The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Chris earned his bachelor’s degree in Management from the University of Wisconsin- Stout located in Menomonie, WI and holds an associate in Management from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI. His passion is the training and development of sales and operations professionals in the brokerage business.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 6, 2024

He holds a BS in Applied Mathematics from The University of Wisconsin-STOUT. He also held leadership positions in early-stage SaaS start-ups and was a trusted advisor at AMR Research, now part of Gartner.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

FDA inks mutual reliance agreements with California, Florida, Utah, Wisconsin. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has entered into domestic mutual reliance agreements with California, Florida, Utah and Wisconsin. Bigger turkeys are back as Sam’s Club bets on larger holiday gatherings. Lead times for chips have surged.

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Americold

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Cranberries are primarily grown in northern regions such as Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and the Pacific Northwest, with Wisconsin producing more than half of the world’s total crop.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Nari holds a master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Nari holds a master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 23, 2024

I thank the data science team at the University of Wisconsin for helping me wade through the data to understand the trends.) Many followers answered my surveys, and over the past six months, I mined the data to try to answer the question of what we can learn from the past decade to improve planning.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 12, 2019

I grew up mostly in Madison, Wisconsin. I enrolled in the forestry program at the University of Wisconsin, but two years in I had an epiphany that I wanted to pursue business. I graduated with a major in finance, investment, and banking from the University of Wisconsin. [02:44] What was your major in college?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

Nari holds a master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Genevieve Lehman, Melbourne, Australia “Nine associates from the Waukesha area participated in a volunteer day at Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. Not only does Blue Yonder’s volunteering help out the community, it also looks favourably to our current and potential customers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Chuck specializes in Supply Chain Optimization, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and International Purchasing and Importing Consulting. He also writes for THE GOOD WORD, LinkedIn and other Supply Chain Blogs. He is certified as a C.P.M.,CPIM,

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 8, 2014

Verda Blythe from University of Wisconsin spoke of the building of soft skills in the academic setting to help both women and men embrace diversity. Pull Up the Chair at the Table. In the practice session, the panel often talked of encouraging other women to pull-up a chair to the table and participate.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Nari holds a master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 8, 2015

In this guest commentary, John McKeller , senior lecturer for the Wisconsin School of Business Grainger Center for Supply Chain Managemen t at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains four key considerations for successfully integrating a firm’s strategy with supply chain management.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Numerous carriers across Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee and parts of northern Mexico, including the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas are reporting delays, limited operations and/or closures due to blackouts, snow, and ice.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 22, 2018

Mr. Rhodeen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Rhodeen has developed strategic partnerships with SMBs, Fortune 500 companies, and innovative logistics partners. The post Solving Final Mile Logistics and Earning Customer Loyalty appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2012

He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Chuck specializes in Supply Chain Optimization, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and International Purchasing and Importing Consulting. He also writes for THE GOOD WORD, LinkedIn and other Supply Chain Blogs. He is certified as a C.P.M.,CPIM,

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

In 1940, the iron skillet was manufactured in Wisconsin from iron ore mined from Michigan and Minnesota. In order to reduce the scope and make the topic more accessible, Jason and Joe use the iron skillet as an analog to represent all products that have a supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

PAXAFE – a venture-backed C-Corp – is a graduate of gener8tor Accelerator, was a 2019 Accelerate Michigan startup competition finalist and a 2020 ACORD InsurTech Challenge finalist, and is a top 20 Wisconsin startup to watch in 2020 and 2021. PAXAFE is currently a part of the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) – Risk stream.

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 27, 2019

Wisconsin Paper Mill gets Second Life, UPS First Revenue Generating Drone, I, DC Robot, Chinese Ship Building

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Chuck has been a sought after speaker (Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, trainer, and has been published in professional journals and general publications.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 8, 2013

The first day that I worked with the Kimberly-Clark team, it was snowing in Neenah, Wisconsin. The results are now clearly visible on the balance sheet. In this blog post, I would like to celebrate their story. The Journey.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 23, 2019

He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and an Masters of Business Administration from Augsburg College. Robinson for over 18 years with roles including Manager of Reverse Logistics Division as well as various leadership and account management positions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Chris earned his bachelor’s degree in Management from the University of Wisconsin- Stout located in Menomonie, WI and holds an associate in Management from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI. His passion is the training and development of sales and operations professionals in the brokerage business. About The Freight Coach.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 6, 2013

He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Chuck specializes in Supply Chain Optimization, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and International Purchasing and Importing Consulting. He also writes for THE GOOD WORD, LinkedIn and other Supply Chain Blogs. He is certified as a C.P.M.,CPIM,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2022

Missouri and Wisconsin are also known for their reasonable fees, such as car ownership and registration fees. – Wisconsin:998/yr average. North Carolina is a great place to look for a vehicle. With a low car sales tax of 3% and low DMV fees, there isn’t as much you have to pay outside of the cost of the vehicle.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 23,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries. In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally. He is a humble and quiet leader. As a B2B company, procurement management is essential.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2013

He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Chuck specializes in Supply Chain Optimization, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and International Purchasing and Importing Consulting. He also writes for THE GOOD WORD, LinkedIn and other Supply Chain Blogs. He is certified as a C.P.M.,CPIM,

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 23,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries. In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally. He is a humble and quiet leader. As a B2B company, procurement management is essential.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2021

” Zone 2 – Great Lakes, Ohio Valley & Midwest (Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin): “A stormy Halloween for the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes, where some wet snow could mix in. Little ghosts and goblins better bundle up — expect some flakes of wet snow over higher elevations of New England on Halloween.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

I will present the testing of outside-in processes results first at the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , then a week later at the Blaze conference for Project Zebra, followed by a presentation at the ASCM conference and the University of Wisconsin Executive e-business Consortia at the end of September.

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Tompkins Blog

MARCH 13, 2014

The Consortium is led by the needs of its membership and an Advisory Board that includes executives from Domino’s Pizza, GlaxoSmithKline, Hallmark, Ingram Micro, Kane is Able, Miller-Coors, The Coca-Cola Company, Target and University of Wisconsin.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 28, 2018

Cost to Goverments for New Foxconn Factory in Wisconsin Keep Rising. Harley Says Tariffs Forcing Production Move Offshore. Amazon with New Strategy to Succeed in China. UPS, Union both Get Something Out of New Deal

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

ScottsMiracle-Gro currently has warehouses connected to operations for the co-distribution of fertilizer with growing media products at 16 locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 16, 2013

He is a guest speaker at the Purchasing Management Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Chuck specializes in Supply Chain Optimization, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and International Purchasing and Importing Consulting. He also writes for THE GOOD WORD, LinkedIn and other Supply Chain Blogs. He is certified as a C.P.M.,CPIM,

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Americold

MARCH 27, 2023

We have current storage capacity in many of our facilities in Wisconsin and across the Midwest and are also continuously expanding to accommodate changing needs. The challenges of multi-temp cold storage, timely transportation, and complex logistics are all issues Americold manages every day.

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Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Retail Holiday Sales will be Weak Despite ecommerce S urge, P and G Shareholders Say Go Green, IMF Says 2020 Global GDP Drop will be Less than Previous Forecast, No Wisconsin Subsidy for Foxconn

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