MIT CTL Global Leadership Lecture Series: John Wiehoff, CEO of C.H. Robinson
Mar 04, 2014 at 6:30AM - Mar 04, 2014 at 8:00AMAn Interview and Open Discussion with John Wiehoff, CEO, C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson CEO John Wiehoff will visit MIT to share some of the dynamics in the challenging transportation and logistics services marketplace, as well as some of the future challenges and opportunities in the industry. This session will be conducted in an interview and then open discussion format which will provide an exciting engagement with this industry leader.
Background: Founded in 1905, C.H. Robinson is one of the world's largest third party logistics (3PL) providers, with 2012 gross revenues of $11.4 billion. The company provides freight transportation and logistics, outsource solutions, produce sourcing, and information services to over 42,000 customers through a network of offices in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. To meet their customers' freight needs, C.H. Robinson provides access to over 56,000 transportation providers worldwide, including contract motor carriers, railroads, air freight carriers, and ocean...