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Where have all the Truckers Gone? 10 Strategies for Shippers to Fight the Capacity and Trucker Shortage

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A thorough analysis provided by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals , (CSCMP) in its “ State of Logistics ” report, indicates that by 2017, shippers in the U.S. 2009 was an exception due to the 2008–2009 recession.) Strategies for Surviving the Capacity and Trucker Shortage.

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Survey Finds Significant Success in the 3PL Industry Across the Supply Chain Industry

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For Cerasis, a 3PL is any company that provides technology or services to carry out any of the functions of the supply chain. Then there are other types of 3PLs, like service supply chain solutions from our friends at Flash Global who serve the high technology sector for after sales service.

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Will 2017 Drive a Higher TMS Adoption for Small to Mid-Sized Shippers?

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In 2008, statistics involving TMS adoption rates ranged from 20 to 30 percent. Meanwhile, 2008 was a time when the deployment of cloud-based technologies was in infancy, so some companies may not have understood survey questions and their applicability to existing operations. Historical Data on TMS Adoption May Be Lower Than Reported.

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Trucking Rates Looking to Increase: The Driving Factors & What You Can Do About It

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Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. How Will Supply Chain and Logistics Managers Face The Increase in Trucking Rates? Predicted Increase in Interest Rates.

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Reshoring in America: The Future Outlook, Current Hindrances & Issues, and Ways to Stimulate Reshoring

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There were 10% fewer manufacturers in 2011 than in 2008—a record low since 1977, when the Census Bureau started collecting Business Dynamics data. However, there are a million fewer manufacturing jobs than in 2008. Location of factories is fundamental strategy. And, the labor force was 35% smaller in those days.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Alexander Hamilton: A US Manufacturing Visionary

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exports ii and has grown at a faster rate than the rest of the economy since the 2008-2009 recession. manufacturers compete globally, supporting greater supply chain integration and providing access to technology. Fast forward to today, where last year alone the manufacturing sector contributed $2.2

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31 Motivations for Reshoring Manufacturing & Updated Reshoring Stats

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Supply chain risks are reduced. Overall, from 2001 to 2008 average Asian wages increased 7.1-7.8%, As delivery speed is increasingly important, closer proximity to consumers, supply chain expediency, and convenience of doing business become priorities. Transportation and freight costs are reduced. Since 2005, U.S.