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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? The added strain on resources is on track to force high freight volumes to continue well into the next year. on-highway diesel fuel prices are up $0.898 from the end of August 2020. That’s an astonishing $933.30

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Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities

Logistics Viewpoints

What’s more, bots don’t require paychecks, benefits, vacations, training or other workforce overhead. A January 2021 DOT report suggests that “only 48% of trucking firms would be able to buy the technology in the decade after it becomes available.” Knowing the details will equip you to either negotiate or hold tight based on facts.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Chain Store Age ).

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Guest Commentary: P.O. Management Programs – Know Pain, Know Gain!

Talking Logistics

You could answer them with a purchase order (P.O.) You write an RFQ, screen candidates, create a short list, select the provider, and negotiate service requirements and a cost structure. Your stakeholders can: Align sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and I.T. Commit to systems and process training. Why is it late?

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The Ultimate Guide to Contract Logistics: What You Need to Know

SCMDOJO

While it possesses the buying power of a large corporation, NUNNER focuses on providing tailor-made solutions to its customers. They optimize routes, consolidate shipments, manage freight rates, track shipments, and ensure timely and secure delivery.

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The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

When the product is delivered late, customers are unlikely to react positively to competitors’ promotional offers and will be less likely to respond to a reduction in price. In order to measure the efficiency of your supply chain, companies must track certain metrics. Metrics help to prioritize activities and improve processes.

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How Shippers Use Carbon Emissions Shipment Data to Reduce Total Carbon Footprint

Intelligent Audit

Annually, container ships contribute approximately one billion metric tons of carbon dioxide. These include trucks, aircraft, trains, and others. They include energy sources your company purchased for its use, such as electric car refueling, electricity for the building, and similar types. greenhouse gas emissions contributor.