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More companies outsource their logistics operations or even the entire supply chain to logistics companies. Once you’ve decided to use logistics services for your business transportation needs, the next step is to choose a freight shipping company.
There were many new transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates of April 2021!
As logistics management is a crucial part of supply chain management, the way companies handle it required changing, too. Logistics management is a controlled and optimized flow of goods on a local, regional or global level.
The year 2020 was anything but ordinary, and the imbalance caused by shutdowns and business restrictions continues to affect supply chains across the world in 2021. Such ripple effects impacted consumer spending patterns and exacerbated pricing, leading to spikes in truck freight rates.
There were many new transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates of March 2021!
With all the great success and efficiency of the approved vaccine providers, there are still challenges with the vaccine supply chain, distribution, and transportation.
Companies can't stay away from using supply chain technology to enhance their digital supply chain management and business performance.
Due to the ongoing demand for trucks after winter storms over the last few weeks, the national average for mid-haul outbound tender rejection rates has increased to 31.76%. There were some significant shifts in the following three carrier lanes: Los Angeles - Dallas, Houston - Dallas, and St. Louis - Columbus.
There were many new transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates of February 2021!
Sustainable logistics and green supply chain management practices are becoming increasingly common across the industry due to the rise in consumer expectations for businesses to be environmentally friendly.
Reverse logistics management became increasingly difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn 3 ways to manage your reverse logistics in the age of returns.
Logistics cybersecurity has been an industry concern for a long time. With more technology and devices being integrated into supply chains, the massively connected system was emerging instead of linear physical and old-wired supply chains.
There were many new transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates in January 2021!
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) released the final updates of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) on December 19, 2020. This update includes changes mainly regarding such commodities as electronics, building materials, automotive, and apparel. It is crucial for retailers to keep track of the NMFC updates, as inaccurate freight classification can increase shipment costs and disrupt operations.

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