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The State of The Freight : Unique Challenges and Novel Solutions

Shipping and Freight Resource

2020 threw at us a potent concoction of virulent market conditions including a pandemic, skyrocketing freight rates, reduced availability of space and equipment on container ships, unprecedented demand and port congestions along with the usual documentation and visibility issues that we have been facing for years. Take the survey.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

billion in June, up 8 percent year over year for the month, with delivery surging, ship-to-home sales showing strong results, and pickup sales holding steady relative to last year, according to the Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey. The delivery category jumped to $2.9 billion for college students and $38.8 At least in the US.

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How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It

MTS Logistics

But, keep in mind it is documented that most of our infrastructure was built using the temperature records from the mid-20th century. Project cargo weight on these possible compromised roads and railways should be a concern even with DOT route surveys. Right now, the going trend in the U.S.

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Buying RPA for Supply Chain: 5 Steps to Selecting the Right RPA Software Provider

RPA Labs

With continued digital innovation, data from across the supply chain network and even consumer purchasing trends can be easily collected and analyzed to understand historical trends better and predict future demand. Remember to Think About the Value of Digital Document Management and Integration.

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Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. 2021 Supply Chain Technology Trends to Watch ; Steve Banker, Chris Cunnane, and Clint Reiser. But we can’t document the ROI or other benefits at this point. But how mature are these technologies?

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What is Proof of Delivery and Why do you Need it for Your Customers?

Locus

Document proof of a shipment is known as proof of delivery or P.O.D. This document is issued by the shipper and is intended for the customer. This real-time data can be used to monitor staff, generate daily productivity reports, analyze trends and identify areas in the delivery process that need to be fixed.

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Penske Logistics to Sponsor and Speak at Leading Supply Chain Conference, CSCMP EDGE

Penske Move Ahead

Andy Moses, the company’s senior vice president of global products, will speak at the CSCMP Young Professionals survey session. It is a rigorous compilation of leading logistics intelligence around the world; shines a spotlight on industry trends; and offers key points of view on the supply chain sector. The report, created by A.T.