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Savvy Supply Chain Leaders Aren’t Letting a Good Downturn Go to Waste

Logistics Viewpoints

A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. But we’re also seeing many of the supply chain industry’s biggest digital pioneers displaying real moxie in recognizing the opportunity in front of them. Faster order-to-cash.

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Athletic Greens Selects Stord as Fulfillment Partner to Power Accelerated Growth Trajectory

Stord

These facilities, powered by proprietary Stord One Warehouse WMS software, drive efficiency and productivity for high-growth, omnichannel customers. Founded in 2010, Athletic Greens is a globally remote company with operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at drinkAG1.com.

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The 7 Trends Shaping The Future of the Logistics Industry

GlobalTranz

When you consider that Apple introduced its iPad in the year 2010, and now tablet sales are about to overtake the combined sales of desktops and laptops, it becomes apparent. In the past, the logistics industry’s growth was driven by Asia to Europe and Asia to North America exports. Patterns of Growth . Today it is not so.

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Logistics Industry’s Slow Economic Comeback Continues in Spite of Challenges

Supply Chain Network

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2010, as compared to 7.7 Further analysis shows that 2010 was about on par with 2005, and still well below the pre-recession years. This year’s report presents an overview of the 2010 economy, the industry’s key trends, and the total U.S. logistics costs for 2010 and their percentage of the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

What is a warehouse? And what is a warehouse management system? In North America, average truckload rate per mile charged to customers increased about two percent while truckload transportation costs increased about four percent, excluding the estimated impacts of the change in fuel.

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Greg Lehmkuhl Named President of Con-Way Freight

Supply Chain Network

president and CEO, who has served as interim President of Con-way Freight since August 2010. These operating units provide high-performance, day-definite less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload and multimodal freight transportation, as well as logistics, warehousing and supply chain management services. Stotlar, Con-way Inc.

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Market Update: Transportation Industry News

CH Robinson Transportfolio

This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America, including the latest Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) reading, which, while at the highest it’s been since 2010, has been predicted to be short-lived. Large Scale Market Indicators.