Import/Export Documentation and Traffic
Edward J. Marien, Ph.D.
Ed Marien is professor emeritus of the transportation and logistics program for the Executive Education department within the School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW). He holds degrees from Indiana University (MBA) and Michigan State University (Ph.D., Marketing and Logistics).
His present instructional activities at the UW include a wide offering of non-credit, continuing educational courses for industry practitioners from manufacturers, distributors, retailers, carriers and third-party service providers in consumer and industrial market segments.
Ed has been employed directly in industry and consults extensively with industry professionals. He has consulted with organizations on supply chain/logistics/transportation, economics and business planning. He has assisted information technology firms in strategic planning and concept implementation. He has also assisted suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and carriers in negotiations, in operations improvement tactics, and in implementing supply chain management initiatives. He emphasizes the use of process improvement models along with practical tips and techniques for clients to build trading partner relationships.
Del Brahm
Del is president of Brahm International Ltd. in Franklin, WI. Del has extensive experience as an industrial exporter and as a freight forwarder. He is actively involved in international business organizations and is a guest instructor with several educational institutions.
Thomas Krenz
Thomas is a licensed customs broker and is president of Krenz & Hannan International, Inc. Thomas has been a licensed broker for more than 11 years and has been in the transportation industry for over 15 years. He works closely with purchasing and transportation people to coordinate and expedite the movement and release of goods through ustoms into the U.S.A. He assists firms in making informed inbound logistics decisions that will minimize purchasing and logistics costs while getting the goods to destination when and as needed for use.