The Evolution of the Direct-to-Consumer Supply Chain
Frank McGuigan
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No one can argue that the rise of ecommerce and omni-channel fulfillment has not dramatically impacted the supply chain in recent years. Once consumers were
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Mollie Bailey
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While the changing atmosphere of ocean carrier alliances for containerized cargo isn’t something new, it’s certainly top of mind for many shippers and carriers alike
Going Beyond Brokerage: How North American Capacity Solutions Can Go to Work for You
Brian Kenney
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Shippers looking to make structural improvements within their logistics operations often immediately turn to more significant changes such as implementing new technology solutions or redesigning
Consumer Demand Helping Drive 3PL Industry Growth
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In recent years, shippers have encountered new standards of velocity, market choice and cost for their products. Consumers are demanding better variety and greater availability
The State of the Industry: A Mid-year Look at Transportation and the Economy
Tom Sanderson
July 12, 2016
At Transplace’s recent Shipper Symposium, a diverse group of shippers, logistics experts and analysts came together to discuss the latest industry trends and obstacles faced
July SOLAS Mandates: What You Need to Know
Mollie Bailey
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On July 1, 2016, a number of key ocean shipping mandates from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will go into effect. Most countries and ocean
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