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Inbound vs. Outbound Logistics: Understanding the Key Differences and Optimizing the Last Mile

Locus

In the vast, interconnected world of supply chain management, two terms often come into focus—inbound and outbound logistics. Inbound and outbound logistics are two fundamental components of the overall supply chain management process. What is outbound logistics? Here’s an explanation of both: What is inbound logistics?

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The Weekly Freight Report for September 24, 2020

FLS Transport

The Cass Freight Index signals a strong recovery… The HOS rule changes are challenged… Outbound from Laredo produces “unheard of” rates… Trucking companies are set for a prolonged rally… Capacity cuts are the deepest since 2010… and Consumer confidence grows ahead of peak. Get the full details here.

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Aptiv takes a global approach to mobility

Automotive Logistics

The ability of technology to get in and present options, and a more efficient network with automated decisions and things like that, is going to change quite dramatically. The automated driving of trucks is potentially a big enabler,” states Richards, pointing to the truck driver shortage that exists in North America and Europe at present. “We

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Looking for the safe side in uncertain times

Automotive Logistics

In terms of the driver shortage, ECG’s president Wolfgang Göbel presented figures showing that over the next 10-15 years in Germany alone, 40% of truck drivers would be retiring, which given current trends meant a shortfall of 150,000 drivers. The situation is no clearer than it was when the ECG met last year in Brussels, however.

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Logistics Industry at the Forefront of Robotic Technology

Airfreight Logistics

According to a 2016 survey by comScore and UPS , consumers purchase half of their goods online. The survey shows a growing number of online shoppers of 3% and 4%, comparing to 2015 and 2014 respectively. Robotics Is the Answer. The Future of Airfreight Supply Chain.

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Trusting the market will stay afloat

Automotive Logistics

Some of the main concerns expressed by ports surveyed by Automotive Logistics include finding more storage and handling capacity, especially given the growth that some of the bigger car handling ports are seeing, and at times when there are sudden spikes in volumes. . “To Where to put it all . Our terminal can handle 2.5-2.6m