Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A factory in China was the same as a factory in Michigan. Consumers will continue to want low prices (especially in a recession), and firms won’t be able to charge more just because they manufacture in higher-cost home markets. “For decades,” writes economic journalist Peter S. ”[1] He adds, “No longer.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

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. Jason Miller (PhD The Ohio State University) is a tenured Associate Professor of Logistics and the John D. About Michigan State University, Department of Supply Chain Management. and Dortha J.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2022

One company that took advantage of the National Calendar Day service was Logistics Plus, who, in 2019, decided “to register June 28th as the first and only ‘National Logistics Day’ in the U.S. ” Supply Chain Management and Logistics. .” ” Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

From the above chart, you can see that Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Michigan State University are on the chart. Most of the authors of best supply chain management books are the university professors so let's find out where they are now.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Many off-shore manufacturers have returned to the U.S., Those changes, along with high costs of transporting materials and finished goods to and from overseas locations, make the value of reshoring likely to become a compelling financial reality for many manufacturers. Engineering isn’t disconnected from manufacturing.

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Logility

JULY 25, 2019

At that point in my life I probably had only heard the term “logistics” as related to the military and the term “supply chain management” hadn’t been coined yet. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, I went to work in the aerospace manufacturing industry as a test engineer. only missing a 4.0

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RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2025

Disruptions like pandemics and geopolitical instability, combined with rising consumer demands for speed and convenience, have reshaped logistics. This blog post explores the key trends defining the future of logistics in 2025. The challenge lies in bridging the skills gap and preparing the workforce for the future of logistics.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Introducing Amazon Key, a New Level of Delivery Convenience for Prime Members. Alphabet looks to snowy Michigan to test self-driving cars (Reuters). Logistically Partners with SMC3 to Augment API’s with RateWare XL and CarrierConnect XL.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Automotive Logistics Global Conference. Detroit, Michigan. Kinaxis is pleased to be a Silver Sponsor of the 15th Annual Automotive Logistics Global Conference. The Automotive Logistics Global Conference is the place where the intelligence, contacts and expertise come together to address industry challenges. Learn More.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 26, 2021

Matt is a supply chain industrial broker focused on representing firms associated with warehousing, fulfillment, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution facilities. Matt earned a Bachelor of International Business from the University of Washington and a Master of Science in Supply Chain from Michigan State University.

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3PL Insights

JULY 19, 2021

July 19, 2021 — Evans Distribution Systems, a third-party logistics provider, has been recognized as a “Top 100 3PL Provider” by Inbound Logistics for the 19th consecutive year. Every year we are grateful to receive this recognition from Inbound Logistics ,” says John Evans, President & CEO of Evans Distribution Systems.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 10, 2023

January 10, 2023 — Evans Distribution Systems, a full-service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, has been recognized as a 2023 Top 3PL Provider by Multichannel Merchant (MCM). MELVINDALE, Mich. For more information, visit our website at www.evansdist.com.

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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 Intrieri is currently a operations and management consultant focused on third party logistics (3PL) management. The post Chuck Intrieri Executive Profile appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The industry is moving in an unprecedented direction that is increasingly digitized and more data-centric than ever, and logistics leaders are looking to increase efficiency with artificial intelligence (AI). Dirty data severely hinders the ability of logistics leaders to accurately glean actionable insights from the data.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2022

Lawrence Waterway is a river that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes surrounding Michigan. This makes the potential market access from Detroit very desirable to manufacturers. Our close proximity to the Port of Detroit and the Class 1 railroads makes Evans Distribution Systems a strategic logistics partner for any industry.

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IQMS

MARCH 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed manufacturers to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. In the process, it has highlighted an aspect of manufacturing ERP that is not as visible in more normal times— business continuity.

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Elementum

JUNE 22, 2022

In this blog, we’ll continue with these themes, exploring some of the serious problems that have cascaded down from one of the most popular process management practices of the last several decades: Lean Manufacturing. As part of this exploration into Lean Manufacturing, we’ll define the term, and cover a brief history of its development.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 27, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. American Eagle Acquires Logistics Startup. Business Insider reported that American Eagle acquired a Walmart alum’s logistics startup. UK car manufacturing output fell -37.6% The post This Week in Logistics News (August 21 – 27) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Jason Miller, Professor of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University, clarifies the difference: “The bullwhip effect is the idea that the variance in orders becomes amplified as you move upstream in the supply chainfrom retailer to wholesaler, wholesaler to manufacturer, and so on.

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RFgen

MARCH 10, 2025

Jason Miller, the Eli Broad Endowed Professor of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University, explains that effectively managing inventory requires an understanding of the dynamic relationship between demand and supply. This resulted in severe shortages and months-long delays.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Will there be a future for driverless trucks in logistics? It’s really interesting how [activity around driverless vehicles] has developed fairly rapidly over the last couple of years,” said Jeff Potts, Senior Vice President Business Development at LeanLogistics , in a recent Talking Logistics episode.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

They tie together raw materials providers, suppliers, manufacturers, ocean carriers, retailers, and 3PLs. This is essential for carriers and logistics providers, who operate key components of the enterprise supply chain. degree in Communications from Michigan State University. Michelle earned a B.A.

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QAD

DECEMBER 15, 2022

He has spent the last 30 years writing about automotive design, engineering, manufacturing and management. Staffing levels are on everyone’s minds these days, from manufacturers to retailers and consumers. She described the unique business model MADICORP uses to deliver manufacturing staffing.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

November 8, 2022 — Evans Distribution Systems , a full-service third-party logistics provider for warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, welcomes Scott Vanderpool as its newest Warehouse Operations Manager. MELVINDALE, Mich., Elliott facility in Detroit. “I’m

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 19, 2015

In this guest commentary, Dr. Tobias Schoenherr from Michigan State University will share some insights. Such capabilities can include unique know-how or knowledge assets, specialized research and development capabilities, or a sophisticated logistics infrastructure that you may be able to tap into.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2023

A year into the crisis, Sriram Narayanan , the Kesseler Family Endowed Faculty Fellow of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University, explained, “Supply chain management plays a central role in the quality of life we enjoy every day, whether it be products we shop in a retail store or meals that our kids are served in school. .”[1]

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Consumer goods manufacturers have struggled to combat these private label incursions, with varying degrees of success. The hyper-connected, technology-enabled consumer now holds economic power over both retailers and manufacturers. Jim has an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BSME from Marquette University.

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2022

Sears Manufacturing Co., a Traverse City, Michigan based innovator of supply chain network design software. wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, were also recognized as Top 100 Logistics IT Providers by Inbound Logistics. This annual award honors IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

StorMagic, simplifying storage at the edge, announced that Benore Logistic Systems, Inc., a Michigan-based supply-chain solutions company, has replaced its legacy standalone SAN with StorMagic SvSAN to improve performance and add redundancy.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2016

Retailers and consumer goods manufacturers are investing heavily in omni-channel in 2016. To get around this problem, many companies initially either established dedicated ecommerce fulfillment centers or hired third-party logistics providers to handle this task for them.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2016

One recent survey indicated that just one-third of shippers are currently using a TMS – a powerful weapon in the logistics arsenal that has been proven time and again to deliver a strong ROI. Just a few years ago sophisticated logistics software was reserved for only the largest and wealthiest companies.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 29, 2020

Author Affiliations: authors of the books on our list are university professors from Michigan State University, Stanford University, Northwestern University the University of California at Berkley and Cranfield University (UK). Obsolete and out-of-print books are not included. The links below are #paid links.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2016

For example, a study by the FMI/GMA Trading Partner Alliance found that 78 percent of manufacturers do not use retailer-supplied forecasts in their own production and deployment planning. Manufacturing and distribution plans can no longer be based on what was shipped from the DC last month. Connecting Suppliers and Retailers.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

He joined Con-way Freight in August 2008 from sister company Menlo Worldwide Logistics. Before joining Menlo in 2001, he held logistics and operations management positions with Delphi Automotive Systems and Penske Logistics. He is a graduate of Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., About Con-way Inc.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2016

For the last couple of decades transportation management systems (TMS) have revolutionized supply chains, helping companies streamline their logistics processes, achieve greater visibility into their operations and save significant dollars on transportation. And it’s simply not true. There’s really no difference.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

23, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, welcomed Dawn Harthun, as the new Director of International Solutions. Evans Distribution Systems, headquartered in southeast Michigan, was founded in 1929 as the Central Detroit Warehouse Company. MELVINDALE, Mich.,

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

February 14, 2023 — Evans Distribution Systems , a full-service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, introduces Leslie Delekta as the Director of Customer Solutions. MELVINDALE, Mich., For more information, visit our website at www.evansdist.com.

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