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COVID-19 has upended everything, but with vaccines now available, supply chains are about to be tested. See how you can prepare your supply chain amidst this turmoil.
With new HOS rules coming into effect, freight carriers and their drivers need to adjust to a new normal. Take a look at what the new rules are and how you can adapt to them.
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has changed nearly every industry. From supply chains to store shelves, the way businesses manage their infrastructure and customers has fundamentally changed. Retail has been particularly challenged by the virus in the way consumers shop, search, and spend. Organizations have fought to catch up in these uncertain times.
There were many new transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates of October 2020!
Peak shipping season is just around the corner and there’s no better time for companies to start preparing for cold weather and a more active market. But like everything else this year, 2020 presents new challenges in the face of COVID-19 including market challenges and unpredictable consumer trends. It’s never been more important for organizations to be ready for this year’s shipping surge.
The oil and gas industry has historically been resilient, weathering crises, disruptions, and economic downturns. But just like everything else in 2020, the disruptions caused by COVID-19 have exposed weaknesses throughout this sector.
2020 has proven it’s impossible to be prepared for everything. Not only transportation budgeting but global strategies were interrupted by recent events. Although the global market has been frequently interrupted in recent months, there are still many things within your control when it comes to your organization’s shipping strategy. It’s important to take advantage of the things that will save you money.
There were many new transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates in September 2020!
What is HVAC and what does it stand for? HVAC is an acronym for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. The term encompasses all products and services related to the industry. Climate control systems and equipment are crucial for houses, facilities, and businesses around the world.
There’s no surprise that the chemical industry is a complex one and requires high operational productivity. Now, with an unstable market, pressuring customer demands, digitalization, and industry consolidation, some chemical companies are crippled under the pressure.
Even in well-prepared industrial branches of the global economy, there is a tight interdependence on external factors. The mining supply chain relies on many fluctuating factors, that are (or at least turned out to be in recent times) vulnerable to unpredictable economic conditions.
There were many new transportation updates in the shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories and transportation updates in August 2020!
Often, people have a preconceived notion that freight brokerage companies are over-priced scams when, in reality, they are often useful partners. Besides, the benefits of freight brokers are numerous.
You might think that attending conferences can be expensive, or as an employee, you might think you don’t have much to do at the event. However, a supply chain conference can be incredibly rewarding, if you choose the right events to attend.

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