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7 Ways to Strategically Elevate Freight Procurement

Talking Logistics

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. Going forward, it is vital that shippers analyze their freight spend and if required renegotiate their rates regularly to remain competitive.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 1.14 - 1.18

Freight Plus

New York City has seen a 29% increase in residential deliveries from 2010 to 2015. We’re seeing a lot of smaller vehicles,” said Diniece Peters Mendes, director of the New York City Department of Transportation’s Office of Freight Mobility to. Today in: "Where's my freight?".

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This Week in Logistics News (July 28 – August 1, 2014)

Talking Logistics

New Breed specializes in services for omni-channel distribution, reverse logistics, transportation management, freight bill audit and payment, lean manufacturing support, aftermarket support and supply chain optimization. . billion bill last night to keep the Highway Trust Fund afloat through May 2015.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2015 : solar-powered vessel, robot dispatcher, 3-D printed flight parts, and more. Several major U.S. Click here to read the full story. Printer-friendly version. Media Type.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 16-20, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Just yesterday I participated in a webcast organized by MercuryGate on “ Parcel Freight and its Role in Enterprise Transportation Management ,” which I’ll write about in a future post. Retailers and manufacturers need to be positioned to respond to this dynamic demand. And with that, have a happy weekend! by 10,000 Maniacs.

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The History of the Semi Truck

Freight Plus

Prior to the invention of trucks, freight was hauled by horse drawn carriages and trains. To assuage his doubters, Winton ordered an endurance run that saw his car make the 800 mile drive from Cleveland to New York City. However, due to the success of the Winton automobile, the company was faced with a new problem.