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U.S. Companies and Consumers Are Paying Bulk of Tariff Costs

January 8, 2020

Americans are paying almost the full cost of U.S. tariffs, and the impact of those duties on import volume magnifies over time, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Freight and Shipper Optimization Guide to Carrier Rate Shopping

January 2, 2020

FreightPOP

The freight industry is trying new business models and tools to keep up with consumer demand for same-day and one-hour delivery times. This guide to carrier rate shopping can help shippers navigate these changes.

Chrysler Discounts Are Biggest in a Decade

December 23, 2019

Bloomberg

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is making an all-out push to clear away tens of thousands of vehicles that its dealers haven’t ordered, adding to tensions over a new data-driven production strategy that can lead to swelling inventory.

Cargomatic Marketplace Helps LTL Carrier Deliver

December 17, 2019

Cargomatic

Challenge: A national LTL carrier experienced an increase in customer requests to deliver single pallets to multiple small stores throughout Los Angeles. Schedules were tight, and deliveries had to be fulfilled at specific times.

Lime's Chinese-Made Scooters Get Caught Up in Trump's Trade War

December 13, 2019

Bloomberg

Paying new tariffs on Chinese vehicles would require Lime either to absorb significant new costs, charge customers more or fundamentally reshape its supply chain.

How Microsoft Maintains Financial Integrity with a Complex Supply Chain

December 12, 2019

SAP

Process excellence isn't needed in the supply chain alone, it is also needed in the financial management of the supply chain. Hear how Microsoft maintains end-to-end trackability of their finances.

Embracing disruption in Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

December 12, 2019

SAP

How can your A&D business embrace dramatic business transformations being driven by technical, cultural and organization change? A data-driven strategy enabled by the intelligent enterprise is key.