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Amazon’s Freight (Train) Is Coming

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This article is from Steve Bettwy , Vice President – Quality and Business Continuity, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement at Direct Supply. I hope we can agree that Amazon will disrupt an industry if it wants to. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 46-50

QAD

” And in an industry defined by innovation, that’s a lesson worth heeding. Plus, we have had the pleasure of touching base with some of the most brilliant minds in our industry and have learned a lot along the way! So, what does our industry look like a few years from now? Click here to listen to the full episode.

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Top 10 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends to Watch in 2016. And Beyond

GlobalTranz

The winds of change are always blowing, but now, more than ever, logistics and supply chain professionals see it more than most. To keep pace with change, it’s important to keep an eye on the supply chain and logistics trends that are happening right now. eCommerce Will Forever Change Supply Chain and Logistics.

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23 logistics professionals share the #1 way to reduce logistics costs

6 River Systems

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 trillion on logistics and transportation services in the United States in 2018, an increase of 11.4% Overall, logistics spending in 2018 reached 8% of U.S.

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From AOL To Online Freight Rates – Blog

Freightos

Same goes for books, groceries, taxis, banking, canoe and even B2B purchases. So we asked ourselves (and some logistic professionals)… So what kept freight rates offline ? These 200+ contracts will be in different formats, ranging from PDFs and Excels to simple emails. But today, you can buy a boat online.

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Using Logistics Data to Improve CPG Supply Chain Performance

Zipline Logistics

Logistics data has taken a front seat at forward-thinking CPG brands due to its ability to drive impactful and profitability-focused decisions in all facets of the supply chain. Its place in logistics decision making has become critical and can help your organization find the right route, carrier, and receiving location for retail orders.

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The Beginning of the Beginning: A Progress Report on the Digitisation of Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Is this true for the supply chain industry? While the call for nearshoring seems legitimate, the digital transformation of the supply chain network industry is as important as building shorter chains. The supply chain and logistics ecosystem is reliant on the contribution of many autonomous actors.