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• P&G Embraces Continuous Planning and Execution

  18-11-2019 13:09 via Logistics Viewpoints
  
  P&G is respected for having one of the best supply chains in the world. They rarely speak about their approach to supply chain management in any detail. So, it was a treat to hear Bob Herzog, the Global Planning Digitization Leader for Supply Chain, and Pedro Noriega, Planning Director, North American Product Supply, speak at Kinaxis’ Kinexions 2019 user conference. P&G has developed one of the world's most agile supply chains. To accomplish this, P&G embraced digital tools, a
  
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• Global Molded Fiber Clamshell and Container Market Research Report 2019 Analysis and Forecast 2025

  15-11-2019 14:53 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  WiseGuyReports.com adds “Global Molded Fiber Clamshell and Container Market Professional Survey Report 2019” reports to its database. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• This Week in Logistics News (November 9 – 15)

  15-11-2019 13:15 via Logistics Viewpoints
  
  We are still 35 days away from winter, but more than 230 million people in the US feel like they are in the depths of the cold season already. Earlier this week, an arctic blast swept the eastern two-thirds of the country, plunging temperatures below freezing, breaking hundreds of cold temperature records. On Wednesday morning in Boston, we woke up to temperatures hovering around 18 degrees, with a wind chill of 5. The cold snap […]
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• Ship-to-Shore(STS) Cranes Market 2019 – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Trends and Forecast 2024

  15-11-2019 13:08 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  the report provides a brief introduction of the market and deals with detailed research methodology for calculating market size and forecasts, secondary data sources used and the primary inputs which were taken for data validation Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• Seven Steps to Supply Chain Autonomy

  14-11-2019 13:15 via Logistics Viewpoints
  
  The new competitive imperative is true supply chain autonomy – one that senses disruptions in real time and takes corrective actions with no human intervention. This concept might seem visionary, but it’s increasingly within reach. The important thing to remember is that full autonomy is a journey — and you’re probably already taking one of these seven steps that place your company on the path. The old supply chain mantra used to be “cheaper, faster, […]
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• ARROWXL MAKES £5 MILLION FLEET INVESTMENT

  13-11-2019 18:01 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  ArrowXL, the UK’s leading two-person home delivery expert, has made a substantial £5 million investment to further strengthen its fleet and support the ongoing growth of the business.Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• The Innovator’s Dilemma in Today’s AS/RS Market

  13-11-2019 12:30 via Logistics Viewpoints
  The innovator's dilemma is at play in the bin/tote segment of the AS/RS market - today's proven solutions face the future prospects of fierce competition from a new set of technologies with a promising future.The post The Innovator’s Dilemma in Today’s AS/RS Market appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
  
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• HERMES ANNOUNCES LAST DATES FOR CHRISTMAS DELIVERIES

  12-11-2019 17:50 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  Hermes, the UK’s leading consumer delivery specialist, has announced the last recommended posting days to ensure presents are delivered in time for Christmas 2019.   Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• HERMES DELIVERS CHRISTMAS PROMISE   

  12-11-2019 17:49 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, will provide retailers and their customers with added peace of mind in the lead-up to Christmas by offering a unique money back delivery guarantee. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• HERMES DELIVERS CHRISTMAS PROMISE

  12-11-2019 17:48 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, will provide retailers and their customers with added peace of mind in the lead-up to Christmas by offering a unique money back delivery guarantee. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• US/China Will Never Return to the Same Trade Relationship We Had 10 Years Ago

  11-11-2019 13:35 via Logistics Viewpoints
  
  Despite apparent recent progress in US/China trade talks, trade experts say not to read to much into these reports. The US/China trade relationship will never be what it was. There is blame on both sides, but US experts largely point at China's unfair practices as being the largest impediment.The post US/China Will Never Return to the Same Trade Relationship We Had 10 Years Ago appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
  
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• This Week in Logistics News (November 2 – 8)

  08-11-2019 13:15 via Logistics Viewpoints
  
  Over the years, rats have shown an ability to navigate a maze in search of food. Well, it turns out that rats are becoming a bit more sophisticated. Recently, a group of rats at the University of Richmond in Virginia have mastered the ability to drive miniature cars to collect food. For the experiment, the rats were given custom-made vehicles, which were constructed out of a plastic food container with an aluminum floor and a […]
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• The Path to Sustainability Begins with Visibility

  07-11-2019 13:15 via Logistics Viewpoints
  The largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States currently comes from transportation, surpassing electricity emissions in 2017 for the first time since 1978. Precisely because of these daunting figures, the vast majority of the world’s largest companies are adopting initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in their supply chains, and adopting environmentally friendly policies across their business. Patagonia, for instance, has pledged to be carbon neutral by
  
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• Transportation Execution and Visibility Success

  06-11-2019 13:15 via Logistics Viewpoints
  A few weeks ago, I wrote an article that gave a snapshot of the transportation execution and visibility systems market. In that article, I highlighted the evolving nature of technology and how machine learning, IoT, and blockchain are helping to fuel market growth. I also highlighted the that are contributing to rapid growth, such as the ROI connected to these systems, capacity fluctuations, and e-commerce. In order for the market to continue to grow, buyers […]
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• HERMES PLANS FOR BUSIEST EVER PEAK

  05-11-2019 12:34 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery specialist, has announced a number of developments to support its predicted busiest peak period yet. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• Land O’Lakes Combats Supply Chain Variability with Visibility

  04-11-2019 13:25 via Logistics Viewpoints
  Land O'Lakes implemented a supply chain real-time visibility to improve their supply chain. Visibility and velocity are key to combating the natural variability that occurs in all supply chains. Once the solution was implemented, customer service has improved. Now Land O'Lakes is looking to use the network visibility to improve colalboration with key partners.
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• This Week in Logistics News (October 26 – November 1)

  01-11-2019 13:22 via Logistics Viewpoints
  It looked like the Houston Astros were finally going to end the bizarre pattern of World Series games this fall. And by that, I mean the home team would finally win a game. But the visiting Washington Nationals had other ideas, and for the first time ever, the visiting team won every game of a World Series. With a two-run lead in the seventh inning, the Astros were 8 outs away from winning their second […]
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• ARROWXL APPOINTS SALES DIRECTOR

  30-10-2019 18:16 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  ArrowXL, the leading two-person delivery company has appointed a new Sales Director to support the continuing growth of the business.Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• The Cutting Edge of Fulfillment Automation

  30-10-2019 12:15 via Logistics Viewpoints
  Earlier today I came across a CNBC article about a “secret” logistics summit hosted by Alphabet, the parent company of Google. The reported objective was to “explore potential business models and investment opportunities in the e-commerce space with a focus in logistics and fulfillment.” The article and the meeting that it discusses gives me the impression that logistics is being viewed as a game changing competitive differentiator. I like that! A few weeks ago, I [&helli
  
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• Digital Transformation of your Supply Chain Network in the Age of AI

  29-10-2019 13:35 via Logistics Viewpoints
  Trying to understand and implement artificial intelligence (AI) for your supply chain network during your digital transformation efforts, or let alone finding the right partner in your journey, is like walking in an enchanted forest full of myths, ogres, and lost souls trying to find a way out. Finding the right path in there to an eternal bliss starts with knowing what is not right. Implementing AI is not a small feat and you may get bombarded with vague definitions and stories about how AI mak
  
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• A Loophole Protecting Impaired Truck Drivers is About to Close

  28-10-2019 12:49 via Logistics Viewpoints
  A loophole in a law designed to keep drunk and drug impaired truck drivers off the road is finally about to close. This will improve road safety by preventing 900 crashes. The trucking industry has long been in favor of this regulation.
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• MP visits Hermes depot to see the firm’s commitment to the south  

  25-10-2019 16:25 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  Friday 25th October 2019: Ian Liddell-Grainger, the MP for Bridgwater and West Somerset, has this morning visited the Hermes depot in Bridgwater to tour the site and hear about the firm’s continued growth and investment in the UK.  Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• This Week in Logistics News (October 19 – 25)

  25-10-2019 13:15 via Logistics Viewpoints
  As the old adage goes, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But what happens when that imitation comes from the person they are imitating? And what happens when that form of imitation is seen as copyright infringement on a band’s song? Well, in 1988, John Fogerty faced a very rare court case in which he was accused of plagiarizing himself. Yes, you read that correctly. In 1985, after a hiatus of several years from […]
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• The Connection Between Trade Compliance and Logistics

  24-10-2019 13:15 via Logistics Viewpoints
  Historically, governments have focused on the exporter of record when looking for sanction or embargo violations, including of the movement of sensitive dual-use products and technologies across borders. However, all parties to an export transaction, including freight forwarders and carriers, are subject to the same rules, and as such must be aware of what is required of them in the transaction. The scope of their due diligence must include destination controls, export licenses and restricted [&
  
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• VisionTrack provides video telematics expertise to UK's HGV platooning trial

  24-10-2019 11:37 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  VisionTrack is providing advanced video telematics technology for a fleet of commercial vehicles being used as part of truck platooning trials taking place within the UK Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• Transportation Execution Snapshot

  23-10-2019 13:15 via Logistics Viewpoints
  I am finishing up my latest market study on global transportation execution and visibility systems. Transportation Execution Solutions (TE) allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods. Visibility solutions are playing a larger role in the market, as real-time tracking of assets becomes more important.
  
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• When it Came to Omnichannel, “We Were So Far Behind, We Were Actually Ahead”

  21-10-2019 13:51 via Logistics Viewpoints
  Distributed order management systems, used to enable omnichannel retail, have a bad rap. One retailer believes the technology is getting much better.The post When it Came to Omnichannel, “We Were So Far Behind, We Were Actually Ahead” appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
  
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• FEEDBACK SHOWS HERMES’ CUSTOMER FOCUS IS DELIVERING

  18-10-2019 15:11 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery specialist, has achieved a 4.4/5-star rating on leading review site Trustpilot, higher than any other UK parcel carrier. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• This Week in Logistics News (October 12 – 18)

  18-10-2019 13:15 via Logistics Viewpoints
  Stranger Things has been one of the better shows around in recent years. And now, an iconic piece of the show is up for sale. Most of the Georgia mall heavily featured in the third season of the show is going up for sale. Moonbeam Capital Partners is ready to sell its portion of the long-struggling Gwinnett Place Mall. This is just another example of a mall going into a state of disrepair as more […]
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• Brexit’s Profound Impact on Cross-Border Shipping

  17-10-2019 13:15 via Logistics Viewpoints
  By the end of October 2019, with or without an agreement, Brexit will have a major impact on cross-border shipping. Businesses that haven’t already prepared should start by better understanding the specific nature and extent of the looming changes. By proactively addressing potential challenges to shipping operations brought on by Brexit, businesses can work to ensure a smooth transition, provide a seamless customer experience, proficiently manage delays and keep costs in line with expecta
  
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• US-China Trade Conference: Timely and Relevant

  16-10-2019 13:30 via Logistics Viewpoints
  The US-China Trade Conference discussed implications of tariff increases, China production advantages, established supply chain capabilities, ASEAN alternatives, and strategies for mitigating any negative impacts from recent 301 tariff increases. Attendees and speakers valued their established capabilities in China and articulated the difficulties with replicating these capabilities within another an alternative nation in the region.
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• Digital Transformation of Supply Chain

  15-10-2019 13:42 via Logistics Viewpoints
  Much of the conversation these days about supply chain centers around the “digital disruption” of the business. The very definition of “disruption” implies a major disturbance; that it’s all changing too rapidly and upending the accepted way of doing things. But in reality, we have been living within the digital transformation of supply chain for quite some time. Consider this, right now at C.H. Robinson, almost 70 percent of our interactions are completely digital.
  
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• Help Save Mother Earth: Amazon’s New Supply Chain Sustainability Shipping Option

  14-10-2019 13:15 via Logistics Viewpoints
  Amazon has a new supply chain sustainability shipping option. With Your Delivery Day, customers can designate a day of a week when deliveries to the home can be made. This creates consolidation and optimization opportunities which is good for Mother Earth.
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• This Week in Logistics News (October 5 – 11)

  11-10-2019 13:13 via Logistics Viewpoints
  Sustainability has been a really hot topic around here lately. We’ve touched upon ways that companies are reducing their carbon footprint, re-engineering products to include recyclable materials, and using sustainable energy at their factories. But one area that often times goes under the radar is how to re-use consumer goods products that are already out in the market. Lego is tackling this problem head on, and in a very creative way. The company is launching […]
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• How to Put Data Science to Work for Your Supply Chain

  10-10-2019 12:45 via Logistics Viewpoints
  Driving operational growth and increasing supply chain efficiency in today’s ever-changing business world is a top priority for many companies. In order to grow in a rapidly evolving marketplace, organizations must possess the ability to use advanced algorithms and data analytics to generate the next wave of supply chain value. With the abundant data available and the advanced technologies now accessible to help harness it, organizations must establish effective strategies to curate data,
  
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• The Food Supply Chain is at Risk

  09-10-2019 13:15 via Logistics Viewpoints
  The global food supply chain is complex, vast, and vital to human existence. For that reason, when there are disruptions to the food supply chain, it makes major headlines. These headlines come in all shapes and sizes, including disruptions due to food recalls, natural disasters, disease, and political unrest, among others. Perhaps the biggest threat to the global food supply chain is climate change, as its effects are being felt already in many regions of […]
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• Change is Hard, but Coca-Cola Consolidated’s Real-time Visibility Solution Refreshes the Bottom Line

  07-10-2019 13:08 via Logistics Viewpoints
  Coca-Cola Consolidated implemented FourKites' real-time visibility solution.Change is hard, but real gains have been made in their supply chain operations. Brett Frankenberg, Senior Vice President of Product Supply Planning and Bottler Sales at Coca-Cola Consolidated described the journey at the FourKites user conference.The post Change is Hard, but Coca-Cola Consolidated’s Real-time Visibility Solution Refreshes the Bottom Line appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
  
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• VisionTrack extends range of connected MDVR fleet solutions

  07-10-2019 11:14 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  VisionTrack has enhanced its range of connected mobile digital video recorders (MDVRs) to meet demand from commercial fleets for increasingly sophisticated vehicle camera and safety systems Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• ARROWXL WINS ALDI CONTRACT FOR HOME DELIVERIES

  07-10-2019 08:06 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  ArrowXL, the leading home delivery and fulfilment expert, has secured a contract to provide home delivery services to Aldi across the UK.Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• This Week in Logistics News (September 28 – October 4)

  04-10-2019 13:02 via Logistics Viewpoints
  We have written extensively about the future of self-driving vehicles on this platform. And while we usually stick to autonomous trucks and mobile robots, we occasionally look at the current and future state of autonomous cars. As Elon Musk continues to build his empire, with a nod to the autonomous trucking world, one has to wonder how the public feels about autonomous vehicles. Over the last few weeks, a number of videos have surfaced of […]
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• Solving the Supply Planning Crisis

  03-10-2019 15:06 via Logistics Viewpoints
  Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. If your home was on fire, would you want firefighters to attempt to douse the flames with an old manual bucket line? Of course not. You would want them to use the most modern, effective equipment available. So why are you asking your supply planners to fight the fires […]
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• The Micro-Fulfillment Center Automation Race

  02-10-2019 13:30 via Logistics Viewpoints
  Micro-fulfillment center automation is poised for rapid growth. Customer proximity, throughput, responsiveness, and space utilization are critical factors for success. Innovative companies are addressing the micro-fulfillment challenge with cutting-edge technology and process innovations. Front and center is a number of automation technologies that can be categorized as a hybrid of shuttle system and robotic technologies.The post The Micro-Fulfillment Center Automation Race appeared first on Log
  
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• 20 Things to Know about Supply Chain Digital Transformations

  30-09-2019 16:30 via Logistics Viewpoints
  There are twenty things companies need to know if they are contemplating a digital supply chain transformation. One thing that is very important, is that they learn about a new set of solutions called Supply Chain Collaboration Networks.
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• Cargo Shipping 2019 Global Market Key Players - Panalpina World Transport (Holding) Ltd., Hapag-Lloyd AG, Nippon Express Co., Ltd-Analysis And Forecast To 2026

  27-09-2019 16:02 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  Wiseguyreports.Com Adds “Cargo Shipping – Global Market Growth, Opportunities, Analysis Of Top Key Players And Forecast To 2026” To Its Research Database.Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• This Week in Logistics News (September 21 – 27)

  27-09-2019 13:15 via Logistics Viewpoints
  Wednesday September 25, marked the 39th anniversary of John Bonham’s death. Also known as Bonzo or the Beast, Bonham was arguably the greatest drummer in rock n’ roll history. While I may personally be partial to Keith Moon’s overall body of work, Bonzo was immensely talented and a larger than life figure. Bonham was ranked number 1 on Classic Rock’s list of 50 Greatest Drummers in Rock, and Modern Drummer describes him as “the greatest […]
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• Pharmaceutical Logistics Global Market Analysis, Market Trends, Future Scope, Top Key Players and Forecast to 2023

  27-09-2019 11:32 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  WiseGuyRerports.com Presents “Global (North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa) Pharmaceutical Logistics Market 2017 Forecast to 2022” New Document to its Studies Database Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• Air Transportation – the Fastest Way of Transportation is Rising to Greater Heights.

  26-09-2019 13:47 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  WiseGuyReports.Com Publish a New Market Research Report On –“ Air Transportation – the Fastest Way of Transportation is Rising to Greater Heights.”.
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• Expect Uncertainty for Inbound Shipments into Asia and China

  26-09-2019 13:30 via Logistics Viewpoints
  Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Geopolitical uncertainties such as Brexit, the China-U.S. trade war, and the trade conflict between Japan-Korea all impact today’s shipping market. A lot of C.H. Robinson’s coverage of these and other disruptions has focused on what it means for companies shipping into North America. But these same
  
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• Paragon launches Polish language interface to meet demand for local language routing and scheduling software

  26-09-2019 12:03 via Transportation & Logistics Industry Today
  Paragon has further enhanced its capabilities within Eastern Europe by launching a Polish language option of its leading routing and scheduling software Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
  
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• We Analyzed HNI Corporation ($HNI) – Here’s What We Found (2019-09-25)

  26-09-2019 05:15
  REPORTING FOR 2019-09-25 | LOGISTICS-BUSINESS-REVIEW.COM: We have done an in-depth analysis of how HNI has been trading over the last 2 weeks and the past day especially. On its latest session, HNI Corporation ($HNI) opened at 34.86, reaching a high of 35.2 and a low of 34.4 before closing at a price of 34.52. There was a total volume of 300548.
  VOLUME INDICATORS FOR HNI CORPORATION ($HNI): We saw an accumulation-distribution index of 162.77706, an on-balance volume of 34.85, chaikin money flow
  
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