GOOD QUESTION | What's the difference between supply chain visibility and transparency?
Readers explore the fine line between supply chain visibility and transparency.
Better Routing Takes Root
This case study tells how Weatherford Farms increased efficiency in its delivery network by switching from manual routing to an automated routing system.
ATA tonnage and Cass Freight Index reports are both strong in November
Two key monthly freight transportation report issued yesterday, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, and the Cass Freight Index Report, each provided positive news for November.
FedEx posts strong fiscal second quarter results
Net income for the quarter at $775 million was up 9.7%, and earnings per share at $2.84 were up 8% annually. Quarterly operating income of $1.26 billion was up around 7%.
New tax plan will not curtail port infrastructure investment
Fortunately for logistics managers reliant on campaign promises, existing plans for port improvements will not be curtailed.
Diesel average drops for third consecutive week, reports EIA
With a 0.9-cent decline, the average price per gallon now stands at $2.901, which follows declines of 0.4 cents and 1.2 cents, respectively, the previous two weeks.
NextGen Supply Chain: Keeping Pace with the Digital Economy
In sticking with tradition, we removed ourselves from the “end-of-year prediction” business and have instead put together an educational experience that offers practical advice to help you transform your operations for the future—and you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your office.
Ongoing Supply Chain “Disruptions” Indicated in Latest Ti Survey
According to Logistics Surveys 2017, the express industry has already undergone transformation, not least due to the seismic shifts brought about by e-retail.
Spot market activity continues run of strong months in November, reports DAT
With spot market load volume and rates having risen for 18 months, DAT said November continued to impress, with the national average spot van rate hitting $2.07 per mile, which, it said, is the single highest monthly average going back to December 2014, while coming in 5 cents above October’s average.
Praise pours in for late railroading legend Harrison
With the news over the weekend that E. Hunter Harrison, president and chief executive officer of Class I railroad CSX passed away on Saturday December 16 at the age of 73, there was no shortage of praise for a man, whom was widely viewed as the most important railroader of our times. And the praise…
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