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Pumping Money Into Omnichannel Won't Bring Success if 'Final Mile' Is Neglected

There's a glaring gap in today's omnichannel world. Or perhaps it's best described as a blind spot. In either case, as manufacturers, retailers and 3PLs invest millions of dollars to provide a truly seamless, fully integrated buying experience, many continue to overlook the significant costs and complexities of the "final mile" between DC and the consumer's front porch.

Descartes Signs Software Development Pact With SAP

Descartes Systems Group has signed a software development cooperation agreement with SAP SE.

Coyote Logistics to Become UPS Asset

UPS has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Coyote Logistics, a technology-driven, non-asset based truckload freight brokerage company for $1.8bn from Warburg Pincus.

Canadian Ground Transportation Increases in Cost Between April and May

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 0.3 percent in May when compared with April results.

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How Truckload Marketplace Reduces Waste

Truckload marketplace Transfix is adding a new dimension to matching drivers with available loads, says CEO Drew McElroy. By making greater use of smartphones, McElroy says Transfix makes more efficient matches, which reduces empty miles and driver wait times.

Natural Gas Stations Predicted to Reach Almost 39,000 Over Next 10 Years

The total number of global natural gas refueling stations is expected to grow from 23,001 in 2015 to 38,887 in 2025, according to a Navigant Research report.

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May Shippers Index Reflects Manageable Capacity Utilization

FTR's Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for May, at -3.1, reflects the current manageable capacity utilization, which is expected to remain in place through 2015. As a result of improved capacity and low fuel prices, shippers are getting a welcome respite from rate increases. This environment should be maintained throughout the year. However, conditions affecting shippers will deteriorate in 2016 as the pressure from expected new regulations will put a significant drag on capacity.

The World Relies on Trade - and Trade Relies on Transportation Management

The Transportation Software market is a large and varied market. Most researchers understate the size of this market since they focus on a few big and well-defined companies. However, there are hundreds of software and content firms in the transportation market. And amazingly, more entrants all the time.

Transportation Industry Triples Its Use of TMS

Use of transportation management systems has more than tripled in the last 10 years, according to a survey of 1000 transportation professionals by InMotion Global, provider of the AscendTMS.

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Factors Driving Change for 3PL Providers

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Oracle Creates Cloud-Based Apps for Order Management & Promising

Oracle Corp. has enhanced the Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud with a pair of new products, Oracle Order Management Cloud and Oracle Global Order Promising Cloud.

Challenges and Rewards of Moving Freight Between the U.S. and Mexico

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