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New Report Unveils Top 5 Transportation Issues Expected in 2014

Tompkins Blog

Chris Ferrell, Director Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium. RALEIGH, NC — Shippers and carriers this year can expect to see many new trends related to transportation, as well as a continuation of several critical challenges from 2013. About Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium. Tightening capacity.

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Strategically Managing Your Spend: An Infographic

Talking Logistics

The first two quarters of 2014 impacted a lot of supply chain budgets. Supply chains are no different. Those organizations that look to spend less on their supply chain in today’s market by focusing on transportation rates may miss out on the opportunities that arise tomorrow.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice!

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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

It has radically transformed supply chains, fundamentally changed domestic and international economies across the world, and changed societies in the process – all the while driving trillions dollars in annual trade. First intermodal cargo transportation (containers are stacked on deck). Shipping between Europe, S.E.

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Webinar On Demand Archives - Tompkins International - Tompkins.

Tompkins Blog

Supply Chain Planning. Supply Chain IT Systems. A Blueprint for Supply Chain Optimization This webcast delves into the process of a successful network design initiative and the outlines the steps necessary for success. ©2014 Tompkins International. |. 6870 Perry Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27616. |.

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Asia Supply Chain Excellence Report: Issue, January 2013

Tompkins Blog

January 2014. Supply Chain Risk in China: Focus on. Supply chain executives in the US and Europe nervously listen to news out of Asia about factory fires, typhoons and labor disputes. impacts on their supply chains, they think through their contingency plans and wish they had more visibility.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 15-19, 2014)

Talking Logistics

I’d welcome the opportunity to meet with supply chain executives to discuss your research questions and objectives for the coming year, and with technology companies and 3PLs to get an update on your products and services. SAP Ushers in New Era of Collaborative Supply Chain Management. FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates.