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Top Digital Supply Chain Cities in the U.S.

Material Handling & Logistics

Deloitte Consulting and the Metro Atlanta Chamber have teamed up to analyze how seven large metropolitan areas of the United States are transforming their traditional supply chain base into digital supply chains. A look at the supply chain readiness of several major U.S. cities, and their adoption of smart-city technologies. Media Type.

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Rates Drift Down for Vans and Reefers in Mid-July Slump

DAT Solutions

Atlanta , Dallas and Houston are the top three markets for load posts on DAT load boards, but outbound van rates are dropping in all three place. You don’t have to go into Denver or Seattle to enjoy a rate increase, just be aware of the trends in both directions of your round trip before you choose a load and a destination.

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Snow Drives Rates Up, as Fleet Productivity Slips

DAT Solutions

Shippers want to replenish inventories, and some communities will need relief supplies because of power outages or other challenges. That means there are a lot more loads available this month in e-commerce hubs like Denver and Memphis, while the biggest freight markets -- Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, for example -- are relatively quiet.

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Top 10 Cities for eCommerce Fulfillment

FLEXE

Denver, Colorado. Atlanta, Georgia. With inventory closer to customers, they can shorten delivery times and offer one- or same-day shipping on certain products to improve conversion rates and reduce shopping cart abandonment. These centers tend to be located near centralized population hubs, large airports, and seaports.