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Coal Stockpiles Near Record Weigh on Power Prices Across Europe

Coal is piling up at ports across Europe, depressing both the cost of the fuel and price of electricity.

Pieces of coal stacked at a mining site. Photo: Shutterstock.

Three Ways Procurement Teams Can Reduce Enterprise Costs

A 2014 Deloitte survey found that 69 percent of chief procurement officers saw cost reduction as their main priority over the following 12 months. In 2018, the same survey showed that the number had jumped to 78 percent.

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High-Precision Mapping Boosts Accuracy for Global 3PL

Challenge: A global third-party logistics provider (3PL) was looking for distance calculations between fixed locations to be used for cost analysis, bid response and rate quoting. The company also wanted predictive calculation capabilities for shipment delivery delays based on real-time traffic incident data.

Market Leader in Freight Exchange Empowers Customers With Enhanced Location Services

Challenge: A European leader in freight exchange solutions wanted to further enhance its successful planning and calculation program for transport companies by providing near real-time truck location information to telematics and logistics managers.

China's Trade War Is Taiwan's Opportunity to Bring Cash Home

The tariff cross-fire has been seized as an opportunity by President Tsai Ing-wen, whose government last year started an “Invest Taiwan” campaign to lure companies away from China.

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Inventory Burn From Caterpillar to Coca-Cola Set to Hit U.S. GDP

U.S. companies including Coca-Cola Co., Whirlpool Corp. and Caterpillar Inc. confront the need to reverse bloated stockpiles of products after inventories surged across corporate America.

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Priority Express Introduces New Visibility and Traceability Solution

Priority Express has launched a mobile app designed to improve predictability and transparent communication in the world of final-mile delivery solutions.

Ivanti Accelerates Supply Chain Migration to Next Generation Mobility

Ivanti Supply Chain has introduced Velocity 2.1, an update of its Android app for enterprise systems and supply chain operations.

BigRoad Freight's ELD Load-Matching Platform Adds a New Service for Fleets

BigRoad Freight, an in-app platform that enables users to book loads in real-time, is extending its services to fleet-wide dispatch.

Travelers Introduces Innovative Risk Management Mobile App for Business Customers

Travelers Companies has announced a new mobile app to help its business insurance customers manage risks.

Podcast | Don’t Stop Your Startup! Negotiating Tips for Entrepreneurs

Poor negotiating skills can doom even the most promising startup.

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See Everything: Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges With Location Intelligence From HERE

See everything: Overcoming supply chain challenges with location intelligence from HERE

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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