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Silicon Valley in a Box with Mike Zayonc

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Management, where he specialized in studying Entrepreneurial Technology and Finance. The firm also organizes startup acceleration programs and is among the most active investors worldwide, with over 200 investments per year driving innovation across multiple industries.

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What’s Next for The Freight Market with Chris Pickett

The Logistics of Logistics

Before joining Coyote in 2006, Chris spent his early career in supply chain software development and network design – and studied at as many Eastern US tech schools as he could: earning a B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng. in Logistics from MIT, and an MBA from Georgia Tech.

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New Parts Manager at Clark Europe

Logistics Business Magazine

Baldy began his professional career after studying sales management in 2004 at Intrupa BV in the Netherlands in the Customer Service and Marketing department. After the takeover by TVH in 2006, he moved to Büsch Gabelstapler in Kerken – a dealer at that time.

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Case Study: Electrolux Productivity Gains from BITO Racking and Shelving

Logistics Business Magazine

After selling its outdoor products division to Husqvana in 2006, Electrolux kept its spares and accessories operation in the warehouse, where it also managed the spares and accessories for the Swedish manufacturer, which was now its landlord. A suitable 9150 square metre site was found in Bowburn’s North Industrial estate.

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Brokers Have Until Feb 6th to Contact the FMCSA & Influence Proposed Carrier Liability Insurance Increase

GlobalTranz

The frustrating feeling, that government regulators aren’t listening to you, is a common one within the freight industry. The higher the minimums go, the more difficult it may be for small and medium sized carriers to survive, especially since the industry was already hit hard by last year’s freight broker bond increase.

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Meet the four women behind WFP’s humanitarian helicopter in Haiti

World Food Programme Logistics

Photo: WFP/Antoine Vallas “My first time on a helicopter was in 2006. But after studying business administration and industrial technology, she came into aviation by accident. And yet, Robine studied law. “I I wasn’t afraid,” Jovanie recalls. I thought they just gave food!” It runs in the family,” she says.

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“Fewer DC Workers, But More Skilled Openings” Claims Employment Report

Logistics Business Magazine

Like many other industries, however, technological disruption combined with Brexit uncertainty is affecting access to skilled workers and this is a key issue for many employers. Employing more than 1.5 million people and contributing £124 billion to the UK economy, the logistics sector is important to Britain’s economic outlook.