The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Maggie Petrovic joined Emerge just over a year ago following 8 years with Coyote Logistics as Director of Enterprise Sales. in Business & Communications from the University of Iowa. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. About Maggie Petrovic.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2021

Chris and his spouse Christine are active in the community; most recently, Chris served as the chairperson of Ruan ’s record breaking 2020 United Way of Central Iowa campaign. With 90 years of transportation and logistics experience, Ruan is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation service companies in the country.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2021

Chris and his spouse Christine are active in the community; most recently, Chris served as the chairperson of Ruan ’s record breaking 2020 United Way of Central Iowa campaign. With 90 years of transportation and logistics experience, Ruan is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation service companies in the country.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 31, 2021

Paul Jensen is a graduate of Iowa State University earning a Bachelor of Science in Physics. From 2011-2016, he worked for DuPont Pioneer as senior manager of logistics and contracting. that manage their logistics. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 13, 2022

Our research with Iowa State University and MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics have identified the impact of the last 4-days of a quarter to route guide performance, paving the way for applying strategies to mitigate the risk of cost over runs. Martens worked as an account manager at Schneider Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2015

Robinson , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics titled, “ When Shippers, 3PLS, and Universities Collaborate on Supply Chain Research.” Here’s a snippet of Steve’s response: What we’ve seen over the years is transportation, logistics, and supply chain moving from being back-office, required functions to being very strategic.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 28, 2020

Delivering to Menards can be a challenge for brands that do not have an efficiently optimized logistics function or extensive experience working with the retailer. For many breaking in with Menards or those with ineffective logistics operations, delivering to the retailer can cause headaches and result in unnecessary fines.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2015

Researchers at Iowa State University analyzed data provided by C.H. Bobby Martens is an Associate Professor of Supply Chain in the Iowa State University College of Business. Martens worked as an account manager at Schneider Logistics. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Before earning his Ph.D.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The long-term agreement will initially enroll corn, soy and wheat farmers across Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Nebraska, with the opportunity for future expansion. These are hyperlocal organizations like Practical Farmers of Iowa. Andrew continued, “is how do we become a better company?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2021

Headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, the retailer has over 37,000 employees. The post Casey’s General Stores Supply Chain Team Contributes to Strong Financial Results appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. As such, Casey’s provides a service generally not otherwise available in these communities.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Currently, we are seeing little fluctuation in the domestic logistics market when compared to the past few weeks. . But the Logistics Manager’s Index skyrocketed from the end of Feb ruary through April. Zipline Regional Logistics Market Updates . Northeast Logistics . Midwest Logistics . 01 per mile.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

Through their knowledge of logistics, operations, and strategic planning, women are forging successful careers and making a substantial impact on this sector. She holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University and an MBA from the University of Northern Iowa, blending technical acumen with business savvy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The merger would also enable north-south customers to avoid congestion-prone Chicago via CP’s network in Iowa. The post This Week in Logistics News (March 20 – 26) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Egypt’s Suez Canal blocked by huge container ship.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Regional Logistics Market Updates. Here is what each region is seeing currently: Northeast Logistics. Midwest Logistics. Southeast Logistics. Westcoast Logistics. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has let the state’s stay-at-home order expire on May 1. Shippers should not expect much logistics disruption in Kansas.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Researchers at Iowa State University studied this phenomenon using data provided by C.H. For more on the Iowa State study, download the white paper Do “Favored Shippers” Really Receive Better Pricing and Service? Truck drivers generally are much more connected to logistics operations than they were, say, 20 years ago.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 19, 2021

Joe Lynch and Ben Fornell discuss hospital in the home (HITH) and the logistics required to make it successful. Ben Fornell is the Founder and CEO of Shurpa Health , the first logistics platform built for home healthcare. Ben Fornell is the Founder and CEO of Shurpa Health , the first logistics platform built for home healthcare.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 5, 2016

The logistics industry is constantly evolving, and our customers are always looking for ways to adapt. We teamed up with researchers from Iowa State University to find answers. And look at Freshspective™ as your source for fresh ideas and news in produce and cold chain logistics. This past year was no exception.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Logistics? ? . Midwest Logistics ? . Logistics? ? . Logistics ? . Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa.?? . not expect much logistics disruption in Kansas.?? . Here is what each region is seeing currently:? . These markets will continue to be tricky. Businesses?throughout

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Starting next week, Amazon will start actively recruiting existing small businesses in 23 states including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, and Washington.

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 2, 2018

From the wholesale manufacturers in Iowa to the farmers in Bangladesh, change is coming. He was previously the founder and CEO of Trax Technologies, a global logistics analytics and freight audit & payment firm. Scott Nelson is CEO of Sweetbridge , a global blockchain alliance. Printer-friendly version.

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Turvo

JUNE 8, 2020

Interestingly, we all had significant experience in the freight, logistics, sourcing, and supply chain world. Our new supply chain and logistics-minded friends saw technology and automation as the only pathway forward. Hot topics included the rise of driverless trucks. Would it decimate the industry or just change it?

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Refrigerated transportation is particularly at a premium and can be difficult to secure if not working with a logistics provider with an expansive network. If you ship in or out of Connecticut, don’t expect produce to affect your logistics operation much. Both are harvested late in the summer. Heaviest Peak: September.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

Business Address 2. California. Connecticut. District of Columbia. Massachusetts. Mississippi. New Hampsire. New Jersey. New Mexico. New York.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Amazon has started Black Friday deals early and more than 40% of merchants recently told logistics company Ware2Go that they’re already at “peak” holiday shopping levels. The school year just started, Halloween is coming, and Thanksgiving plans are still up in the air. Most people’s hands are full.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 5, 2017

A few years ago, we conducted some research with Iowa State University. If you’re interested in hearing more about this topic, I recently discussed it with Adrian Gonzalez on Talking Logistics , an online video talk show. The data showed significant increases in transportation costs during the last four business days in each quarter.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

It’s hard to imagine that Cargill began as a grain storage warehouse in Iowa, USA, in 1865. I split this off from global sourcing because we had plenty of buyers but not enough planning and logistics so service and documentation was failing. GMS is a team of nine people based in Rotterdam, Shanghai and Minneapolis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 20, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Even without a shortage of gas in the US, because companies can’t find enough drivers in places like Colorado, Iowa, and the Pacific Northwest, a scattering of gas stations have briefly run dry. That could help take a little bit of the sting out of the ticket. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2015

I called upon the CyBIZ Lab at the Iowa State University College of Business to look at the implications for equipment and rates in the coming decades. […]. So when three customers asked me the same question recently—was a capacity crisis coming with so many boxcars going out of service?—I I immediately took steps to look into it.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 20, 2015

white paper that was based on research conducted by Iowa State University in conjunction with C.H. Ability to flexibly adapt logistics capabilities to unique exceptions. One of the most popular downloads from the C.H. Robinson website in 2015 was the Do “Favored Shippers” Really Receive Better Pricing and Service?

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DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Stevie Nelson, a dispatcher at Rozenboom LLC/RZB Logistics, a broker-carrier in Bussey, Iowa, has been a fan of the “Custom Match” feature in DAT Power. When she posts a load, DAT Power automatically returns truck posts that match the same origin and destination.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2014

The Minnesota-based firm’s $9 million a year in revenue “ could go to $13 million or $14 million overnight if I could put drivers in those trucks ,” said Charlie Hoag, manager of Copeland’s terminal in Des Moines, Iowa. . Trucking firms, while accustomed to high driver turnover, say hiring is tougher than ever.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

percent, 458,400 jobs), Iowa (14.0 Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post [INFOGRAPHIC, REPORT, & INTERACTIVE MAP] The US Manufacturing Workforce & Making it In America appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. percent, 491,900 jobs), Wisconsin (16.3 percent, 214,500 jobs), Michigan (13.5

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

It’s always difficult for me to write about logistics on these days, so today’s post is a reflection I wrote almost five years ago on the eve of Thanksgiving about the journeys we take, the choices we make. Together with our friend Paul, Peter and I cycled cross country after we graduated college.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

No matter your industry, company size, or overall transportation spend, use these four transportation market insights to guide your development of a strong, resilient logistics strategy. Robinson that can reliably meet all of your logistics services and technology needs today and in the future. Research from C.H.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Dylish offers restaurants a three-tiered, monthly subscription service that provides customized apps and a range of logistical and marketing assets. Robots have become part of the logistics landscape for a while now. Walmart to hire 150,000 US store workers ahead of holiday season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 8, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news: New COVID vaccines need absurd amounts of labor and materials. Tesco has offered to use its country-wide distribution company Best Food Logistics to aid the roll out of the vaccine. Hy-Vee is also administering the Moderna vaccine to frontline health care workers in Iowa and Minnesota.

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