Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2018

Of course, the key to being able to do all this is to have data from a transportation management system, or TMS — your own, or your 3PL’s. Steve is a graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato and serves on two university supply chain advisory boards. Robinson since 1989.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

For example, a few analysts might be tasked with discovering how the profitability of an order is linked to the transportation costs associated with that order. This will lead to a living model that over time gets deeper and more accurate.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2017

He gained his experience at market-leading companies in the transportation asset, software development and 3PL sectors. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science – Business Administration degree from Winona State University of Minnesota.

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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. Reduce miles, reduce touches, become more efficient all the way through” your supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

If you are a regular reader of the Cerasis blog, you know our goal is to educate and inform those in the manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, logistics, and transportation space with best practices, trends, and industry news so that we can create a community of people.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

Once you’ve selected a mix of asset-based carriers, the next step is to choose an optimal 3PL to work with as part of your transportation strategy. Transportation involves numerous risks, with responsibility typically landing on the shipper if something goes amiss during transit. Risk control. Technology compatibility.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 29, 2020

MPR News reports, “The JBS pork company announced … that it would indefinitely close its processing plant in southwest Minnesota, just days after state officials announced that more than two dozen employees of the plant have tested positive for COVID-19.”[3] ”[3] Other plants have also had to close. .”

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The Minnesota Trucking Association estimates the country has a shortage of 60,000 drivers due to longtime recruitment issues, early retirement, and COVID-canceled driving-school classes. Department of Transportation, the average age of American truck drivers is 48. It’s delaying transport and translating to higher costs for everyone.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Steve is a graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato and serves on two university supply chain advisory boards. Robinson since 1989. He currently supports strategies designed to enhance the realized value that logistics operations have on supply chain and business initiatives.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

I am in Minnesota today, at the CSCMP Twin Cities Roundtable Annual ½ Day Seminar , where I am participating in a keynote session with Rick Blasgen (President & CEO of CSCMP) and Steve Raetz (Director Research & Market Intelligence at C.H. You can watch a demo of Coleman in this YouTube video.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 18, 2020

And that’s why I’m incredibly proud of our team for helping the state of Minnesota save more than $1 million. That’s why we joined our business community on a task force to help our home state of Minnesota ensure they were prepared with necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). Ecolab, Mayo Clinic, Patterson Cos.,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

How do that many turkeys get raised, processed, transported, distributed and purchased all to meet demand on a single day, Thanksgiving? the largest turkey producing states are Minnesota (18% of total U.S. And they obviously require the appropriate logistics and transportation capabilities to handle this highly desired product.

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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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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 12, 2014

Im a Big Ten fan and my team is the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Many of you may be asking, Minnesota has a college football team? And the answer is, Yes, they do. And whats more, at one time they were great. I turn to social media.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

I’d advise shippers to not get complacent about transportation costs for the longer term, however. Crops are also strong in nearby Wisconsin and Minnesota, despite flooding in the Red River Valley. Some recent events signal that rate increases could be only weeks away. Here's what we're seeing: Lessons from Hanjin.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2020

Despite the impact, many businesses remained open and transportation across modes continued operations with little disruption. Although your customer may be located in Minnesota, for example, if the freight is arriving at the Port of Charleston, then you may need backup options. Consider your primary origins and destinations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2024

Joyce is the CEO & Founder of Brenny Transportation , a Minnesota based trucking company that specializes in the transportation of large, heavy, and bulky items that necessitate specialized handling, equipment, and permits. Joyce’s career in transportation began in 1980 and Todd’s began in 1988. Joseph, MN, in 1996.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 19, 2020

The Food Protection and Defense Institute (FPDI) at the University of Minnesota offers a variety of food safety services and tools including “Disease Watch,” which is a system that collects data from many different sources, including public health, disaster and events, global news media and reports from government agencies.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2020

But much in the same way shippers had transportation difficulties in 2018, the past year was not easy on the other side of the industry — carriers. Industry incumbents like Celadon , New England Motor Freight , Falcon Transport, and HVH Transportation all shut down, some abruptly, after supply-side conditions did not improve.

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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. At the same time, you can find some of the lowest car dealer fees in Oregon, New York, Minnesota, and South Dakota. Here are several tips and pointers on how to keep the cost down! Best States to Buy a Used Car.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 25, 2020

During this unprecedented global supply chain disruption, we’ve worked with our customers and carriers to move thousands of shipments of essential supplies, leveraging our entire global suite of services, including air, ocean, customs brokerage, and surface transportation to meet the growing needs and demanding deadlines.

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Resilinc

MARCH 16, 2021

The Wall Street Journal recently reported on a Minnesota roller skate maker, Riedell Shoes, that lost more than 40% of its revenues at the beginning of the pandemic when roller rinks shut down. More than a year later, odd quirks in consumer cravings continue to pop up, catching manufacturers—and their suppliers—off guard.

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DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

remember to be thankful for Minnesota. Minnesota is also a major source of corn, potatoes and peas for your Thanksgiving table. At other times of the year, we rely on Minnesota agriculture for soybeans, sugar beets, and barley, as well as beef and dairy products. When you sit down to Thanksgiving dinner in the Midwestern U.S.,

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The Minnesota Trucking Association estimates the country has a shortage of 60,000 drivers due to longtime recruitment issues, early retirement, and COVID-canceled driving-school classes. Department of Transportation, the average age of American truck drivers is 48. It’s delaying transport and translating to higher costs for everyone.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

Connecticut. District of Columbia. Massachusetts. Mississippi. New Hampsire. New Jersey. New Mexico. North Carolina. North Dakota. Pennsylvania. Rhode Island.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Transportation could be impacted in Illinois. Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa. The governor of Minnesota has extended the state’s stay-at-home order through May 18, but with that comes some relaxed guidelines. Status: Partially Open. Shippers should check facilities’ availability before delivery.

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Freight Plus

MAY 30, 2018

Joyce Brenny, head of Brenny Transportation in Minnesota, tells. At last month's CONECT 22nd Annual Trade & Transportation Conference it was clear just how wide sweeping the issue was. Consider this, transportation and logistics account for roughly ten cents of every dollar. The Washington Post. That's real.".

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 3, 2014

This situation has prompted people like Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx to see that “we can think of none more appropriate to safeguard our highways as commercial vehicle drivers than the thousands of veterans who have already proven they can safely handle large vehicles under extremely stressful circumstances.”.

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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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RFgen

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The company first collects initial transactions at their remote Alaskan plants, where fish is prepared for transport on ships. Then, it sends the seafood through value-add plants in Washington, Oregon and Minnesota, where the fish is processed and turned into finished goods. Finally, it ships these products around the world.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa. . Minnesota . The governor of Minnesota has extended the state’s stay-at-home order through May 18, but with that comes some relaxed guidelines. Vendors should ensure that their supply chain partners are operational when shipping to or from Minnesota. .

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The company first collects initial transactions at their remote Alaskan plants, where fish is prepared for transport on ships. Then, it sends the seafood through value-add plants in Washington, Oregon and Minnesota, where the fish is processed and turned into finished goods. Finally, it ships these products around the world.

Supply Chain Software 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2024

Ann holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Speech and Hearing, and a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Michigan, along with a certificate in Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Transportation?could Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa.?? . Minnesota ? . Vendors should not expect disruption but should ensure that their supply chain partners are operational when shipping to or from Minnesota.?? . Shippers should check facilities’ availability before delivery.?? .

Freight 52

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EcoVadis

JUNE 13, 2019

In a “sustainability power-move” the Air Liquide team avoided three tons of carbon emissions from air transportation by giving their acceptance speech virtually – check it out here : Air Liquide Shui SPLC Awards Speech 2019. Read more in this Guidebook on Integrating Ratings into Sustainable Public Procurement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2019

I ended up selling small parcel to companies in Minnesota and Wisconsin for a few years before transitioning into selling transportation management solutions to companies in the Pacific Northwest. [02:25] Transportation companies are not a replacement for e-commerce partners. 10:56] 3.

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