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Two Important Questions About the Future of Freight Moves

Talking Logistics

Meanwhile, the 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Report Card for America’s Infrastructure gives roads a D grade — with other transportation infrastructure not doing much better (bridges earned a C+, ports a C, inland waterways a D-, and rail a C+). Take cargo airships, for example.

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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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It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without Logistics

Enterra Insights

Seldom do people wonder how those tokens of affection made it to store shelves for purchase. ”[2] All the sparkling wine Fronetics analysts report being purchased for the holiday seems to have been overlooked by the NRF. ” But when it comes to candy, Loria reports chocolate is king. The Flower Supply Chain.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] AI Technologies: The Role of Humans & The Application in Logistics

GlobalTranz

Google’s 2014 purchase of the British firm Deep Mind for something more than $ 400 million produced a bonanza of publicity earlier this year, when its game playing program whipped a human master of the ancient strategy game Go. We have adjusted to their presence very quickly, haven’t we? Will they make all of us obsolete someday?

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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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Retailers expand B2B offerings

Cathy Roberson

Advanced Auto Parts entered the B2B space in 2014 with the acquisition of General Parts International, a distributor and supplier of original equipment and aftermarket replacement products for commercial markets operating under the Carquest and Worldpac brands. I wear a number of hats these days. Preferences? Let me know, please.

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Fulfillment-as-a-Service

ModusLink Corporation

This, for instance, could mean a detailed lead time analysis, a performance courier report, return efficiency overview, etc. The best Fulfillment companies make use of the most innovative technologies such as IoT (Internet of things) e.g., temperature sensors for Cargo loads, AVG (Automated Guided Vehicles) to maximize warehouse efficiency.