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Why Supply Chain Managers & Procurement Should Collaborate

GlobalTranz

The roles of logistics and procurement in an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. According to Paul Myerson , reports Industry Week, up 70 percent of a company’s costs come from procurement and logistics operations. Meanwhile, this large volume of expenses is directly related to 80 percent or a company’s working capital via inventory and accounts payable.

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The 40% Hanjin Rate Spike Won’t Last

Freightos

The 40% Hanjin Rate Spike Won’t Last. Trans-Pacific shipping rates peaked one week into Hanjin bankruptcy, hitting a 56% spike. Prices have since stabilized yet remain high, about 40% higher than before Hanjing filed for bankruptcy. But ocean liners aren’t rejoicing yet, as they know that these price hikes will likely be short-lived. Despite this brief respite, the shipping industry knows still has rough waters ahead, with the potential for shipping rates to fall below pre-bankruptcy rate

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Top 10 Trucker Apps

3PL Insights

There are more than 3.5 million truck drivers in the USA, according to the American Trucking Association. Each driver has unique needs and routes, but they all have a common goal of getting goods from one location to the next. With each new route comes a new challenge that can make driving more difficult, more boring, harder on the truck, consume more fuel, etc.

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Apparel: The Current Driving Force of E-Commerce

Apparel Logistics

The e-commerce industry has gone through a lot of changes over the last decade. If you own or manage an online store, you'll want to learn more about how apparel currently acts as the driving force behind e-commerce success. What you learn could help you make smarter decisions that lead to more sales. Apparel Leads in E-Commerce Sales. Not surprisingly, electronics have traditionally been the most popular retail items sold online.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Creating Green Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities From Scratch

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friends at Mahan's Thermal Products. They discuss what it takes to create green industrial and manufacturing facilities from scratch. Creating Green Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities From Scratch. Whether you’re looking to create an industrial facility for refining raw materials or you want to build a manufacturing plant, there are going to be a lot of environmental and health factors to consider.

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[Infographic] Helpful Guide on APU Regulations

GlobalTranz

APU (Auxiliary Power Units) decrease the need for drivers to run their truck engines on idle while they’re parked and are regularly used to limit fuel use. Although, one disadvantage is that these APUs normally weigh several hundred pounds, which could be a problem for drivers who often carry close to maximum weight limits. With the president’s most recent expansion of the MAP-21 bill dealing with state-by-state APU regulations, this may be confusing to drivers who often cross state lines.

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[BONUS BLOG] Your Guide To Eating Healthy While On The Road

GlobalTranz

Your Guide To Eating Healthy While On The Road. Eating healthy while on the road isn't always easy, especially for truckers who often drive for long hours, have a tight schedule or just feel they don't have time to make healthy eating decisions. Perhaps not surprisingly, around 80 percent of truckers are obese. If this sounds like your situation, there are some steps you can take to improve your diet, and although these tips are for truckers, anyone can benefit from them. 1.

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Schneider Seeking IPO

10xLogistics

A fascinating development from the Frozen Tundra. I just read they are seeking to do an IPO for part of the company. I was there when they did this the last time. It crashed and never happened. Let's see what happens now. More evidence that I think the Schneiders want little to do with trucking. Don Schneider used to say the decision to go public was only a finance decision to get access to capital.

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The Marketplace Model: A Proven Model for Success & Why the Shipping Industry Should Adopt It

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Today's blog is a guest blog from our friend Max Lock , President and Founder of Fleet Logistics. In this blog, Max discusses everything you need to know about the marketplace model and why shippers should adopt it. The Marketplace Model: A Proven Model for Success & Why the Shipping Industry Should Adopt It. Marketplace, a means by which the exchange of goods and services takes place as a result of buyers and sellers being in contact with one another , either directly or thro

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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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[Infographic] 3 Simple Routines That Will Help Kickstart Your Day

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friends Magnatag Visible Systems. I dont know if you all are like me, but I could use some extra motivation to get up and productive in the morning. Thankfully, with these three simple routines, you can kickstart your day. 3 Simple Routines That Will Help Kickstart Your Day. Let’s face it; no one likes waking up in the morning.