The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 11, 2022

How to handle VUCA environments and unprecedented times. 2021: Uncertainty about uncertainty. COVID and the associated VUCA forced us to completely redesign what we do and how we do it. How to be more resilient? VUCA stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. Covid-19 is VUCA, a “black swan” event.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 7, 2021

Carmen Anderson, company driver for America’s Service Line , was recently named to WIT's premier 2021 'Top Women to Watch in Transportation' list. In this Q&A, we get her take on what it's like to be a professional female driver, industry improvements, how to be successful, and more.

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 22, 2020

2020 has been a year none of us will ever forget. With all the surprises, curveballs, and challenges we’ve all faced, supply chains of all sizes were tested more than they ever were in recent years. But, even with the unpredictability variable always at play, there are ways you can prepare for a better shipping year ahead.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In a survey of our Indago supply chain research community conducted in October 2021, we asked, “Which parts of the physical supply chain are the most broken or need the most fixing?” Read more The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think and How to Address It. Simply put, the demand for labor across all parts of the.

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Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 23, 2022

The port congestion, container shortage and transportation delays that emerged in 2021 followed shippers right into 2022 and have shown no immediate signs of stopping. The post Top 2022 Ocean Shipping Trends and How to Navigate them appeared first on DB Schenker.

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Shipsta

JANUARY 18, 2022

Freight procurement threw some big surprises at us in 2021. From the blockage in the Suez Canal to dramatic freight shortages throughout the year – it certainly kept us all on our toes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Founded in 2021 by a team of seasoned logistics and transportation professionals, FreightVana has quickly become a key partner to many Fortune 500 Shippers and is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers. Shannon is an avid golfer, coach, competitor, and happily married father of five.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Before we jump into how to reduce your transportation costs, it’s essential to understand what factors are causing them to rise. Demand is far exceeding supply, and this trend is expected to continue through the rest of 2021. Updated September 16, 2021 by Christine Morris. Are you taking the proper steps to do so?

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 24, 2023

Supply chain leaders might be shocked to learn that the percentage of women in the workforce has decreased since 2021.

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WorkWave

APRIL 29, 2021

Year-over-year revenue increased 64% in Q1 2021. Our roots as a company are founded not just upon an intimate understanding of service, but also on the deepest understanding of how service companies operate. Our customers know how to deliver superior service—what they want is more than just service software. Brittany Boyle Sr.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

2021 will be remembered as an unprecedented year of supply chain disruption and market volatility creating a host of challenges for shippers and carriers alike. Without further ado, here are GlobalTranz’s top posts of 2021: #1. The State of the Trucking Market in 2021. 5 Transportation Management Optimization Practices.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 11, 2022

Lisa Orrell, keynote speaker at the Women In Trucking 2021 Accelerate! Conference in Dallas, TX.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

What’s included in this article: What is Operation Safe Driver Week 2021. How to stay safe while driving, pointers from the professionals. Like their efforts last year, the law enforcement officers will interact with drivers through Operation Safe Driver Week 2021 to re-instill safe driving practices.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2021

As we enter the 2021 holiday season, it is clear now that businesses are struggling more and more every day to fulfill orders from U.S. As we approach the end of 2021, many of the current issues seem to have no easy solution in the immediate future. This major change in consumption patterns in the U.S.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2021

After mergers and consolidations, only 9 remain in 2021. Sometimes shippers aren’t aware of all their options and need quick help figuring out how to circumvent disruptions to keep current and future orders on track. But these issues aren’t a product of the pandemic alone. In 2015, there were roughly 17 global ocean carriers.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 9, 2021

This means shippers will need to be more proactive when planning their fresh produce and frozen food shipping strategy in 2021. Tips for shipping fresh produce: How to ship frozen food. When is produce shipping season? Produce season usually starts in April and lasts till the end of summer. Plan your food shipping strategy ahead.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2020

With 2021 just around the corner, shipping businesses should make sure they stay ahead of the curve by considering five possible technology moves to implement. Many companies are still unaware of how to go about exploiting AI. New technology trends for small businesses emerge each passing year.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2021

When it comes to global supply chains, resilience is the buzzword of 2021. But are companies doing more than talking about it?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

For example, in a survey we conducted with our Indago supply chain research community in September 2021, more than half of the respondents (56%) either agreed or strongly agreed that [quote] “you can’t be too careful when dealing. I’ve argued over the past few years that we have a trust problem in supply chain management. Read more

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2021

Meanwhile, the US pounds moving across truck shipments of fresh fruits and vegetables are outpacing imported produce at 280,000 pounds as of May 23, 2021. The post 2021 Produce Season Transportation Capacity Outlook and How to Navigate the Market appeared first on GlobalTranz Enterprises, LLC.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 6, 2022

In a survey we conducted with our Indago supply chain research community in October 2021, we asked our members, “Which parts of the physical supply chain are the most broken or need the most fixing?” Read more [Video] The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think And How To Address It.

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Envase Technologies

JANUARY 25, 2022

The global pandemic threw a spotlight on weaknesses in our global supply chains, ushered in a new era of how and where work gets done, and got North America’s aging infrastructure the attention it deserves. Then in 2020 everyone was forced to figure out how working from home would work, and it turned out, a lot of people like it.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2021

In this whitepaper, Setlog summarizes their predictions for what's to come in supply chain management in 2021 and outlines how you can alleviate the stress on your supply chain right away.

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Bringg

DECEMBER 17, 2020

To ‘walk the talk’ has become a core Bringg value for 2021, and I look forward to seeing how we flex this muscle next year. The post Doingg Good: How to extend your company culture beyond your four walls appeared first on Bringg.

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 27, 2021

What it means to be a shipper of choice in 2021. Here’s how to ensure they prioritize your freight. The post The Weekly Freight Report for January 28, 2021 appeared first on FLS Transportation | The #1 3PL for Cross-Border Freight. This would not only be disastrous for shippers waiting on imports but on the nation as a whole.

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Shippeo

JANUARY 2, 2023

In 2021 alone, the e-book revenue in the USA reached $1.1 The post How to Host Your Ebook and Share It with Others apareció primero en Kotobee Blog. Ebooks have been seeing an increasing boom in the last few years. billion, and this doesn’t include the revenues of independent authors.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Enterprise shippers will look to deployable, compatible solutions to navigate the freight market Enterprise shippers need to know how to navigate the ever-changing market with data. That is much is simple, but they also need to know how to adapt to customer wants and needs. Request a SONAR Demo.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2020

According to Entrepreneur.com, the value of worldwide e-commerce sales will grow 246% by 2021, amassing a financial gain of more than $3.2 The post How to Build a Better Shipping Mousetrap With a SaaS TMS Functions appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 2, 2022

Reminiscing over the past year, 2021 couldn’t have been a busier year for people on the move. Compared to 2020, over 20% more Americans moved in 2021, and the new remote work opportunities enabled an estimated 14-23 million Americans to relocate, according to the U.S. Let’s dive into the 2021 list. Houston, TX (6) 2.Las

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Many LTL industry trends, including capacity limitations, increasing accessorials, surcharge rates, changes in market trends and buying patterns, are almost certain to continue through 2021 and for some time to come. How to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

While we can’t predict what 2021 will have in store, we can keep you informed about one of the biggest holidays worldwide… the Chinese New Year! In 2021, the Chinese New Year will take place on Friday, February 12. How to Get Through the Chinese New Year. P.S. Liked this article? Loved it, even?

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The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 24, 2023

A Breakout Session at the TWI Summit Last year (2022) was “Old friends meeting for the first time” as 2021 had been virtual and the online community really came together during 2020 and 2021. Also the evening of the 13th is the Kata Geek Meetup, a less formal series of short presentations and discussion.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

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