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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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Manufacturing Mobility Movement: The 5 Pillars & Why Executives Must Pay Attention

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On January 9, 2007, Apple radicalized how the modern world functions with the announcement of the iPhone. Since 2007, the face of mobility has changed, although a term used to describe the movement of a person, object, or body part, manufacturing mobility refers to how a manufacturer can connect and improve technology.

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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.

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

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Editor’s Note: As an older Millennial who landed in Transportation Management & Logistics marketing, our target audience are manufacturers who ship freight. I figured, we pepper in some tips on transportation management, but if we also offer value to manufacturers, they would turn to us as the experts. Economic Instability.

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Current State of the Capacity Crunch

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Gilroy of Transportation Topics News , shippers are looking to the future through investment into current operations to ensure long-term success and stability. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post Current State of the Capacity Crunch appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. Fleets Are Expanding.

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

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The result is lower costs for inventory storage, reduced transportation costs , and products spend less time in transit, TradeGecko said. Products are taken from an arriving truck and packed in a truck bound for a store without lengthy storage in the warehouse, said inventory management software company TradeGecko. Gilmore, Dan. “50

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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.