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5 Areas of Technology Application to Aid in Logistics Visibility and Communication for en Route Disruptions

GlobalTranz

We continue our ongoing strategic shipping series by covering how to use technology to provide better logistics visibility. Interestingly enough, many shippers are still using manual methods, like excel, email, and phone calls to keep track of their transportation budget. Consider Differing Fulfillment Models.

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[e-Book] How To Shift From Tactical To Strategic Logistics and Transportation Management To Create A Competitive Advantage

GlobalTranz

We release our second e-book today by focusing on strategic logistics and transportation management creates a competitive business advantage for shippers. You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 1.8 - 1.11

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Slower manufacturing growth as well as elevated tariffs and interest rates could all cut into demand, Supply Chain Dive reports. 150 high-tech logistics hubs coming to China by 2025. The locations aim to use automated ports, autonomous vehicles, robots, drones, and smart warehouses. YoY on China to US lanes.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 1.14 - 1.18

Freight Plus

The audit of the Oregon State Department of Administrative Services’ Office of the State Chief Information Officer was performed by the Oregon Secretary of State Audit Division and looked at $8 billion in departmental spending. TMS market matures as shippers shift focus to visibility. Logistics Management. “In

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Mobile Technology in Transportation Management & The Future Impact on the Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

So, fleet managers need to ask a fundamental question, “What does it mean if my drivers, assets and cargo are continuously connected to the enterprise and how can I leverage this fact to create value for my organization?”. Mobile Technology in Transportation Management Impacts all Points Along the Supply Chain.

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Smart Strategies for Saving on Freight in 2019

Freight Plus

It’s a fact: shippers who have been playing the spot rate market in 2018 have been paying more for freight than at any time in 2017. Unlike in previous years, where competition to fill space drove a shipper's market, in 2018 demand is exceeding supply which has shifted the balance of pricing power. Cass Freight Index.

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All The News You Need to Know: 10/15-10/19

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Sears owes transportation and logistics providers $16.7 million due in the next 30 days, Sears faces “catastrophic consequences” as carriers terminate service and demand payment, the bankrupt retailer said in court filings. Hunt Transportation Services Inc. Transportation Business. raise driver pay by 21.3%.