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YRC CEO Hawkins sees light at end of financial tunnel for LTL long-haul, regional units

Logistics Management

Financially struggling YRC Worldwide, which collectively represents the second-largest group of carriers in the $43 billion less-than-truckload (LTL) sector, will benefit from closings and reduced capacity in the $340 billion full truckload (TL) market, analysts and top YRC officials are telling Logistics Management.

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Fraud Prevention Strategies for Construction Procurement

SIPMM Professional Publications

Procurement fraud is a growing global problem. It presents a particularly high profile and negative impact on the construction industry. It can cost a construction business millions of dollars and damage its reputation. Procurement fraud relates to purchasing goods, services or commissioning construction projects from third parties. From award to execution, employees and external parties […].

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[Video] The Value of Supply Chain Quality Management in the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Talking Logistics

Bill Alrich, Customer Solutions Representative at Elemica, discusses the value of supply chain quality management in Aerospace & Defense industry. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] The Value of Supply Chain Quality Management in the Aerospace and Defense Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Bill Alrich, Customer Solutions Representative at Elemica, discusses the value of supply chain quality management in Aerospace & Defense industry.

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Coronavirus and the Trade War: A Perfect Storm Argument for SMB Supply Chain Diversification

Freightos

The coronavirus outbreak has the whole global community concerned and hoping for the swift containment of this humanitarian crisis. . In addition to the terrible human cost, the virus is also sending ripples throughout the global supply chain. The two recent crises in global trade – the outbreak and the US-China trade war – show how vulnerable small and medium size businesses (SMBs) can be to shocks to the supply chain, but also point to ways to mitigate that risk.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Commentary: Historical fleet assessment data may no longer be relevant

Commercial Carrier Journal

Assessing the proper specs for your fleet has become quite complex – even confusing – as you try to get the best vehicle for your application.

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TIPS Opens Direct Channel with Customers on New Mobile App

Logistics Manager

Technological innovation plays a big part in the ocean freight industry today, as it allows many service providers to seamlessly operate through easy and convenient steps; communicating, capacity booking, customs clearance, and payment. To learn more about technological enhancement within today’s ocean freight industry, we spoke with Ms. Porama Najumroen, General Manager of Administration, Mr.

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THAI, Toyota Tsusho, & Worldwide Logistics Transport Medical Supplies to China

Airfreight Logistics

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) collaborated with Toyota Tsusho (Thailand) Company Limited and Worldwide Logistics Services (Thailand) Company Limited to provide aid and support for Chinese from the recent outbreak of COVID-19. Mr. Sumeth Damrongchaitham, THAI President, revealed that THAI with Toyota Tsusho (Thailand) and Worldwide Logistics delivered medical supplies and protective equipment from the outbreak of COVID-19 such as surgical mask, protective clothing, etc.

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TIACA Launches its Specialized 4Cargo Events Series – Airfreight Logistics

247 Customs Broker

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announces the launch of a new event series: the TIACA 4Cargo Conferences and Workshops, designed for subject matter experts… The post TIACA Launches its Specialized 4Cargo Events Series – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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THAI, Toyota Tsusho, & Worldwide Logistics Transport Medical Supplies to China

247 Customs Broker

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) collaborated with Toyota Tsusho (Thailand) Company Limited and Worldwide Logistics Services (Thailand) Company Limited to provide aid and… The post THAI, Toyota Tsusho, & Worldwide Logistics Transport Medical Supplies to China appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe