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Transportation Cost and Capacity Trends

Now, That's Logistics

According to Logistics Management , soaring inflation, tightening cargo capacity, and a shrinking labor market only add up to one thing for today’s global logistics managers: the triple whammy. Indeed, industry analysts advise logistics managers to expect a steady escalation of rates and expenses,” Patrick Burnson writes.

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State of Global Logistics: Delivering above and beyond

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A recent series of surveys conducted by a prominent industry think tank indicates that the current state of global logistics is characterized by extreme urgency and the pressure to deliver above and beyond—regardless of mode. Technology key to logistics evolution. Beware of technological promises.

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Logistics Contractors and strategic logistics advantage in US military operations

Logistics in War

[xv] The infiltration of traditional business systems by adversarial actors in any segment of the logistics network could have significant disruptive effects on the US’s ability to project and sustain military power. The thoughts here are her own and do not represent that of the Australian Defence Force or United States Military. [vii]

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

Faculty members from some of the leading logistics education programs share their thoughts on how higher education is preparing tomorrow’s professionals for the challenges ahead. Q: What are the latest trends in logistics education, and how does your program address them?

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Top 25 Freight Forwarders 2017: Digitization & E-Commerce continue to reshape the marketplace

The Logistics Academy

The global freight forwarding market has grown by 2.7% Over the course of 2016, real revenue and volume growth in the air and sea freight forwarding markets was remarkably similar globally, but this disguises significant differences across important countries and regions, say analysts who keep a close eye on the market.

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55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social

The Logistics of Logistics

Keeping up with a complex, multi-layered, global industry is harder than most people think, so we decided to share a list of industry experts who share perspectives, news, trends and timely data on a regular basis on Twitter and Linkedin. He also is the proud creator and host of the “Does Logistics Matter?”

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2018 Air Cargo Rondtable: Carriers go all in

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Logistics Management (LM): Let’s first address the elephant in the room. Any long-term strategies that they can implement? Chan: Capacity constraints at airports could lead to re-routing, different inventory management strategies, alternative modal selection, and higher pricing. This year we’re joined by J.

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