Author Info
James A. Cooke
Editor at Large
James Cooke has more than two decades' experience as a journalist covering logistics and transportation as well as supply chain strategy and technology. A former editor at Logistics Management magazine, he has earned numerous awards for his well-written, in-depth articles spotlighting developments in distribution. During his tenure at that publication, he served in such roles as news editor, international editor, feature writer, technology editor, and, finally, executive editor. Among his many accomplishments was winning the award for Most Valuable Editor in the Supply Chain Group at Reed Business Information. Along with several members of the DC VELOCITY team, he helped drive the 1997 launch of Supply Chain Management Review. He is a frequent speaker on the logistics conference circuit, including CSCMP, MHIA, and WERC.
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