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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. But the industry is watching as the technology opens new opportunities for safety, savings and speed long-haul, raising curiosity on the strength of a compelling business case.

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Spot market settles after Hurricane Florence

DAT Solutions

DAT load boards provide the largest and most trusted digital freight marketplace in the trucking industry, with more than 270 million loads and trucks posted annually, plus insights into current spot market and contract rates based on $57 billion in real transactions. Buffalo to Charlotte was down 24¢ at $2.44/mile.

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Van freight stabilizes in early October

DAT Solutions

DAT load boards provide the largest and most trusted digital freight marketplace in the trucking industry, with more than 270 million loads and trucks posted annually, plus insights into current spot market and contract rates based on $57 billion in real transactions. Only 23 lanes were higher, and 9 were unchanged. FALLING LANES.

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

6 River Systems

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. 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.

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

Freight Plus

usage by industrial companies. IoT is a big disruptor,” said Antony Bourne, president, IFS Industries to. But if industrial companies do not embrace digital transformation, chances are that their business will be the one that’s disrupted by more agile competitors. Internet of Things (IoT). Supplychain247.

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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. Ware2Go was created by UPS specifically to address this need and provide affordable 1-2-day delivery coverage nationwide for merchants across a broad range of industries in all growth phases. The Bottom Line.

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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. I had another conversation about manual processes with an executive at a petroleum and natural gas exploration and production company headquartered in Oklahoma City.

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