Next week is the annual National Driver Appreciation Week championed by the ATA (American Trucking Association). Did you have that on your calendar? More directly, did any company out there who either employs truck drivers or uses a trans...
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KANE Company News
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Freight Transportation
While working on research for an upcoming white paper that we'll be publishing in the next few weeks, I was turned on to this 30 second spot from CSX. I thought it was well done – crisp, clever, and direct. 1 ton of freight moved 500 miles...
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Consumer Goods Logistics
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Freight Transportation
The Ultimate Guide to Being a Great 3PL Customer
This quick-read eBook lists 12 best practices designed to elicit greatness from your 3PL.
Safety In Logistics Operations
4 strategies to turn safety from a compliance-driven chore to a profit-driving opportunity.
Some recent discussions about company vacation policy prompted this question from an associate: "How will this impact people who don't take their vacation or hold it over to the next year?"
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KANE Company News
Are 3PL services a commodity? Some are and some aren't. The key is how these services are perceived by shippers who purchase 3PL services.
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3PL Outsourcing
Do you have what it takes to become the best logistics company to work for? It's an important question to ask since attracting and retaining talent is becoming the key differentiator in our industry.
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KANE Company News
According the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), in July, 2013, hiring increased in both the manufacturing and service sectors, 1.7% and 18.4% respectively, compared to a year ago. So, the logistics industry continues to thrive...
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Supply Chain Challenges
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Logistics Labor Management
Several years ago while at a logistics industry conference, I attended a talk by an industrial engineer. The subject: adapting to changing work practices in the warehouse.
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Warehouse Operations
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Freight Transportation
Over the past few months, a catchy phrase has juiced up the marketplace -- "BIG DATA."
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Supply Chain Challenges
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Logistics Technology
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