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Mexico Transportation Risk with Mark Vickers

The Logistics of Logistics

Mark Vickers and Joe Lynch discuss Mexico transportation risk. About Mark Vickers Mark Vickers is a leading expert in domestic and cross border transportation risk management and insurance. While at TQL, Mark developed a passion to optimize cross border transportation. In 2016, he was recruited to join MacroPoint.

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Consumer Demand Helping Drive 3PL Industry Growth

Talking Logistics

As a result, many organizations are turning to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and enhanced transportation management systems (TMS) to deliver the velocity, visibility, predictability and control they need. 3PL market has grown by roughly 7% annually since 2009 and is expected to reach $170 billion by the end of 2016.

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Bundling Lanes Can Improve Truckload Rates and Service

TMC

2008-2009) where transactional truckload shipments dropped by almost 80%, spot rates still cost more than contract rates. In your experience as a shipper, you may already have a general sense that combining and redefining some lanes—particularly low volume lanes—could help you find additional transportation cost savings.

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Top 10 Logistics Companies in India!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Providing logistics for highly flammable substances such as liquefied petroleum gas, the company is responsible for careful and responsible logistics across a country-wide network. Gati Limited has a vast network of vehicles that make express delivery possible. Container Corporation of India Limited. What’s more?

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Let the Qs Begin

Supply Chain Shaman

While the performance rankings were based on comparisons of inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for the periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013, the concept is that to be a supply chain leader you must outperform and drive improvement. We find that this is true of too few companies. ” Yes, I said.

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What is the Hyperconnected Era & “The Internet Of Things” and What does it Have to Do with Manufacturing & Logistics?

GlobalTranz

By 2020 there will be 50 billion networked devices. As supply chain and transportation visibility is a hot topic for Logistics Managers and Directors, 3rd party logistics providers , who adopt this type of technology, are surely to reap the rewards of highly satisfied customers. ” But first, let’s back up a bit.

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Amazon CEO’s Latest Letter to Shareholders Outlines Unfolding Strategy

Supply Chain Matters

He indicated that if the company had not significantly invested in this unit in 2008-2009, Amazon would be a far different and likely less profitable company. The result is described as moving from a national fulfillment network focused to a more regionalized fulfillment focus. We made significant internal changes (e.g.,