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Developing Agile Procurement Strategies: Thriving Amid Global Trade Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

Your inbox quickly fills with concerned emails highlighting rising costs, delayed materials, and your teams urgent efforts to assess the situation and determine the next steps. manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy.

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How E-Commerce is Changing Less Than Truckload Shipping

Blue Grace Logistics

LTL carriers handle multiple shipments from various vendors on a single route, helping save time and reduce costs by maximizing truck space. Automated systems like warehouse and transportation management tools improve load management and route optimization.

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Tech-Driven Drayage: A PortPro Perspective with Corey Abbott

The Logistics of Logistics

D rayage carriers and brokers face the following challenges: Operational Inefficiencies & Lack of Real-Time Visibility:Difficulty managing complex drayage processes and tracking critical information (containers, status, appointments) leads to wasted time, errors, and increased costs.

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The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Management: Strategies to Control and Optimize Your Processes

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Image source: iStocks | The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Management: Strategies to Control and Optimize Your Processes Investing in a fleet management system results in an improvement in internal processes, which directly reflects the quality of the service provided to the end customer.

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7 Ways AI Reduces Last-Mile Delivery Costs in 2025

Locus

This comes as no surprise when the last mile can account for over 50% of total shipping costs. As we look ahead to 2025, businesses are increasingly turning to AI-driven technologies to streamline last-mile delivery, cut rising costs, and keep customers satisfied.

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Streamlining FDA Compliance for Medical Device Imports: Strategies to Avoid Delays and Ensure Supply Chain Integrity

Dedola Global Logistics

Streamlining FDA Compliance for Medical Device Imports: Strategies to Avoid Delays and Ensure Supply Chain Integrity Importing FDA-regulated medical devices into the U.S. Leverage Real-Time Visibility Tools : Real-time tracking of shipments through customs and FDA clearance allows rapid identification and resolution of compliance concerns.

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7 Cost Saving Tips Every Supply Chain Manager Should Know

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Image source: Pexels | 7 Cost-Saving Tips Every Supply Chain Manager Should Know Managing costs effectively is crucial for success in the competitive supply chain world. With logistics, labor, and inventory costs on the rise, finding targeted ways to reduce expenses can have a significant impact on your bottom line.