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Freight Matters Webinar: Boosting Freight Sustainability at Lower Costs

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Learn about the Freight Matters Webinar Series with EPA SmartWay

This is the second webinar of the 2017 SmartWay Freight Matters! webinar series.  Speakers Lecedra Welch from Automotive Industry Action Group; Al Hildreth from General Motors North America; David Hoover from Meijer and Steve Sorenson from Nordstrom explored trends, opportunities, and strategies related to sustainable goods movement.  The discussion centered on applying this knowledge to assist decision makers interested in moving goods with reduced environmental impact and lower costs, while realizing significant supply chain performance.

Guests Panelists  

David Hoover 
Director of Outbound Logistics
Meijer

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Steve Sorenson
Nordstrom Domestic Transportation Manager

Nordstrom

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Lecedra  Welch
Program Manager of Environmental Sustainability 
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Al Hildreth 
Global Energy Manager
General Motors North America
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Webinar Recording: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/331970431917614082

  • Webinar Slides: Freight Matters Webinar: Boosting Freight Sustainability at Lower Costs (pdf) (5.47 MB, June, 2017)

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Last updated on June 24, 2024
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