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For Many, the Annual Freight Bid Season is Not “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

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At the same time, a retailer whose product demand drops sharply has less need for transportation capacity and therefore tenders lower volumes to contracted carriers. Visibility to make more-informed decisions. For example, carriers can learn how they compare against others bidding for specific lanes and make informed decisions.

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The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Transportation Sourcing Solution

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However, if your role is managing the movement of widgets from point A to point B, or multiple points, the freight procurement task before you can be labor intensive and time consuming — unless you use a technology solution specifically designed for transportation sourcing. Freight is unique. Data rules. Relationships matter.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

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In addition, as part of its mandate to improve safety, GroundCloud’s platform also incorporates video telematics for driving event detection and verification, enabling companies to leverage the insights it generates to inform reactive training programs. Retailers in the U.S. West Coast was $2,618 as of Feb.

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What to Do in an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle!

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You may want to contact your Jacksonville criminal lawyer , so they can reach the scene and advise you on the legal ramifications of the crash. Rely on them to write another report and help you get the names and contact information of the witnesses. Inform Your Insurance Provider. Contact Your Lawyer for Assistance.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2019

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you can check their websites for information regarding dates and locations. Simply put, give priority to events where you will walk away with knowledge and information that you can immediately apply at your company to get your job done better and faster. Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S., MODEX : No show in 2019.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2015

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Therefore, it’s critically important for supply chain executives to stay informed of these trends and make the time for learning because yesterday’s leading practices might no longer apply and they’ll need to develop and implement new ones to succeed moving forward. Retail Supply Chain Conference , February 22-25, Orlando, FL.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 26 – March 4)

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No information was available about who was behind the attack, nor the motive. As companies across every industry grapple with and try to navigate supply chain shortages, Xerox is looking at alternative ways in manufacturing, transportation, and labor as it has $300 million in backlog orders it can’t ship out.