Sat.Jun 04, 2016 - Fri.Jun 10, 2016

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Current State of the Logistics and Freight Economy

GlobalTranz

From cloud-based systems to transportation management, the state of the logistics industry is evolving to expand an increasing number of services. Meanwhile, the overall capacity of shipments is climbing higher, reports Jeff Berman of Logistics Management, and the driver shortage is becoming more essential as full truckload shipments decrease. Although an initial view of the logistics and freight industry seems stale, it represents how the flow of goods and services are sprouting and delivering

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Is The Freight Industry Ready For SOLAS?

Freightos

Is The Freight Industry Ready For SOLAS? In the run up to the July 1, 2016 requirement that there must now be a verification of the gross mass of packed containers, Freightos research has determined that only one third (36%) of FCL freight quotes are still being saved with a weight. This new Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) rule amendment aims to reduce incidents involving containers on board ships, because incorrect declarations of the weight of packed containers is often a contributing

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How Asset Utilization Can Lower Supply Chain Costs

Apparel Logistics

Companies use asset utilization to track their efficiency over time. While there are several ways to calculate asset utilization, it's most often determined by dividing a company's revenue by its average total sales. Perhaps more importantly, this can tell you whether you are getting a good return on your investments or whether you are wasting investments in your business.

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[Infographic] Opportunities for Women Abound in Skilled Trades

GlobalTranz

Despite decades of expanded opportunities for women in the workforce, as late as 2014, the three most common occupations were the more traditional avenues of secretaries and administrative assistants, grade school and middle school teachers, and registered nurses. While these occupations can be fulfilling in their own right, not all provide the affordable educational pathways or future financial possibilities of some traditionally male-dominated jobs.

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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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Current State of Today’s Supply Chain in 2016

GlobalTranz

The MAPI Foundation recently released predictions for how the supply chain will grow and evolve from 2016 to 2018. While the supply chain fell short of previous expectations for growth in 2015, it continued to have a strong fourth quarter in 2015. However, the supply chain of 2016 is looking different from what economists had expected, and the supply chain is battling many problems.

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13 Small Package Shipping or Parcel Shipping Best Practices

GlobalTranz

Modern shippers face more risks than the industry ever imagined. According to Jeff Berman of Logistics Management, 71 percent of shippers believe the greatest focus for small package shipping is cutting costs. Meanwhile, 37 percent are concerned with their ability to meet delivery timelines, and the ability to track and trace packages has become part of the equation for most customers and 85 percent of shippers.