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A Global Shift for Manufacturers: Industries with Increased Demand

USC Consulting Group

However, with manufacturers and supply chains across the world reeling with the ongoing problems the pandemic has presented, we are seeing a definite shift in the ways business is conducted. It is difficult to put into exact figures the effects the coronavirus pandemic has had on global industry.

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Transportation Network Planning: Public and Private Common Ground

Supply Chain View from the Field

A very interesting presentation was made by the Jennifer Murray on freight planning in Wisconsin. One of the major game changers in this state is the development of “fracking sands”, that are being used in oil exploration for directional drilling in North Dakota, Western Canada, and the Canadian Maritimes.

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Spectra Energy Supplier Forum: Driving Collaborative Project Management

Supply Chain View from the Field

This was followed by a presentation Reggie Hedgebeth, Senior Counsel, of the major growth objectives that lie ahead for Union Gas. These presentations led to the discussion of the theme for the meeting on Focused Performance, which entailed the need to drive out inefficiencies from current operations modes.

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Trucking Market Update and 2020 Q1 Freight Outlook

Zipline Logistics

“The present economic backdrop is one of the most puzzling I have experienced in my career,” James Foote, CSX’s chief executive, told investors and analysts on a conference call. Carriers are presently price sensitive and can leave deliveries midstream in favor of other opportunities.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Alaska’s northern climate coupled with the vast and steep terrain present a unique set of considerations that make it important to select a knowledgeable freight partner when shipping to and from the state. According to a recent DOT presentation, the state expects to grow freight shipments by 2-3 percent per year over the next 30 years.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Alaska’s northern climate coupled with the vast and steep terrain present a unique set of considerations that make it important to select a knowledgeable freight partner when shipping to and from the state. According to a recent DOT presentation, the state expects to grow freight shipments by 2-3 percent per year over the next 30 years.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Alaska’s northern climate coupled with the vast and steep terrain present a unique set of considerations that make it important to select a knowledgeable freight partner when shipping to and from the state. According to a recent DOT presentation, the state expects to grow freight shipments by 2-3 percent per year over the next 30 years.

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