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Retail Imports Predicted to Set Record in Final Surge Before Holidays
Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to see a final surge and set a new monthly record in October as the holiday season approaches, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Rates May Be Tumbling, But Ocean Carriers Are Still in the Black, Report Says
Carriers can still make money despite falling freight rates, according to Drewry's latest Container Annual Review & Forecast 2014/15. Surprisingly, some medium-sized lines retain unit cost advantages.
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Only 5 Percent of Retail Industry Has Fully Executed an Omnichannel Strategy, Survey Finds
Very few companies - a mere five percent - believe they are "advanced" when it comes to omnichannel capabilities, and between 35 percent and 40 percent believe they're lagging, according to the third annual Retail Insight report from SPS Commerce.
Can You Afford to Offer Same-Day or Next-Day Delivery?
You need to understand the requirements around speed of delivery, and the cost. Clients often come with questions like, "My customers want next-day delivery, what is it going to cost me to deliver that?" And the short answer is, "it depends."
Everyone's Talking About Internet of Things, But Do They Really Know What It Is?
Just as the use of the word "cloud" exploded in the late 2000s, we have seen the term "Internet of Things" (IoT) appearing everywhere during the past couple of years. It seems as though everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. Can one make sense of this phenomenon?
Yusen Logistics Adds Warehouse in Guangzhou, China
Yusen Logistics China has expanded services in China with the opening of a warehouse in Guangzhou, the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in South China.
Motorola Solutions Unveils Lightweight Two-Way Radio
Motorola Solutions Inc. has developed the MOTOTRBO SL300, a new portable two-way radio with a push-to-talk communications feature.
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Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting
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All Together Now: Collaborative Sourcing Helps Save Money
Increasingly, the supply chain and procurement departments are turning to digital solutions, rather than traditional manual systems, to maximize results. Recent research points to a substantial potential upside.
Amazon Latest E-tailer to Decide a Physical Store Isn't Such a Bad Idea
Amazon reportedly will open a brick-and-mortar shop in Midtown Manhattan in time for the holiday shopping season and that it will be a place for customers to return products, make exchanges or pick up their online orders.
Kane Is Able Picks Up Two Regional Hubs of Nexus Distribution
Kane Is Able Inc., a third-party logistics provider, has acquired the Southeast and Northwest regional hubs of Nexus Distribution Corp., a 3PL headquartered in Bloomingdale, Ill.
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Serious About Sustainability? Incorporate SmartWay Into Your RFPs
Managing carbon emissions in your supply chain is a constant challenge. You may have control over your own facilities and operations, but it's hard to influence the sustainability practices of third-party carriers and 3PLs. Your request for proposal (RFP) process provides a powerful (and frequently untapped) lever. By including language about registering with EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership, you can use your RFPs to encourage truck, rail, logis-tics, and multimodal carriers to participate in SmartWay and help you quantify your supply chain’s carbon footprint at the same time.
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