Volume XXI Issue I Spring 2021 UW Always On The Move

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Volume XXI Issue I

Always On The Move Fall 2020

Spring 2021

Transportation & Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Faculty and Staff

TLM Degree Available Both On-campus and Online, Fall 2021

For over two decades, the nationally-recognized Transportation and Logistics Management (TLM) major has placed hundreds of graduates into company, public agency and not-for-profit management positions. The rigorous program continues to emphasize exceptional courses in transportation modal management, supply chain management, environmental sustainability as well as international trade—all building upon a strong business management foundation. With an exceptionally high percentage of international students and women, the program embraces diversity and has a global perspective.

Students have benefited from UW-Superior’s location in a major transportation hub featuring all five modes of transportation along with an intermodal terminal. The community has supported the program with tours, guest speakers, mentors, internships and scholarships.

Evolving delivery of educational content coupled with the ever-growing need for managers in transportation, logistics and supply chain fields has prompted the University of Wisconsin-Superior to offer the TLM major online as well as on-campus. Upon the recommendation of the TLM Advisory Board, approval from the School of Business & Economics and support from administration, the TLM degree will be offered simultaneously on-campus and online starting fall of 2021.

The award-winning, dedicated faculty currently teaching the on-campus courses will be instructors for the asynchronous, online classes. Both online and on-campus students will have opportunities to participate in simulations, case-study analyses and internships as they prepare for leadership roles in a technical, dynamic and rewarding profession.

Online students, just like on-campus students, will be eligible for scholarships, financial aid, and participating in many of the student club activities. Incoming freshman TLM majors may select a four-year or three-and-a-half-year program of study. Students with prior college credit, related work or military experience may be able to accelerate their graduation plans. Students enrolled on-campus will be able to take all online courses except for SBE degree completion courses (DCP). On-campus students will have all the opportunities of online students plus they can:

Go on industry tours in the Twin Ports transportation hub Participate in TLM Club activities in person, such as train rides, volunteer work and trips Be paid research assistants in the research center Engage in in-person networking opportunities in and out of the classroom Practice the vital skill of public speaking Participate with professional societies in person Enjoy the unique campus experiences at UW-Superior and the region

Seize the opportunity to enter or advance your management career in a dynamic and essential field that is rapidly expanding—

Earn a degree in Transportation and Logistics Management!

Club Officers

President: Halle Kusterman

Vice President: Kayleigh Seagraves

Secretary: Sarah Montrose

Treasurer: Nick Moore

Event Planner: Ryan Lovaas

Media Specialist: Andrea Tuia

Dr. Richard Stewart Professor, TLM/SCM Director, TLRC

Dr. Mei Cao Professor, TLM/SCM Director, SBE

Dr. Daniel Rust Associate Professor, TLM

Cassie Roemhildt Financial Specialist Senior

MercuryGate Transportation Management System (TMS)

With sponsorship from the Intermodal

Association of North America, 14 TLM/SCM students voluntarily

completed the online TMS training in fall of 2020 spring of 2021 and passed

an exam to earn MercuryGate Best Practices Level 1 certification.

Charting Her Own Course

Halle Kusterman

graduated with a double major in Transportation

Logistics Management and Supply

Chain Management this spring.

Read her story at uwsuper.edu.

Curriculum Development for NASA Aeronautics Initiatives

When people think of NASA, they likely think of rockets and astronauts. But did you know that NASA has a long tradition of aeronautical research and innovation that continues today? In spring of 2021, Dr. Rust and TLM student Kayleigh Seagraves completed a project showcasing some of NASA’s most significant current aviation initiatives. Funded through the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (part of NASA’s Space Grant Program that contributes to the nation’s science enterprise by funding education and research), the project resulted in curriculum designed for use in university classrooms to draw attention to how NASA is addressing a wide range of technical challenges associated with key aviation initiatives, highlight ways these technologies would likely be implemented and invite students to consider the implications of these new technologies. Dr. Rust and Kayleigh Seagraves developed PowerPoint presentations with accompanying lecture notes and student activities for each of the following NASA aeronautics initiatives:

To design and fly an aircraft with a low supersonic boom signature To develop air traffic management technologies to facilitate the safe

and expanded use of autonomous aerial vehicles and on-demand personal air transportation in urban settings

To design and fly hybrid and all-electric aircraft. Rust and Seagraves look forward to university instructors from a wide variety of disciplines adopting this curriculum to show students the amazing and fascinating work NASA is undertaking in the realm of aeronautics that will shape how people and freight are moved via air for decades to come.

UW-Superior students get Certificate of Participation for Supply Chain Simulation

A February 2021 Council of Supply Chain Management article discussed five competencies that are drivers of digital dexterity:

Business acumen – Strategic planning and tactical actions to achieve goals

Adaptability – Overcoming obstacles with persistence and a positive attitude

Political savviness – Practicing empathy with other stakeholders Fusion collaboration – Thriving as a team and effectively communicating Systems thinking – Understanding the interactive impact of one’s

decisions

UW-Superior has been using a complex supply chain simulation in TRSP-300 Supply Chain Management since 2018 that provides opportunity for students to practice these five attributes. The simulation, called Fresh Connection, was developed in Europe and is currently used all over the world. Within the simulation, students form four-person teams composed of Vice Presidents of Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Supply Chain. A VP can only make decisions for their area, but the impact of their actions ripple through the supply chain. Successful completion of the simulation requires effective communication, strategic planning, teamwork, quantitative analysis, as well as application of classroom knowledge. Students learn by doing in hands-on simulation exercises.

More complex Fresh Connection exercises are used in TRSP-401 Advanced Supply Chain Management. TRSP-300 is a prerequisite for TRSP-401. Starting in the spring of 2021, students may download a Certificate of Participation after completing Fresh Connection activities in TRSP-300. Students will have the option to download their personal and verifiable certificate as a PDF to display on screen or to add to their LinkedIn profile.

Virtual Club Speakers

Steve Lallier—Director of Operations, J.B. Hunt Shelli Austin—President of InTek Freight & Logistics Steven Rosso—Human Resources, Lineage Logistics Mike Segal—Director, Logistics and Operations Planning,

Sappi North America

Club Officer Elections The Transportation and Logistics Club will hold elections for student Club Officers at the beginning of the fall 2021 semester. All six of our club officers have graduated or will be graduating this fall. Thank you to their dedication and hard work through an amazingly difficult year! Positions that are available are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Event Planner, and Media Specialist. Please email Cassie Roemhildt if you would like to nominate someone or yourself at [email protected].

Northshore Scenic Railroad Clean-up

UWS Transportation & Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management students participated in the bi-annual clean up on the Northshore Scenic Railroad . The NSSR provided pizza for all the helpers after they were

done. Thank you NSSR!

Intermodal Association of North America’s Academic Challenge

For the past 6 years, UW-Superior Transportation & Logistics Management students have competed in the Intermodal Association of North America’s Academic

Challenge and attended the IANA expo in person. In 2020, the student team competed virtually and took second place!

The student team was Kayleigh Seagraves, Peter Gosswiller, and Sarah Montrose. Georgia Southern took first place. Other competitors consisted of Auburn, North Florida, North Texas, College of Charleston, California

Maritime Academy and the University of Maryland.

“The UWS team presented a complex, current business case study that required them to apply quantitative and

qualitative techniques in developing their proposed solution. Using historical data for twelve U.S. ports, the team

determined trends in container imports and exports, using this information to allocate drayage (trucking) resources in the ports over a three-year period. In order to address the final question, they developed qualitative projections for

container movement in 2022 based on factors they researched such as consumer demand, trade wars, supply

chain resiliency, near-shoring and out-sourcing, and changing trade corridors.”

-UW-Superior News Article

UWS T&L Club Collaborates with St. Cloud State Supply Chain Club

On November 30th, St. Cloud State hosted a virtual meeting that featured a panel of 5 professional

members. These professionals discussed “Next steps: Moving into Your Professional OM/SCM Role”. Each

panelist was at a different place in their career and were able to offer unique perspectives on getting a job in the field, a “day in the life” aspects and their own

career stories.

Fall 2020 Spring 2021

Transportation Economics (ECON 333) Brad Peot*, —Sales Manager for WSPR, DREI, WTS, WTPS at WATCO Dr. Barton Jennings—Professor Emeritus of SCM at Western Illinois University Kate Ferguson*, —Director of Trade & business Development at Duluth Seaway Port Authority Marta Larson*, —Senior Replenishment Planner at Ace Hardware Corporation Tom Krenning—Senior VP Carrier Procurement at Hub Group Undral Nuran*, —Supply Chain Coordinator at Produce Alliance

Land Transportation Management (TRSP 315) Alissa LaValley*, —Superintendent at Cloquet Terminal Railroad Company

Dr. Ray Mundy—Executive Director at the Airport Ground Transportation Association Paul Barnes—Manager, Sales and Marketing at Genesee & Wyoming, Inc.

Chelsea Loining—Human Resources Manager at Halvor Lines Rik Somerville*, —Bulk Energy/Driver Development Director at Schneider National

Laura Kircher—Senior Community Engagement Advisor at Enbridge

International and Intermodal Transportation Management (TRSP 430) Travis Dietrich—Director of Customer Service and Business Development at Bay & Bay Transportation John Tumnskie—Station Service Manager at DHL, Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Travis Gordon—Supply Chain Logistics Analyst at 3M Kayla Blazer*, —Air Import Agent at Expeditors International

Air Transportation Management (TRSP 305) Tom Werner—Executive Director of the Duluth Airport Authority

Dennis Doty—Sr. Manager at FedEx Express, Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Don Monaco—Owner of Monaco Air Duluth

Sara Freese—Assistant Director, MSP Operations, Field Maintenance & Airside Operations at Metropolitan Airports Commission

Mark Rudolph—Manager of Field Maintenance Department at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

Guest Speakers in Dr. Rust’s Classes *UW-Superior graduates

Dr. Daniel Rust Receives Max H. Lavine Award

Congratulations to Dr. Rust on receiving the Max H. Lavine Award for his work with Dr. Ray Mundy on the article, “Women in North American Railroad Operational Roles: Opportunities and Challenges,”

published December 2020 in The Journal of the Transportation Research Forum. In addition to analyzing trends and challenges of employing women in male-dominated roles, this study considered how job

vacancies should be marketed to gain the interest of potential female employees and examined how to implement best practices to retain women in these operational roles.

The study’s findings and recommendations directly addressed a major diversity problem area with potential

application to the entire transportation industry and beyond.

The Max H. Lavine Award was established to recognize scholarly work of UW-Superior faculty and staff that addresses problems of contemporary society.

Guest Speakers in Dr. Stewart’s Classes

TRSP-325 Marine Transportation Management On February 18, Dave Sauer, Vessel Agent and Pickands Mather representative,

spoke to the class about vessel agency duties and how the company operates multiple marine supply chains.

On February 25, Kate Ferguson*, Director of Trade & Business Development Director for the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, discussed her responsibilities and her experience as a fleet manage for the Great Lakes fleet.

TRSP-300 Supply Chain Management On October 27 and February 23, Steven Rosso, Regional HR Business Partner for

Lineage Logistics, discussed their global cold storage facilities and how they work in a “cold supply chain”.

On November 11 and March 22, Chuck Nemer, CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CSSC, CHSCA, MA-Leadership and an expert in Fresh Connection Simulation, discussed the simulation, provided students with additional tips, and answered questions.

On March 16, Jill Dowd*, Director of North American Transportation Procurement for PepsiCo discussed the impact of COVID on transportation systems and the company’s supply chain.

On March 30, Marta Larson*, Sr. Replenishment Planner for Ace Hardware, discussed how COVID has impacted procurement and the availability of products.

TRSP-405 Port and Terminal Management On November 05, Luke Olin*, Director of Transportation, and Erik Parks, Inbound Transportation from Upper

Lakes Foods, in Cloquet, MN discussed how their company is working to overcome obstacles from the pandemic.

On October 22, Mark Ketola*, Traffic Coordinator II, Marshall A Elder, Betti J Warn and Adam Herubin* from Midwest Energy Resources, discussed their terminal operations and provided a virtual tour of the facility. The led a lively discuss with the students about the future of coal transportation.

TRSP-405 Port and Terminal Management Class Tours Lake Superior Warehouse

Taking all CDC precautions, student were given a tour of Lake Superior Warehouse, docks and the CN Intermodal Terminal on October 20, 2020. The class was able to walk about the outside areas while Peter

Kramer, the General Manager, explained the complex operations engaged in by the company. The students were able to integrate class instruction into actual operations.

*UW-Superior graduates

51st Annual SBE Spring Awards Banquet

Each year the School of Business and Economics (SBE) Event Planning Committee puts on an awards banquet to recognize student achievements. The 51st Annual

Spring Awards Banquet was hosted virtually this year. Photo by Praopan Pratoomchat

Fall 2020 Advisory Board Meeting

On October 9th, 2020, the Transportation & Logistics Research Center team met virtually with the TLM Advisory Board to share current updates and seek

recommendations for the programs moving forward.

The Advisory Board will meet again fall semester 2021.

ASDCO Construction Supply Scholarship Celeste Valley Art and Betty Amys Scholarship Wonho Jung CN Renewing Scholarship Awards Joseph Krebsbach, Isaac Fugere, and Martan Yelle CN Junior Scholarship Jakob Holmlund CN Senior Scholarship Halle Kusterman Dr. Emmett Davidson Trans and Logistics Mgmt Scholarship Sarah Montrose Duluth-Superior Maritime Club Scholarship Korey Garceau and Brianna MacDonell Duluth-Superior Transportation Association (DSTA) Scholarship Kayleigh Seagraves

Enbridge Energy Company Scholarship Korey Garceau, Benjamin Janicki, William Blake, Sarah Montrose, Connor Zulkosky, Carter Heimer, and Brianna MacDonell Jamar Company Scholarship Brandon Conklin McIntyre Family Trust Scholarship Carter Heimer G.W. Nicholson Scholarship Conor MacLean and Kayleigh Seagraves IANA Superior Achievement Intermodal Scholarship Kento Nomura, Abel Vaudo, and Brock Bader IANA Intermodal Scholarship Samantha Parendo, Ethan Westimayer, Hae Ri Yoo, Zhenyu Zhang, Connor Zulkosky, William Hoffman, Qiyu Mo, Seongyun Jee, Qilin Liu, and Kiko Kaneda IANA Joni Casey Leadership Scholarship Kasha Hughlett IANA Intermodal Internship Scholarship Andrea Tuia

Newsletter Credits Editors: The TLRC Team Photos: Dr. Daniel Rust Club Advisor: Dr. Richard Stewart

Check out our Instagram account,

“uws_trspclub” and our LinkedIn account,

“UW-Superior Transportation and Logistics Research

Center.”

Thanks to IANA for its continued financial support!

Fall 2020 Graduates

Thy Bui Nhi Nguyen Brian Tracey Nicholas Moore Hunter Wraspir Tessa Ramsey Daniel Schubbe Brendan French Derek Birkeland

Spring/Summer 2021 Graduates Jacob Brenholt Matthew Brenno Joseph Cummings Jefri Damas Robert Eckman Peter Gosswiller Carson Haase Eddie Jee Lisa Kavajecz Halle Kusterman Peirong Li Ryan Lovaas Brianne MacDonell Dominic Mains

Pavel Mikhasenok Qiyu Mo Sarah Montrose Evan Nelson Chad Nordean Andrew Olson Zachary Remund Katherine Schwerman Ryan Sloan Garrett Sullivan Oscar Svensson Austin Thompson Mason Tynsky Abel Vaudo Ryan Volz Zhenyu Zhang

Dr. Stewart and Dr. Rust, along with Student Researchers, Start Great Lakes Shipping Study

Many climate studies predict a continued trend toward reduced ice cover on the upper Great Lakes, characterized by ice forming later and melting earlier. Funded by the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant, Dr. Richard Stewart and Dr. Daniel Rust at UW-Superior’s Transportation & Logistics Research Center are examining how this might impact commercial marine transportation, ports and shippers. Student researchers Ryan Lovaas, Andrea Tuia and Abel Vaudo have been assisting with the project. This study will model the changes in marine transportation from reduced ice cover. Three major cargoes (taconite, coal and limestone) will be modeled first for a single vessel and then

for a fleet of vessels. The study will also examine and model examples of "new" cargoes or the expansion of existing cargoes that can make a modal shift to marine transportation when an extended shipping season provides new supply chain opportunities. The transfer of cargo from rail and/or truck to more energy-efficient marine vessels can be beneficial for ports and states surrounding the Great Lakes. Data collected in this study will document the operational impact of reduced ice coverage on select current and future cargo transported by commercial vessels.

More information about this research project is available at: https://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/news/study-will-examine-effects-of-reduced-ice-coverage-on-great-lakes-marine-transportation/ A podcast by Marie Zhuikov about the this research on reduced ice cover and Great Lakes shipping is available at: https://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/audio/wisconsin-water-news/

SBE Inaugural Advisory Council Meeting

The School of Business & Economics held its inaugural SBE Advisory Council meeting on June 18, 2021. Council members include: Paul Buckley, Senior Vice President, Morgan

Stanley Wealth Management Kate Ferguson (TLM Alumna), Director, Trade &

Business Development, Duluth Seaway Port Authority Jeremy Egnash, Executive Vice President & CFO,

National Bank of Commerce Chris Johnson, Vice President, Strategy &

Finance, St. Luke’s Sue Ross, Chief HR and Communications Officer,

Maurices Rob Sandstrom, President, Superior Water, Light,

and Power Tom Sega, President/CEO, Duluth Pack Ron Wirtz, Regional Outreach Director, Federal

Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Richard Stewart was a guest on Robin Washington’s Simply Superior Radio program at KUWS speaking about the impact of the pandemic on Transportation systems. April 2020, October 2020 and March 2021 https://www.wpr.org/programs/simply-superior

The USCGC Mackinaw on ice-breaking duty in Duluth Harbor

These are only a few of the places TLM and SCM students go to work after graduation.