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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. The journey was bracketed with a human driver handling pick-up and delivery of the shipment, while an automated driver took the long-haul segment in between.

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

Freight Plus

TMS technology. TMS. ,” says Bart De Muynck, Gartner’s research vice president, transportation technology to. In fact, in 2018 we saw investments go up across the entire supply chain technology spectrum.” Sensata Technologies of Attleboro, MA realized these cost avoidance savings to the tune of $2.2

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6 River Systems Continues 2020 Momentum Led by Award Wins and New Global Deployment Sites

6 River Systems

6 River Systems has been working hard to support our customers and ensure their supply chain and fulfillment operations keep up with the ebbs and flows of their customer demands. As we close Q2, we are proud to reflect on our continued momentum demonstrated by three industry award wins and new customer deployments across the globe.

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Road Report: 2018 OPEX Oil and Gas Summit

TrackVia

As a hotbed for the industry, the summit provided a unique view into the world of oil and gas through the eyes of key business leaders. One attendee I spoke to worked in the supply chain division for a large petroleum refining, marketing, and transportation company. During my time at the conference, a few things came to light.

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How to Reduce Shipping Costs: 8 Effective Ways

Ware2Go

But the same package sent only 107 miles from Oklahoma City to Tulsa would be Zone 2. The enormous resources corporations have at their disposal allows them to easily reduce shipping costs and access the latest technology, transportation, and economies of scale to deliver on 2-day and even same-day delivery. The Bottom Line.

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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. 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. Yellow's success was due in part to its innovative use of technology.