Research by students at the MIT showed that shippers who aggregated low volume lanes acquired favorable pricing.

Cross-docking has increased significantly over the past few years, according to a recent survey sponsored by Saddle Creek Corporation. The practice serves as a viable strategy for companies challenged by today’s unpredictable economy – helping to improve service levels, reduce transportation costs and consolidate shipments to destination. The 2011 Cross-Docking Trends Report explores the latest cross-docking practices, benefits and challenges, outsourcing trends and more.

Supply chain faces a severe shortage of talent at a time when the demands on the profession have never been greater. Globalization, market uncertainty, shifting demographic patterns, and the emergence of supply chain as a strategic function are some of the factors that are driving the skills shortfall.

How can third-party logistics (3PL) companies attract new customers while lowering costs? Download this free report to learn how 3PLs can leverage supply chain technology to quickly onboard new customers, bill more easily and accurately, track inventory attributes by customer and provide value-added services.

This industry-wide report explores emerging trends in the design and management of supply chain distribution networks as the logistics industry weathers today's turbulent economic times.

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