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Guest Viewpoint: What’s Driving Freight Costs Higher?

The Logistics of Logistics

<strong><em>If you think the price of fuel is the only element driving freight costs higher – </em><em>Think again! </em></strong> Introduction. Ground freight was then followed by 8.7% The best indicator of ground freight cost is the US Freight Rate Index, CPM (cost per mile).

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The FreightVana Story with Shannon Breen

The Logistics of Logistics

With an educational and professional background in finance, Shannon joined the logistics industry in 2012 with Knight Transportation out of Phoenix, Arizona.

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How to Choose the Best Fleet Management Software!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Before going into how to choose the best fleet management software, first let’s talk about what fleet management software is and how it can benefit OTR fleets. Now for the part that you’ve been waiting for: How to choose the best fleet management software solution for you. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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How to Harness the Economic Power of Logistics Clusters

MIT Supply Chain

“The academic element is crucially important,” says Professor Yossi Sheffi, Director of MIT CTL, and author of the book on the growth of logistics clusters, Logistics Clusters: Delivering Value and Driving Growth (MIT Press, October 2012). The challenge now is how to take PLAZA to the next level of growth.

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Webinar: How to Measure LTL Carrier Performance and Save Money (November 21, 2012)

The Logistics of Logistics

How to Measure LTL Carrier Performance and Save Money – Registration [link]. The post Webinar: How to Measure LTL Carrier Performance and Save Money (November 21, 2012) appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. All the suggested actions can be implemented with a minimum amount of time and little or no investment.

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Importing From China! The Essential Guide! (Video)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Since 2012, China has been the world’s number one trading country, and it shows no signs of moving from this spot anytime soon. Learning How to Import from China. China #Import #Export #Logistics #SupplyChain #SCM #Freight. China has fast become a key player in the world’s economy. The post Importing From China!

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Should We Celebrate this Marriage?

Supply Chain Shaman

E2open’s initial public offering, pushed with great ballyhoo was in July 2012. To create a standard electronic booking system for the ocean freight industry. As I listen, there is a flashback of the night I spent with Ellen thinking hard about how to connect planning software to transportation. I celebrated a supply chain IPO.