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Reduced trucking capacity – the shortage of drivers and its impact

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Since the third quarter of 2017, many manufacturers have been regularly confronted by scarcity in the transportation market – a problem they haven’t encountered in years. Freight prices are also going up because of carrier rate increases since the last half of 2017. Shippers are feeling the effects of scarce carrier capacity.

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Building the Business Case for Supply Chain Risk Management

GlobalTranz

Are you confident that it’ll perform well and you’ll meet all the requirements of your target audience? To know the most difficult challenges as perceived by supply chain professionals, we turn to the SCM World’s 2017 Future of Supply Chain survey. The same could be said about natural disasters.

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Survive and thrive in the capacity crunch

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percent in 2017, while trucks moved more than 10.4 are moved by truck, but there is a shortage of over 100,000 drivers this year needed to meet rising demand. Results from our recent survey of the North American carrier community reveal the scale of the issue. billion in 2016 and are projected to increase by 2.8

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Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains

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Uber, for instance, saw a trend in the logistics industry in 2017 and introduced Uber Freight, a platform that links truck drivers with businesses that require cargo transportation. This could entail developing hypothetical options, examining patterns, and applying various methods, such as surveys.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Now for those statistics I mentioned.

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7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Now for those statistics I mentioned.

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Reduced trucking capacity due to driver shortages

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Since the third quarter of 2017, many manufacturers have been regularly confronted by scarcity in the transportation market – a problem they haven’t encountered in years. Freight prices are also going up because of carrier rate increases since the last half of 2017. The driver shortage is affecting available trucking capacity.