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This Week in Logistics News (March 4-8, 2019)

Adrian Gonzalez March 8, 2019

We didn’t think he would visit us this year, but then came the snow storm early Monday morning, and with schools closed, Billy Bob Joe

How to Mitigate Additional Costs in Transportation

Adrian Gonzalez March 7, 2019

Last year many shippers were caught flat-footed by rising transportation costs and capacity constraints. It’s safe to say that in 2019 shippers will likely be

How to Combat the Uncertainty and Risks in Today’s Global Supply Chains

Adrian Gonzalez March 6, 2019

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

Adrian Gonzalez March 5, 2019

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice

FedEx SameDay Bot: Will Delivery Robots End Up in the Trash Heap of Ideas?

Adrian Gonzalez March 4, 2019

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)

Adrian Gonzalez 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

Adrian Gonzalez February 27, 2019

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?

Adrian Gonzalez February 25, 2019

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,