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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. I wanted to write a quick note about the tight freight market. With this note, I wanted to outline a few key statistics which will help you quantify the issue.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Attracting Millennials to Manufacturing: Understanding Millennial Experience in Order to Gain Talent

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Unfortunately, the passion began to fall through when the oldest millennials entered the workforce in 2007 and saw a huge economic collapse in 2008. This is not a problem for manufacturers, but it does pose the implications of how to address this sense of responsibility and entitlement. Economic Instability.

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Current State of the Capacity Crunch

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Unfortunately, the capacity crunch is real, and shippers need to know how to face the prospects of a slower 2016 to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers and partner businesses. Capacity Is Tight, Not Impossible. Capacity of today’s fleets is tight. 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. Do you know what carriers you can choose and generally know how much they cost ? Total travel volume is expected to rise to a seven-year high, as 46.3 Prep as much as possible the night before.