Economic Report on the Freight Industry

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel provides an economic report on the freight industry.

June 3, 2020

Brielle Jaekel gives an economic report on the freight industry

Top Tech Startup Award: AI-Powered Automation Takes Over

From AI and robotics to fulfillment execution and real-time visibility, many of today's tech startups are poised to disrupt the supply chain space in a big way.

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Supply Chain Network to Moderate Discussion on Humanitarian Logistics at Manifest

This panel will talk about the state of procurement, how to support humanitarian logistical needs and more.

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Warehouse Automation: What to Expect in 2023

Industry experts expect to see an increase in adoption over the next 5 years, driven by several trends, including an ongoing labor shortage, a more integrated warehouse and the introduction of better and more affordable solutions.

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Last-Mile Delivery: Retailers and Carriers Need an Urgent Reset

If retailers want to meet the needs and demands of online shoppers and ride the e-commerce wave, they must rebuild their last-mile operations.

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TMS Selection: Finding “The One”

The right TMS has the potential to reduce freight spend by 3% to 7%. In order to realize these savings opportunities, it is important to take the time to do the selection process right.

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Alexis Asks: A 2023 Outlook on Cross-Border Freight

A bi-weekly blog where managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Today's talks about new compliance and regulations in freight.

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Supply Chain Professionals Predict Chaos in China

As compared to some 66% in 2022, there was an increase in the percentage (73%) of supply chain professionals expecting Chinese New Year to further disrupt the shipping industry this year.

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Making Your Supply Chain Data Work for You

With complete supply chain visibility, businesses can reduce dwell time, speed transit time, resolve misrouted shipments, improve fleet utilization, better manage inventory and demand and lower transportation costs.

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Small Truckload: A More Sustainable Transportation Solution

The challenges for electrification in moving freight are immense. The larger the battery, the less cargo the truck can carry. The heavier the cargo, the shorter the driving range.

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Inventory Strategy of the Future: Flexible, Scalable and Highly Dynamic

With the right inventory strategy in place, suppliers can quickly pivot to respond to changes in consumer trends and seasonal demands and accelerate forecasting for the future.

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L.I.N.K.| Crafting Company Culture in a 3PL World

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant sits down with Frank Dreischarf, Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions at R2 Logistics, to discuss ways to incorporate a diverse and influential company culture, in part 1 of this 3-part series.

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Warehouse Space Constraints, Industry Consolidation, Labor Crises Drive 3PLs to Automate

Digital automation will accelerate through 2023, creating opportunities for supply chain leaders to build a tech stack that cuts costs, increases visibility and improves the customer experience.

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How Shippers Can Pivot During Export Disruptions

Whether its vessel capacity, changing receiving windows at ports or drayage congestion due to limited rail and chassis availability, the challenges have been evolving but constant.

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Inflation, High Fuel Costs and Shipper Prices to Threaten Truckload Carrier Profitability in 2023

Data shows a continued downward trend in truckload but surprising strength in LTL, while the power of general rate increases and surcharges prop up express parcel rates and drive ground parcel to record highs in the quarter ahead.

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Ottobot Facilitates Autonomous Deliveries for Retailers and E-Commerce

Ottonomy.IO has created a viable robot-as-a-service offering that enhances efficiency and addresses gaps in parts of the supply chain for last-mile delivery.

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Cargo Theft Remains Top Concern in Supply Chain Space

Increases in theft activity around major intermodal hubs were significant.

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Fraud is Biggest Threat to Cargo Loss

Carrier fraud, in which criminals imitate haulers and other sub-contractors, including drivers with falsified documents, accounted for 84% of claims involving fraud or deception in 2022, according to TT Club.

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Track & Trace Feature to Monitors Delivery from Dispatch to Destination

Leveraging GPS tracking and delivery status updates, Track & Trace provides a complete, up-to-the-minute audit trail that allows businesses to track the location of orders and service units across the last mile both during and after delivery.

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Retailers Lack Flexibility to Successfully Manage Multiple Fulfillment Channels

In order to stay competitive in 2023, retailers will need to offer multiple flexible delivery options.

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Top 4 Focuses for 3PLs and Retailers in 2023

Retailers and 3PLs face a real opportunity to adjust strategies and drive business agility. The implementation of robotics and greater investments toward talent retention and development will aid retailers and 3PLs in the year ahead and beyond.

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U.S. Container Import Volumes Experience Slight Decline

Overall port delays in December 2022 were lower than November 2022. The major East Coast ports saw the greatest decrease and had no double digits wait times.

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How to Stay on Top of Estimated Delivery Times

Bringing technology into the shipping and logistics space can solve a litany of pain points for both customers and delivery companies.

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2023 to See More Friendshoring

The objective is to prevent countries – especially China and Russia – from using their market advantages in key raw materials, foods and products.

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CFOs Prioritize Supply Chain Resilience in an Inflationary Environment

Nearly half of CFOs and finance leaders are moving away from efficiency-based supply chain models to revenue assurance models that emphasize flexibility and resilience amidst disruptions.

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Business Lessons Chief Supply Chain Officers Can Learn From Football

There are some key parallels between the world of football and the world of logistics and supply chain that offer insights for supply chain industry professionals to help drive efficiency and effectiveness in their logistics operations.

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Haul Now App for Long-Haul Owner-Operators

Haul Now allows drivers to maximize the profitability of their trucking business while providing them the freedom to work when they want and go where they want.

Supply Chain Network Promotes From Within, Names New Associate Editor

Emry Lloyd was named Associate Editor, succeeding Alexis Mizell-Pleasant, who was named Managing Editor, effective Jan. 3.