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Less Than Truckload Shipping Trends to Wrap Up 2018

GlobalTranz

Shipping rates will continue to soar, and demand for more capacity will push the stretched industry to its breaking point, says Michael Angell of Freight Waves. As consumers take to their favorite retailers, also due in part to the strong economy, volume shipped will increase. Download eBook. Get Your Free Copy Here.

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Ahead of the Curve: How Digitalization Helped Air Cargo Amidst Red Sea Shipping Diversions

Freightos

More Resources Home Ahead of the Curve: How Digitalization Helped Air Cargo Amidst Red Sea Shipping Diversions Joyce Tai April 2, 2024 If there’s one lingering lesson from the supply chain crisis of COVID, it’s that digitization can help organizations navigate crises…but that digitization can’t be put in place DURING that same crisis.

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Reinventing Supply Chains: Focus on Human Factors

Supply Chain Shaman

Commercial teams operate in a ship-to environment, but the supply chain teams operate in a transactional world based on a ship from model. Visibility of the translation layer of ship to converted to ship from is not existent. The signal is clear for commercial teams, but not for supply. The reason?

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How CPG leaders can reduce costs without hurting supply chain performance

Kinaxis

Plan ahead to avoid costly surprises Reactive decision-making often results in unexpected costs like expedited shipping or excess inventory—costs that are avoidable with better supply chain planning. These AI capabilities reduce administrative burdens while keeping the supply chain responsive and efficient. Want to learn more?

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5 Ways a 3PL Provider Can Transform Your Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

Learn more about transforming your supply chain by downloading the ebook: The Comprehensive Guide to Supply Chain Resilience. Using multimodal shipping services and logistics solutions helps mitigate capacity challenges and meet customer delivery expectations. Technology. Multi-modal Expertise.

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Last Mile Logistics: Why More Shippers Are Expanding Capability Into Last Mile Delivery

GlobalTranz

As reported by Business Insider , “as a share of the total cost of shipping, last mile delivery costs are substantial — comprising 53% overall. With the growing ubiquitousness of “free shipping,” customers are less willing to foot a delivery fee, forcing retailers and logistics partners to shoulder the cost.

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[PODCAST] How Shippers Can Compete Against Rising Transportation Costs & Competition Using Data

GlobalTranz

Download eBook. 8 Big Factors to Consider for Efficient LTL Shipping. Download eBook. Resources to Download to Help Mitigate Rising Transportation Costs. The Great Capacity Crunch: The Current State, Future Outlook, and How Shippers Can Thrive in Any Capacity Crunch. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.