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The 7 Trends Shaping The Future of the Logistics Industry

GlobalTranz

When you consider that Apple introduced its iPad in the year 2010, and now tablet sales are about to overtake the combined sales of desktops and laptops, it becomes apparent. Logistics industry trends have also not been left behind in the move towards a more technological future. . This is now becoming a global trend.

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Transportation Market Update Outlook – Where Are We Headed?

Talking Logistics

Shippers leveraged optimization strategies such as converting truckload shipments to intermodal, using specialized equipment to increase weight/cube capacity, increase their use of dedicated fleet capacity and more, to reduce demand for over-the-road capacity. Spot Market: Current Rates and Trends. Regulations.

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. Manufacturing Business Technology recently wrote the 5 e-commerce trends for 2016 for manufacturers to look at that include: Manufacturers will seek to increase their share of aftermarket parts sales. E-Commerce for Manufacturing.

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Mobile Technology in Transportation Management & The Future Impact on the Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

However, mobile technology is not new to the transportation world. For mobile technology and transport, the theoretical tipping point is in our rearview mirror. Price points for hardware and communications have fallen, and the reliability and capabilities of mobile technologies for transportation have vastly improved.

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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience. This involves a lot of long-haul transportation.” Further, historically Molex had a focused sourcing strategy.

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The Reshoring Initiative: 3 Reasons Why American Retailers Are Reshoring U.S. Manufacturing Jobs

GlobalTranz

added 77,000 jobs in 2016, with an additional 13,000 reported for the previous six years, for a total of 338,000 manufacturing jobs reshored since 2010. Retailers are also climbing aboard the reshoring trend, with Walmart issuing an open call for U.S. The same strategy makes sense for retailers. By pulling back to the U.S.,

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All in the Family: The Inside Scoop on Running a Family Business

Women in Trucking

Transportation is a family affair for Joyce Brenny, pictured here (right) with son-in-law Scott Simon, daughter Holly Simon, grandson Sutton and husband Todd. Joyce Brenny and her husband Todd founded Brenny Transportation in 1996 with three employees. It’s no surprise that Brenny Transportation boasts a retention rate of 89 percent.

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