Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart in the news: Walmart dangles deeper gas discounts for Walmart+ members. Amazon announces new changes to inventory limits. XPO Logistics launched a Ship Net-Zero program, giving shippers the option to purchase carbon credits to offset emissions from shipments.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

Volatility in pricing trends are opportunities to lock in contractual rates, though shippers and logistics providers must also maintain flexibility to leverage spot buys as needed. Freeing procurement personnel from mundane, day-to-day activities lets them focus on developing strategic relationships with logistics partners.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

I was born in New York City and grew up on Long Island. Our team was recognized for our unique configure-to-order process for our microprocessors as a finalist in the Supply Chain Council’s Operational Excellence award in 2011. All of my grandparents emigrated from Europe in the 1900s before starting their families here.

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DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Beware of Bad Lease-Purchase Agreements. When I first began my journey as an owner-operator, I signed up for a bad lease-purchase deal. I didn’t understand that all tolls, including New York City bridges, would be out-of-pocket expenses. Learn how to manage Excel spreadsheets. Purchase an APU.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

Logistics in the city might not be as entertaining as the television show “Sex in the City,” however, topically it’s more important. Challenges, like urban air quality and traffic congestion, have increased calls for city planners to redesign cities and close some streets to vehicular traffic.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 21, 2018

What are the Top 7 Trends in Last Mile Logistics? In logistics, last mile delivery is defined as being the movement of goods from a transportation hub to the final delivery destination. Other options include third-party logistics companies, or 3PLs, who employ and/or subcontract their own fleets to fulfill orders for businesses.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 17, 2019

A 3PL (third party logistics company), such as FreightCenter, can help shippers understand their liability coverage needs. More on freight insurance: 5 Things to Know Before Buying Freight Shipping Insurance. Companies such as YRC and Old Dominion are excellent national freight carriers. Select the Best Carrier for your Route.

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