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Posted December 18, 2017
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Although the tax bill is certain to benefit U.S. businesses of all sizes, its “America First” slant could pose serious difficulties for supply chain managers dealing with foreign suppliers, 3PLs or carriers. Continue Reading
Posted November 20, 2017
Late payments are the under-identified scourge of the supply chain, causing more disruptions than any other identified risk according to new research measuring the so-called business process ‘Friction Index’. Continue Reading
Posted November 15, 2017
Partly driven by rising e-commerce fulfillment demands, spending on warehouse automation in the U.S. and Canada is estimated to be $3.5 billion annually, a figure growing at a rate of 5% to 7% a year. Continue Reading
Posted November 14, 2017
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
Experts predict that an increasing number of companies will be connecting assets and leveraging predictive analytics and advanced intelligence as part of a digital transformation in freight transport. Continue Reading
Posted November 08, 2017
United Parcel Service announced yesterday it has joined the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance, positing that the emerging technology will play a key role in the smart logistics network of the future. Continue Reading
Posted November 06, 2017
Bolstered by confidence over robust demand and stronger prices for shipping services, U.S. fleet owners ramped up orders for new heavy-duty trucks to the highest level in nearly three years. Continue Reading
