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Only a Quarter of Suppliers Use Real-Time Tracking Tools to Manage Cargo

Just 25% of suppliers use real-time shipping visibility tools even though 73% of supply chain professionals say real-time shipment visibility is a “must-have” feature.

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FedEx Pilots to Hold Strike Authorization Vote

The Authorization would allow workers to withdraw their services from the company when permitted by the National Mediation Board.

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Supply Chain Issues Have Hurt the U.S. Chemical Manufacturing Sector

A staggering 93% of chemical companies claim freight transportation and supply chain disruptions have affected them negatively.

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Parcel Rate Consulting — Is It Dead or Dying?

Advances in data science and software are disrupting the industry — and providing shippers with better results, quicker and less expensively.

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For Shippers, Disruption Means Opportunity to Rethink Carrier Strategy

Small carriers have meaningful capacity that can have an impact on a large shipper; it’s just that the shipper doesn’t know how to find them, argues Heather Mueller of Breakthrough.

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Innovations to Supply Chain and Logistics: Where Are They Happening?

Descartes studied 1,000 supply chain and logistics executives in North America and Europe, to determine where they’re placing their innovation emphasis and technology deployment focus.

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Trucking as a Team Sport: Why Collaboration Is Essential Today

Without collaboration and total transparency, smaller trucking companies will fail to meet customer expectations.

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Ohio Train Derailment Reveals Need for Urgent Reform, Workers Say

Workers and union officials cited the Norfolk Southern Railway derailment in early February as a glaring example of why safety reforms to the industry need to be made.

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Ohio Train Crash Unleashes Local Rage, Suspicion Over Toxic Chemicals

While the crash didn’t cause any injuries or deaths, it has become a focal point of grievances and suspicions.

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Lyft Shares Drop the Most Ever After Warning of Lower Profits

Lyft Inc. dropped the most ever in a single day after forecasting dramatically lower profits than expected and saying it will cut prices in an attempt to attract and keep customers.

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How Technology Can Help SMEs Compete Against Larger Enterprises

With a TMS, businesses can provide a better customer experience, reduce costs and streamline operations.

Logistics Outsourcing Calls for Robust Data Portfolios to Create Enduring Supply Chains

COVID-19 exposed a lot of weaknesses and led shippers to gain a better understanding of the importance of data portfolios, which is the primary purpose of outsourced logistics solutions.

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