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3PLs Benefit from 2019 Boost in Supply Chain Technologies
Recently supply chain operations have thrived on change, a seemingly endless flow of information, new technologies and chaos. Starting a new year, we thought it would be a good idea to take a quick peek on how technology is impacting the world of third party...
The Friday Report: February 22nd, 2019
What is Driving Warehouse Construction? Industry experts recently reported that there is a direct connection between the boom in new warehouse construction and rail volume growth. Some railroads are undergoing dramatic infrastructure and technology enhancements in...
The Friday Report: February 15th, 2019
Amazon Reportedly Plans Fee Reduction to Compete with FedEx and UPS According to the Wall Street Journal, Amazon Shipping is planning to slash fuel surcharges and additional home delivery charges. The information was based on an email sent by Amazon to New York area...
The Friday Report January 25, 2019
Will Brexit Lead to Hunger in the UK? With the UK poised to exit the European Union in late March, industry experts are raising concerns about the country’s ability to provide an adequate supply of food for its citizens. The National Farmers’ Union recently sounded...
Impact of Partial Government Shutdown on the U.S. Supply Chain
What is a government shutdown? According to U.S. law, the Congress is responsible for periodically passing legislative bills to approve federal government spending. The bills may last for a year, a few months or for a few weeks and may be designed to fund part of or...
The Friday Report: January 18th, 2019
U.K. Manufacturers Increase Stockpiling in Preparation for BrexitBritish manufacturers prepare for continued concerns that the upcoming U.K. exit from the European Union’s potentially disruptive effects. In general, factories across the U.K. reported near record...
The Friday Report: December 7th, 2018
Heineken Ensures Brexit Will Not Dry Out U.K. Pubs With uncertainty regarding the impact of Brexit on the U.K. mounting, Dutch brewer Heineken NV is making sure that Great Britain does not run dry in its aftermath. Collaborating with a British logistics company to...
The Friday Report: November 30th, 2018
Countries Across Asia Reaping the Benefits of Chinese Tariffs U.S. tariffs imposed on China are having an impact across Asia, creating the most significant shift in cross border supply chains since 2001, the year that China joined the World Trade Organization. ...
An Introduction to the Florida Supply Chain
The Big Story: the Inaugural Florida Supply Chain Summit is Coming this February As the third largest state and the 19th largest economy in the world, Florida population growth equates to even more consumers and online shoppers. Combined with the geographic position...
25 Tips to Get Your Warehouse Ready for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Holiday Rush
With U.S. online shopping projected to increase nearly 15% this holiday season, Consumers expect seamless communication, flawless service and real time transparency of orders and shipments. The biggest shopping days of the year will soon be here. Whether you are a...