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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 1.14 - 1.18

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usage by industrial companies. IoT is a big disruptor,” said Antony Bourne, president, IFS Industries to. But if industrial companies do not embrace digital transformation, chances are that their business will be the one that’s disrupted by more agile competitors. Internet of Things (IoT). Supplychain247. Transport Topics.

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4 Ways To Save On Trucking Freight in 2018

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While rates have dropped slightly from peak highs, industry analysts warn against shipper complacency. a large Omaha-based trucking company, reset its guidance on rate increases at between 6% and 10%, up from 4% to 8%. Pay needs to increase 50 percent to attract new drivers to the industry. Now, drivers have more control.