UPDATE (Nov 30, 2022): The United States government has initiated legislation to step in with an intervention aimed at preventing a rail workers' strike as we move into December. Averitt continues to monitor this situation closely and we are working to ensure all freight continues to flow smoothly for our customers.
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Large Railroad Labor Unions Strike Update
By Point To Point on September, 12 2022
Topics: Intermodal International Supply Chain LTL Freight Handling
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Cargo Thieves Are Switching Targets – And Tactics
By Point To Point on July, 6 2022
It’s an unfortunate reality of the business – cargo has always been vulnerable to theft.
Topics: Industry News Freight Handling
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Final Mile & Warehousing: Shipper Needs More Apparent Than Ever
By Point To Point on January, 19 2022
During the first year of the pandemic, online shopping surged as more consumers sought an alternative to crowded marketplaces. According to Digital Commerce 360 (DC360), e-commerce sales experienced an astounding 32.4% year-over-year growth in 2020. Last year, however, the widespread availability of vaccines and periods of lower COVID-19 cases led more shoppers back out into the brick-and-mortar environment.
Topics: International Industry News Supply Chain Retail Trucking Freight Handling
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3 Often-Overlooked Ways to Create a More Sustainable Supply Chain
By Point To Point on November, 23 2021
Consumers and companies alike are more conscientious about their environmental impact than ever before. Every day, organizations are expected to meet increasingly strict sustainability standards.
And supply chains are particular objects of scrutiny.
Topics: Supply Chain Freight Handling
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Why Reverse Logistics Matter to Your Supply Chain Success
By Point To Point on November, 23 2021
The meteoric rise in e-commerce over the last several years has led to unprecedented retail sales. Unfortunately, it has also led to an unprecedented number of returns. It’s estimated that 30% of online orders are returned, as opposed to just under 9% for goods purchased from a brick & mortar retailer. Tracking these aftermarket activities can provide insight into your overall logistics management. Which is why shippers and suppliers alike need a sound reverse logistics plan.
Topics: Supply Chain Retail Freight Handling
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Transportation Management Systems: Simplify Your Shipping Efforts
By Point To Point on November, 23 2021
The term ‘Transportation Management System’ has become increasingly common in the logistics industry as companies look for ways to remain competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace.
Topics: Supply Chain Technology Freight Handling
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Cross-Docking: Saving Time & Money For Shippers
By Point To Point on March, 24 2021
When it comes to volume shipments, distribution can become complex. From managing multiple pickup and delivery points across less-than-truckload and truckload operations, finding ways to increase efficiency and reduce overall costs is an achievable goal. Utilizing cross-docking services is a prime example of how shippers can find ways to save time, money and paperwork.
Topics: Supply Chain Trucking Freight Handling
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eOn Sanitizing Mist: Company In Motion Makes A Continuous Spray
By Point To Point on September, 21 2020
Many shippers have modified their operations to adapt in a COVID-19 world. In some cases, that’s meant responding to supply challenges. In others, it’s meant changing their manufacturing process to produce badly needed safety equipment.
Topics: Supply Chain Case Study Trucking Freight Handling
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A COVID-19 Vaccine Will Have Rippling Supply Chain Effects
By Point To Point on September, 21 2020
This will certainly go down in history as one of the most challenging years shippers have ever faced. However, it is the events that may unfold in the months ahead that will be written about in articles and industry textbooks for years and even decades to come.