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This Week in Logistics News (May 16-20, 2016)

Talking Logistics

You get on the M25 and before long you have a front seat view of the biggest transportation challenge facing companies in England and many other countries around the world: traffic congestion. Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub. Warehouse Rental Prices (WSJ-sub.

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Disruption in China Ripples Across Global Supply Chains in April 2022

Supply Chain Matters

They collectively provide evidence that the prior disruptions still occurring among industry supply chains, compounded by the latest manufacturing, logistics and transportation disruptions occurring in China, will have a longer economic and service level effect in the coming months. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined.

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4 Logistics Technologies That Add Flexibility and Give Consumers What They Want

FLEXE

As well as cut transportation costs, which helps cover the expense of free shipping. In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area. On-demand Transportation. In short, we are talking about the Uberization of transportation to address last mile delivery.

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An Uneven Road Ahead for Driverless Vehicles

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Recently, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will issue guidelines for driverless cars by the middle of this summer. The logistics industry offers a number of promising applications in freight yards and distribution centers.

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4 Supply Chain Technologies that Add Flexibility and Give Consumers What They Want

FLEXE

As well as cut transportation costs, which helps cover the expense of free shipping. In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area. On-demand Transportation. In short, we are talking about the Uberization of transportation to address last mile delivery.

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Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2019

Talking Logistics

I remember speaking a few years ago with Art Mesher, Descartes’ CEO from November 2004 through November 2013, and he attributed the turnaround to Descartes’ shift from a “culture of selling” to a “culture of serving.” Real-time freight visibility is quickly becoming a “must have” capability for transportation managers.

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4 Ideas To Make Your Supply Chain More Agile and Give Consumers Flexible Shopping Options

FLEXE

As well as cut transportation costs, which helps cover the expense of free shipping. In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area. On-demand Transportation. In short, we are talking about the Uberization of transportation to address last mile delivery.