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2 Signs That the Freight Recession Really Is Over

DAT Solutions

Last week, the national load-to-truck ratio for vans was the highest it's been since March 2014. That was back when demand for trucks skyrocketed because extreme winter weather caused massive disruption to supply chains. Beef and other meats shipping out of Dallas pushed rates up 20¢ on the lane to Columbus.

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Contracts, Cancellations, and Closures: Persistent Trends Leave a Pre-Peak Season Logistics Industry on Edge

Intelligent Audit

With peak shipping season just around the corner, the logistics industry is looking forward to a smoother supply chain than previous years have provided. In 2014, the Postal Service worked with about 4,000 highway contractors. Speaking in Columbus, Ind., Economy at 20-25%.

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Retail Industry Leaders Discuss the Value of Assortment Planning – Part I

BlueYonder

During a Super-Session at JDA’s FOCUS 2014 in Las Vegas, five leading retail executives discussed how assortment planning is critical to addressing the challenges posed by today’s empowered consumers. Jon Beck, CEO, Columbus Consulting. Michael McAbee, strategy officer and VP of merchandise planning, Hibbett Sports.