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Retailers Revamping Distribution Strategies to Deliver Directly to Shoppers, Merchants Say – Transport topics –

The world of retail shipping is being turned inside out, led by a high-tech-driven shift in goods transportation. Instead of luring shoppers to stores, stores are looking for ways to deliver merchandise directly to consumers, turning storefronts into showrooms and pickup points for goods ordered through Internet-connected computers, smart phones and other electronic devices. The […]

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When freight matching meets big data – Aaron Huff| CCJ – @AaronHuffCCJ

A useful feature — or curse, depending on how you see it — of shopping from large online retailers like Amazon, Target and eBay is the suggestions they give you for purchases. These appear on their websites while you shop and in advertisements on other websites. Online retailers are using “big data” to predict your

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Technology brings business intelligence to the cab – Aaron Huff| CCJ – @AaronHuffCCJ

Gone are the days of limiting the information fleets can share between the office and remote systems. Because of the convergence of enterprise software, mobile systems and business analytics, the same high-powered information and analytics available to managers in the office also can be visible instantly to drivers viewing in-cab touchscreen displays. “The power of

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RandMcNally to offer Getloaded service in TND – CCJ

Rand McNally announced a partnership with Getloaded, a web-based freight matching service, to provide an exclusive load board for owners of Rand McNally’s IntelliRoute TND truck GPS devices. The new service, available at a discount for TND users, will enable professional drivers to view freight available in their area for pickup, and post their truck

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Supply Chain Managers Get Physical with the Internet – MH&L – Tom Andel

The Internet has given timeliness and efficiency to global data distribution. Now researchers want to do the same for physical distribution by building “The Physical Internet.” Logistics professionals face a “Grand Challenge.” Some are contemplating how to deal with it, but their efforts haven’t gone much beyond contemplation. However, the convergence of environmental and economic

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New freight matching tools increase search speed, usefulness – CCJ – Brooke Wisdom

Looking for assets New freight matching tools increase search speed, usefulness Fast, efficient dispatch is critical for all types of transportation companies – especially for nonasset brokerage and logistics moves. With truck capacity tightening, companies that hastily select carriers to move loads can be held vicariously liable for accidents or cargo claims. To address both

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