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Vendorflow: Better Communications for Trucking Teams with Eric Rodriguez

The Logistics of Logistics

Eric Rodriguez and Joe Lynch discuss Vendorflow: better communications for trucking teams. Eric is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vendorflow, a unified communications solution for trucking fleets and freight brokers. About Eric Rodriguez Eric Rodriguez is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vendorflow and has spent the last twelve years in venture-backed technology startups in product and sales management roles.

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Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions: Strategies for Resilience

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In an increasingly unpredictable world, supply chain disruptions are no longer the exception but the rule. From natural disasters and geopolitical tensions to pandemics and labor shortages, the challenges facing supply chain professionals have grown more complex. The ability to navigate these disruptions isnt just a competitive advantageits a necessity for long-term success.

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Combating Fraud in the Freight Industry

Talking Logistics

In April 2024, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they had experienced cargo theft or other types of freight fraud in the past year. Almost half said they had experienced theft or fraud, and. Read more The post Combating Fraud in the Freight Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Planning at the Edge of Chaos

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC was briefed by John Galt Associates not long ago. They used the phrase planning at the edge of chaos. I love that. That is a very good phrase for describing the increasing complexity and need for speed large organizations face. John Galt Solutions has focused product development on helping companies to ameliorate this chaos. This involves the use of new technologies on their platform.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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A Lesson in Egg-Onomics: Tracing the Trouble with U.S. Egg Prices

Supply Chain Brain

The very conditions that allow U.S. egg farmers to pump out tens of billions of eggs a year are also what make flocks so susceptible to disease in the first place.

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Senate confirms Sean Duffy as DOT Secretary

Overdrive Online

Duffy had bipartisan support among U.S. Senators, who voted 77-22 Tuesday to confirm the former Wisconsin Congressman as the Secretary of Transportation.

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Oregon seeks delay of electric truck mandate

Commercial Carrier Journal

House Bill 3119 would delay the implementation of Oregon's adoption of the Advanced Clean Trucks rule for two years.

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From Static to Dynamic – How AI and Smart Automation Extend WMS Capabilities

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse managers and executives face constant pressure to meet rising customer expectations while maintaining cost efficiency and operational excellence. While traditional WMS platforms have served as the backbone of warehouse operations for years, their static nature can limit your ability to stay agile and competitive. Lets explore how these systems can be enhanced by technologies utilizing AI-driven systems and warehouse optimization solutions, whether as new automation or bolt on solutions

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Bridging the Digital Divide: Overcoming Logistics Challenges in Rural America

Supply Chain Brain

The rapid expansion of e-commerce has highlighted a significant disparity in delivery speeds between urban and rural areas.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Ecommerce Logistics: Definition, Headaches & More

Logistics Bureau

E-commerce logistics is the backbone of online retail operations, covering everything from when a customer clicks “buy” to when they receive their package. This is made up of several different components: Order Fulfillment is where it starts – this includes receiving inventory, storing products, picking items when orders come in, and packing them for shipping.

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WITney® Educational Trailer: Cross-Country Adventures in January 2025

Women in Trucking

The WITney Educational Trailer focuses on raising awareness for the Women In Trucking (WIT) mission: Promoting the career opportunities women have in trucking, celebrating their accomplishments, removing obstacles female professional drivers face, and increasing membership for the organization.

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Editor’s Pick: How to Protect Your Transportation Technology from Supply Chain Cyber Threats

Talking Logistics

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post from JBF Consulting’s blog discusses the rise of cyber attacks (for example, see Blue Yonder Cyberattack: How Prepared Are.

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Manhattan Associates Joins a Select Group of SCM Software Vendors in the Billion Dollar Club

Logistics Viewpoints

Eddie Capel, CEO of Manhattan Associates Yesterday, Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) reported annual revenue of $1.042 billion, up from $929 million last year. This represents year-over-year growth of 12.1%. Manhattan joins a select group of supply chain software suppliers generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. Manhattan Associates is a leader in two markets, warehouse management systems and omnichannel systems.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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AI in 2025: Expect Another Wave of Innovation in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

In supply chain, all the talk today is about AI-driven autonomous operations, removing the need for human intervention in key decision-making.

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Spare Parts Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Businesses rely on their plant and capital equipment to be in good working order for effective and continuous operations. Since equipment downtime causes lost production and a potential loss in revenue, then business managers will look for strategies that will minimise that downtime. These strategies will often rely to some extent on the availability of spare parts.

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Trucking groups respond to FMCSA's broker transparency proposal

Overdrive Online

Some of trucking's largest trade groups signaled their opposition to FMCSA's broker transparency proposal. Groups representing owner-operators and small fleets, however, mostly support the effort.

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Senate confirms Lee Zeldin to lead EPA

Commercial Carrier Journal

Lee Zeldin is expected to push deregulation at the EPA, having pledged to "ensure we are protecting the environment while also protecting our economy," at his hearing.

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The Evolving Retailer's Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Open Sky Partners with Easy Metrics for Labor Efficiency

Logistics Viewpoints

Open Sky Group, a global leader in supply chain execution solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Easy Metrics , a premier provider of labor management and warehouse performance management solutions. This collaboration aims to deliver advanced tools to streamline workflows and improve finances across distribution and warehouse operations.

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UPS to Scale Back Amazon Delivery Volumes

Supply Chain Brain

Amazon accounted for nearly 12% of UPS's total revenue in 2024, as well as 20-25% of its U.S. package volumes.

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Farewell Beverley Perrin, a true friend of truck drivers

Truck News

Beverley Perrin is gone. Ill miss her cheery voice, the sparkle in her eyes when she smiled, and her heart filled with warmth, kindness and gratitude.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 31, 2025)

Talking Logistics

Im driving down to CT today to have dinner with my mom. Its her 77th birthday. My mom was barely 18 when she emigrated to the United States from Cuba. She and her sister started working at the SweetN Low factory in Brooklyn, NY. Soon after, she met my dad (who also emigrated from Cuba. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 31, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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'Never Satisfied' is AN Transport's KW W900L heavy hauler

Overdrive Online

AN Transport owner Casey Conrey showed the impressive unit at the 2024 Stars, Stripes and White Lines Truck Show last fall. The truck is heavily customized all the way from the engine bay back to the rear fenders.

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2025 Women In Trucking Content Committee

Women in Trucking

The Women In Trucking Association has announced its 2025 Content Committee.

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U.S. and U.K. Ships Return to Red Sea After Houthis Vow to Hold Fire

Supply Chain Brain

Six ships linked to the U.S. and U.K. have successfully transited the area without coming under attack since January 19.

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Business Intelligence Platform: To Build or To Buy? 

WorkWave

In the lawn care, pest control, janitorial and security industries, where optimized profitable revenue growth and operational efficiency are paramount, businesses face a critical dilemma: Should they build their own business intelligence (BI) solutions or buy ready-made solutions? This decision is more than just technical; its strategic, involving cost, agility and long-term value considerations.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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What Forecasted Supply Chain Headwinds Mean for Picking a Food Logistics Partner

Food Logistics

Tariffs, political instability, climate change, regulatory requirements and multi-source strategies will make 2025 a challenging year ahead for 3PLs.

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Legal tips for implementing your carrier safety plan

Truck News

There are a number of best practices in which trucking companies should be engaging in an effort to meet their legal obligations from a carrier safety perspective.

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CarriersEdge names Top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For

Commercial Carrier Journal

CarriersEdge has announced its Top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For, along with the fleets qualifying for the Best Fleets Hall of Fame and the Fleets to Watch. The overall winners will be announced in March at the Best Fleets Education & Awards Conference.