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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. If drayage and warehousing teams are aligned on schedules, volumes, and receiving capacity, they can plan for efficient handoffs. Logistics managers can model cost scenarios with up-to-date movement metrics.

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Developing Agile Procurement Strategies: Thriving Amid Global Trade Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

As a supply chain executive, picture beginning your day with a cup of coffee when a news alert notifies you of newly imposed tariffs affecting your primary suppliers in China. This isnt a hypothetical scenario; its the daily grind for many businesses in 2025, where global trade rules shift faster than you can update your spreadsheets.

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[Editor’s Pick] 2024 Freight Planning: 5 Leading-edge Strategies for a Productive Supply Chain

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. After three.

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How Exceptional Companies Grow with Sarah Ahern & Jonathon McKay

The Logistics of Logistics

Jonathon and Sarah are partners in PATH , a supply chain market research and business management firm that helps businesses understand their customers, employees, and the market better to drive long-term growth. Her expertise is in new product/market strategies, customer and employee experience, and change management.

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How Disruptions like Coronavirus Test The Resilience Of Supply Chain Planning

AIMMS

The virus continues to compromise supply chains and disrupt companies at a troubling rate, but a re businesses prepared from a supply chain planning perspective? . The era of globalization has enabled supply chains to be broader and more connected. First reaction s to the outbreak . – Tweet this.

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How E-Commerce is Changing Less Than Truckload Shipping

Blue Grace Logistics

This shift in how goods are ordered, packed and delivered has reshaped not only the way LTL shipping operates but also how it integrates with broader supply chains and customer expectations. Real-time tracking allows carriers to adjust on the go, while AI and machine learning enhance load planning and reduce deadhead miles.

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Invest in These Capabilities to Drive Supply Chain Excellence

AIMMS

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Supply chain professionals know it can be extremely challenging to drive day-to-day operational excellence and pursue innovation at the same time. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. Firefighting is the norm.