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How to Combat the Uncertainty and Risks in Today’s Global Supply Chains
Whether it’s the escalating tariffs between the U.S. and China, what’s happening (or not happening) with Brexit in Europe, or the status of “New NAFTA”

Editor’s Pick: 5 Real-Time Visibility Features Required for Predictive Analytics
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FedEx SameDay Bot: Will Delivery Robots End Up in the Trash Heap of Ideas?
Last week FedEx introduced its FedEx SameDay Bot. Here are some details from the press release: With the bot, retailers will be able to accept

This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 1, 2019)
I’m driving around with one headlight. The driver-side one burned out, so I brought my car to the local garage and they replaced it. The

The Role of TMS in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition
What do shipper’s look for in a logistics partner? Operational excellence, of course. But beyond that, shippers today also expect their logistics partners to provide

$1B Investment in Flexport – A Smart Bet or Case of Irrational Exuberance?
As reported by Forbes last week, “Flexport, a software-focused freight forwarder [founded in 2013] that helps businesses transport their goods to their point of sale,

This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2019)
It was school vacation week, which means I got more skiing than work done these past few days. I give thanks whenever I come off

Preparing Now for the 2019 Peak Season in Transportation
Even though the peak season in transportation recently ended, it’s never too early to start preparing for the next one. What did we learn from
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