with Brad Hollister

The Logistics of Logistics

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. SwanLeap was acquired by Transportation Insight HoldCo in November, 2021. About Transportation Insight HoldCo.

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Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. In 1940, the iron skillet was manufactured in Wisconsin from iron ore mined from Michigan and Minnesota. The iron ore will come from a North America.

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Managing a Third Party Logistics Partnership

The Logistics of Logistics

He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is certified as a C.P.M.,CPIM, CPIM, and Value Engineer. The post Managing a Third Party Logistics Partnership appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

warehouse will be added to The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s operation in Lebanon, Conn. By installing a warehouse in this region, the Company expects to improve its environmental footprint by reducing the number of miles traveled within its distribution network while also reducing costs and improving its customer service levels.

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Combined Distribution Network (CDN)

The Logistics of Logistics

In one area – vessel supply and support- CDN use has resulted in almost 70 percent reduction in transportation costs. This data will allow stakeholders to clearly understand the current transportation or warehousing structure as well as to establish an accurate cost baseline by which all optimization would be evaluated.

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Insights from RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference: Top 3 Ways the Retail Revolution Impacts the Supply Chain

BlueYonder

When I call myself fortunate for attending I’m not just referring to leaving my home in Wisconsin for warmer temperatures in Orlando; I’m talking about the value gained from a retail show specifically focused on logistics. Supply Chain Professionals Have New Responsibilities, Recognition .

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Fulfillment, Network Expansion, and the Implications on Inventory Management

FLEXE

Your total costs decrease initially as you reduce transportation costs and recover lost sales, but eventually increase again as your inventory & warehousing costs continue to rise. warehousing. . Ben holds a PhD in Operations Research and an MBA with a concentration in Supply Chain from the University of Wisconsin.