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The Role of Medium-Duty EV Trucks During Peak Seasons

Food Logistics

All last-mile food deliveries should be made with electric vehicles (EVs) sooner rather than later. So, the big question is, why aren’t we there yet?

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Fresh Demand Planning: How AI Empowers Retailers

Logistics Viewpoints

As a high school student, I worked at a deli that served breakfast and lunch during the day and ice cream at night. Motivated by how many tips I could get, I hated when it would rain for a week straight in the summer because very little ice cream would be sold, and the tip jar would stay empty. During summer days, I didn’t mind doing inventory checks in the fridge and freezer because it meant I got to cool down.

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Fuel payments providers boost theft protections

Overdrive Online

It can happen to the best of us, even Overdrive's Trucker of the Year, who on his way toward MATS to accept the award last month had his fuel card skimmed at a truck stop and $1,100 stolen. New controls from card providers could have prevented it.

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South Korea Company Invests $3.9B in New Indiana Chip-Packaging Facility

Supply Chain Brain

The new plant will mass-produce high bandwidth memory used for AI computing, and is expected to open sometime in the back half of 2028.

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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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Ford Updates EV, Hybrid Plans as It Continues Construction on Plants

NGT News

Ford Motor Company is retiming the launch of upcoming electric vehicles at its Oakville, Ontario, assembly plant while continuing to build out an advanced industrial system to produce its next-generation EVs, including greenfield construction and conversion of existing assembly plants. The company continues to invest in a broad set of programs as it works to […] The post Ford Updates EV, Hybrid Plans as It Continues Construction on Plants appeared first on NGT News.

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Ignoring these five use cases of logistics management software can cost you money, customers, and your brand name. What are they?

Loginext

Neglecting the essential functions of logistics management software can spell trouble for your business. Efficient routing ensures timely deliveries. Making data-driven decisions improves operational efficiency and reduces costs. These aspects, along with facilitating scalability and integrating third-party carriers seamlessly, are pivotal for success in modern logistics and supply chain.

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Watch: Innovations for Ensuring End-to-End Supply Chain Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

Are "end-to-end" supply chains really a thing? And if not, what will it take to make them a reality? Erez Agmoni, global head of innovation with Maersk, explains.

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Big Rips, Fat Lips: Biggest broker margins, fails in March

Overdrive Online

DAT Chief of Analytics Ken Adamo reveals how some brokers chalked up 70% margins on transactions in March in a push for his own data-driven brand of broker transparency.

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Podcast | The Long Road to Sustainability in the Foodservice Industry

Supply Chain Brain

The foodservice industry faces a huge challenge in becoming environmentally sustainable.

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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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Happening Now: U.S. Manufacturing Index Rises, Signaling Economic Improvement

West Coast and California Logistics

According to MarketWatch , a leading barometer of business conditions at U.S. manufacturers turned positive in March for the first time in 17 months. This is another sign that the industrial side of the economy is on the mend.

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The Quiet Transformation: Reevaluating Cobots' Role in the Packaging Domain

Supply Chain Brain

The potential of cobots in packaging — driven by AI, machine learning, and IoT integration — promises a new era of smart packaging lines and predictive maintenance.

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2022 Peterbilt 389 'Dustn' the Wind' from Massey Motor Freight

Overdrive Online

Troy Massey of Texas-based Massey Motor Freight designed this heavily modified 2022 Peterbilt 389 as a tribute to the friend and pro sales rep Massey had long worked with, Dustin DuPree, before he passed away.

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U.S. Funds Win Ukraine Court Support in Odesa Grain Terminal Spat

Supply Chain Brain

The Odesa region is home to Ukraine’s largest ports, where most of the country’s grain is shipped for export.

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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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IAG Cargo restarts services to Abu Dhabi as part of 2024 summer schedule

Logistics Business Magazine

IAG Cargo , the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is announcing the start of its summer schedule which will see an increase in services between its core hubs in London, Madrid, Barcelona and Dublin to key destinations across the world. Restarted services between London and Abu Dhabi for the first time in four years Increased services to the Middle East and Latin America as part of the new summer schedule As part of the new schedule, services between London Heathrow (LHR) and

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Report: Amazon Plastic Packaging Increased in U.S. Despite Dip in Other Global Markets

Supply Chain Brain

The report found that Amazon created 208 million pounds of plastic packaging in the U.S. in 2022, up nearly 10% from the previous year.

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April is Distracted Driving Month

Penske Move Ahead

Temperatures are not the only things expected to rise this spring and summer. Soon, more do-it-yourself movers will begin to share the road with professional truck drivers. The added vehicles on the roadway are among the distractions all drivers face and challenge their ability to remain safe when behind the wheel. April has been designated as Distracted Driving Month to educate drivers about distractions and how to practice good distracted-driving safety habits.

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Ford Delays Release of All-Electric Truck, SUV as EV Sales Lag Across U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

Ford shared that it will be "retiming" its planned EV launches at its Ontario plant, while pivoting toward a focus on hybrid offerings.

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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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Improve Supply Chain Resilience in Infrastructure Project Delivery

Logistics Business Magazine

Major infrastructure projects rely on supply chains being resilient in the face of unexpected challenges. A UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) report revealed that around 10% of businesses with ten or more employees experienced disruptions to the global supply chain. A disrupted supply chain can result in delays and increased costs, so strengthening it is crucial to delivery.

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Report: Amazon Plastic Packaging Increased in U.S. Despite Dip in Other Global Markets

Supply Chain Brain

The report found that Amazon created 208 million pounds of plastic packaging in the U.S. in 2022, up nearly 10% from the previous year.

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Enabling “Farm to Fork” efficiency between supermarkets & producers

Logistics Business Magazine

Today, consumers across the UK are facing a cost of living crisis. As a result, many retailers and supermarkets are striving to keep their costs down, so that they can avoid passing these onto shoppers. Within this, one area that is increasingly under scrutiny for many organisations surrounds how to improve supply chain efficiency. This is taking place at all levels across the supply chain – from “Farm to Fork”.

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Five Steps to Mitigating Threats to Cargo Security

Supply Chain Brain

While more conventional direct theft of freight during transit still does occur, theft resulting from fraudulent activity has risen sharply in the last 18 months.

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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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Perfect North-South Combination Creates New Top 3PL

FLS Transport

The North American transportation and logistics industry has seen a tremendous amount of M&A activity over the last few years. This trend is set to continue or perhaps even accelerate in 2019 as 3PL’s leverage mergers and acquisitions to strengthen their market positions, increase service offerings, expand geographic coverage, and drive growth. “Despite the recent flurry of mergers, the North American TL brokerage space is still pretty fragmented,” said John Leach, CEO FLS Transportation Ser

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Navigating the Freight Landscape: Leveraging Key Market Areas for Supply Chain Success

FreightWaves SONAR

In today’s complex freight industry, comprehending regional market nuances is essential for logistics professionals looking to navigate the intricacies of supply chain management. Key market areas (KMAs) serve as critical geographical segments, delineated by 3-digit ZIP code areas. With 135 such entities spread across the United States, KMAs offer microcosms of freight market behavior, influenced by factors such as population density and economic activity.

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There are no dumb questions. Or are there?

Truck News

“There are no dumb questions, only dumb answers.” Some people seem to think of that oft-used statement as a challenge.

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ERP addresses the challenges of Make to order manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturing is the production of specialized or unique one-off products in quantities ranging from one to small production runs. Usually, the final product is a combination of custom manufactured components and standard components. With the recent stress placed upon the supply chain in recent years and the changing political alignment across the globe, we are seeing a trend for supply to be bought closer to home which has resulted in Australian MTO manufacturers attracting

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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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Fashion Brand Improves Fulfilment Productivity with Descartes’ System

Logistics Business Magazine

Descartes Systems Group , announced that U.K.-based fashion retailer LOVALL , formerly known as Love Leggings, is using Descartes’ ecommerce warehouse management system (WMS) to improve productivity by automating fulfilment and optimizing the use of existing warehouse space to hold three times as much inventory. The solution has enabled LOVALL to meet rising ecommerce order volumes without needing to hire additional resources, even during peak periods like this past November when order volumes i

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Forward thinking to overcome sleep fatigue

Truck News

If you struggled with the switch to daylight saving time, you might feel enlightened to learn it’s not just in your head.

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Fashion Brand Improves Fulfilment Productivity with Descartes’ System

Logistics Business Magazine

Descartes Systems Group , announced that U.K.-based fashion retailer LOVALL , formerly known as Love Leggings, is using Descartes’ ecommerce warehouse management system (WMS) to improve productivity by automating fulfilment and optimizing the use of existing warehouse space to hold three times as much inventory. The solution has enabled LOVALL to meet rising ecommerce order volumes without needing to hire additional resources, even during peak periods like this past November when order volumes i