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The Next Generation Supply Chain: Likely Components
The Next Generation Supply Chain: Likely Components
Jan 17, 2018 8:51:38 AM

Today's dynamic logistics environment demands an ever increasing supply chain efficiency sprouting new strategies, pract...

Speculation Swirls Amid Rumors of an XPO Logistics Buyout by Home Depot
Speculation Swirls Amid Rumors of an XPO Logistics Buyout by Home Depot
Jan 3, 2018 9:33:30 AM

Wall Street is buzzing and XPO Logistics shares have risen sharply amid rumors of a buyout by Home Depot. XPO Logistics ...

You Want It When? When Standard Delivery Is Not Enough Understand Your Options
You Want It When? When Standard Delivery Is Not Enough Understand Your Options
Dec 13, 2017 8:33:02 AM

Years ago, the term "Expedited Service" would send chills down the spine of the accountants, and almost always get someo...

Cargo Theft a Threat Over the Thanksgiving Holiday
Cargo Theft a Threat Over the Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 21, 2017 8:20:50 AM

According to FreightWatch International, the risk of cargo theft incidents is much higher during the holiday season, and...

The ELD Mandate Deadline Looms Near
The ELD Mandate Deadline Looms Near
Nov 16, 2017 10:08:23 AM

The ELD (Electronic Logging Device) mandate is roughly 30 days away. The effective date, which has been pushed back seve...

Walmart Making Moves to Bolster Service
Walmart Making Moves to Bolster Service
Oct 11, 2017 8:55:50 AM

Walmart has acquired Brooklyn-based delivery startup Parcel, the retail giant’s sixth technology startup acquisition in ...

Trump to Seek Tariff Changes and Tax Equality in NAFTA Revision
Trump to Seek Tariff Changes and Tax Equality in NAFTA Revision
Jul 6, 2017 1:54:30 PM

In revising the North American Free Trade Agreement, the Trump administration will seek tax equality and the ability to ...

The Jetsons Era May Be Here in New Shopping Malls
The Jetsons Era May Be Here in New Shopping Malls
Jun 7, 2017 4:59:17 PM

It Is no secret, nor a surprise that shopping malls are struggling to keep tenants. Online shopping and ease of delivery...

Amazon May Have Redesigned the Global Supply Chain Process
Amazon May Have Redesigned the Global Supply Chain Process
Jun 2, 2017 2:22:09 PM

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Rising Fuel Prices Driving Up U.S. Trucking Costs
Rising Fuel Prices Driving Up U.S. Trucking Costs
Mar 22, 2017 11:09:30 AM

An anticipated increase in fuel prices are likely to increase shipping costs for U.S. manufacturers in 2017 in the form ...