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Trends 2019: Manufacturing

Enterra Insights

technologies that interact, communicate and create lakes of vital freight information is now entering the supply chain and these will be instrumental in bringing about the smart supply chain.”[2] ” Brookings Institution, 22 February 2012. [2] The changing manufacturing environment is often described as Industry 4.0 (i.e.,

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December van rates broke a 6-year streak

DAT Solutions

For the first time since 2012, the national average van rate was lower in December than it was in November. Less freight moved last week, as businesses shut down for Christmas. Columbus to Buffalo , up 20¢ to $3.68/mile. Charlotte to Buffalo , up 52¢ to $2.59/mile.