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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

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Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. A stimulus on the horizon further increases the risks of a higher trend in consumer purchasing. Why Strategic Partnerships Enable OTR Freight Management.

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How to Procure Full Truckloads in Tight Capacity

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Unfortunately, the use of full truckload shipments and expenditures have hit an all-time high, reports Kate Patrick of Supply Chain Dive. Download eBook. Decreasing capacity and increasing full truckload rates are expected to increase throughout 2018, reports Freight Waves. Conducting annual procurement exercises.

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Is Seamless OmniChannel Possible? How to Avoid Supply Chain Technology Hiccups

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Meanwhile, more companies are turning to entities outside of the company, like third-party logistics or integrators (3PLs and 3PIs) to manage omnichannel supply chains , reports Maarten Baltussen of Supply Chain Digital. Download white paper. If only online shopping is used, shipping options may include B or D.

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IoT Inspired Smart Warehouses Are Reinventing Inventory Management

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Although not subject to the risk of cybersecurity, the costs of manual processes and systems management can be up to 31-times greater than those of digital systems, reports informIT. As the storage space of data has fallen, warehouse managers ’ rationale for avoiding IoT technologies has become even more archaic.

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The Top 2019 Logistics Trends Shippers Should Know

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Technology allows shippers to work smarter, faster and with fewer human resources, and new technologies, such as drones and augmented reality, are continuing the process, reports Victoria Kickham of Logistics Brief. Dropshipping refers to manufacturers sending products directly, but products are purchased through a third-party.

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Freight Data Trends for 2019 and How a TMS Will Grow in Value

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The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. Download WhitePaper.

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5 Ways an Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy Can Improve Customer Experience

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Up to 62 percent want to purchase online and have the option of returning it in-store, and 47 percent want promotions and coupons available through their smartphone. Poor performance of new offerings leads to reduced profitability, reports McKinsey & Company. Download White Paper. GET YOUR COPY HERE.