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Taking the Uncertainty and Risk Out of Freight with Erika Voss

The Logistics of Logistics

Erika Voss and Joe Lynch discuss taking the uncertainty and risk out of freight. Erika is Vice President of Information Security at DAT Freight & Analytics, the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. About Erika Voss Dr. Erika Voss , with over two decades of experience, has held high-level positions at companies including Capital One, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services.

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Beyond Resilience: 5 Steps to Building an Antifragile Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Why Resilience Is No Longer Enough Supply chains were once designed for efficiency, not disruption. But in today’s world of pandemics, geopolitical shocks, and extreme weather events, efficiency alone is a fragile strategy. The goal is no longer just resilience – it’s antifragility. Coined by Nassim Taleb, antifragility means getting stronger from shocks, rather than just surviving them.

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Overcoming Order Fulfillment Challenges in the Healthcare Industry: Effective Solutions for Common Pain Points

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Order fulfillment in the healthcare industry presents a unique set of challenges. The stakes are high, as delayed shipments, inventory mismanagement, or non-compliance can directly impact patient care and safety. Coupled with the complexities of regulatory standards and the need for precise inventory control, healthcare businesses require robust fulfillment solutions tailored to their specific needs.

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: YMX Logistics' Matt Yearling Details the Importance of Mentoring Future Transportation Professionals

Food Logistics

Food Logistics talked exclusively with Yearling about emerging industry trends and what it takes to foster a strong organizational culture.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Logistics Benefits via Improved Packaging

Talking Logistics

In June 2024, Amazon announced “its largest reduction in plastic packaging in North America to date.” This is the latest example of how improving packaging can lead to benefits for transportation and warehousing operations. Has your company made any packaging changes that improved transportation or warehousing operations? We asked that question last July to members.

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The Emergence of Supply Chain Data Fabrics

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC was recently briefed by InterSystems. When one thinks of supply chain software vendors, the name InterSystems may not spring to mind. The company aims to change this with the expansion of its data fabric portfolio. Business cycles are compressing and the need to make course corrections is exploding. When you combine the volume, complexity, and speed with which decisions need to be made and executed, the current way companies manage this is unsustainable.

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Joseph Phelps' custom autism-awareness 2022 Kenworth T680

Overdrive Online

Trucker Joseph Phelps pilots the rig for Quality Life Science out of Michigan hauling pharmaceuticals. He's built the truck's theme to raise awareness for autism as a tribute to his son, Elijah.

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U.S. Looks Abroad to Combat Egg Shortages

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. is expecting to take in around 240 million eggs from Turkey by July, with the remainder set to arrive by the end of the year.

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Indian Government Plans New Container Shipping Line in Big Shift

MTS Logistics

The Indian government is moving forward with plans to launch a new container shipping line named Bharat Container Line, signaling a significant development in the nation’s maritime strategy. The initiative aims to reduce India’s reliance on foreign carriers, improve trade efficiency, and boost its competitiveness in the global shipping industry.

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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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3PLs in the Crosshairs: Trends and Trade Barriers in Cross-Border Freight

Food Logistics

3PLs actively addressing compliance complexities, investigating the use case of digital tools and keeping abreast of the geopolitical uncertainties across borders can turn obstacles into opportunities.

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No Balloons Needed: Practical Moves to Navigate Tariff Volatility

Logistics Viewpoints

The manufacturing sector is facing unprecedented volatility in global trade, with tariffs becoming the latest in a series of uncertainty drivers that are impacting virtually all industries. Trade policies are constantly evolving, forcing companies to assess how these changes impact customer demand, supply networks, fulfillment strategies, and cost to serve.

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Broad-daylight cargo theft at Chicago rail crossing

Overdrive Online

A truck carrying a high-value load of electronics got boxed in by passenger vehicles and robbed at a railroad crossing in broad daylight in Chicago last week. Be on the lookout for these signs of danger.

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Climate Change Threatens the Future of Food Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Already in 2025, we've seen the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on the price and availability of essential foods.

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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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Automotive Parts Shipping: Best Practices for Businesses

Freightquote

See what it takes to ship auto parts effectively. Discover expert tips, real-world examples, and essential strategies for success.

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Women in Supply Chain: WSI's Maria Madrigal Details Why Human Connection is Key

Food Logistics

Maria Madrigal, director of operations at WSI, talks about the three qualities every successful mentor should have, how to find balance between real-life experience and formal education and why human connection is key.

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Unmasking the Supply Chain: How Blockchain Brings Transparency and Trust

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chains, which facilitate the movement of products from manufacturers to consumers, have historically encountered issues such as inefficiency, fraud, and a lack of transparency. Many businesses continue to use traditional tracking methods like paperwork or centralized databases, which can be slow, susceptible to manipulation, and challenging to verify across multiple entities.

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Hours of service, tires to be Roadcheck's 2025 focus

Overdrive Online

The annual inspection blitz, set for May 13-15, will focus on drivers' records of duty status for hours of service and tires as its two areas of emphasis, in addition to the standard Level I and other inspections.

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The Evolving Retailers 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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Apple Shareholders Reject Push to End DEI Initiatives

Supply Chain Brain

Apple has argued that its DEI initiatives are "critical" to its success, and that it seeks to "conduct business ethically, honestly, and in compliance with applicable laws.

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Black Women In Trucking Making A Difference Every Day

Women in Trucking

Every year, National Black History Month is an occasion to celebrate the contributions of so many black American patriots who have indelibly shaped our nations history.

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[Video] 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 in. Read more The post [Video] Combating Fraud in the Freight Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Apple’s $500 Billion Investment in Artificial Intelligence

Logistics Viewpoints

Apple in a press release published recently announced a monumental investment plan, committing to spend over USD 500 billion in the United States over the next four years. This ambitious initiative is set to transform various aspects of the supply chain, from manufacturing and job creation to research and development, infrastructure upgrades, and sustainability efforts.

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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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Hotels4Truckers revamped for truck parking-friendly bookings

Overdrive Online

The website and now mobile app got its start cataloging hotels around the nation where parking a tractor-trailer was welcomed. Today, discounted rates and on-platform booking deliver savings directly to truckers at dozens of hotel brands.

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Navigating the Shifting Global Trade Landscape: Re-Globalization and Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

Re-globalization represents more than a response to short-term disruptions. Its a profound re-evaluation of trade and investment patterns.

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How Retail Chargebacks Work and What You Can Do About Them

West Coast and California Logistics

All major retailers issue chargeback penalties for non-compliant shipments from their suppliers. The specific penalties are explicitly laid out in each retailers routing guide and range from about 1% to 5% of a suppliers gross invoice amount. For example, Walmarts On-Time in Full (OTIF) program charges 3% of item value for products that are late or missing.

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Understanding Pneumatic Trucking

Bulk Connection

Pneumatic trucking is a specialized method of transporting dry bulk materials such sand, flour, and plastic pellets. This process involves using enclosed tank trailers with a built-in system for loading and unloading materials through air pressure. It is widely used in industries where materials must remain uncontaminated and free from moisture during transport.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here - Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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Breaking Bottlenecks: Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in Data Centers

AIMMS

To tackle their supply chain challenges, leading data center companies turn to advanced supply chain design and optimization software.

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7 Best Pest Control Software Tools For Scaling Your Business

WorkWave

Running a pest control business involves more than pest eliminationit requires efficient operations, streamlined scheduling and strong customer relationships. This is where pest control business software comes in as part of a robust pest control strategy, offering tools to optimize processes, enhance customer satisfaction and drive profitability by bypassing old manual processes.

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Survey: Freight Industry Prepares for Supply Chain Shocks in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

Also expected to throw a wrench into the works in 2025 is an anticipated shift to a more carrier-friendly freight market by the second quarter of the year.

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