The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

About Andy Tomka Andy Tomka is the Vice President of Product at MVMNT, a freight-tech company that build transportation managemt systems (TMS) for SMB freight brokers. Andy is a graduate of Iowa State University’s Supply Chain Management program.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 2, 2022

Michael is the Vice President Transportation & Logistics at Mary Kay , one of the most enduring, successful direct sellers of personal beauty products in the world for more than 55 years. Mike Ringsdorf is the Vice President Transportation & Logistics at Mary Kay Global, a cosmetics company based in Texas. About Mary Kay.

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PINC

AUGUST 24, 2020

Robinson and Iowa State University, favored shippers are receiving better pricing and service. truckload carriers and quantitatively measure the effects of “favored shipper” characteristics on transportation costs. Robinson and Iowa State University tell shippers to start using these strategies: Leverage live load flexibility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 1, 2024

in finance from the University of Iowa. About Danny Frisco As CEO and co-founder of Rapido Solutions Group, Danny oversees sales and is responsible for the long-term strategy and vision of the company. Danny began his logistics career in carrier sales at Coyote Logistics after receiving his B.A.

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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. Paul joined the Ruan team in 2016 as vice president of logistics, leading our fastest growing service segment and a team of more than 100 employees in managed transportation and brokerage. required to be effective and efficient. About Ruan.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2015

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. Here’s part of what he said: The reason we chose MIT and Iowa State is that they really like transportation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

in Business & Communications from the University of Iowa. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. She has a B.A About Emerge. Emerge , based in Scottsdale, AZ, is one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2015

Research shows that of all “favored shipper” qualities, longer dwell times result in higher transportation costs. Researchers at Iowa State University analyzed data provided by C.H. The conclusion: there is a strong link between transportation rates paid and dwell times over 2 hours, as the table nearby shows.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The company is using Blue Yonder for transportation management, Coupa’s Supply Chain Guru for network design, and FourKites ( see the webinar ) for transportation visibility in certain regions or departments to help with this. These are hyperlocal organizations like Practical Farmers of Iowa.

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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. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The Louisiana Department of Transportation reported that all state-maintained roadways, except for I-20 and I-49 (sections that remain open), in the seven-parish Northwest region were deemed impassable because of winter weather conditions. All westbound lanes of I-40 near Albuquerque, NM are closed. Parts of I-20 in Texas are closed.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

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. Before her remarkable career in supply chain management, Janice was a design and manufacturing engineer, laying a solid technical foundation for her expertise.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Quarter-End Shipping Surges Impact Transportation Rates. Do month-end or quarter-end surges still affect your transportation costs? Our research at Iowa State University shows that transportation costs don’t actually rise during end-of-month surges. Well, you’re certainly not alone if you’re asking this age-old question!

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Research from Iowa State University shows that routing guides, like car maintenance, have a limited life span. To learn more about why frequent transportation bids make sense, you can check out the research we conducted with Iowa State University in our white paper, Stale Rates Research: Benefits of Frequent Transportation Bids.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Researchers at Iowa State University studied this phenomenon using data provided by C.H. The research shows that there is a strong link between transportation rates paid and dwell times over two hours. For more on the Iowa State study, download the white paper Do “Favored Shippers” Really Receive Better Pricing and Service?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2022

Functional transportation is incredibly important for anyone, but it is also a very expensive risk. – Iowa: $1,071. Most young adults’ lives revolve around their car, using it to get to work or class, saving up for maintenance, or even just selecting a new vehicle that suits their personality.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2024

On the positive side, he provides an engineering based background having received a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Iowa. The selection of Ortberg reportedly brings some positives and some concerns. According to his biography, Ortberg provides over 35 years of aerospace industry experience to this role.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 5, 2016

From surface transportation to global forwarding, our posts aim to fill you in on the topics that matter most. We teamed up with researchers from Iowa State University to find answers. It was an exciting year in the supply chain industry, and our Transportfolio ® blog has followed the action every step of the way.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Transportation could be impacted in Illinois. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has let the state’s stay-at-home order expire on May 1. Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa. Remain in-the-know of transportation market updates by signing up for Zipline’s monthly e-newsletter. Status: Open.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 28, 2020

Menards services 12 distribution centers throughout its territory with facilities in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Michigan, Missouri, and South Dakota. Simply scheduling transport into one of their 12 distribution centers is not an effective long-term strategy for working with the big box store.

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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. Guide your transportation strategy by understanding the market. The transportation marketplace is constantly changing.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 5, 2017

With the end of the year quickly approaching, some industries enter their busiest transportation season and others hit a shipping slowdown. A few years ago, we conducted some research with Iowa State University. The data showed significant increases in transportation costs during the last four business days in each quarter.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has let the state’s stay-at-home order expire on May 1. Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa. . Remain in-the-know of transportation market updates by signing up for Zipline’s monthly e-newsletter. . Status: Mostly Open . Status: Varies . Sign Up Today .

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Part of my job is to watch transportation trends and help our customers prepare for what might happen next. 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. […]. I immediately took steps to look into it.

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Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 2, 2018

It was not until extensive research was conducted by a single Australian retailer that the community discovered that bananas were being mishandled in transport. From the wholesale manufacturers in Iowa to the farmers in Bangladesh, change is coming. Scott Nelson is CEO of Sweetbridge , a global blockchain alliance.

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Turvo

JUNE 8, 2020

A consultant, a tech wizard, a VP at a large Transportation company, and an ex-freight broker turned, a strategic sourcing specialist, turned HR consultant, mother of 3, trying to navigate her next career phase. How would sourcing and transportation patterns change if manufacturing shifted away from China?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Iowa State University research uncovered a direct correlation between dwell time and the end price paid for a shipment. If that is the case for your business, then you may need to accept higher rates and adjust your transportation budget accordingly to deal with the changing market. Eliminate as much dwell time as possible.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2021

The trial’s goal is to see if the delivery drones will be able to speed up patient response and sample turnaround times while also transporting blood transfusions in a shorter amount of time. The merger would also enable north-south customers to avoid congestion-prone Chicago via CP’s network in Iowa.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Transportation?could Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa.?? . Remain in-the-know of transportation market updates by signing up for Zipline’s monthly e-newsletter.? . Illinois officials have extended the state’s stay-at-home order through?the Indiana ? . Businesses?throughout Kansas ? .

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Regarding the Texas lawsuit, it’s unclear whether the court will hold a hearing or issue any decision before December 1, according to Will Sehestedt, government affairs manager for the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), a trade organization for freight brokers.

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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. Today it operates in 67 countries with 143,000 employees and has 76 business units on six platforms that cover animal feed, food production, energy and transportation, financial services and pharmaceuticals.

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 21, 2012

It is about an Iowa corn farmer, that after hearing voices, interprets them as a command to build a baseball diamond in his backyard. Then employees with names like Index Girl, Smart Transport, Social Orchestrater and Ivy Insights will help you navigate to maximize the experience. My Field of Dreams. If I Build it Will They Come?

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DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Remember to follow food safety guidelines when transporting fresh and frozen turkeys, and when preparing them at home , so everyone can stay healthy. California.

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 6, 2017

But comparative data such as profit per employee or the percentage of gross profit that is paid to salaries--that information just isn’t out there,” said Gerald Moore Chief Operating Officer of Hybrid Transit Systems in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He too has been part of the pilot project.

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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. . What is the Future of Truckload Transportation? Beware, Driverless Cars are Everywhere!

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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. In the white paper, the researchers measured which characteristics make an impact on transportation costs for “favored shippers.” Robinson website in 2015 was the Do “Favored Shippers” Really Receive Better Pricing and Service?

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