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SEC's Conflict-Minerals Reporting Rule: A Progress Report

By now, all manufacturers are fully up to speed on the Securities & Exchange Commission's new rule about disclosing the presence of conflict minerals in their products ... aren't they?

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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."

Snapshot of U.S. Trucking: More Vehicles, Fewer Loads, Steady Rates

Van, refrigerated, and flatbed capacity on DAT load boards expanded 3.6 percent while available freight slipped 5.0 percent during the week ending Oct. 11, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

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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.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2014 for the specialized purpose of:

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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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UPS Expands 'My Choice' and Access Point Services

UPS is expanding its My Choice service and Access Point Network.

Growing U.S. Population Demands Better Transportation, Delivery Infrastructure

For all of our activities, the average American requires the movement of 57 tons of cargo per year.

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