Sat.Mar 02, 2024 - Fri.Mar 08, 2024

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Labor Shortages in Supply Chain & Logistics: They’re Not Subsiding

Logistics Viewpoints

With economies cooling and COVID more manageable, the general thinking has been that companies would see the workforce shortages of the past few years subside; however, this does not appear to be the case. Post-pandemic, organizations are still struggling with labor shortages, as well as knowledge workers and the leaders they need to thrive. In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing,

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Pallet Protection and Stabilisation

Logistics Business Magazine

Berry’s commitment to sustainability will take centre stage on its stand at this year’s LogiMAT exhibition, to be held at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre, Germany, from 19th to 21st March, as the company highlights its ability to assist customers in meeting both regulatory mandates and sustainability objectives through recyclability, advanced light weighting and the incorporation of recycled materials in its films’ production.

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Finally, the Logistics Industry Embraces Modernity

Supply Chain Brain

Industry consolidation will continue this year as a proving ground for companies’ tech. Two thousand twenty-four will be the year our industry begins to realize the promises of modernity.

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A Comprehensive Approach to Fleet Management Resource Optimization

Linxup

Fleet managers have various avenues to trim operating expenses, and among them, optimizing resource management to enhance the longevity of vehicles and equipment stands out as the most lucrative. This approach can also prove to be one of the most straightforward strategies, particularly when equipped with the appropriate solutions. Harnessing a top-tier telematics ( GPS technology plus on-board diagnostics) solution , which offers a comprehensive approach to fleet management, providing 360-visib

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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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Webinar: The supply chain leader’s complete guide to fleet management

Supply Chain Brain

Join Uber Freight and SupplyChainBrain for a timely webinar on best practices in fleet management. Our panel will dive into critical aspects of assessment, management, and bid execution, along with the current market dynamics that impact both shippers and carriers.

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IKEA asks courts to intervene as Convoy’s unpaid truckers send flurry of invoices

Supply Chain and Logistics

Truckers for Convoy can't get paid for their work for IKEA.

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Q1 2024 Shipper Rate Report In Partnership with FreightWaves

Blue Grace Logistics

Q1 2024 Shipper Rate Report Q1 2024 Shipper Rate Report The Shipper Rate Report , a collaborative effort between FreightWaves , BlueGrace Logistics , and U.S. Bank , offering a comprehensive analysis of freight shipping rates. This recurring publication serves as an invaluable resource for shippers, carriers, and logistics professionals, providing data-driven insights into the dynamic landscape of the transportation industry.

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Why Container Lines Don’t Fear the Massive Supply of New Ships on Order

Supply Chain Brain

The world’s major ocean container lines can’t get enough of big new ships — never mind the threat of severe overcapacity and a resulting downward pressure on freight rates.

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Level Up: Freight-Tech for SMB Freight Brokers with Andy Tomka

The Logistics of Logistics

Andy Tomka and Joe Lynch discuss freight-tech for SMB brokers. Andy is the Vice President of Product at MVMNT , a Chicago based TMS firm that is developing technology to meet the needs of smaller brokerages, giving them access to features typically only available to large enterprises. About Andy Tomka Andy Tomka is the Vice President of Product at MVMNT, a freight-tech company that build transportation managemt systems (TMS) for SMB freight brokers.

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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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Kenworth 100: A truck show across two ponds, and an old favorite

Overdrive Online

Kenworth's 100th anniversary wrapped up in January, but highlights keep rolling in, from a spectacularly huge truck show in New Zealand that finally got off the ground in early February to another close look at an old favorite, still a phase.

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GreenPower Delivers First BEAST Bus in Arizona to Phoenix School District

NGT News

GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has delivered the first GreenPower all-electric Type D BEAST school bus in Arizona to the Phoenix Elementary School District. “We are pleased that the Phoenix Elementary School District has selected a GreenPower purpose-built school bus to help the school […] The post GreenPower Delivers First BEAST Bus in Arizona to Phoenix School District appe

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Achieving Grid Reliability with Renewables

Logistics Viewpoints

The energy transition is driven by the goal to decarbonize the energy used for transportation , buildings, and industry. Lacking a low-cost way of removing greenhouse gases from the air, the solution is to electrify as much as possible with clean power. In 1990, coal accounted for 54.6 percent of the total electricity generated in the US. This number steadily decreased over the years, to less than 17 percent in 2023.

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Preparation and communication are critical in hurricane season

Commercial Carrier Journal

With the upcoming severe weather season, experts weigh in on the importance of having a disaster preparedness plan.

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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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U.S. Treasury's owner-reporting system 'unconstitutional': Court

Overdrive Online

Friday the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Alabama ruled the Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional with its new reporting requirements for small businesses, including owner-operator LLCs and other business types.

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In a Time of Risk and Uncertainty, Supply Chain Finance Takes Center Stage

Supply Chain Brain

As businesses struggle to conform their supply chains to the ever-changing the needs of the market, they’re constantly reminded of one core truth: In the end, it’s all about the money.

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Infor Nexus is Taking an Interesting Approach to Generative AI

Logistics Viewpoints

IBM’s Institute for Business Value found that 75% of CEOs believe generative AI will be key to competitive advantage. However, in the supply chain realm, despite the rhetoric, the current use cases for generative AI are limited. At supply chain and enterprise application conferences, software companies have talked about using generative AI to create user manuals.

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Bonne Karim named CCJ Career Leadership Award recipient

Commercial Carrier Journal

Bonne oversaw the training of maintenance professionals that serviced a truck count in the U.S. roughly the combined size of package rivals FedEx and UPS.

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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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Convoy's unpaid carriers: Where to seek payment?

Overdrive Online

When Convoy collapsed last Fall, an email went to carriers under a Convoy load that stated, emphatically, "you will be paid for this load." Four months on, for many that's still not the case. What's a carrier's recourse for payment?

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Four Strategies for Enhancing Supply Chain Readiness and Resiliency

Supply Chain Brain

Optimizing supply chain readiness and resilience will remain a top priority for the automotive industry in the coming year, as executives manage the convergence of political, economic and environmental risks.

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How does last mile delivery software help with successful on-demand delivery in the Phygital world?

Loginext

Today we explore the benefits of using last mile delivery software for on-demand deliveries. Address the challenges businesses face and how can they improve their customer experience. Get insights on the Phygital world and future trends in last mile operations. The post How does last mile delivery software help with successful on-demand delivery in the Phygital world?

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Women in Field Services – Challenges, Trends, and Advice

WorkWave

As recently as last year, women only made up around 31% of all employed persons across several sectors of the field service industry – janitorial and cleaning, physical security, pest control, landscaping and groundskeeping, electricians, pipelayers, plumbers and steamfitters, and HVAC mechanics and installers. In some sectors, women make up a scant 2% of total employed individuals in field service.

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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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Truckers' new chance at affordable health insurance

Overdrive Online

The CDL Drivers Unlimited group's new partnership with BMT is detailed in this Overdrive Radio edition. One owner-op discovered that, by paying just a little more in taxes, he could net about $7,000 on reduced premiums. More in the podcast.

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DSCSA Serialization: The Road to Compliance

Supply Chain Brain

Ten years after enactment by Congress, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) serialization mandates finally took effect in November 2023. How ready are you?

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New Hampshire Awards $2.8 Million to Extend EV Charging Infrastructure

NGT News

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) has conditionally awarded $2.8 million in federal funds as part of the state’s Phase 1 National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program in conjunction with the State of New Hampshire Plan for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment. The NEVI program provides approximately $17.2 million to New Hampshire over a five-year […] The post New Hampshire Awards $2.8 Million to Extend EV Charging Infrastructure appeared first on NGT Ne

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The U.S. Bitcoin Mining Odyssey Meets Logistics

MTS Logistics

The rollercoaster world of U.S. Bitcoin mining is a journey from the humble beginnings of hobbyists to the colossal industrial operations we see today. It’s a tale of technological evolution, energy consumption, and innovative solutions to the challenges of powering one of the most energy-intensive industries on the planet. It is the logistical heroes like MTS Logistics ensuring these digital treasure hunts can continue.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Grow Your Ecommerce Business without Over-Expanding

Ship Monk

No flower wants to stay a seed, no tree wants to stay a sampling, and no ecommerce business wants to stay stagnant. Every brand wants to grow; however, overzealous or uninformed decisions in pursuit of growth can hinder a brand from doing so. Ecommerce businesses that want to grow then scale successfully and sustainably have to make strategic decisions in every aspect of their operation.

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U.S. Takes Action on Cybersecurity Threat to Maritime Infrastructure

Supply Chain Brain

The administration announced a U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Directive on cyber risk management actions for ship-to-shore cranes manufactured by the People’s Republic of China.

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Happening Now: US Companies Expand into Mexico

West Coast and California Logistics

According to Transport Topics , the nearshoring trend, which involves companies moving offshore operations closer to home, has spurred transportation and logistics investments near the Mexican border to leverage expected growth. This movement is underscored by U.S. Census Bureau data highlighting Mexico as the leading importer at 14.8%, reflecting the country's central role in nearshoring practices.

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