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Current and Upcoming Retail Supply Chain Trends
Current and Upcoming Retail Supply Chain Trends
Oct 7, 2015 12:19:00 PM

Growing consumer demand and ever increasing intolerance for lengthy transit times are forcing retailers to adopt a strat...

Is a Virtual Currency a Payment Option for Global Commerce?
Is a Virtual Currency a Payment Option for Global Commerce?
Sep 28, 2015 12:21:10 PM

Today’s technologies have enhanced the global exchange of information about goods and bolstered transportation networks ...

Logistics News: Wal-Mart's Suppliers Have Had Enough
Logistics News: Wal-Mart's Suppliers Have Had Enough
Sep 23, 2015 3:06:00 PM

Many Wal-Mart Stores suppliers are saying no to new storage fees and a payment schedule that could delay payment for mon...

Supply Chain Outlook for 2016 And Beyond
Supply Chain Outlook for 2016 And Beyond
Sep 17, 2015 3:24:37 PM

At a popular Supply Chain Summit, several prominent economists presented their findings for the Logistics Economic Outlo...

3D Printing’s Impact on the Transportation Industry
3D Printing’s Impact on the Transportation Industry
Sep 14, 2015 12:49:00 PM

3D printing is likely to have an impact on the production methods of many products, their parts, or the raw materials ne...

Finding Cost Savings In Your Routing Program
Finding Cost Savings In Your Routing Program
Sep 2, 2015 11:13:00 AM

People, process, and technology; these are three elements that leaders focus on when looking to make impactful changes i...

Maximizing LTL Routing Efficiencies
Maximizing LTL Routing Efficiencies
Aug 26, 2015 11:12:00 AM

Every carrier, large and small, has their "sweet spot" lanes; those lanes that achieve a well balanced mix of freight to...

Top 3 Logistics Challenges for Businesses
Top 3 Logistics Challenges for Businesses
Aug 19, 2015 10:47:00 AM

Challenges abound in today's Logistics environment. Shippers have to adapt or sink. Businesses will be faced with the ch...

The Benefits of Forward Collision Avoidance Systems
The Benefits of Forward Collision Avoidance Systems
Aug 4, 2015 4:32:00 PM

Over the past 3 years, the National Transportation Safety Board has investigated nine rear-end accidents involving passe...

What to Look Out For When Analyzing Freight Quotes
What to Look Out For When Analyzing Freight Quotes
Jul 22, 2015 2:01:00 PM

A familiar (and painful) scenario we all surely endured at some point involves the shipment of product to someone’s rece...