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How a Flexible 3PL Partner Helps Nutrition & Wellness Brands Navigate Seasonal Demand

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

For nutrition and wellness brands, seasonal demand fluctuations are always in motion. Whether it's a surge in orders during New Years resolutions, an increase in protein powders for summer fitness, or a boost in immunity products during cold and flu season, managing inventory and shipping efficiently is critical. Without the right logistics partner, brands risk stockouts, delays, or overstockingand nobody wants to be caught with a cold with their supply chain.

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How Drayage and Warehousing Work Better Together in Modern Supply Chains

ECW

Some parts of the supply chain are flashyglobal shipping lanes, robotics in mega-warehouses, AI-driven demand forecasts. Then theres drayage. Its not flashy. But its critical. Drayage is the short-haul movement that gets containers from the port to a warehouse or distribution center. When it runs smoothly, you hardly notice it. When it doesnt, everything grinds to a haltinventory sits idle, timelines slip, and costs start to climb.

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The Long Haul: Battling Loneliness and Crisis in Trucking with Dr. Gina Anderson

The Logistics of Logistics

Dr. Gina Anderson and Joe Lynch discuss the long haul: battling loneliness and crisis in trucking. Dr. Anderson is the CEO and Co-founder of Luma Brighter Learning, a 2X INC 5000 company that was created to deliver measurably better education outcomes. About Dr. Gina Anderson Dr. Gina Anderson is on a mission to help organizations grow their safety cultures through meaningful learning that inspires and engages employees.

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10 Ways A Data Gateway Improves Time to Value Across Your End-to-End Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supply chain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supply chain data gateway. A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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FAA Approves Nationwide Drone Delivery, But There’s a Catch

Talking Logistics

Its been almost 12 years since Amazon launched (via a segment on 60 Minutes) the race to develop a new transportation mode: drone delivery. Its been a long and relatively slow race, but it seems like we are finally near the finish line (or the starting line, depending on how you look at it) to. Read more The post FAA Approves Nationwide Drone Delivery, But There’s a Catch appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Reducing Downtime: Best Practices for Hauling Operations

Trux

When your operation relies on steady material movement, downtime isn't just an inconvenienceits a drain on time, resources, and revenue. Whether it's trucks stuck in the yard, drivers waiting on site, or dispatch teams bogged down with calls and paperwork, every delay eats into your productivity. The good news? Most of that downtime is preventable.

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The Future of Logistics: From Speed to Intelligence

Loginext

Logistics is evolving beyond speed to intelligence. AI, IoT, and logistics management software are driving smarter supply chain solutions, optimizing costs, and enhancing efficiency. The post The Future of Logistics: From Speed to Intelligence appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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How Volkswagen and Maersk Solved an Export Bottleneck with “Cars in Containers”

Logistics Viewpoints

As vehicle exports from Mexico to North America surged, Volkswagen Mexico found itself confronting a significant supply chain crisis. Its long-established logistics model, built around rail and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping, could no longer keep pace. Capacity shortages, service unreliability, and inventory congestion threatened to disrupt VWs production flow and delivery commitments to U.S. and Canadian dealerships.

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Advocating for Trucker Health and Wellness: A Unique Journey in the Trucking Industry

Women in Trucking

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Sharleigh Zavaglia as its April 2025 Member of the Month.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Supreme Court sides with fired trucker against CBD vendor

Overdrive Online

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled a trucker can sue a CBD supplement company in a RICO case after a wrongly labeled product led to the driver failing a drug test and getting fired.

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Trinity Strengthens Drayage Operations With Chad Schilleman’s Decades of Expertise

Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics, a leading, nationwide third-party logistics provider (3PL), is proud to announce the hiring of Chad Schilleman as Vice President of Drayage Services. This addition to Trinity Logisticss Team underscores the companys commitment to providing industry-leading drayage services with an emphasis on innovation, efficiency, and exceptional client support.

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Comparing the Top Delivery Management Systems in 2025

Loginext

Discover and compare top delivery management systems in 2025. Evaluate key features, benefits, and drawbacks to make an informed decision for your logistics strategy. The post Comparing the Top Delivery Management Systems in 2025 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals: How a Human-Centric Digital Strategy Transforms Supply Chain Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

In the fast-evolving pharmaceutical industry, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stands out not only for its scientific breakthroughs but also for its human-centric approach to digital transformation. At the recent ARC Forum 2025, Rachelle Howard, Director of Manufacturing Systems Automation and Digital Strategy, showcased how Vertex strategically blends advanced technology with a strong people-focused culture to boost manufacturing and supply chain agility.

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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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Declining Cell Signal Impacts Trucking Technology, Fleet Connectivity

Commercial Carrier Journal

An increase in demand for bandwidth is causing network problems. Fortunately, the trucking industry hasnt experienced a major impact from this yet.

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Small-biz challenges dominate trucking-issues panel

Overdrive Online

Setting the issues stage for MATS, this wide-ranging discussion on small-biz and other industry-wide challenges ended with a clarion call for Congress to finish what it's started and dedicate millions in funding to free truck parking.

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Optimizing Distribution Networks with the Advanced Center of Gravity App

Log-hub

3 min read Log-hub introduces the Advanced Center of Gravity (COG) App, designed to help businesses determine optimal distribution center (DC) locations with greater complexity and precision. As supply chains grow more intricate, this app provides a data-driven approach to balancing service levels and operational constraints, enabling businesses to build more efficient and resilient distribution networks.

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How AI is Revolutionizing Intelligent Transportation Systems

Loginext

AI is revolutionizing intelligent transportation systems with real-time traffic management, autonomous vehicles, smart logistics, and eco-friendly urban mobility. The post How AI is Revolutionizing Intelligent Transportation Systems appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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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Decentralizing Supply Chains: How Regional Models Drive Resilience and Flexibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Global supply chains have been tested repeatedly by a series of disruptive events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.-China trade disputes, and natural disasters. Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing production and sourcing across multiple regions.

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Rolling with the Best: WIT’s Salute to Women Behind the Wheel 2025

Women in Trucking

This years Salute to Women Behind the Wheel at the 2025 Mid-America Trucking Show was a celebration of grit, grace, and good old-fashioned horsepower.

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Wisconsin Make-a-Wish truck convoy will ride again

Overdrive Online

After the last ride for the Waupun Truck-n-Show in 2024, trucker Wade Riffey got to thinking about what would happen to the long-associated Make-a-Wish benefit convoy. With a little help, the Badger State Truck'n Show is born.

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Adopting As-A-Service Models in 3PL Space

Food Logistics

We talked exclusively with Brion St Amour, senior director of commercial at Wabash, to learn more about its Trailers as a Service solution and why the future of supply chains will be driven by the demand for greater flexibility and resilience.

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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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Handling Exceptions Like a Pro: The LogiNext Way

Loginext

LogiNexts delivery management software helps businesses handle exceptions efficiently with AI-driven tracking, smart re-routing, and automated alerts for smooth deliveries. The post Handling Exceptions Like a Pro: The LogiNext Way appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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From Warehouse to Delivery – How Digital Twins Drive Real-World Efficiency

Logistics Viewpoints

Digital twins are emerging as digital transformation accelerators for supply chain and logistics organizations seeking enterprise-level visibility, real-time scenario modeling, and operational agility under disruption. These virtual replicas of physical assets, processes, or systems allow leaders to simulate, analyze, and optimize real-world performancewithout incurring real-world risks.

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The White House's 'Reciprocal' Tariff Math Doesn't Add Up

Supply Chain Brain

Further analysis revealed that the rates weren't related to foreign tariffs at all, and instead targeted the United States' most prominent trade deficits.

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Happening Now: Major LTL Pricing Shift Ahead

West Coast and California Logistics

According to Trucking Dive , a major update to the National Motor Freight Classification system will alter how less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping rates are calculated beginning in July.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: YMX Logistics' Erin Mitchell Talks Future of Sustainable Yard Operations

Food Logistics

We talked exclusively with Mitchell about fleet telematics, AI systems and the future of sustainable yard solutions.

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How Reverse Logistics Software Improves Customer Service and Loyalty

Loginext

Reverse logistics software streamlines returns, reduces costs, and improves customer loyalty. A seamless return process enhances trust and boosts repeat business. The post How Reverse Logistics Software Improves Customer Service and Loyalty appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Logistics Unplugged: Episode 8

Blue Grace Logistics

Logistics Unplugged | A BlueGrace Podcast Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Podcast Search Search Ashley Benitez - April 8, 2025 Episode 8: Modes of the Industry: The Small Parcel Edition Brian Blalock Host and BlueGrace Director of Client Development Elizabeth Miller Parcel Director Small Parcel: How to Navigate Rising Costs & New Opportunities Small parcelhas seen significant shifts in recent yearsespecially as regional carriers and n

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