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When you’ve been in the logistics business as long as we have (more than 25 years), you see a lot of trends come and go. You also see a lot of change and growth. As each year comes to a close, we like to take a few minutes to reflect upon the changes in our business,...
Nov 3, 2015
Federal transportation funding is expiring. In fact, it should have already expired. The original cutoff date for highway and infrastructure was October 29. However, after a desperate scramble on both sides of the party lines, an extension was given until November 20...
Oct 28, 2015
I am very fortunate and grateful to have been able to participate in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s “Panel of Experts” discussion regarding the state of manufacturing in Minnesota. Some advantages of manufacturing in Minnesota include an excellent work...
Sep 23, 2015
Will 3D printing eventually put an end to the supply chain? It’s a valid concern of logistics professionals, but it is inherently one that has already been proven false. Make no mistake, 3D printing will change the logistics industry, but it will hardly be the end of...
Sep 9, 2015
Keeping pace with the evolving logistics industry is a constant challenge for 3PLs. With new innovations in transportation and warehouse technology, companies always have to stay on their toes and adapt to the changing marketplace. There are even innovations in...
