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The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2017

GlobalTranz

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. We will feature over the next 4 business days each category's most viewed posts over the course of 2017. Share This: Read More.

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The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2017

GlobalTranz

Although rate volatility is expected to stabilize in 2017, organizations must do more with fewer resources to survive. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. This graph shows how quickly the surge begin and rise in 2017. Consumers have power.

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LTL Rates, Capacity, and Fuel: The General Outlook for 2017

GlobalTranz

Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Unlike the all-time highs of 2014, 2017 will reveal an industry on the cusp of restoring order and LTL rates to acceptable, reasonable levels.

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The Top 10 Logistics Blog Posts from 2017

GlobalTranz

Today is day three of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation , Freight. We will feature over the next 3 business days each category's top 10 most viewed posts over the course of 2017. Share This: Read More.

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Hurricane season 2024: how to prepare your supply chain

Resilinc

1 Production delays Manufacturing facilities in the hurricane’s path may be damaged or forced to close, leading to production delays or stoppages. Flooded or closed roadways, bridges, and overpasses can delay freight, rail, and even air cargo. For example, during Hurricane Harvey in 2017, the total trucking freight load fell by 10%.

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Outsourcing Technology to 3PLs: 9 Reasons Why Manufacturers Will Continue to Invest

GlobalTranz

Automation sales declined throughout 2016, but industry experts believe a major shift toward third-party companies is coming, reports Patrick Burnson of Supply Chain Management Review Manufacturers need to increase production without increasing overhead costs, and outsourcing technology to 3Pls is the perfect solution.

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The 6 Trends Third Party Logistics Service Providers Will Drive to Empower Shipper Success in 2017

GlobalTranz

2017 will not be a bed of roses for third party logistics service providers, nor will the coming year be filled with thorns in the sides of major supply chain entities. By understanding how the industry will evolve throughout 2017, you can prepare your organization for the challenges and opportunities that will come.