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Planning at the Edge of Chaos

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC was briefed by John Galt Associates not long ago. They used the phrase planning at the edge of chaos. I love that. That is a very good phrase for describing the increasing complexity and need for speed large organizations face. John Galt Solutions has focused product development on helping companies to ameliorate this chaos. This involves the use of new technologies on their platform.

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Combating Fraud in the Freight Industry

Talking Logistics

In April 2024, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they had experienced cargo theft or other types of freight fraud in the past year. Almost half said they had experienced theft or fraud, and. Read more The post Combating Fraud in the Freight Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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AI in 2025: Expect Another Wave of Innovation in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

In supply chain, all the talk today is about AI-driven autonomous operations, removing the need for human intervention in key decision-making.

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2025 Women In Trucking Content Committee

Women in Trucking

The Women In Trucking Association has announced its 2025 Content Committee.

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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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Business Intelligence Platform: To Build or To Buy? 

WorkWave

In the lawn care, pest control, janitorial and security industries, where optimized profitable revenue growth and operational efficiency are paramount, businesses face a critical dilemma: Should they build their own business intelligence (BI) solutions or buy ready-made solutions? This decision is more than just technical; its strategic, involving cost, agility and long-term value considerations.

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Legal tips for implementing your carrier safety plan

Truck News

There are a number of best practices in which trucking companies should be engaging in an effort to meet their legal obligations from a carrier safety perspective.

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Navigating Extreme Weather Events and Disruptions: A Guide for Shippers

Supply Chain Brain

Navigating extreme weather and climate disasters requires proactive and resilient strategies, advanced technology, and a strong crisis-response framework.

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Paths toward a 'Remarkable One Truck Company': New NASTC effort

Overdrive Online

The most-efficient owner-operators have a leg up in cost-to-operate competitiveness with big fleets, in some ways. In this Overdrive Radio edition, Rutherford and NASTC's leader detail their vision for the ROTC effort to max one-truck potential.

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Investment Firm Launches Bid to Nix U.S. Steel Sale

Supply Chain Brain

Ancora Holdings Group announced in a January 27 letter that it had nominated a new CEO and a slate of directors who would support walking away from the proposed sale.

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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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WM: A Day in the Life of a Truck Driver

Women in Trucking

WIT President & CEO Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, recently did a ride-along to experience first-hand what it takes to be a truck driver with WM. She is pictured here with Laurenis Espinal, a professional driver with WM.

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Canada to Review Business Ties with Amazon Over Quebec Cuts

Supply Chain Brain

Ministry of Industry Franois-Philippe Champagne sent a letter to the company, saying the decision to lay off 1,700 workers "raises questions" about Amazon's commitment to Canada.

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Five Ways to Engage in 2025

Women in Trucking

Women In Trucking (WIT) has resources and opportunities to help members excel in the trucking industry. Whether youre an individual who wants to grow professionally or a company trying to make an impact, WIT offers ways for you to engage and achieve your goals.

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Russian Oil Ships Hunt for New Flags to Hide From Sanctions

Supply Chain Brain

Some of the Barbados ships have already been re-registered with other nations including Tanzania and So Tom and Prncipe.

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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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Preview: Salute to Women Behind the Wheel 2025

Women in Trucking

We invite you to join us for the annual Women In Trucking Association's Salute to Women Behind the Wheel on Friday, March 28, 2025.

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ShipMonk: Your Expert Fulfillment Partner for Ecommerce Beauty Brands

Ship Monk

The beauty ecommerce world is a fast-paced, trend-driven environment where customer expectations are sky-high. Shoppers demand lightning-fast shipping, hassle-free returns, and a seamless brand experience from the moment they click add to cart to the moment their package arrives on their doorstep. As a beauty brand, meeting these expectations is crucial for success.

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Discover Penske’s Advanced Solutions at Manifest 2025

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Transportation Solutions will serve as a sponsor and exhibitor at Manifest 2025, taking place Feb. 1012 at The Venetian in Las Vegas. This event brings together supply chain and logistics leaders to discuss emerging trends and technologies reshaping the industry. Where to find Penske at Manifest 2025 Visit Penske at Booth 1013 to learn more about Penske's transportation and supply chain solutions.

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DoT Left Without Independent Watchdog After Trump Fires Inspectors General

Supply Chain Brain

The dismissals appeared to violate federal law, which requires the president to give both houses of Congress reasons for the dismissals 30 days in advance.

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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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Colombia, U.S. Avert Trade War Over Deportation Flights

Supply Chain Brain

The dispute marked the first major test of Trump's use of tariffs as a negotiating tactic with nations he views as uncooperative

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