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REPOST: The Transfix Story with Drew McElroy

The Logistics of Logistics

After seeding the idea of the first freight marketplace, Drew has helped Transfix mature from an industry upstart into Forbes’ “Next Billion Dollar company. Prior to founding Transfix in 2013, Drew was the President of Priority Distribution Inc. PDI), a mid-market transportation management and third-party logistics provider (3PL).

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The Transfix Story with Drew McElroy

The Logistics of Logistics

After seeding the idea of the first freight marketplace, Drew has helped Transfix mature from an industry upstart into Forbes’ “Next Billion Dollar company. Prior to founding Transfix in 2013, Drew was the President of Priority Distribution Inc. PDI), a mid-market transportation management and third-party logistics provider (3PL).

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore being struck by the Dali and collapsing is an unpredictable disruption to the supply chains of several industries including automobiles, coal, and agricultural machinery. Coal industry: The Port of Baltimore is the largest coal port in the country, handling about 20 million tons of coal per year.

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The Zara’s logistics process

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Nowadays, the fashion industry demands more and more creativity, versatility, and especially agility to compete in the market. This response by retailers to constant market changes takes place within a few weeks, as opposed to the industry average of six months. Distribution 4. Purchasing and production 3.

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Industry View: Today is Peak Packaging Monday

Logistics Business Magazine

For UK packaging supplier, Kite Packaging, the Monday before Black Friday proves to be most demanding in terms of orders as it acts as the last big order day for most businesses who are getting packing materials in ready to sell and distribute goods on Black Friday.

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Environmentally Conscious Efforts: How Trinity Stays Green

Trinity Logistics

In 1962, A Silent Spring by Rachel Carson was released bringing societal attention to the consequences of industrial pollution. Since 2004, it has helped its partners save 248.8 Trinity Logistics became part of the Responsible Care Partnership in 2009, furthering our commitment to the hazmat chemical industry we’ve served since 2002.

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Can Dispensaries Deliver Out of State? Which States Allow Delivery of Cannabis?

WorkWave

In 2004, Senate Bill 420 was enacted, which established guidelines for the cultivation, possession, and distribution of medical marijuana. This legislation provided more clarity and oversight for the medical cannabis industry in the state. Over the years, California’s cannabis laws have continued to evolve.