How PepsiCo Revamped Its Supply Chain
PepsiCo's supply chain evolved after COVID, adding more products and efficiency in its operation.
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Impact on Freight Navigating
Nearly a month after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Dean Croke of DAT Freight & Analytics examines the current state of freight navigating.
Amazon Logistics’ Growth Shakes Up Shipping Industry in 2023
The 2023 U.S. Parcel Shipping Index is out, and it shows Amazon leading the pack in a changing industry landscape.
Nissan Channels Tesla With Its Latest Manufacturing Process
Nissan has joined other carmakers in adopting Tesla's gigacastin. The process will cut costs as the Japanese carmaker has plans to roll out 30 new models by 2027.
Why are Diesel Prices Climbing Back Over $4 a Gallon?
As oil prices creep back over $4 a gallon, we look at the underlying reasons for this unexpected increase.
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SMC3 Mercury Gate Case Study - Improving Workflows and Enhancing Efficiency with LTL APIs
In this case study MercuryGate needed a way to automate workflows. It turned to smc3 for help.
Scope 3 Emissions from Freight Transportation
Today freight transportation contributes approximately 8% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to the International Transport Forum demand...
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Range Energy Secures $23.5 Million for Electric Trailer Production
Electric truck startup Range Energy announced $23.5 million in new financing as it helps trucking companies make their diesel trucks more environmentally friendly.
Optimizing Parcel Spend with Reveel and Ratelinx
RateLinx and Reveel have formed a partnership aimed at optimizing parcel spend, in order to deliver improved performance.
SMC3: Is Technology a Competitive Advantage in the Modern Supply Chain Industry?
Maximize Efficiency and Minimize Costs with Technology-Driven Logistics Solutions for Your Business.
GRI Impact Analysis: Getting a Handle on Parcel Costs
Group Editorial Director Michael Levans is joined by Josh Dunham, co-founder of Reveel, a parcel shipping intelligence provider, in a discussion geared to help parcel shippers get a handle on the current parcel shipping environment and the challenges it’s created.
Retailers Pivot Supply Chain Strategy, Seek Red Sea Alternatives
As Houthi attacks continue in the Red Sea, retailers are scrambling to find alternative methods for moving their inventory, including exploring more air freight options and boosting inventory.
UPS, FedEx Demand Surcharges to Kick in Next Week
UPS joined FedEx in announcing it will extend demand surcharges to packages effective Jan. 14.
Shipping Rates Are on the Rise as Disruptions Continue in Red Sea, Panama Canal
As shippers navigate goods around low water levels in the Panama Canal and risks in the Red Sea, rates are rising and the risk of downstream disruptions is growing.
PITT OHIO Wins 2023 Penske Logistics Freight Management Carrier Award
PITT OHIO honored for its less than truckload innovative solutions.
Talking Supply Chain: The Playbook for Success
While most companies collect operational data, many use it incorrectly, but following the Supply Chain Playbook can change that.
Scope 3 Emissions from Freight Transportation
Today freight transportation contributes approximately 8% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to the International Transport Forum demand for freight transport is expected to triple by 2050.
Optimizing Parcel Spend with General Ledger Coding and Order Matching
GL coding and order matching can play pivotal roles in optimizing the financial and operational aspects of parcel shipping.
Disruptive Technology Can be the Key to Navigating Economic Downturns
Economic downturns are a testing ground for innovation, and history proves that disruptive technology thrives in the face of adversity.
Parcel Shipping Best Practices
Josh Dunham, chief executive officer of Reveel, describes four best practices that parcel shippers are employing in their relationships with carriers today.
A.P. Moller-Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Halt Commercial Shipping in Red Sea
Two global shipping giants, A.P. Moller-Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, announced on Friday that they are pausing shipping in the Red Sea following continued attacks on commercial ships in the region.
An Early Delivery for Christmas: A Healthy Supply Chain
The combination of consumer spending continuing to remain resilient, retailers with inventory and delivery providers with capacity add up to a supply chain delivering this Christmas.
Selecting the Right Transportation Management System (TMS)
Transportation is critical to today’s supply chain. Without it, getting goods to your customers simply doesn’t happen. Whether you are moving goods yourself, or paying someone to do it, transportation management is critical to your success. Learn what to look for with this TMS Buyer’s Guide.
DispatchTrack Survey Finds Economy, Rising Costs Worry Logistics Pros
A new DispatchTrack survey finds logistics businesses remain concerned about an uncertain economy and rising operational costs in the last mile.
Adapting Approaches to Address Escalating Freight Expenses
An overreliance on mini-bids to keep freight costs down has become detrimental to the shipper/carrier relationship and fails to produce the expected cost savings.
Freight Volumes, Spend Decline in Q3
Freight shipment volumes and spend declined again in the third quarter according to new data released by U.S. Bank.
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eShipGlobal started out with the customer in mind. Our founder recognized that small businesses needed a simpler, more efficient, less expensive shipping process. In 1999, he launched eShipGlobal, offering businesses a software solution that streamlined the shipping process, offered alternate carrier…
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BR Williams is a 60 year old family owned Trucking, Warehouse & Logistics Company. We specialize in removing the supply chain frustrations our customers have by developing custom-made solutions. We do this by combining the resources of our fleet of 160 tractor trailers, 1.…
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Starbucks as an Example of the Value Chain Model
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7 Principles of Supply Chain Management Explained
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Is Apple’s Supply Chain Really the No. 1? A Case Study
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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report 2024
We’ve researched the five biggest trends in the supply chain space this year, and, drawing on our expertise in procurement and...
Unified Control System - Intelligent Warehouse Orchestration
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