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Watch: How Supply Chains Can Embrace the Internet of Things

The internet of things promises to have a profound impact on logistics and the supply chain. Chris McClincy, senior vice president and chief information officer of Expeditors International, explains.

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Transtream TMS Helps University Pass Its Multi-Carrier Shipping Test

Challenge: Unable to resolve carrier choice issues with a shipping technology company, a frustrated university issued a second request for proposals (RFP) for its multi-carrier shipping needs. The solution would have to integrate with its advanced financial software.

How to Fix Freight? Stop the Waste.

A solution to the problem of urban congestion caused by delivery vehicles that aren’t making optimal use of their capacity.

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Watch: On-Demand Leasing Can Solve the Driver Shortage

A new app allows logistics providers to book truck drivers directly. Justin Clarke, CEO of F|Staff, explains how it works.

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Cargomatic Marketplace Helps LTL Carrier Deliver

Challenge: A national LTL carrier experienced an increase in customer requests to deliver single pallets to multiple small stores throughout Los Angeles. Schedules were tight, and deliveries had to be fulfilled at specific times.

How SMB Carriers Can Reduce Carbon Emissions

Because of its importance in all types of business, the supply-chain industry is uniquely positioned to make big impacts from the adoption of green practices.

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Maersk launches “Captain Peter,” a New visibility Tool

Maersk has released its revamped Remote Container Management platform featuring the virtual assistant Captain Peter. Captain Peter keeps an eye on the container’s temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels, and notifies the customer if something needs attention.

Cargo-partner Expands Land-Air Solutions from Asia to Europe and USA

Cargo-partner recently announced a new land-air service solution from China to Europe and the USA via Hanoi, providing a reliable and cost-effective alternative to direct flights out of Asia during airfreight peak times.

Lime's Chinese-Made Scooters Get Caught Up in Trump's Trade War

Paying new tariffs on Chinese vehicles would require Lime either to absorb significant new costs, charge customers more or fundamentally reshape its supply chain.

Source: Bloomberg

Podcast | The State of Online Returns: Where Are Retailers Falling Short?

For many shoppers, the returning of merchandise continues to be a painful process. And their demands are only growing more intense.

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Watch: The Economics of 'Eaches'

Farewell to the age of economical bulk and pallet distribution. Now it's a question of managing "eaches." Thomas Goldsby, Haslam Chair of Logistics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, explains the new economics behind this trend.

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SAP Teams with Project44 to Help Shippers Manage Data-Driven Global Supply Chains

SAP SE recently announced a partnership with project44, a global leader in advanced visibility for shippers and logistics service providers.

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