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

GlobalTranz

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. As omnichannel shopping becomes the standard for consumers, the use of freight data will excel.

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Lingering Port Congestion with Paul Brashier

The Logistics of Logistics

Having been featured in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Bloomberg, The Loadstar, CBS News, Freight Waves, and Transport Topics, Brashier lends his expertise on US and global supply chain matters. The Greenscreens.ai

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Freightos Baltic Index Global Container Freight Index shows the cost of shipping freight remains hugely elevated – more than double the price a year earlier. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions.

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State of Logistics Industry: Recent Reports Indicate Logistics to Excel in 2019 in Key Ways

GlobalTranz

At Walmart, shoppers could use the large purchase vending machines to pick up their orders in New Braunfels, or consumers could scan a barcode and enjoy a relaxing moment in the plush sofas at the Walmart in Lubbock. This has the added effect of increasing the attractiveness of freight , a prerequisite for gaining shipper of choice status.

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The Pandemic made Homes the Last Mile Destination of Choice

Enterra Insights

Governmental stay-at-home orders during the pandemic motivated most consumers to increase their online buying behavior — making residences a destination of choice for their purchases. According to Jessop, “Outsourcing is an excellent way to increase volume without adding additional stress on logistics management.”

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Last Mile eCommerce: Why eCommerce Logistics Now Requires Expertise in Last Mile & White Glove Logistics Services

GlobalTranz

It can include assembly and installation, furniture repair, pickups, and exchanges, reports Brian Straight of Freight Waves. More importantly, the most popular store for purchasing large, bulky items, such as furniture and appliances, is still Amazon, followed by the Home Depot. White glove service. If personalized service.

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Top 12 New Logistics Startup Companies Making Noise

ShipBob

Think about your most recent purchase. This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. Freight forwarding. Inventory Planner was acquired by Brightpearl, an omnichannel retail operating system, in 2021.