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Managing the Realities of the “New Normal” LTL Shipping Environment

Blue Grace Logistics

Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. Transportation rates have been rising over the last couple of years due to factors like the driver shortage, lack of equipment, a capacity crunch, and rising fuel costs. More than 67% of those surveyed experienced LTL cost increases of 5-14%.

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5 Ways an Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy Can Improve Customer Experience

GlobalTranz

According to Randy Strang of Supply Chain 24/7, a survey of the most important parts of a shopping experience found customers’ expectations are more than meets the eye. Up to 62 percent want to purchase online and have the option of returning it in-store, and 47 percent want promotions and coupons available through their smartphone.

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The 3 top benefits of trucking fleets benchmarking financial and operational performance

FreightWaves SONAR

As reported by DC Velocity , “the 2020 Fleet Advantage Industry Benchmark Survey noted, “11% of transportation fleets estimate they have saved more than $1 million in crash avoidance by upgrading to newer trucks with advanced safety features.” Download the White Paper. Greater financial insight is an invaluable tool.

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Buyers Comment on Marketing and Selling Logistics Services

GlobalTranz

So, some years back I decided to regularly survey logistics buyers on how to best get and keep their attention. My firm conducts the survey every couple of years and we recently finished up our 2018 survey findings report, which is available here. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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5 More Transformative Supply Chain Technologies Supply Chains Will Focus on in 2018 to Move to the Next Level

GlobalTranz

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Due to this focus on the customer, consumers will reward those who have taken the leap into supply chain technology implementation by making more purchases, thus increasing revenues.

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Shippers Navigating an Evolving LTL Marketplace

Blue Grace Logistics

Rising online purchases over the past few years have increased the need for LTL. BlueGrace Logistics sought to learn more about this dynamic and teamed up with FreightWaves to survey shippers about the state of the LTL market and their approach to LTL shipping in today’s environment. Consumers are paying the price. Whitepaper.

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Supply Chain Management:Retailer Multi-Channel Operations.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. White Papers. |. According to a National Retail Federation survey conducted by BIGresearch over this weekend, traffic and spending were up both online and in stores, reaching historic highs. Banking Suite.