Uber Freight acquired logistics platform provider Transplace for $2.25b last week, creating an unusual opportunity for the firm's expansion in the supply chain industry.

• Unique timing: The news was announced just a week after Transplace opened its new 150k sqft office building in Rogers, which is where the majority of its employees are based.
• Where NWA fits in: The region is considered to be "the heart of the US logistics and supply chain management ecosystem," and the U of A provides a solid talent base through its supply chain management program.

Read more about the multi-billion dollar acquisition and what it means for the region HERE.