Fri.Jan 17, 2025

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3PL Market Shows Optimism for Improved M&A Transaction Activity: Study

Food Logistics

Easing interest rates, strong financial markets and knock-on effects to consumer spending and industrial activity will likely drive increasing freight volumes and support more broad-based 3PL M&A transaction activity in the coming quarters.

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Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain and Logistics with Katie Date

The Logistics of Logistics

Katie Date and Joe Lynch discuss reflections on Manifest , the premiere conference that unites the entire eco-system of Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and investors at the forefront of logistics tech and supply chain. Manifest 2024, was bigger and better than ever and Manifest 2025 will be held February 10th 12th, 2025 in Las Vegas.

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Atlanta Motor Speedway to host Shell Rotella SuperRigs

Overdrive Online

For the second year in a row, a NASCAR track will play host to the SuperRigs truck beauty contest. This year, the 43rd annual event will head to the Atlanta speedway.

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Alabama college program helps wheelchair users earn a CDL

Commercial Carrier Journal

A program at a small Alabama community college helps wheelchair users get a CDL.

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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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Last call for broker transparency comments

Overdrive Online

With the formal comment period for FMCSA's broker transparency proposal closing Tuesday, take a look here through a small sample of comments, both for and against the proposal, from the docket.

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Tint Introduces Flexible Cargo Insurance Tool

Supply Chain Brain

Carriers can now purchase usage-based, pay-per-load annual insurance directly through their transportation management system, with the ability to flex coverage limits on demand.

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Toyota Kata: From Kaizen Newspaper to Experimenting / Learning Record

The Lean Thinker

In a traditional kaizen event there is usually some kind of todo list for keeping track of progress implementing the ideas of the team. A common name for this form is “Kaizen Newspaper.” The below example is pretty typical. This is a real one from the early 2000’s. This form reflects a bias in western (certainly USA) business to focus on getting stuff done.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 17, 2025)

Talking Logistics

Im attending a funeral later this morning for a family friend. He died unexpectedly last week. His wife came home from having dinner with friends and found him unresponsive in bed. Based on family history, he likely suffered a heart attack. He was 64 years old and had retired less than 2 years ago. Earlier. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 17, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Steamship Lines Under Fire for Favoring Profitable Spot Rates Over Long-Term Agreements

MTS Logistics

Allegations against steamship lines for disregarding long-term agreements in favor of the more profitable spot rate market have grown in recent months. Shippers are frustrated by this change, and it has prompted worries about unfair tactics in the international shipping sector. Turning Attention to Spot Rates Historically, long-term agreements gave shippers and carriers stability and aided in financial and logistical planning.

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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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East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Likely Averted - And Why a Diversified Port Strategy Make Sense

West Coast and California Logistics

The entire supply chain industry is breathing a cautious sigh of relief as the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative six-year master contract agreement with tentative an operative word. With this development, a potentially disruptive strike across US East Coast and Gulf Coast ports looks to have been averted.

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January 2025 Freight Market Update

Trinity Logistics

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. Rising Tide of Rejection Continuing our theme of tender rejection rates being a leading indicator of freight rates, the momentum gained over the last few months continues. While the tender rejection rate (Figure 1.1) for the overall U.S.

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LogiNext: Revolutionizing Logistics with Collaborative Systems

Loginext

Discover how LogiNext's logistics software transforms supply chains. Gain real-time visibility, reduce costs, and boost efficiency with advanced tools for collaboration and optimization. The post LogiNext: Revolutionizing Logistics with Collaborative Systems appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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IMF Raises Global Economic Growth Forecast on Stronger U.S. Demand

Supply Chain Brain

The effect of Trump's threatened tariffs could be more severe than in his first term, with higher inflation expectations globally.

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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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The Workforce Strategies Supply Chain Leaders Will Need to Employ for the Next 4 Years

Logistics Viewpoints

Foster Finley, coauthor of this article The upcoming Trump administration has signaled a number of trade and immigration initiatives that will significantly impact supply chain strategies for the next four years and beyond. The potential for business disruption and impact on the bottom line of many companies will cause the C-suites to turn to supply chain leaders to mitigate higher costs and labor shortages.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News January 13th-16th 2025

Logistics Viewpoints

As the final days of the Biden Administration draw to a close, a new Trump era is set to begin. After more than a month of speculation and debate, the world watches with anticipation to see what lies ahead. A new chapter in global trade is expected, as the incoming administration has promised sweeping changes and vowed to uphold the commitments made on the campaign trail.