Thu.Jan 16, 2025

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Adapting to Change: How to Foster Agility in Construction Projects

Trux

The construction industry is constantly evolving. From unpredictable weather to shifting project timelines and material shortages, contractors and project managers face daily challenges that can disrupt progress and affect profitability.

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Israel-Gaza Ceasefire: What Does It Mean for Shipping?

MTS Logistics

Yesterday, Israel and Hamas announced they had agreed on the terms of a ceasefire. The welcome news, which comes shy of 18 months after the beginning of the conflict, will have profound ramifications for global stability, trade, and business. The details of the ceasefire are still rolling out, but after several failed attempts at cobbling together a ceasefire over the past six months, this time it looks to be really happening.

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Understanding Last-Mile Delivery Challenges and Solutions

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In todays fast-paced e-commerce landscape, last-mile delivery has emerged as a critical aspect of the customer experience. This final stage of deliveryfrom distribution centers to customers' doorstepspresents unique challenges, from rising costs to logistical inefficiencies. Yet, last-mile delivery also holds the greatest potential for innovation, providing businesses with opportunities to enhance speed, transparency, and customer satisfaction.

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How to Make Your Supply Chain More Resilient

Logistics Bureau

If you’ve ever tried to buy a new car during the chip shortage or waited months for furniture delivery, you’ve experienced firsthand what happens when supply chains break down. These disruptions aren’t just inconvenientthey can make or break a business. Just ask any manufacturer who’s had to halt production because a single critical component wasn’t available.

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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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How Shippers Can Benefit from the Digital Freight Marketplace

MercuryGate

Digital freight marketplaces are like having your entire shipping operation condensed into a smartphone everything you used to hunt down across emails, spreadsheets, and phone calls now lives in one place. The post How Shippers Can Benefit from the Digital Freight Marketplace appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Trucking owner-operators' opinions on broker transparency

Overdrive Online

With FMCSA set to close its comment period on increased broker transparency in less than a week, a look at what hundreds of owner-operators really think about the transparency issue, from freight rates to carrier rights.

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Two Shippers Accuse Carriers of Exploiting Pandemic to Overcharge Shippers

Supply Chain Brain

Crate & Barrel alleges that it had to pay $30 million more than it would have had carriers honored their service commitments.

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What Is an Importer of Record?

I.C.E. Transport

An Importer of Record (IOR) is the party to a transaction responsible for ensuring that imported goods meet the legal and regulatory requirements of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This is hugely important because non-compliance with customs regulations carries serious consequences, including legal liability, fees and even seizure of cargo or suspension of an import license.

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GM Inks Deal with Vianode for Synthetic Graphite for EV Batteries

Supply Chain Brain

The synthetic graphite will be used for EV batteries made by the Ultium Cells joint venture between GM and LG Energy Solution.

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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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Multi-Modal Logistics Challenges, Solutions by LogiNext

Loginext

LogiNexts logistics management software streamlines multi-modal logistics with real-time tracking, route optimization, automated compliance, and sustainability, ensuring efficient supply chain operations. The post Multi-Modal Logistics Challenges, Solutions by LogiNext appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Rethwisch Transport’s Spanish Gold 2023 Pete 389 turns heads

Overdrive Online

Fleet owner Bill Rethwisch has earned his share of truck show hardware with big wins at major national shows in past. After some time away from the national circuit, Rethwisch is back with the fleet's latest build.

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Podcast | Can Mexico Sustain Its Nearshoring Boom?

Supply Chain Brain

Can Mexico keep attracting manufacturers in a time of political and economic uncertainty?

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Freight Benefits and Features You Won’t Find Elsewhere

Freightera

Heres Some Interesting Info About Freighteras Unmatched Perks, Features, and 5-Star Client Care The world of freight shipping is ever-changing and ever-evolving. Which is why you, the customer, need a simple solution with good client care, backed by real people. Dont worry, weve got you covered! Whether youre a small business owner looking for cost-effective solutions or a logistics manager looking for reliable freight options, these are perks and features that you wont find anywhere else.

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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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Iron Ore Shipments from Top Australian Port Hit Annual Record

Supply Chain Brain

Exports of the steelmaking material from Port Hedland in Western Australia reached 47.6 million tons in December.

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The AI Wars: Battlefronts, Breakthroughs, and the New Era of the Industrial AI (R)Evolution

Logistics Viewpoints

Collin Masson, Director of Research at ARC Advisory Group. Colin heads up ARC’s research into Industrial AI. All supply chain vendors seek to position themselves as leaders in supply chain AI. But there is a larger AI ecosystem. Emerging leaders understand the AI ecosystem and have the right partnerships. The current AI landscape can be viewed as a series of wars,” where companies and organizations are battling for dominance across various technological and market battlefronts.

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Economic Risks and Outlook for International Business in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

The global economy is on track for a soft landing in 2025, a scenario characterized by stable growth and managed inflation risks.

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A Year Ago, Today

Talking Logistics

One year ago today, on January 16, 2024, I went to the ER. How can I help you? the hospital receptionist asked. I think I need psychiatric help, I said. After almost 4 months of not sleeping, feeling anxious and my stomach a mess (and no answers as to why), I started to lose hope. Read more The post A Year Ago, Today appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Canada Discusses Retaliatory Tariffs Against U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

Canada's provincial and territorial premiers met for five hours, where they discussed how they plan to manage the impacts of potential tariffs from the U.S.

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Biden Issues Executive Order Bolstering U.S. Cybersecurity

Supply Chain Brain

Although the goal is to guard the U.S. against any and all cyberattacks, Biden singled out China as the "most active and persistent threat.