GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

2017 will be the year of renewed focus and interest in adopting newer transportation management systems (TMSs) to boost productivity and find the biggest cost savings among shipping transportation providers. This is the result of renewed, surging demand from consumers and greater confidence in the stability of the U.S. economy. Consequently, seven key trends will dominate the industry throughout the remainder of the year and propel TMS solutions to center stage. 7 Trends Propelling TMS Solutions

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Apparel Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

When it comes to third-party logistics (3PL), having a great relationship between the 3PL company and the client is essential to the success of both. Here at The Apparel Logistics Group, we pride ourselves in building and maintaining client relationships. In the end, it comes down to having clear communication. Understand the Ins and Outs of Each Other's Businesses.

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PINC

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

PINC's inventory robotics solution, PINC Air, has been selected as one of the most innovative solutions of 2017.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Meeting the Needs of Shippers’ Global Supply Chains | Transportfolio. I’ve worked in the logistics industry for over 20 years. Lately I’ve been thinking about how C.H. Robinson has had a front row seat to more changes and challenges in international trade than most people can comprehend. We’ve seen the emergence of new markets, the impact of an increasingly connected globe, and the progress brought by a barrage of technological advances.

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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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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Still in its infancy, the Internet of Things is already taking us in unexpected directions and into brand-new territories. Commonly referred to as Industry 4.0, the IoT is a highly collaborative, internet-driven effort to increase networking connectivity and functionality between smart devices and modern appliances of all kinds. . RFID, which usually comes in the form of a miniscule chip that utilizes radio waves in the identification and tracking of specific people, objects, tools or vehicles,

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Carter Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Donald J. Trump is the 45th President of the United States of America. He was probably the most controversial presidential candidate the country has ever seen, but what his presidency will hold is yet to be seen. There have been promising glimpses of what he could do. One of these moves is nominating Elaine Chao to be the Transportation Secretary. This is a vital position for Trump as he has proposed a $1 trillion dollar infrastructure improvement campaign.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

3 Global Trends Shaping the Logistics Landscape in 2017 | Transportfolio. It’s bound to be an interesting year for logistics. Even if we dismiss the effects of geopolitics on globalization, there are still a number of disrupters, such as ecommerce and merger and acquisition activity, which could lead to volatility in the transportation marketplace. On a recent episode of Talking Logistics , I sat down with Adrian Gonzalez to discuss the impact of this dynamic environment and what actions might b

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

After a number of delays, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has suspended the implementation of its Unified Registration System. The system was supposed to be fully rolled out on January 14, 2017. . The Unified Registration System (URS) is a plan to streamline the process of license renewals and changes for transportation professionals.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

We never say it enough: Carriers’ job is to move your freight from A to B, not to prepare it for shipment. So package your freight as well as possible. Package your products and pallet for strength : Your products can be damaged on the inside of each box, on the pallet, and from other pallets. So protect it from the inside out. Use quality packaging materials.

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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

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Depending on who you ask, it’s either the best of times or the worst of times for global trade. Protectionists villainize trade as damaging to U.S. workers, while on the other side of the coin pure laissez-faire traders consider free trade as a pure positive for the United States. . Mexico and China frequently are labeled as scapegoats for U.S. manufacturing decline.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

The over-the-road trucking has recently come under fire with new regulations for carbon emissions. New studies on the effects of climate change over the last decade have prompted authorities to take measures for reducing the carbon footprint in all industries, including the shipping industry. While the new administration has promised to ease back some of this regulation, the trend toward green shipping practices is still a good idea; though the reason is perhaps less to “save the environment” a

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