Supply Chain Week in Review August 30th - September 5th

Transportation capacity near 2-year low; pricing surges

Supply chain data shows transportation capacity has declined to a 22-month low with utilization and prices reaching 19-month highs…
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Automation in Logistics: Using RPA to Handle More Freight Quotes in Anticipation of Peak Season

The ability to flex supply chain operations to manage increased demand is essential in the modern supply chain. As the demand for more e-commerce purchases grows, that volume will inevitably contribute to an increased volume of returns. However, those returns processes…
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US retailers, parcel carriers prepare for ‘very different’ peak season

Small parcel carriers are preparing for higher holiday volumes in the United States by implementing peak surcharges to manage anticipated capacity and operational costs, as retailers expect a holiday season that will tilt heavily toward e-commerce sales…
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5 Possible Scenarios for Peak Season Demand in 2020 | Fast Freight Five VIDEO

Rapidly changing supply chain market conditions have created vast uncertainty for peak season demand in 2020. Preliminary reports suggest upcoming spend will break records…
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