The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

Steve is he Managing Director of Haxlar , an integrated manufacturing solutions provider, delivering design, manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, and product management services for a wide range of industries. He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2024

Steve has lead multiple technology, manufacturing, and start-up businesses as CEO, COO, and President. He earned an MBA from Wayne State University in Detroit, and a BA in Economics and Management from Albion College, in Albion, MI. In this role he has helps leaders and organizations realize their potential and mission.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 27, 2022

He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. He lives with his family in suburban Detroit. Steve brings a strategic and practical approach to the challenges of leadership and business profitability. Steve earned a BA in Economics and Management and an MBA.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 29, 2024

Steve has lead multiple technology, manufacturing, and start-up businesses as CEO, COO, and President. He earned an MBA from Wayne State University in Detroit, and a BA in Economics and Management from Albion College, in Albion, MI. In this role he has helps leaders and organizations realize their potential and mission.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

A virus in China disrupts auto manufacturing in Detroit , or a flood in Thailand takes out a cluster of research and production facilities. While supply chains are recovering, a recent survey found that 57% of shippers experienced longer lead times from suppliers in China.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

A virus in China disrupts auto manufacturing in Detroit , or a flood in Thailand takes out a cluster of research and production facilities. While supply chains are recovering, a recent survey found that 57% of shippers experienced longer lead times from suppliers in China.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Wal-Mart seeks to tether small stores to big ones ( The Detroit News ). Onshoring: Manufacturers capitalise on goods ‘made in the USA’ ( Financial Times ). Decaying Bridges, Highways Raise Costs for Truckers, Manufacturers ( Wall Street Journal ). Free-Shipping Offers Abound This Holiday Season, According To Shop.Org.

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USC Consulting Group

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

What are the major food and beverage manufacturing trends on tap for 2020? Here’s more on this and what other aspects of these food manufacturing trends that will be “in” as Americans shop for snacks, brunch, breakfast, and lunch: 1. Some manufacturers already sell foods that are naturally gluten free.

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3PL Insights

JULY 19, 2021

Other achievements this year, include earning the ISO 9001:2015 certification at a fifth facility, refreshing the corporate website and enhancing online resources, and partnering with a local nonprofit in need of overflow warehousing near Detroit. # # #. Click here to download the press release. About Evans Distribution Systems.

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QAD

AUGUST 8, 2024

US Consumer Disruption Denial I teach business and engineering classes at Wayne State University in Detroit. Often, I ask my students, many of whom work for the Detroit Automotives, what they think of Tesla and their views are negative. My Tesla can go from Detroit to Petoskey, about 250 miles, on one charge.

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Axway

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

It’s what Detroit was 50 years ago—where everything is made. When Coronavirus halts the center of the world’s parts manufacturing, companies are left scrambling to keep their … Wuhan province is the largest industrial material component sourcing region in the world.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2021

He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. He lives with his family in suburban Detroit. Steve brings a strategic and practical approach to the challenges of leadership and business profitability. Steve earned a BA in Economics and Management and an MBA.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 3, 2020

He also believes additive manufacturing (AM) may have come into its own during the pandemic. For other manufacturing sectors, such as the automotive industry, a very different pattern emerged.”[5] .” Nelson agrees supply chain digitalization is important. ” Footnotes. [1]

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 10, 2023

Evans Distribution Systems, headquartered in southeast Michigan, was founded in 1929 as the Central Detroit Warehouse Company. Evans currently employs nearly 300 associates and operates more than 3 million square feet of warehouse space in Michigan.

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QAD

MARCH 29, 2022

Guest hosted and produced by Gravitas Detroit Founder and President, Jan Griffiths, a former key supply chain executive in the industry, the podcast is available on the Auto Supply Chain Prophets website or any major podcast platform. Manufacturers should view the supply chain as a profit driver. Becoming Supply Chain Focused.

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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Recently, I attended a dinner outside of Detroit hosted by QAD, the Korean Battery Industry Association and NAATBatt (an organization dedicated to the development and commercialization of advanced battery manufacturing in North America). What Incentives Does the Inflation Reduction Act Provide to Battery Manufacturers?

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QAD

JULY 28, 2022

While building an EV requires a significantly smaller manufacturing footprint than what an ICE vehicle requires, many EV manufacturers lack the business systems and connections to support their production. ” Episode #7: Reflections of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets.

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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Henry Ford became the world’s first billionaire by making the connection and applying the idea of the overhead disassembly line of a meat packing plant to create the Detroit assembly line of the Model T. After all, if time phased planning works at a manufacturing or distribution facility, why would it not work at the store?

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

” – Sir Winston Churchill Having just returned from the 2023 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference in Detroit, these words are very fitting to encapsulate the essence of the event. “Never let a good crisis go to waste.”

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QAD

OCTOBER 13, 2022

How delightful to hear from self-proclaimed “quality nerds” Rocky Pinheiro and Mike Payionk of fastening solutions manufacturer PennEngineering. Their Quality bona fides are impressive: Rocky spent 25 years in manufacturing, mostly in automotive, with 13 years with Fiat Chrysler. Anyone notice a trend here? She is doing exactly that.

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QAD

MAY 21, 2019

This shift represents an incredible opportunity for new, disruptive business models, but generally, it has been framed as a point of conflict between the tech giants of Silicon Valley and auto giants of Detroit. Carmakers contribute automotive design, testing, manufacturing, assembly, sales, service expertise and infrastructure.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

For me and my mentees, scheduled meetups include meeting for a cup of bubble tea, working on aerial silk skills, rock climbing, or discovering fun new places in downtown Detroit. Be sure to let your mentees know that manufacturing and supply chain can be a pretty cool profession too! Invest Time to Connect with Your Mentee Personally.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

When Henry Ford launched his Rogue manufacturing complex near the city of Detroit at the beginning of the 20th century it was a manufacturing marvel. In the 1950s organizations like Toyota popularized strategies like  Lean Manufacturing  and  Kaizen to helo optimize these expanding ecosytems.

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QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

It’s no secret that putting all of your eggs in one basket probably isn’t the best idea, but that’s exactly what manufacturers around the world have been doing for years in offshoring production to China. That includes front-end forecasting and planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and import/export.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Elliott facility in Detroit. Evans Distribution Systems, headquartered in southeast Michigan, was founded in 1929 as the Central Detroit Warehouse Company. MELVINDALE, Mich., In his role, Vanderpool will oversee operations for the customer accounts at the Mt.

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QAD

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Likewise, the action never stops here at the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, because Cathy Fisher of Quistem, Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I never miss a beat on supporting your organization in “delivering on the promise of delivery.” Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) also need to help lead the charge. “My

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

Evans Distribution Systems, headquartered in southeast Michigan, was founded in 1929 as the Central Detroit Warehouse Company. Evans currently employs more than 300 associates and operates more than 3 million square feet of space in Metro Detroit and across the U.S. Find more information on our website www.evansdist.com.

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QAD

AUGUST 17, 2023

That’s because Cathy Fisher of Quistem, Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I never miss a beat when it comes to breaking down the auto supply chain with actionable insights that will help your business prepare for the next season, fiscal year or 10 years into the future. I’m talking about the connected workforce, a pillar of Industry 5.0

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 2, 2023

million Americans in the auto parts manufacturing business, but the damage will hit smaller auto suppliers that are further down the supply chain the hardest. Two Detroit auto suppliers that manufacture shifts, pinions, gears, and other parts for the Big Three have filed notices of potential layoffs with the state of Michigan.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 12, 2023

In honor of International Women’s Day, Blue Yonder hosted a special Blue Yonder Live “Fearless Females of Supply Chain” with our customer BrassCraft Manufacturing Company. Ann: I am the Director of Supply Chain at BrassCraft Manufacturing. I went to the University of Detroit, Mercy and majored in Accounting.

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QAD

MAY 30, 2023

Change is constant in the automotive world and Cathy Fisher of Quistem, Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I strongly believe that building a resilient supply chain requires the work of so much more than one company or a few thought leaders. If] you’re bringing manufacturing back. It takes a village; an industry.

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RFgen

AUGUST 1, 2016

Detroit, America’s automotive manufacturing headquarters, is working to revolutionize the industry once again. The rate of innovation in vehicle design, advanced manufacturing, and engineered materials has been truly remarkable and necessitated the creation of an unprecedented collaboration between industry and academia.”

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RFgen

AUGUST 1, 2016

Detroit, America’s automotive manufacturing headquarters, is working to revolutionize the industry once again. The rate of innovation in vehicle design, advanced manufacturing, and engineered materials has been truly remarkable and necessitated the creation of an unprecedented collaboration between industry and academia.”

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2016

Walt has managed several sales organizations and led Sterling’s supply chain execution strategy for the North American manufacturing market. Walter holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University and attended The Detroit College of Law.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Season 1 of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast is a wrap and Cathy Fisher of Quistem , Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I couldn’t be more proud. Good relationships with suppliers or contract manufacturers is key for mass production and then there’s buy-in from the automotive industry to consider.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

. # # # About Evans Distribution Systems Evans Distribution Systems, headquartered in southeast Michigan, was founded in 1929 as the Central Detroit Warehouse Company. Evans currently employs nearly 300 associates and operates more than 3 million square feet of warehouse space in Michigan.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Evans Distribution Systems, headquartered in southeast Michigan, was founded in 1929 as the Central Detroit Warehouse Company. Evans currently employs more than 600 associates and operates over two million square feet of space in Michigan and across the U.S.

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