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Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities

Logistics Viewpoints

Driver shortages have become even more of a reality in the supply chain industry for a number of reasons, chief among them being the sharp rise in demand. But the industry is watching as the technology opens new opportunities for safety, savings and speed long-haul, raising curiosity on the strength of a compelling business case.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 1.14 - 1.18

Freight Plus

TMS. ,” says Bart De Muynck, Gartner’s research vice president, transportation technology to. usage by industrial companies. IoT is a big disruptor,” said Antony Bourne, president, IFS Industries to. Transport Topics. FedEx Freight drivers are now delivering large items to homes in 5 cities as part of the pilot program.

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How to Reduce Shipping Costs: 8 Effective Ways

Ware2Go

Led by Amazon, the largest ecommerce companies have reset shoppers’ expectations for freight costs and delivery time. But the same package sent only 107 miles from Oklahoma City to Tulsa would be Zone 2. Dimensional Weight (of DIM Weight) is the method that freight and postal carriers use to determine shipping prices.

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The Demise of Yellow Corporation

American Global Logistics

First, as a 99-year-old company , Yellow was an institution in the industry. Third, it was the fifth-largest transportation company with over ^5 market share. Yellow Corporation was once a leading player in the trucking industry, with a legacy dating back to the early 20th century. trucking industry and supply chains.