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Ryder’s Freight Market Update with Kevin Clonch

The Logistics of Logistics

Kevin Clonch and Joe Lynch discuss Ryder’s freight market update. With a focus on Ryder’s freight brokerage group, Kevin is responsible for supporting a growing portfolio of accounts across the United States. Kevin joined Ryder in October 2015 and led Ryder’s outsourced transportation procurement activity as senior director.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? The added strain on resources is on track to force high freight volumes to continue well into the next year. Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ?

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Key Takeaways From the 2024 Finished Vehicle Logistics Conference

BlueYonder

In addition, other strategies to enable supply chain resiliency that we heard included strategic relationships, improved collaboration with logistics providers, and the possibility of bringing 3PL/4PL in-house to reduce transportation and warehouse costs and gain more control over logistics operations.

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Hurricane season 2024: how to prepare your supply chain

Resilinc

Outlook for hurricane season 2024 This year, hurricane season starts June 1, 2024, and ends November 30, 2024, and will primarily affect the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. Flooded or closed roadways, bridges, and overpasses can delay freight, rail, and even air cargo.

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What Transportation Professionals Need to Know About the U.S.-Mexico Border Situation

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Mexico border to help process people crossing the border. While this threat is not new, it certainly feels different this time around, and specifically raises questions for those involved in regular cross border freight movements. Mexico border delays in an uncertain atmosphere: Look for opportunities to convert modes of services.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Eliminate Before You Automate : Automation is critical to large, efficient warehouse operations.

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Report Points to Increase of Shippers Outsourcing Transportation Management Due to These 4 Core Benefits

GlobalTranz

A distributor or manufacturer’s strength is in making product—its focus is procurement and streamlining production, but without the capability to fulfill orders, it is doomed. Warehouse management demand is also strong, accounting for 19 percent of all demand. percent of all 3pl demand. Don’t know where to start?