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Traditional Freight Contracts Aren't Working in Today's Market

As technology moves in, the logistics industry is shifting from static freight contracts to more dynamic pricing models.

Four Tips for Adding LTL Services to Your Brokerage

Ready to go bigger in your truckload brokerage this year? It might be time to think smaller.

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Are You Prepared for Economies Opening Up?

How should businesses prepare for continued uncertainty, even as things are starting to look more positive?

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The Case for Inventory Splitting, by Brands Large and Small

The lessons of the last year confirm that if all inventory is in one place, any company, regardless of size, is vulnerable to material interruptions in the supply chain.

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How to Fast-Track Your Way to Electronic Labeling

Traditional labeling-development techniques can put a drain on manufacturers’ resources. Electronic labeling, by contrast, allows for the removal of labeling production constraints and saves money.

The Transportation Industry Is Becoming More Gender-Diverse

As women resume their careers, great opportunities can be found in industries traditionally filled by a predominantly male labor pool.

Five Eco-Friendly Ways to Scale Up Your Logistics

Scaling up operations doesn't have to be environmentally detrimental.

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Three Pitfalls of Last-Mile Delivery — and How to Avoid Them

The three biggest pain-points for e-commerce consumers can be summarized as a lack of visibility, control and accountability. While these concerns are far-reaching, the solutions are manageable for last-mile carriers willing to adopt new innovations to regain customer confidence in the short, medium and long term.

Three Data-Driven Ways to Avoid Future Supplier Shortages

The paradigm of just-in-time supply chains has left many brand manufacturers ill-equipped to handle the impact of the pandemic.

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Four Key Questions for Unlocking the Power of Live Field Data

With state-of-the-art equipment and modern technology like live field data platforms, contractors have access to a myriad of tools to streamline their business processes.

The Next Wave of Direct-to-Consumer Startups Is Coming

The disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a greater demand for sophisticated supply chain technology that can accommodate increased demand for direct-to-consumer sales, bypassing physical storefronts.

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What the Navy Taught Me About Managing Supply Chains and Logistics

My journey in supply chain began as an aviation storekeeper in the United States Navy in 1999.

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