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Tropical Storm Zeta Preparedness Tips for Fleet Operators

Penske Move Ahead

Penske has tips and resources available to help you prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm. The number of named storms is approaching the all-time record for one season set in 2005 when 28 storms were recorded. The prior record was Nov. 30, is nearing record territory.

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Hurricane Delta Preparedness Tips for Fleet Operators

Penske Move Ahead

Penske has tips and resources available to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm. The previous was Delta on November 15, 2005. This year's Atlantic hurricane season is nearing record territory.

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10 Books Logistics And Supply Chain Experts Need To Read

Freightos

Read if you’re interested in: The growth of express shipping…and how a core group of dedicated founders can tip the scales of success and help grow a killer logistics company. Read if you’re interested in: 14 actually helpful tips for how manufacturing processes can be improved…and how logistics can play a critical role in making it happen.

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The History of eCommerce: From the 1960s to the 2020s

Ship Monk

In 1971, researchers established the Terminal Interface Processor (TIP) for dialing into ARPANET from individual computer terminals. The ‘00s saw the launch of several companies that are still big names today, like Etsy in 2005, Shopify in 2006, and BigCommerce in 2009.

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Advanced Visibility in Emergency Response Situations

Talking Logistics

Kathy explains that, “ALAN was formed by the supply chain and logistics industry in response to the acute logistics challenges faced by the Gulf Coast as a result of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. What tips does Kathy have for protecting your business in a disaster? There were shortages and difficulties in delivering critical items.

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Back to Basics in 2007 - 3PL Defined

Blog on Log

3PL Partnerships Are Growing According to a 2005 Cap Gemini study, North American organizations planned to outsource 56% of their logistics expenditure by 2006 – 2008, with Western Europe planning 81% and Asia-Pacific 60%. Achieving Strategic Outsourcing Unfortunately, only a few 3PL companies achieve strategic status with their customers.

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How High Driver Turnover in Less Than Truckload Carriers Impacts Shippers’ Freight Spend

GlobalTranz

The turnover rate was 136 percent throughout the trucking industry in 2005, but smaller fleets and Less Than Truckload carriers have typically experienced fewer problems with drivers, reports FreightWaves.com. Follow the tips in this article, and start working to build better relationships in every interaction you have with truckers.

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