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Can B2B e-commerce solve supply chain issues?

Cathy Roberson

According to IHS Markit, March US purchasing manager’s index (PMI) was the second strongest since data collection began in May 2007. The overall expansion was supported by the sharpest rise in new orders since June 2014. “The MRO customer is an important pro customer for The Home Depot,” the CEO told analysts in 2020.

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U.S. Retail Sales Outpace Forecast, Bringing Glad Tidings for Holiday 2017

BlueYonder

Bloomberg reports that U.S. Bloomberg reports that U.S. percent, the most since June 2014. On Wednesday, Target announced an agreement to purchase grocery delivery startup Shipt , with plans to use the acquisition to roll out same-day delivery to some 900 stores by summer 2018. This week: U.S.

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U.S. Retail Sales Outpace Forecast, Bringing Glad Tidings for Holiday 2017

BlueYonder

Bloomberg reports that U.S. Bloomberg reports that U.S. percent, the most since June 2014. On Wednesday, Target announced an agreement to purchase grocery delivery startup Shipt , with plans to use the acquisition to roll out same-day delivery to some 900 stores by summer 2018. This week: U.S.

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Ship it Good: What Do Maersk’s New Ships Mean for Water Transportation?

Elementum

The purchase of 20,000 TEUs by Maersk will strengthen its alliance with the Mediterranean Shipping Co. In partnership with each other, the so-called “2M” alliance allows for substantial cost cutting through the sharing of vessels. Risky Business Model. Huge ships contain too much cargo to be removed in a timely matter.

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Will sub-zero temps stall trucking operations?

DAT Solutions

The National Weather Service advises people to stay indoors, but if you must go out, " avoid taking deep breaths and minimize talking," according to a report in USA Today. Consumers tend to stay home , cutting purchases at stores and restaurants. Cargo can also be damaged by the cold. Reefers protect freezable cargo.

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Market Update: Transportation Industry News

CH Robinson Transportfolio

From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing and government regulations, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain. Carrier Capacity. Large Scale Market Indicators.

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26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

6 River Systems

These technologies also contribute to a rise in big data and analytics in the logistics field. Mobile apps: Pulling these reports several times a day can be tedious and leads to performance not being monitored in real-time. As a result, leaders are unaware of changing conditions that impact capacity and access. ScienceSoft.