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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

And moving materials and products was made difficult, especially at the start of the pandemic, due to closed borders, limited air freight, and driver shortages. And when it comes to transportation, find a partner who can help you traverse the evolving pandemic. Investing in an end-to-end transportation management system is critical.

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Discover, Disrupt, and Deliver (Takeaways from LeanLogistics ClientConnect 2016)

Talking Logistics

Tom Albrecht, Managing Director at BB&T Capital Markets shared his outlook of the transportation market — in short, a lot of factors are leading to weak demand today, including the current state of commodities, but he expects supply and demand to balance out by the end of the year, with capacity maybe tightening in 2017.

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Last Mile Carrier Tracking: 5 Tips for eCommerce Merchants

Ware2Go

This helps them meet growing customer expectations for 2-day delivery and save money on final mile delivery by eliminating costly long-zone shipments and next-day air. The Importance of Last Mile Carrier Tracking. Last mile tracking software should incorporate this intel and more into a user-friendly map interface.