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How to Be a Preferred Shipping Customer: Strategies for the Coming Capacity Shortage

Talking Logistics

Freight companies are eventually going to face severe challenges finding drivers to get your shipments where you want them when you want them there. Understand the full range of shipping alternatives your carriers can offer. Since the most recent BLS statistics show more than 790,000 “heavy and tractor-trailer” drivers in the U.S.,

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A Coronavirus Supply Chain Success Story: Public-Private Team Effort to Get Logistics Tech to 1st Responders

Savi

Once assembled, we then ship the units to the specific military customer, who then inspects the kits to confirm everything is in good order. Around the world, airlines were cutting passenger flights which also meant less air freight capacity. We tried to ramp up shipping some key parts, only to get blocked by our carriers.

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This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech April 4 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Publicis Sapient Announces Acquisition of Spinnaker SCA Digital business transformation company Publicis Sapient has announced the acquisition of Spinnaker SCA , a supply chain services firm that provides end-to-end supply chain strategy, planning and execution consulting services.

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Our 4 Favorite Summer Supply Chain Reads

AFFLINK

Reading books about supply chain strategy can help bridge the divide between work and play. Focusing on select case studies regarding the aftermath of a tsunami, worker strikes, and air shipment delays, Sheffi reveals how proper supply chain strategy can overcome disruptions in any company's chain.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Ocean shipping rates have plunged 60% this year. West Coast port congestion leads to new ideas in cross-country rail shipping. Earlier this week, the company warned officials in Maryland that it plans to close two delivery stations next month in Hanover and Essex, near Baltimore, that employ more than 300 people. As of Sept.

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3 Ways to Get the Supply Chain Ready for Disaster

RFgen

Beyond keeping revenues flowing, a disaster preparedness strategy can minimize the broad economic impact of a disaster, making it easier for commerce systems to recover after an emergency event. The shipping giant, like many organizations, depends heavily on air travel to move items around the world. Digitize the Supply Chain.

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3 Ways to Get the Supply Chain Ready for Disaster

RFgen

Beyond keeping revenues flowing, a disaster preparedness strategy can minimize the broad economic impact of a disaster, making it easier for commerce systems to recover after an emergency event. The shipping giant, like many organizations, depends heavily on air travel to move items around the world. Digitize the Supply Chain.