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About Eric Zybura

Eric Zybura began his journey in the logistics and freight industry over 30 years ago. In 1992, Richard DeWitt hired him to help grow his family business in Guam. Eric packed up and moved from Colorado to Guam to manage and expand DeWitt Guam. Over the past three decades, Eric has held many roles within The DeWitt Companies, including leading DeWitt Guam and Royal Hawaiian Movers. For the last 10 years, he has served as the CEO/President of Approved Freight. Throughout his career, Eric has become a leading voice and expert in freight and logistics within the organization. During his time in Hawaii, he also served as the President of the Moving and Storage Association of Hawaii, where he advocated for moving businesses of all sizes across the Aloha State. In this blog, Eric will share the knowledge he’s gained from decades of running freight forwarders of various sizes in diverse locations.

IMO 2020 Regulations: Roundup of the Best Online Resources

As we head into the second quarter of 2020, many experts are keeping their eyes on the results of the IMO's low-sulfur mandate, which took effect January 1. Among the factors they're examining include the supply of low-sulfur diesel fuel, which has the potential to significantly impact ocean freight pricing. Whether you're just getting up to speed on the low-sulfur mandate—or you're one of those people keeping the pulse on this issue—we've put together a list of the best resources we've found online. Use these links to stay on top of this emerging issue. By doing so, you'll be well-positioned to make the business decisions [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:15:51+00:00April 6th, 2020|Freight, Logistics|0 Comments
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Kickstart Your Career in Supply Chain Management at One of These Schools

Whether you're choosing your first career or considering a new career path, know that the future for supply chain management professionals is bright. Strong salary opportunities, upward mobility potential, and a healthy job market all come together to make a career in supply chain management a compelling choice. When it comes to securing a job, getting a bachelor's degree in supply chain management will show potential employers how serious you are about the field. If you're a high schooler looking at college options or a non-traditional student who's completing a bachelor's degree, you'll find plenty of options across the country for studying this growing field. [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:17:15+00:00March 30th, 2020|Logistics|0 Comments
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Company Spotlight: Women in Logistics

In celebration of Women's History Month, we sat down with some of the women at The DeWitt Companies to talk about their role and experience working in the logistics industry. These are just a few of the talented women who have helped our companies become industry leaders, and continue to ensure our businesses run efficiently on a daily basis. Here are their stories: Tanielle Igros, Account Relations Manager Approved Freight Forwarders How long have you been in the field of logistics? Before I worked at Approved, I came from the transportation world. I actually worked for an airline for 15 years as a passenger service [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:17:16+00:00March 23rd, 2020|Industry News|0 Comments
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Will the Phase 1 China Trade Deal Impact Your Company?

On January 15, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump signed what the administration is calling "Phase 1" of a trade deal with China. If you're importing goods from China, this initial deal may offer you some relief from the U.S. tariffs on many Chinese imports that started in 2018. That being said, many of the tariffs put in place by both the U.S. and the Chinese governments will remain. So if you're currently doing business with China—or considering a new venture that revolves around Chinese imports—these costs will continue to affect your bottom line. Below, we'll give you a brief rundown of what's changed and what [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:17:16+00:00March 23rd, 2020|Entrepreneurship, Freight|0 Comments
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Our Plan for COVID-19 – Committed to Your Supply Chain

April 16, 2020 Dear Guam Partners, A new memo from the DPHSS was issued this week on COVID-19: The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) tested 33 individuals for COVID-19 on Monday, April 13, 2020 with conclusive results. Zero tested positive through DPHSS and 33 tested negative for SARS-CoV-2, with one additional case that was clinically diagnosed. Because test results are reported from multiple labs at varying times of the day, the cumulative total from all labs will be reported on a nightly basis. Updated results will be provided this evening, once all tests from today are completed. Preliminary Profiles of Confirmed Cases [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:17:17+00:00March 16th, 2020|Industry News|0 Comments
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Industry Update: How Companies Are Using Automation & AI in Supply Chain

Human beings have been thinking about robots and automation for thousands of years. But how are they using automation and AI in supply chain? In Greek mythology, Hephaestus, the god of fire, created three-legged tables that moved on their own. A bronze man named Talos, who was powered by a single vein of lead, guarded the island of Crete. More recent television shows like Battlestar Galactica and Westworld imagine the consequences of conscious machines. You have only to consider the fact that Saudi Arabia recently extended citizenship to the robot Sophia in order to realize that we're making significant strides in the world of automation [...]

By |2024-11-08T17:17:17+00:00March 16th, 2020|Freight, Logistics|0 Comments
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