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Brexit vote paves way for Jan. 31 exit, future of EU trade remains uncertain
The U.K. will remain subject to EU trade laws until Dec. 31, 2020, though the European Commission President called the likelihood of reaching a comprehensive trade agreement between the two parties by the end of the year "impossible."
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TradeLens blockchain platform awaits antitrust clearance by FMC
The agreement allows sharing of data related to the physical movement of goods, but prohibits discussion of rates or terms between carriers and customers.
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25% of small firms say Amazon, Walmart drive shipping strategy: report
The "Amazonification" of retail, driving consumer expectations toward faster and seamless delivery, has become a struggle for smaller firms hoping to keep pace, a report from uShip found.
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Sponsored3 consumer retail megatrends in 2020 and beyond
No matter where you sit in any retail supply chain today, you have to pay attention to the end consumer more than ever.
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Coupa acquires travel startup Yapta to boost spend management platform
Software vendors use acquisitions to make their suites more comprehensive and encompass numerous procurement functions.
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Air cargo continues slump, down for 13th straight month
November is usually peak season for air cargo, but the ongoing trade war impacted volume in North American and Asian markets.
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ColumnRecession ahead? 6 ways buyers can reduce risk
A prolonged period of economic health has lulled buyers and suppliers alike into a false sense of security.
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OpinionHow artificial intelligence is disrupting manufacturing
For traditional manufacturers, integrating AI across day-to-day processes and equipment is no small task. Firms can keep up or risk becoming obsolete, writes 3D Hubs Co-founder and CCO Filemon Schoffer.
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Court rules Walmart must pay drivers $54.6M for layover, break time
The drivers filed a class-action suit seeking back pay for time spent in layover, on break or spent in inspections.
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Port of Baltimore to reduce diesel emissions with $1.8M EPA grant
The funding will allow the port to replace old, diesel-powered equipment and drayage trucks with newer, efficient models.
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Drop trailers: What's old is new again — for now
Technology increases transparency and holds promise for enhanced efficiency, but with enough advanced technology, drop trailers could become obsolete.
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FEMA focus should shift to supply chain recovery: report
Existing prevalent models of emergency management often put FEMA in competition with private supply chains for crucial resources.
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Manufacturing, supply chain see greatest cost savings from AI: McKinsey
Cost reductions from the use of artificial intelligence are typically the result of better forecasting and analytics, not headcount reduction.
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Molson Coors aims for greater supply chain efficiency with plant closure
The company cited excess capacity for the decision to close a California facility this September with one executive saying it "will allow us to optimize our brewery footprint."
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Knight-Swift, DAT team up on rate forecasting
The two companies will pilot the forecasting model for the next quarter before opening it up to other carriers, brokers and shippers.
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Trade tensions drag manufacturing to lowest level since 2009
December 2019 was the fifth straight month in which the ISM manufacturing index contracted. Phase one of a U.S.-China trade deal could bolster several industries.
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SponsoredTurn less into more by automating HS code classification
You increase efficiency for your customers. Automation can increase efficiency for you.
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Blockchain-backed app puts coffee supply chain map in consumer hands
The plan is to use farmer IDs to track growing conditions, record transactions and follow yields and sales prices.
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ColumnPatent Pending: Is warehousing Alphabet's next moonshot?
Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.
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JB Hunt builds 'big and bulky' last-mile capacity with acquisition
The RDI acquisition marks the third similar deal for J.B. Hunt in three years. "We will be breaking out this channel in 2020," said CEO Roberts in October.
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UPS predicts 1.9M returns on Jan. 2
Returns are forecast to be up 26% over last year, with the logistics provider anticipating that National Returns Day will mark its seventh consecutive record.
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Class I railroads embrace PSR to mixed results
For the first six months of 2019, railroads celebrated dramatic results and profitable progress implementing precision-scheduled railroading. But as the year stretched on, PSR was put to the test.
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Trump to sign phase 1 of China trade deal Jan. 15
The president said he would travel to Beijing "at a later date" to begin discussions on the second phase of the deal. No new details were released by Trump nor the U.S. Trade Representative on what was in the first phase of the deal.
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Deep DiveTrucking braces for impact as uncertainty surrounds California's AB5 law
Though temporarily stayed, the controversial law presents a major shift for supply chains that experts expect to affect trucking capacity and eventually rates should it be fully enforced.
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FedEx will cut air freight capacity after 50% margin loss
The carrier will delay many nonessential capital expenditures, without pulling back on seven-day service, in-sourcing SmartPost volume or expanding FedEx Freight service into consumer delivery, CEO Fred Smith said.
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