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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. DHL Group does not operate ships but it uses them to transport containers. Walmart unleashes ‘largest drone delivery footprint of any U.S.

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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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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?

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What Should I Look for in an eCommerce 3PL?

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Your 3PL provider should also follow safety guidelines to protect client inventory, warehouse workers, and consumers. Ecommerce transportation and fulfillment solutions that run efficiently create a substantial positive impact on the business and their customers. Customer Service. million square feet.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Expert Reveals 7 Supply Chain Trends to Watch

GlobalTranz

As a transportation management third party logistics company, we know at Cerasis that transportation makes up a large portion of the costs and efficiencies of any supply chain. Contact Cerasis if you would like help in more effective transportation management. .

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Expert Reveals 7 Supply Chain Trends to Watch

Supply Chain Opz

In this article, Professor Burcu Keskin from University of Alabama will share 7 trends that procurement and supply chain management professionals should watch. 3) Risk Management: In the past, many buyers relied on safety stock inventory to mitigate any risks or disruptions to suppliers.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters

with more than 75 locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina , and South Carolina. Start-up Evo provides capabilities in non-linear optimization, quantum learning, and advanced prescriptive analytics currently applied to product pricing and inventory optimization.