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Exel announces new business with Bristol-Myers Squibb and expansion of Midwest Footprint

Supply Chain Network

It also offers close proximity to a number of key parcel and air infrastructure hubs including Indianapolis and Louisville, Ky. Emerging Trends News & Info Supply Chain Management Support Services & Industry Initiatives Third Party Logistics'

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The 7 Best Events For Freight Shipping in 2015

GlobalTranz

With over 600 attendees, it brings together the leading thinkers and practitioners in logistics and supply chain to network, learn, debate challenges, discuss trends and share ideas. FTR Transportation Conference 2015 Indianapolis, Indiana; September 15-17. Download the Brochure. Fleet Safety Conference Shaumberg, Illinois; July 13-15.

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Better weather helps push van rates upward

DAT Solutions

Individual lane rates are also trending upward. Memphis to Indianapolis jumped 17¢ to $2.10/mi. After declining for several weeks, van rates seem to have turned a corner. The national average rate for May so far is $1.82/mi., which is above the April average. It's been six weeks since we've seen more rising lanes than falling.

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Addressing Labor Shortages in Warehouse and DC Operations

NC State SCRC

facility at an Indianapolis, Ind., Contingent workforces are also a trend occurring in the general industry, as a study by Intuit showed that by 2020, 43% of the American workforce (7.6M) would be independent contractors (contingent workers). Those skills led him to a part-time job at a FedEx Corp.

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September Van and Reefer Trends Stay Strong After Labor Day

DAT Solutions

Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Joliet, IL , were all in the top 10 for load posts on DAT Load Boards last week. Prices in Chicago, Columbus, Seattle, and Philadelphia are all higher than they were a month ago. Rates on the lane from Columbus to Buffalo rose 27¢ and paid $2.76/mile mile on average.

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Top 10 Markets for Reefer Loads in First Half of 2018

DAT Solutions

This past June saw the highest national reefer rate ever recorded in DAT Trendlines , our weekly report on national spot market pricing and capacity trends. Indianapolis, Twin Falls, ID, and Joliet, IL, each fell out of the top 10 from last year. Below are the top 10 markets for outbound reefer load posts through June.

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Where to Find Loads This Week: 7 Hot Markets and 2 TriHauls

DAT Solutions

Volume trended up last week in Los Angeles and Memphis , where load-to-truck ratios of about 2.0 If you’re in the neighborhood, look for loads here: Columbus to Memphis and Memphis to Indianapolis. High-paying loads are also available from Indianapolis to Columbus , so this could be a TriHaul option.).

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