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What is LTL Shipping and How Does it Work?

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Before you begin LTL shipping, you need to be familiar with what it is and how to use it. This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. How to optimize LTL shipping? What is LTL freight?

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How To Guard Against Cargo Theft During The Holidays

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For example, thieves have a longer period to escape since most of the security staff is off of work. In some cases, they may even have an insider working for them to track the exact location of the targeted cargo. For example, some leave the tractor running as they are sleeping to stay warm in a cold area.

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Editor’s Choice: 4 Factors to Determine if Self-Distribution is a Viable Alternative for your Health System

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Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain. This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems.

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Announcing the Launch of ShipChain Mainnet

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ShipChain’s Track and Trace blockchain-based system, now available on its mainnet, brings complete transparency and visibility to the supply chain. has built a powerful visibility platform, some example use cases that could be built on top of it are: Digital Freight Marketplaces using Smart Contracts. While ShipChain Inc.

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The role that ERP systems can take in helping IM&E

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It may be difficult to decide how to spend a limited budget on new digital technology. This is an interactive web platform that enables online transactions and streamlines collaboration with suppliers for processes like requesting quotes and tracking the progress of supplier deliveries.

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Managing Operating Costs in the Chemical industry

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According to an American Chemistry Council report, 96 percent of all manufactured goods trace back to chemical manufacturers. For example, raw agricultural materials have increased 117 percent since 2000 , rubber has seen an increase of 359 percent, and steel is up 167 percent. Rising Raw Material Costs.

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Industry Trend on the Rise for Supply Chain and Logistics: Automation

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How to Prepare for Automation in the Supply Chain. For example, as per Ryan Duguid of Manufacturing.net , automated technology can continuously fulfill orders. This would allow shippers to meet consumer demand regardless of how heavy it may be. Nevertheless, it is something that supply chain managers should prepare for.