Three Unexpected Freight Issues Facing American Companies
In today’s hyper-competitive shipping industry, even a small overhead reduction can mean the difference between profit and disaster, while a late or non-compliant delivery can keep supply chain managers popping antacids like candy. The bad news? Due to three different challenges, things are about to get even more hectic. As tracked by FTR, 2018 has already seen record market demand due to tight shipping capacities and limited driver supply. The new controversial ELD mandate is also likely to drive shipping rates even higher. And Walmart’s “no error” OTIF initiative is set to cause serious shipper stress. As of late 2017, only 10% …
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