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2012 Supply Chain Software Users Survey
This year’s findings indicate a leveling off from last year’s welcome spike, but also indicate a higher overall investment by those firms that are buying new or upgrading. For 2012, the market appears to be progressing on a slow-and-steady growth path that isn’t expected to let up anytime soon.

Carload volume—at 280,565—was down 5 percent annually. Intermodal volumes—at 241,664 trailers and containers—were up 3.1 percent .
Posted on 05/24 at 12:04 PM
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Amware officials said that ParcelPort will be integrated into Amware Logistics Services LLC as Amware Fulfillment Services.
Posted on 05/24 at 11:17 AM
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Dell and P&G were among five leading companies along with new contenders, Amazon and McDonald’s
Posted on 05/24 at 08:36 AM
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The need for changes in CSA were made loud and clear by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) this week, when its Board of Directors formally called on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to make what it said are badly needed changes.
Posted on 05/23 at 12:30 PM
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Data from supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates showed that total global third-party logistics (3PL) gross revenue in 2011 at $133.8 billion in 2011 was up 5.2 percent over 2010.
Posted on 05/23 at 11:22 AM
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ERP giant SAP announced this week that its subsidiary, SAP America Inc., has entered into an agreement to acquire Ariba, a 15-year old cloud-based supply chain management technology provider for roughly $4.3 billion.
Posted on 05/23 at 10:17 AM
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As a logistics manager, understanding that oil and fuel prices are a function of supply and demand rather than the rogue actions of “evil speculators” is important.
Posted on 05/23 at 07:05 AM
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American Trucking Associations takes FMCSA to task over CSA
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The need for changes in CSA were made loud and clear by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) this week, when its Board of Directors formally called on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to make what it said are badly needed changes.

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Technology Roundtable Webcast: Harnessing the new wave of data
During this Webcast, technology analysts will examine the latest trends, tools, strategies, and best practices available for better capturing and utilizing the new onslaught of data on the way to realizing an improved level of visibility across your logistics operations.
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Freight Market Intelligence: A Better Way to Control Transportation Costs
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