How retailers can move that extra inventory this peak season

The yearly buying frenzy that is peak retail season is just around the corner. But vendors are facing additional pressure this time around as they seek to get rid of all of the excess inventory sitting in their warehouses.

Companies typically bulk up their supplies to ensure they can meet increased demand ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which arguably mark the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season.

This year, inventory levels hit a record high in February and have slowly...

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Shippers can take control of their logistics with end-to-end platform

Without data, business leaders make decisions in the dark. Up-to-date data is critical in guiding decisions in a complex supply chain. Clear, readily available metrics are essential, especially for shippers that are faced with an overwhelming number of options.

Many factors go into deciding which carriers to partner with for reliable, on-time delivery of freight. It can be risky to entrust a carrier without knowing its history, and unforeseen costs incurred due to shipping issues can drain...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shippers-can-take-control-of-their-logistics-with-end-to-end-platform

Freight Club’s carbon offset initiative takes root

The last year has given new meaning to the term disruption. As we slowly recover from the tumult of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are thinking about old challenges in innovative ways and cultivating a new vision for moving forward. Seizing the moment is the fast-growing logistics platform Freight Club. The British Columbia-based company is taking proactive measures to offset pollution in the coming post-COVID freight landscape.

Freight Club enables shippers to quote and book less-than-truckload...

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