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What These 7 Warehousing Stories Mean for 2019

Stord

Now is a great time for shippers to take stock of what happened in 2018 so they can prepare for what’s coming in 2019. What it means for 2019: FedEx’s adjustment shows the extensive impact of high volume on supply chains. It’s likely that we will see more permanent initiatives to handle high demand in 2019 from other companies.

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Freight Carriers Ramping Up Capacity to Meet With Post-Pandemic Import Surge

ShipLilly

According to information obtained from at least three executives from some of the largest container lines, there is a concerted effort to meet the surprisingly high demand from US shippers. For example, there is an expectation that October has been a strong month. Most ships are actually on the water at the moment.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2019

Talking Logistics

Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend? Below is a short list of the supply chain and logistics conferences scheduled for 2019. Happy learning and networking in 2019!

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Warehousing News Roundup: February 25, 2019

Stord

Walmart, for example, has moved some shipments to the United States earlier than normal. For example, many shippers have accrued fines by leaving full containers at the port for too long or failing to return them promptly after moving inventory. Target is evaluating its options as well (though it didn’t offer any specific information).

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Contract Logistics: What’s the Outlook for 2019?

Now, That's Logistics

That trend could translate into more growth for the contract logistics field in 2019. Short of a recession with significant layoffs and/or other nationwide impacts that could push down wages, I don’t see demand for contract logistics slowing down in 2019,” says Schoenfeld. Any manufacturing that comes back to the U.S.

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Key Approaches to Pest Control Sales in 2019

WorkWave

Here are 4 sales approaches to exercise harmoniously while conducting pest control sales in 2019: 1. With a good consultative sales approach, you may even have the solution, in which you can present, at the end of the first meeting. It is your job as the salesperson working the lead to deliver upon and meet her expectations.

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IoT World 2019 Preview: Tracks, Speakers and More

IoT World Today

Troy: So, the big flagship IoT World 2019 conference is coming up in Santa Clara May 13- 16, and we wanted to sit down and get a preview from you of the event and find out what’s in store for attendees. Butler: So we see IoT World as the intersection of where those industry verticals and the IoT technology and innovation meet.