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This Week in Logistics News (January 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

Nick Saban shook the college football world when he announced his retirement from Alabama. In all, Saban led Alabama to 6 national titles in a 17-year coaching career at the university. And now on to this week’s logistics news. DHL Group does not operate ships but it uses them to transport containers.

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So You Want to Make the Perfect Logistics Model

Logility

Why do we build logistics models? I am often asking clients whether they wish to: A) Model the precise general ledger costs for logistics? If I am making a good model, am I not accurately modeling my future logistics spend? What is a Good Logistics Model? A good logistics model is designed to predict the future.

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Transportation Trends: What’s Going on in the Trucking Industry?

PINC

Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute. Coming into 2019, issues like the tariff wars, driver shortage, and rising freight rates were high on transportation managers’ radar screens. Terrill Transportation Inc. economy expanded by 2.1%

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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. However, transportation management experts caution logistics providers not to get too excited. Experts Weigh-In on Peak Season 2022. Container Imports Remain High.

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What Should I Look for in an eCommerce 3PL?

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

If in-house logistics, shipping, and supply chain management are no longer feasible, it may be time to start working with a trusted partner. Your 3PL provider should also follow safety guidelines to protect client inventory, warehouse workers, and consumers. So, where do you begin? Customer Service. Multiple warehousing locations.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. More than 70 percent of Toyota Motor Manufacturing , Alabama’s power will soon be generated by the sun. Today, Huntsville Utilities, Toyota Alabama and Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. to smaller logistics operators scrambled to fill jobs at fulfillment centers. .”

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Top 3 Benefits of Intermodal Shipping

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Intermodal shipping refers to using more than one mode of transportation, such as truck, rail, or ship, to transport goods from a shipper to consignee. Businesses turn to intermodal shipping for long-distance transportation as it uses multiple shipping methods. What is Intermodal Shipping?