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Guest Commentary: Tight Transportation Capacity, Not Flagging Demand, Behind ISM Report Showing Slowing Activity

Talking Logistics

While Chicago and New York/New Jersey hubs are no strangers to inclement winter weather, severe and widespread cold brought snowstorms to Atlanta and other southern U.S. These weather related delays further exacerbates a capacity crunch already aggravated by the new Hours of Service rules which impacted capacity.

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Seasonal Transportation Capacity Planning Tips For On-Time Delivery

CHAINalytics

If you’re shipping online orders this holiday season, you may want to take a page from an Atlanta-based retailer’s proven playbook, which shows that cooperation and […]. The post Seasonal Transportation Capacity Planning Tips For On-Time Delivery appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Killing Ghost Loads and Phantom Data with Michael Darden

The Logistics of Logistics

Michael is from New York and moved to Atlanta Georgia in 1985. He worked for Coca-Cola, culminating as Operations Manager for the Coke Olympic Warehouse operation at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. The same problem exists with capacity. He is married, with 3 children. Learn More About Killing Ghost Loads and Phantom Data .

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This Week in Logistics News (May 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

The excess capacity includes warehouses in New York, New Jersey, Southern California and Atlanta, according to an article in Bloomberg.com that referenced anonymous sources. Amazon is looking to sublet at least 10 million square feet of space and could vacate even more by ending leases with landlords.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

measures roughly 1 million square feet and will support more than 1,000 Dollar General stores at full capacity. After negotiations broke down in early July, Atlanta-based UPS reached a tentative contract agreement with the Teamsters just days before an Aug. The new facility in Blair, Neb., 1 deadline.

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2023 Holiday Logistics Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

To attract those workers, Atlanta-based UPS is using a streamlined, digital application process, saying nearly 80% of seasonal positions do not require an interview, and most people can spend less than 20 minutes to go from filling out an online application to receiving a job offer.

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BR Williams Celebrates National Logistics Day

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Furthermore, it provides year-round access to capacity, ensuring consistent and reliable customer service. BR Williams will soon announce another logistics location in Atlanta, Georgia where they plan to continue to serve their customers, their community and all of their commitments.