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Macroeconomics are Supporting The Tight Freight Market (Macroeconomic Monday)

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We all know it is tight and certainly there are no lack of free webinars telling us how to be a "shipper of choice" and make our freight easier to handle. When that occurs we will see even more pressure on the transportation infrastructure of the United States. I wanted to write a quick note about the tight freight market.

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The Changing Face of Manufacturing: How US Manufacturers are Looking Homeward

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While this is bad news for oil producers, it is good news for US manufacturers who will see a significant fall in the cost of manufacturing and transportation. In July 2007, the price of natural gas rose to an astronomical $14 per MMBtu. Fall in the price of natural gas. in the third quarter of 2014 and is expected to grow by 3.5%

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Walmart: 3 Keys to Successful Supply Chain Management any Business Can Follow

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Walmart’s inventory management now funnels information from stores such as point-of-sale data, warehouse inventory and real-time sales into a centralized database. The data is shared with suppliers who know when to ship more products. Gilmore, Dan. “50 50 Years of Walmart’s Supply Chain.” scdigest.com. Wailgum, Thomas. “45

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Current State of the Capacity Crunch

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However, inconsistencies in service levels, including the use of inaccurate data, an economy that hinges on the state of foreign markets (think China), and changes to regulations and labor requirements are continuing to impact the capacity of the shipping industry. Fleets Are Expanding.

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The Holidays and The Logistics Crunch: It’s all about the Planning & a Fun Comparison of Logistics & A Successful Turkey Day!

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Consumers: Spending more, Traveling More.the Holiday Crunch for Planning Transportation is HERE! This year, more Americans will give thanks for the opportunity to travel to friends and family than any year since 2007,” Doney said. appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. I hope you enjoy! - Adam.

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4 Important Benefits of a Sustainable Reverse Logistics Strategy

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In fact, the EPA asserts that up to 40% of “tossed” computers were recycled in 2013, which has risen significantly from a startling 18% in 2007. A successful reverse logistics strategy must contain the processes to ensure protection of data. When a data breach occurs, it has the potential to decimate a company’s customer base.

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[INFOGRAPHIC & VIDEO] A 2D Explainer of Rapid Prototyping & Additive Manufacturing in 3D Printing

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Founded in 2007, Shapeways is led by folks who've spent most of their careers in startups, and combine serious technical chops with an inspiring vision of what the world could be. Additive Manufacturing refers to a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material.