Freight Waves

JUNE 5, 2025

Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Truck Parking Club recently announced it has surpassed 2,000 property member locations nationwide, a doubling of its footprint in six months. The interplay between warehousing costs and inventory levels was a big theme in May. Warehouse capacity fell 5.4 Transportation utilization fell to 52.6

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Matt is the VP of Sustainability and Innovation at Covenant Transport Services , a premium service provider of transportation services with focus on temperature controlled products, regional, and long haul delivery. Covenant Logistics provides transportation and logistics services in the United States. About Matt McLelland.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Nick earned a Bachelor of Enterprise Management from University of Tennessee. By bringing shippers, carriers, and warehouses together on a connected platform, Loadsmart is helping to solve deep-rooted inefficiencies in transportation. Nick is originally from Nashville, TN but NYC has been his home for the past 8 years.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. ” Meet Our Panel of Warehouse Pros: Alexandra Zelenko.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Our Rating: 5/5 2. Our Rating: 4.9/5

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Throughout its lifetime, an ecommerce business will have to make considerations for how to adapt and thrive, sometimes having to reassess factors like warehouses and fulfillment centers. This post helps you explore those possible benefits and whether or not you should use micro warehousing. What is a micro fulfillment center?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 1, 2016

Lawsuit accuses Target of not paying overtime to some warehouse workers (Reuters). Cloud Logistics Partners With The University Of Tennessee – Knoxville To Enhance Supply Chain Technology Education. E-Commerce Boom Roils Trucking Industry (WSJ – sub. Rand McNally Introduces New Low-Cost, Plug-and-Play E-Log Device.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Spencer Tenney and Joe Lynch discuss transportation M&A. Spencer is President & CEO of Tenney Group, trusted M&A advisors to transportation industry. Spencer and his wife, Lauren, reside outside of Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee and have been married for 13 years. He also owned a music publishing company.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2022

As I noted in a recent article, “Planning and optimizations are done in many departments within a business, such as supply, manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, transportation, budget, labor, and so on. trucks, trailers, roads, ports, containers, chassis, warehouses, drivers, warehouse workers).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

to make two emerging technologies part of its transportation operations: battery-electric and autonomous vehicles. The manufacturer’s private fleet has deployed a fleet of Einride EVs to haul freight between GE Appliances’ inbound warehouses and manufacturing facilities in Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

How many more truck drivers are needed to balance demand for truck transportation with the supply of capacity? My answer to this question for shippers procuring long-distance (outside of a given metropolitan area) dry van transportation, for both truckload and less than truckload (LTL), is that approximately 25,000 truck drivers are needed.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Leveraging more technology, such as warehouse automation, is one way to manage rising labor costs. His company raised pay rates from $10 to $14 per hour in the warehouse, but OS&D (over, short, and damaged) costs decreased by 50 percent! Trends in Logistics Labor Market.

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ShipBob

JUNE 2, 2021

With high standards set around the ability to ship and delivery quickly, retailers need to prepare for unexpected events throughout the supply chain, whether it’s a manufacturing delay, transportation disruptions, or warehouse closure. . Warehousing and storage fees. On-demand warehousing. Lower fulfillment costs.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 30, 2021

“The markets with the largest gains this week in OTVI.USA were Laredo, Texas (12.07%) Memphis, Tennessee (5.37%) and Cleveland (5.08%). Many cite the flood of products from Asia , labor difficulties due to COVID-19, and a shortage of warehousing space. The Outbound Tender Reject Index has reached 27.6% and seems to be stable.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Chaturvedi: So far this year, Ohio, Arizona and Tennessee have seen the most job announcements associated with reshoring. In this Q&A, Chaturvedi shares his views on rebuilding American manufacturing, reshoring, nearshoring, and other topics of the moment in supply chains. Resilinc: What’s the current status of reshoring manufacturing?

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The Lean Supply Chain

MAY 27, 2015

With Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), supply chain management (SCM), material requirements planning (MRP), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and forecasts, tightening security to protect each connection is overwhelming.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 28, 2024

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that European headquartered Volkswagen and the UAW have agreed to hold a vote on the union’s bid to organize the automaker’s plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The voting is currently scheduled for the period of April 17 to 19.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

What began with one client in a small warehouse operation in Ferndale, Washington, quickly expanded to 38 customers in five states with warehouses in Washington, Nebraska, Reno, and Virginia, and Tennessee. They specialize in transporting frozen food. Cathy makes her home in Bellingham, Washington.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Boot Barn @bootbarn In 2016, Boot Barn improved operations at its distribution center in Fontana, California by implementing HighJump’s Warehouse Advantage WMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

After years of financial struggles, reports of Yellow preparing for bankruptcy emerged last week as the Nashville, Tennessee-based trucker saw customers leave in large numbers. Walmart dangled first-year truck driver salaries of up to $110,000 and a 12-week training program for its Walmart and Sam’s Club store and warehouse workers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Andrew earned a Bachelor’s degree in both Economics and Entrepreneurship from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. SaaS product, SONAR, is the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Warehouses in New Jersey and New York are reopening in the next 10-20 days and we expect to see an increase in outbound volume as a result. . Transportation?could Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa.?? . Tennessee ? . Shippers should check facilities’ availability before delivery.??

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Dr. Klaus Blache from the University of Tennessee says that inventory costs associated with MRO can eat over 50% of a plant’s given maintenance budget. Automotive, Transportation and Railways: Read Deloitte’s strategies for smarter MRO. 41% of MRO professionals indicated that MRO represented a substantial expense. Related Terms.

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RFgen

AUGUST 30, 2024

Warehouse jobs form the backbone of efficient supply chains, yet the warehousing and logistics industry faces a significant challenge: attracting and retaining skilled talent in a competitive labor market. This underscores the critical importance of addressing workforce challenges in the warehouse sector.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

If you frequently ship between states, or are considering opening a warehouse location in a particular state, take a look at our state-by-state breakdown below to help you make the best decision for you and your business. Delaware contains a large number of ports and freights, making intermodal transportation a good choice. Washington.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

If you frequently ship between states, or are considering opening a warehouse location in a particular state, take a look at our state-by-state breakdown below to help you make the best decision for you and your business. Delaware contains a large number of ports and freights, making intermodal transportation a good choice. Washington.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

If you frequently ship between states, or are considering opening a warehouse location in a particular state, take a look at our state-by-state breakdown below to help you make the best decision for you and your business. Delaware contains a large number of ports and freights, making intermodal transportation a good choice. Washington.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Three professors from the University of Tennessee, Ted Stank, Tom Goldsby ( @ThomasGoldsby ), and Lance Saunders, warned back in June 2021 that the bullwhip effect was already in play. ” They agree with the professors from the University of Tennessee that part of the solution is to counter the bullwhip effect.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Warehouses in New York and New Jersey are reopening in the next 30 days. Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, and Florida all still desirable locations for carriers. Transportation could be impacted in Illinois. Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa. Southeast Logistics. Status: Partially Open.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Warehouses in New Jersey and New York are reopening in the next 30 days. Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa. . Tennessee . Suppliers should not expect any operational restrictions in Tennessee. . Northeast Logistics . Business throughout the state are mostly open. Status: Varies

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Co-location of supply chains will reduce disruptions, complications with transportations, government regulations, etc. The Pulse rooms are fed by data warehouses which pull together data from 94 different applications that are each being used to run data in different parts of the Flex organization. and will operate more efficiently.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2025

SUBSTITUTED SERVICE (ALTERNATE PORT SERVICE) This provision shall govern the transfer of cargo by trucking or other means of transportation at the expense of the Carrier. Rates that are CFS at origin apply from the carriers CFS warehouse at the place of receipt of the cargo by Carrier. Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo, N.O.S., See Rule 14).

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

The US thus spent about $131 billion more in parcel shipping than it did in rail transport last year - a bit more than a delta of $127.4 of total transport costs and 38.5% of total transport costs and 8.9% of transportation spend – down from 6.1% With overall transport costs rising 8.7% Gilmore Says.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2025

link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article! Kai Furmans Professor, KIT Posted on: May, 22 2017 I am referencing to the comment that leasing of warehousing equipment (beyond forklift trucks) is a vision for 2030. In order to help companies decide objectively to reshore manufacturing back to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 17, 2025

If you were in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) market in the past 20 years you knew Klappich. In recent years, Klappich has turned some his attention to research on warehouse automation generally and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) specifically, where he has carved out a similar thought leadership position.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article! Kai Furmans Professor, KIT Posted on: May, 22 2017 I am referencing to the comment that leasing of warehousing equipment (beyond forklift trucks) is a vision for 2030. In order to help companies decide objectively to reshore manufacturing back to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 27, 2025

link] Robert Transportation Manager, N/A Posted on: Aug, 30 2016 Good article! Kai Furmans Professor, KIT Posted on: May, 22 2017 I am referencing to the comment that leasing of warehousing equipment (beyond forklift trucks) is a vision for 2030. In order to help companies decide objectively to reshore manufacturing back to the U.S.

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