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Transportation Trends: What’s Going on in the Trucking Industry?

PINC

Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute. Coming into 2019, issues like the tariff wars, driver shortage, and rising freight rates were high on transportation managers’ radar screens. Terrill Transportation Inc. economy expanded by 2.1%

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This Week in Logistics News (June 17 – 23)

Logistics Viewpoints

Unionized UPS workers could strike this summer Walmart opens largest fulfillment center in Indiana Target tests larger next-day delivery effort Commerce Dept. The fulfillment space of these sites is designed to expand access to the retailer’s next- or two-day shipping. population with its service. That’s all for this week.

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Procurement & Suppliers: Paying Attention to Terms & Conditions to Keep Supplier Relations Postitive

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For example, in one Indiana case, Tyler Pipe Industries, Inc. The Seller went forward and manufactured and shipped the two piping units, accompanied by an invoice. The question becomes, is there a contract at all, and if so, whose terms govern – the Buyers or the Suppliers? Contract Negotiation Enhancing Supplier Relations.

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Optimizing Ecommerce Warehouse Costs: Spend Less, Gain More

ShipBob

It gives you a realistic picture of your inventory holding costs so you can identify opportunities for cost reduction. Technology costs Modern warehouses make use of technology such as warehouse management systems ( WMS ) and inventory management systems to streamline processes. Let’s break down the main components of warehouse costs.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

In higher-traffic markets, Advance Auto Parts has “hub” stores that keep more inventory in-stock to give customers what they need when they need it. The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S. In early 2013, Belk launched a vendor-direct program.