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A Guide to Responsible Sourcing in Automotive, Electronics

Material Handling and Logistics

A new report assesses the importance of 37 materials to these industries and evaluates environmental, social and governance risks. So his group, which is a service advisory firm supporting businesses in the raw materials value chain, released a study on July 12 to provide the data.

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Conducting a Trucking RFP: Tips for Shippers to Optimize Contract Freight

FreightWaves SONAR

According to Matt Leonard of Supply Chain Dive : “Demand for trucking freight is being driven by strong consumer spending and a manufacturing industry that’s seen growth for five straight months. Trucking companies have been open about their capacity issues.” . Now, that report is nearly two months old.

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5 Ways Shippers And Suppliers Can Maintain A Great Relationship

Blue Grace Logistics

As suppliers possess a wealth of industry knowledge and skills, this kind of relationship can produce crucial information that can be used to significant effect by a company that is willing to listen and work with its suppliers at a meaningful level.

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Nurturing the Next Generation of Technicians

Penske Move Ahead

This truck will be a shining light in the Diesel program,” said John Dodson, vice president of business alliance and NASCAR for UTI. Despite the increased number of graduates, the transportation industry has been faced with a growing need for qualified diesel technicians and a shortage of applicants to fill them. It’s current.

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MOL Allies with NCC

247 Customs Broker

Lines (MOL) has signed a capital and business alliance agreement with chemical tank specialist logistics provider Nippon Concept Corporation (NCC). . . Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K.