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Ready For the Next Port Crisis?

Talking Logistics

Those same words were said when the ports were shut down for 10 days in 2002 , and again in December 2012 when 600 clerks went on strike , shutting down the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for 8 days. The serious and negative impacts this dispute left on the economy demonstrates why we cannot let this happen again.”.

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LTL Carrier Profile: YRC Freight

The Logistics of Logistics

LTL Carrier Profile: YRC Freight. YRC Freight is the third largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $3.2B in sales (estimated 2012). YRC Freight has 9.2% YRC Freight is the largest subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. In 2012, the company had revenues of $4.9B. The 2012 revenues were 0.4%

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

Construction of the warehouse is scheduled to be completed in early 2012. Emerging Trends Environment Freight & Transportation News & Info Supply Chain Management green supply chain sustainability sustainable' For additional information, visit us at www.scotts.com. Media Contact: Anne Kreuser. Email: anne.kreuser@edelman.com.

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[INFOGRAPHIC, REPORT, & INTERACTIVE MAP] The US Manufacturing Workforce & Making it In America

GlobalTranz

percent more than similar workers in the rest of the economy in 2012–2013. percent) in 2012–2013. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post [INFOGRAPHIC, REPORT, & INTERACTIVE MAP] The US Manufacturing Workforce & Making it In America appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. per hour (or 10.9

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

Bed Bath & Beyond @BedBathBeyond Bed Bath & Beyond has discovered a way to save millions of dollars on freight over the next few years, thanks to a new 755,000 square-foot distribution facility slated to open in the fall of 2019. The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S.