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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. These three pieces of data make it very clear we are in an inflationary environment for freight and it is not just an isolated lane or area of the country.

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

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In July 2007, the price of natural gas rose to an astronomical $14 per MMBtu. The data published by MAPI in December 2014 shows that industrial production increased at an annual rate of 3.9% At the same time, oil prices are not expected to fall so low as to cause a complete collapse of the investment in US oilfields. in 2015, 3.9%

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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. Expansion of the Panama Canal Will Increase Incoming Ocean Freight.

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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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This year, more Americans will give thanks for the opportunity to travel to friends and family than any year since 2007,” Doney said. Total travel volume is expected to rise to a seven-year high, as 46.3 million Americans travel more than 50 miles, with an average distance traveled of 549 miles round trip.

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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.