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How Good Is Your Dock Appointment Scheduling Process?

Talking Logistics

In December 2022, The Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC) was formed “to simplify the integration of systems across the fragmented ecosystem between shippers, carriers and intermediaries and create a more efficient appointment scheduling process. According to the press release at the time: The primary objectives of the SSC are to (1) define an API standard for.

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The Improvement Kata and DMAIC

The Lean Thinker

I am going to start off by acknowledging that my background with Six Sigma and its other x-Sigma flavors is mostly anecdotal. I have read the books, I have worked as a Quality Director in a company with a lot of Six Sigma background, and I have done a lot of continuous improvement work with people who had Six Sigma context. I understand most of the mechanics, but I have never personally used the pure DMAIC process to do a “project.” With those caveats out of the way – I’v

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Edge Computing in Logistics: Enabling Real-Time Data Processing Closer to Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

As logistics networks become increasingly complex, the volume of real-time data generated by devices, equipment, vehicles, and facilities is growing rapidly. Traditional cloud-centric architectures, which depend on centralized processing, may not meet speed and / or reliability goals needed to support operational needs at scale. Edge computing processing data locally, near the source has emerged as a method to address these challenges by reducing latency and improving resiliency.

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Impending Crisis Looms Over U.S. Ports

Supply Chain Brain

Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka said "essentially shipments out of China for major retailers and manufacturers have ceased.

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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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Hundreds of truckers improving life with Mother Trucker Yoga

Overdrive Online

The Howes Hall of Fame added its 12th member when it honored Mother Trucker Yoga proprietor and fitness and wellness coach Hope Zvara-- on Overdrive Radio, she details the small steps you can take toward better fitness, mental health.

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Advantages of Using Small Freight Carriers

Freightera

Carrier Size Doesnt Always Mean Better Service in Freight, and Heres Why When it comes to freight, size matters. Be it the size and volume of your cargo or the size of the freight carrier youre using, it all makes a difference. The price, speed, and quality of service may all vary greatly based on the size of the carrier , and bigger doesnt always mean better.

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Peterbilt's first vocational BEV is the Model 567EV

Commercial Carrier Journal

Peterbilt introduces the Model 567EV, its first battery-electric truck for vocational applications like dump and utility.

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Customizable Warehouse Solutions Are Setting the Standard

Radius Logistics

Looking for storage that fits your business, and not the other way around? Talk to us about customizable warehouse solutions made for SMBs. In todays fast-moving and competitive market, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in Canada need more than just spacethey need customizable warehouse solutions that adapt to them. Whether youre an e-commerce startup shipping directly to customers or a growing distributor managing regional inventory, your warehousing strategy should work for your business,

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Peterbilt's first vocational BEV is the Model 567EV

Overdrive Online

Peterbilt introduces the Model 567EV, its first battery-electric truck for vocational applications like dump and utility.

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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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The Changing Landscape of Order Management Systems (OMS)

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses adopting modular, AI-powered OMS systems are better equipped to meet rising consumer expectations and adapt to market shifts.

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Truck Tonnage Declined 1.5% in March

Women in Trucking

Trucking activity in the United States slipped in March, giving back a little more than half of the gain from February.

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Watch: The State of Air Freight

Supply Chain Brain

Among the major challenges, Hassan says, is a tightening of capacity, due in part to delays in the delivery of new aircraft, especially freighters.

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Protecting Your Techs and Trucks

WorkWave

Two important challenges our customers face in the pest control industry are acquiring and retaining technicians and securing the work trucks needed to safely and efficiently get from job to job. Ongoing labor market and global supply chain issues have exacerbated these challenges. Additionally, the cost of wages, vehicles, raw materials, commercial auto insurance and fuel are all rising.

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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.

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UPS in Talks with Startup to Deploy Humanoid Robots

Supply Chain Brain

The exact functions that Figures humanoids would handle for UPS remain unclear, although the startup hinted at a tie-up with a logistics firm in February.

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Camelot Webinar – Excel Reporting with Excalibur

Camelot 3PL Software

This is a webinar recording that covers creating ad-hoc analyses, exporting data to Excel using OData, and designing Excel report layouts. You will learn how to create a dashboard with PivotTables, and design custom Excel report layouts, including testing and saving the layouts. Excel Reporting Workshop Booklet Word Document The post Camelot Webinar – Excel Reporting with Excalibur appeared first on Camelot 3PL Software.

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Temu, Shein Hit U.S. Shoppers with Sweeping Price Hikes

Supply Chain Brain

Starting on May 2, de minimis shipments from China will be subject to either a 120% tariff or a flat $100 fee per postal item, with the flat fee increasing to $200 on June 1.

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Trump executive order demands truck drivers speak English

Overdrive Online

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to return English language proficiency to the out-of-service criteria on Monday.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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AI Making Your Head Hurt? Good-It Means You're Future Proofing!

Supply Chain Brain

For supply chain professionals navigating constant disruption, AI offers more than automationit offers the ability to anticipate, adapt, and act with confidence. Join us to learn how you can take the next step with clarity, strategy, and just enough realism to avoid the hype.

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Trump Demands Free U.S. Transit Through Suez, Panama Canals

Supply Chain Brain

The Panamanian president, Jose Raul Mulino, said that toll fees were regulated by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), an autonomous governing body that oversees the trade route.