Ronald H. Ballou is a Professor Emeritus at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University. His research revolutionized how businesses view logistics—shifting it from a reactive, cost-heavy necessity (historically just "trucking and warehousing") to a proactive, strategic weapon for competitive advantage.
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