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Transportation TIP List: Week of February 3rd, 2019
-This past weekend was Groundhog Day, and Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, predicting an early spring season! And with this anticipation of warmer temperatures, our weekly TIP List provides the latest read on the current supply chain climate. Dive in below for info on how the emergence of millennials is impacting the industry and a report to help retail shippers meet changing delivery requirements.
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Transportation TIP List: Week of April 29th, 2018
-Our 16th annual Shipper Symposium is kicking off next week and we can hardly wait! And it should come as no surprise that this week’s TIP List includes some of the timely supply chain topics that will be discussed at our event. From selecting the perfect technology solution for your operations to strategies shippers can use to meet rising retailer expectations – prepare for next week’s event with all of the latest transportation trend articles below, and we’ll see you there!
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Transportation TIP List: Week of August 14th, 2016
-Back to school time is almost here, and we’re studying up on transportation trends and topics sure to make an impact this fall and beyond. This week, our TIP List syllabus highlights a hiring boost in the trucking industry, the Top 10 3PL Awards and the impact of the “Brexit” on the retail supply chain. Get to work with the stories below!
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Transportation TIP List: Week of May 22nd, 2016
-With Memorial Day this upcoming weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, we’re thinking about what’s hot in the transportation and logistics industry. Although some topics, like cargo theft incidents, may not be a picnic, there are plenty of bright spots highlighted in our TIP List this week, including record-high retail imports and new reefer opportunities. See below for the trends that are heating up!
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Q3 Logistics Review
-There was some question as we entered Q3 about whether freight volumes would surge resulting in capacity shortages. That clearly did not happen. In fact, capacity became more readily available throughout Q3. Below you’ll find some key highlights from the third quarter, including economic data driving freight demand, as well as legislative and regulatory issues affecting freight transportation. I’ll also share my expectations for the remainder of the year. Now, let’s take a look at Q3.
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Q2 Logistics Review
-In the second quarter of 2015 there were some interesting activities across different economic sectors worth highlighting. In last quarter’s recap blog, I shared thoughts on capacity and fuel prices. Topics highlighted below are based on economic data driving freight demand, as well as legislative and regulatory issues affecting freight transportation. Finally, see what I’m anticipating for Q3. Now, let’s get on to recapping this quarter.
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Q1 Logistics Review
-The first quarter of 2015 has quickly come and gone. Given it was filled with some interesting ups and downs, I want to reflect back on what’s happened. Below you’ll find key highlights from the first three months of the year, which is based on certain economic data driving freight demand as well as legislative and regulatory issues affecting freight transportation. I’ll also share what I’ll be watching for in Q2. Now, on to this quarter’s recap.