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5 Signs You’re Ready for a Transportation Management System

Trinity Logistics

You might be thinking, “Do I really need a transportation management system? I don’t feel like our process is necessarily broken. Is it really worth it? Is my company truly ready for one?” Yet, what if you could strategically reduce your overall logistics spend while transforming your team from being reactive and task-oriented to proactive and customer-oriented?

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Blind Spots & Bottlenecks: Unmasking the Hidden Enemies of Supply Chain with Briana Birkholz

The Logistics of Logistics

Briana Birkholz and Joe Lynch discuss blind spots & bottlenecks: unmasking the hidden enemies of supply chain. Briana is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce, the worlds leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. About Briana Birkholz Briana Birkholz is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce.

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Apple to Shift iPhone Manufacturing to India

Supply Chain Brain

According to the FT, Apple plans to source from India the more than 60 million iPhones sold in the U.S. annually by the end of 2026.

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Built for the Job: How Material Producers Are Using Tech to Deliver Smarter, Not Harder

Trux

This past January, Trux joined other industry leaders at the Pit and Quarry Roundtable to talk shop about one thing: how technology is reshaping the way material producers work, today and in the future.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Map It Like a Boss: Why You Need an Optimal Route Planner in Your Life

Loginext

An Optimal Route Planner helps you cut costs, save time, and streamline deliveries with real-time data and smart routing - perfect for fleets and travelers alike. The post Map It Like a Boss: Why You Need an Optimal Route Planner in Your Life appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Pushing Warehouse Automation Beyond Robots: Exploring the Latest Technologies

Ship Monk

Warehouse automation is no longer just about robots. While robots play a crucial role in automating tasks like picking and packing, a wide range of other technologies are transforming the modern warehouse. This blog post will explore some of the latest advancements in warehouse automation and how they can benefit your ecommerce business. Beyond Robots: Emerging Warehouse Automation Technologies Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI-powered systems can analyze data, optimize processes, and make intell

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Logistics Viewpoints – Supply Chain & Logistics News April 21st – 24th

Logistics Viewpoints

In todays supplychain landscape, efficiency no longer hinges on cost and speed aloneits about resilience, transparency, and carbonsmart decisions executed at algorithmic pace. From AIdriven route optimization that scrubs millions of empty miles to regulatory tech that tracks forcedlabor bans and fooddye phaseouts, the headlines show an industry reinventing itself under pressure.

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Beyond the Buy Button: Unpacking the Power of Reverse Logistics Software

Loginext

Discover how reverse logistics software transforms returns into opportunitiesenhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting sustainability in modern supply chains. The post Beyond the Buy Button: Unpacking the Power of Reverse Logistics Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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No More Dispatch Drama: Dispatch and Reconciliations Management for Real-Time Accuracy

Locus

Picture a bustling warehouse. Orders pouring in, packages sorted, vehicles loaded, and drivers ready to roll. Then, suddenly, reality hits. Delivery priorities shift, exceptions pile up, and confusion starts to mount. Warehouse managers scramble for real-time insights, fleet managers juggle last-minute route changes, and customers wonder if their deliveries will arrive on time.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Slides While Inflation Expectations Jump

Supply Chain Brain

In addition to stoking fears of higher inflation, the Trump administrations trade policies are elevating anxiety about the economy and labor market.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 25, 2025)

Talking Logistics

Its Spring Break for my youngest daughter, who is a junior in high school. We have spent the week on the road, visiting a few colleges, going on tours, while I do tuition math silently in my head. Along the way, we are visiting her older brothers in Delaware and Maryland, where we are this. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 25, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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How to use AI tools for HR to Automate Outdated Processes

Go Hire- Logistics

In this episode of GoHire Talks , I sat down with Matt Neylon , HR leader at The Mount Vernon School , to explore how HR teams can stop drowning in outdated, manual tasks and start saving serious time with automation and AI tools for HR. Matt shares his post-pandemic journeyfrom battling burnout in education to mapping processes with sticky notes to using lightweight tech like project boards and chatbots to overhaul onboarding and recruiting.

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Tariff Uncertainty Leads to Projected Lower Cargo Volume for 2025

MTS Logistics

Amid lingering uncertainty and policy fluctuations from the Trump administration, shipping consultancy Drewry issued a report yesterday predicting worldwide container volume at ports would see a decrease of 1% during 2025. In its report, Drewry noted that U.S. tariff policies are directly responsible for the projected drop, as shipping demand and volume is down amid rising costs from tariffs.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.