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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

Talent shortages, especially limited drivers, will exacerbate the capacity crunch and result in shortages across warehousing and transportation simultaneously.? . Pent-up demand of customers and the strong predictions for another above-average peak season has put a unique burden on truckload and parcel transportation. Focusing on the?

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Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021. As just one example, Nike’s online sales grew by 75% in 2020 — but its profit margins fell from 45.5%

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5 Retail Supply Chain Insights to Improve Performance

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly sped up some of these changes, but many were already underway prior to 2020. All of these changes mean there are many opportunities for improvement. You want to make faster, meaningful improvements to your supply chain that will make a big impact. Connect with an expert today.

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BR Williams’ ISO 9001 Certification Journey: ISO 9001 Quality Management Certified

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

and a wholly-owned subsidiary of BR Williams Trucking in 2020. These regulatory requirements include clear documentation of procedures, regular performance assessments, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This standard requires organizations to define, document, and continually improve their processes.

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Blockchain for Bill of Lading – A Much Needed Update to the Traditional Bill of Lading for E-Commerce?

GlobalTranz

Use for transparency and traceability for buyers, marketplaces, sellers, and consumers, unifying the history of a product from procurement to end-users, as well as throughout returns, if necessary. In other words, look to companies with a history of continuous improvements, such as Cerasis and CargoX. Download Here.

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Supply Chain Capacity in Ocean and Air Subject to Uncertainty Thru Recovery

Intelligent Audit

Across the board, capacity to haul shipments is tight and increasing costs result in many companies spending more on transportation than initially budgeted. However, power is knowledge, and shippers who rely on data and transportation analytics to serve as a decision-making guide can make smarter transportation procurement decisions.

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Freight Delays – What Every Merchant Needs to Know

Ware2Go

Last holiday season, after navigating supply chain shortages and endless disruptions caused by the 2020 ecommerce boom, most merchants were prepared for an unusual and tumultuous peak. In spite of continued improvements since the start of the pandemic, average dwell times at the ports are still twice as long as before the pandemic.

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