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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

Talent shortages, especially limited drivers, will exacerbate the capacity crunch and result in shortages across warehousing and transportation simultaneously.? . Pent-up demand of customers and the strong predictions for another above-average peak season has put a unique burden on truckload and parcel transportation.

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3 Core Metrics & 10 Soft Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance

GlobalTranz

Sure, supply chain cost reduction is important in reducing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and increasing profit, but there are other measurements which should not be forgotten. 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. 10 Soft Metric Considerations in Measuring Supply Chain Performance.

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Amazon Puts the Best Possible Spin on an Overbuilt Network

Logistics Viewpoints

Last September, they increased their average starting wage in the United States to more than $18 an hour. These increasing labor costs occurred while Amazon was nearly doubled the size of their workforce over the course of two years. In many cases, Amazon can deliver these packages within hours of purchase.

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The Global Trade Compliance Market is Crazy!

Logistics Viewpoints

Thomson Reuters purchased the global trade compliance vendor Integration Point in 2018. This April, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security imposed a $300 million civil penalty against Seagate Technology for selling hard disk drives to Huawei Technologies in violation of the foreign direct product rule.

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The Impact to Peak Season Transportation Management With Exponential E-Commerce Grow

Intelligent Audit

As shippers, carriers, and retailers across the country prepare for parcel peak shipping and increasing peak season transportation demands, the need for effective and affordable management processes is critical. Peak Season Transportation Management Depends on Applying Actionable Insights.

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The Top Three Keys to Creating an Exceptional Customer Experience during National Returns Week

Logistics Viewpoints

Each year in the United States, the return of goods purchased for the holidays usually peaks on one day in early January; the volume is so significant the day has been designated National Returns Day. This year, due to an increased number of e-commerce purchases, retailers and shippers will experience National Returns Week.

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Why Sustainability is Becoming Critical for Manufacturers in 2024

OptiProERP

Gain Additional Customers In 2024, many consumers and businesses will make purchasing decisions based on a company’s commitment to sustainability. This involves optimizing processes to reduce overproduction, wait times, unnecessary transportation, and excess inventory , which not only conserves resources but also saves money.