Thu.Jan 30, 2025

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The Crazy Rush to Build a Freight Forwarding Network

MTS Logistics

In the world of freight forwarding and logistics, ones network has always been an important factor. A good network not only opens up doors for us but also builds brand value. With time, the traditional business approach has changed nearly 360 degrees. How the game has changed over time in freight forwarding. Years back, the focus was to develop exclusive partnerships with overseas offices.

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Freight Brokerage Tech Trends with Kevin Hill

The Logistics of Logistics

Kevin Hill and Joe Lynch disucss freight brokerage tech trends. Kevin is the Owner of Brush Pass Research , a sales and marketing research firm that helps companies sell to freight brokerages across North America. About Kevin Hill Kevin Hill is the Owner of Brush Pass Research, a sales and marketing research firm that helps companies sell to freight brokerages across North America.

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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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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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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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'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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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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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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Trucker of the Month throws chains, tarps after decades in IT

Overdrive Online

The California-based one-truck independent didn't get into trucking until his mid-50s, but in the 12 years since getting behind the wheel, he has carved out a path to success running flatbed.

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Flexible vs. Fixed Warehouse Automation: The Evolution of Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Warehouse management technology over the past 10 years has come a long way in terms of wrangling some order into inventory and order management processes.

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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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LTL vs. FTL Shipping: Find the Best Freight Solution for Your Business

GoShip Blog

When it comes to shipping logistics, choosing the right method is critical for balancing cost, efficiency, and reliability. Two key options businesses often consider are Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and Full Truckload (FTL) shipping. But how do you decide which one is right for your needs? In this guide, well break down the differences, highlight when to use each option, and show how GoShip can provide the best freight shipping quotes to keep your supply chain running smoothly.

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Podcast | Smoking Out Supply Chain Non-Compliance in North America

Supply Chain Brain

Think violations of environmental standards and human rights in supply chains are limited to places far from U.S. shores? Think again.

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Dueling Dash Cams: Two wrongs don’t make a right

Truck News

The Dueling Dash Cam controversy has generated a ton of comments. I thought I’d throw my two cents onto the table.

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Walmart Canada to Pour Billions into New Stores, Supply Chain Upgrades

Supply Chain Brain

According to a January 30 release from Walmart Canada, the new Ontario distribution center will be the company's "most advanced facility" in the country.

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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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Retail Logistics Decoded: Mastering Inbound Shipping and Multimodal Distribution

MercuryGate

Beyond moving boxes around, retail logistics is the backbone that keeps modern commerce standing, and anyone whos survived a peak season knows its equal parts strategy, firefighting, and continuous improvement. The post Retail Logistics Decoded: Mastering Inbound Shipping and Multimodal Distribution appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Coca-Cola Recalls U.K. Products Over 'Elevated' Chlorate Levels

Supply Chain Brain

The announcement follows a larger recall of Coca-Cola products distributed in ten other countries.

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True Classic Avoids Increased Fees and Massive Delays on DTC and B2B with Stord

Stord

After significant changes to IMMEX threatened increased fees, leading apparel brand deploys a resilient commerce enablement platform to maintain growth. ATLANTA, January 30, 2024 True Classic , the fastest growing direct-to-consumer premium menswear brand, announces its new partnership with Stord , a leader in commerce enablement fulfillment and technology services for high-volume omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands.

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The Cargo Theft Crisis: Addressing a Unique Threat

Supply Chain Brain

It's increasingly critical for supply chain-reliant companies to protect their goods in transit, and maintain operational resilience in order to meet customer expectations.

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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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Logistics Unplugged: Trailer

Blue Grace Logistics

Logistics Unplugged | A BlueGrace Podcast Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 30, 2025 Trailer: A First Look Brian Blalock Host and BlueGrace Director of Client Development Discover the Hidden Impact of Logistics on Your Daily Life In our trailer of Logistics Unplugged , we take a closer look at the crucial role logistics plays in our daily liveswhether you’re driving, shopping, or even having

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Who's Coming to RILA's LINK 2025?

Supply Chain Brain

Rick DiMaio, executive vice president with Ace Hardware, talks about the value of attending LINK 2025, the annual conference of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), scheduled for February 16-19, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

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How Omni-channel Commerce is Shaking up the Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Consumers have taken control of the marketplace over the past decade, pushing online and traditional merchants alike to create flexible shopping solutions. This has blurred the lines somewhat between the physical and the digital, and encouraging the propagation of whats become known as Omni-channel commerce. What is Omni-channel E-Commerce? What Consumers Want Omni-channel commerce doesnt just mean offering customers a choice between purchasing their goods online or in-store.

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Amazon Tags Darlington for First U.K. Drone Delivery Site

Supply Chain Brain

Amazon will next submit a planning application with local authorities, and will apply for authorization with the Civil Aviation Authority to fly drones in the airspace.

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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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What is Ocean Freight Benchmarking?

Logistics Bureau

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your ocean freight prices. As you will know, though, if you are active in freight and shipping management, your freight prices depend on many variables.

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China’s Big EV Push into Europe Fizzles Out

Supply Chain Brain

Across Europe, Chinese carmakers held onto 8.2% of the EV market in December a slight bump up from November but still below the average.

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Energy Costs: One of the Biggest Warehousing Challenges

Logistics Bureau

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy is one of the most often cited. Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage across your business.

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Logistics Unplugged: Trailer

Blue Grace Logistics

Logistics Unplugged | A BlueGrace Podcast Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Podcast Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 30, 2025 Trailer: A First Look Brian Blalock Host and BlueGrace Director of Client Development Discover the Hidden Impact of Logistics on Your Daily Life In our trailer of Logistics Unplugged , we take a closer look at the crucial role logistics plays in our daily liveswhether you’re driving, shopping, or eve

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.

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Business Continuity Affects All Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

The old slogan for the Timex watch of “Takes a lickin’ and keeps on tickin'” sums up business continuity nicely. Watches are already complicated. In supply chain, the complexity can be far greater. Business continuity management seeks to keep a supply chain working in the event of a problem. If breakdown cannot be avoided, BCM tries to minimise any impact.

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C-suite pulse check reveals sector’s top concerns amid “Permacrisis”

Truck News

On Jan. 22, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) hosted an exclusive noon-hour executive briefing to reveal the findings of a recent opinion survey conducted in partnership with Abacus Data.

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