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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

It’s also important to note that shipping and aviation, two industries with significant greenhouse gas emissions, are not included in the COP21 agreement. Aligning Warehouse Labor Management with Omni-Channel Strategy. Abercrombie & Fitch Inc. and L Brands Inc.’s Insights from Kenco Customer Summit 2015.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

Fahrenheit temperature was recorded by Sicily’s agriculture-meteorological information service, SIAS, at the Syracuse station on the island’s southeast. China-US container shipping rates sail past $20,000 to record. On Wednesday, the hottest temperature ever may have been recorded on the continent of Europe.

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Consumer Goods Boost Van Rates in Northeast

DAT Solutions

The biggest rate increases last week were in Philadelphia, Buffalo, and Allentown, PA. That’s a strong sign for consumer goods, since those markets contain warehousing and distribution centers that serve the highest concentration of people in the country. RISING LANES. Chicago to Buffalo gained 18¢ to $2.84/mile.

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Wanted: Supply Chain Architects!

Supply Chain Shaman

So when the warehouse team threatened to unionize, I transferred into a distribution, warehouse environment. Warehouse Management and Transportation Management were in their infancy. The flows are typically linear and the analysis is on alternate modes and best shipping lanes. The year was 1985.

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How Hurricane Florence affects freight

DAT Solutions

FEMA and other emergency responders will move freight to temporary warehouses just outside the storm zone, waiting until road conditions are stable. DAT connects carriers with brokers and shippers who have urgent shipping needs, including FEMA loads. mile • Philadelphia to Charlotte also climbed 15¢ to $1.90/mile

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Five Signs Your Business Needs a Fulfillment Partner

Ware2Go

It’s no secret that online shoppers expect fast delivery options such as 2-day or same-day shipping. It is also much more cost-effective to leverage an outsourced partner than to invest in your own warehouse. Here are five signs indicating it’s time to find a fulfillment partner. You can no longer keep up with your order volume.

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Here's How Hurricanes Irma and Harvey Have Affected Van Freight

DAT Solutions

Also, some ships may have been re-routed from Houston to East Coast ports, so that will add to the pressure in port cities and regional hubs. Another secondary effect from the storm was that outbound rates rose in Philadelphia and Buffalo. That’s a common trend when the flow of freight shifts southward. That's still pretty high.