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Technology Trends in Road Freight

GoShip Blog

Electronic logging devices and similar tools for truckers will create extensive, connected networks and will ease the data distribution across shippers, carriers, and consignees. Such technology like the Internet of Things(IoT), blockchain, big data tools, and others will make trucking way more efficient and safer. Sustainability.

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Comparing eCommerce Shipping Services

Ship Monk

That being said, it is definitely helpful to understand the benefits each shipping carrier brings to the table. Think – refrigerators, stereo systems, furniture. If you’re an eCommerce business owner, definitely take ALL these factors into consideration if you’re about to embark on managing your own shipping relations.

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The Changing of Cargo Theft and Fraud in a Digital Age

Trinity Logistics

Unfortunately, the definition of “secured lot” is wide-ranging and debatable. Load boards, while usually valuable tools for shippers and freight brokers to connect with available carriers, are also now breeding grounds for fraud. Fake postings and compromised information have created a haven for scam artists.

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Shipping Carriers and Services Overview

Ship Monk

However, it’s definitely helpful to understand the highlights of each shipping carrier, so here we go! Think – refrigerators, stereo systems, furniture. USPS – United States Postal Service “The only carrier permitted to touch every mailbox in the US.” That’s more than double the USPS threshold.

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Looking Back at the Thanksgiving Supply Chain: How Turkeys Were Delivered to Millions of Americans

Locus

If there is a special acknowledgement, it should definitely go to the field agents who delivered turkeys and fresh food before that special day. This is because frozen turkeys can be stored, refrigerated and used for consumption at a future date. What would Thanksgiving be without any fresh food and turkeys? Just one more normal day!

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The Future of Retail Distribution

247 Customs Broker

This provides a definite plus for the retailer that’s looking for long-term solutions to their key distribution challenges.” . Walmart is already testing it with food safety; it’s definitely one of the most exciting transformational things that’s going to happen in the retail supply chain in the near future.”. . Autonomous Robots.

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Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions

GlobalTranz

Definition: Solicit your suppliers to come into your company to assist you with Supply Chain Cost Reductions, and other important issues, rather than your suppliers soliciting your purchasing dollar. This “item” can be a product, a system, a process, a procedure, a plan, a machine, equipment, tool, a service or a method of working.