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How freight markets react amid weather-related chaos

FreightWaves SONAR

Major weather storms have been prevalent throughout the years and 2021 is no exception – the major winter storm that swept the nation in February, multiple hurricanes with the latest, Hurricane Ida, ravaging the Gulf Coast. These major weather events affect transportation markets in the days leading up to the event and following the events in different ways.

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Closing the supply chain visibility gaps

Logistics Management

Known for supporting higher levels of visibility, supply chain software is taking center stage as companies adjust to a “new normal” operating environment and plan for the future.

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Top Three Reasons Why Shippers Should Integrate Dynamic Freight Pricing Into Their TMS

MercuryGate

Even with tight capacity and spiking tender rejection rates, shippers still need competitive rates with carriers they can rely on. Integrating API-enabled dynamic freight pricing and order booking tools into your TMS is a direct way to ensure you’re always able to find and choose the best-vetted carrier to move your freight – regardless of […].

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Temporary Warehouse Staff: What’s the Right Ratio Vs. Full-Time?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

What’s the right ratio of temporary warehouse staff vs. full time staff? It’s an age-old question with an age-old answer: it depends. An 80/20 mix of full-time to temporary staff is a good baseline. You always want at least some degree of flex.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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The Fastest Growing Logistics Company with Trey Griggs

The Logistics of Logistics

The Fastest Growing Logistics Company with Trey Griggs. Trey Griggs and Joe Lynch discuss the fastest growing logistics company. Trey is the Vice President of Sales at Lean Solutions Group , a company that provides operational, sales, marketing, and technology support to over 290 customers in logistics and 320 total. About Trey Griggs. Trey Griggs is the Vice President of Sales at Lean Solutions Group.

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Combat Reduced Shipping Margins Caused by Freight Volatility

Food Logistics

Business intelligence and efficient communication across vendors and internal departments can help facilitate adjustments to reduce margin erosion.

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One Stuck Box of Fertilizer Shows the Global Supply Chain Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

Somewhere in the world’s busiest port of Shanghai, a container of fertilizer sits among tens of thousands of boxes, waiting for a ride to the U.S. It’s been on the dock for months, trapped by typhoons and Covid outbreaks that have worsened major congestion in the global supply-chain network.

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The DHL Supply Chain with Scott Sureddin

The Logistics of Logistics

The DHL Supply Chain with Scott Sureddin. Scott Sureddin and Joe Lynch discuss the DHL Supply Chain. Scott is the CEO of DHL Supply Chain , the largest contract logistics company in the world and North America. About Scott Sureddin. Scott Sureddin is the CEO North America, DHL Supply Chain. Scott manages all operations within the US and Canada, as well as central functional teams supporting the entire Americas region.

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30th Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends: Talent and Technology

Logistics Management

Our annual survey reveals that logistics is no longer just a cost of doing business. Today, it’s the source of strategic innovation and an essential part of how organizations are competing and preparing for an unpredictable tomorrow.

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End High Turnover: Discover Stability with Remote-Insourcing

High turnover isn't just inconvenient—it's costly. U.S. logistics businesses lose thousands in training, productivity, and morale every year, with an average quit rate exceeding 27%. Remote-Insourcing changes this reality. Remote-Insourcing seamlessly integrates dedicated, remote professionals into your team, significantly reducing turnover to under 4%.

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Warehouse Design Needs to Change to Take Advantage of Robots

Logistics Viewpoints

GreyOrange Goods-to-Man Robots. JLL, a leader in real estate services, recently put out a research paper called “ The future of global logistics real estate.” The survey, conducted in April 2021, was completed by an impressive number of respondents – 720 logistics experts across 43 countries and territories. One of the questions asked was “Which building design features will be important?

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Three Ways Any Manufacturer Can Utilize Cloud Technology

Supply Chain Brain

Digital transformation doesn't have to include a costly equipment overhaul.

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The Fastest Growing Logistics Companies with Trey Griggs

The Logistics of Logistics

The Fastest Growing Logistics Companies with Trey Griggs. Trey Griggs and Joe Lynch discuss the fastest growing logistics company. Trey is the Vice President of Sales at Lean Solutions Group , a company that provides operational, sales, marketing, and technology support to over 290 customers in logistics and 320 total. About Trey Griggs. Trey Griggs is the Vice President of Sales at Lean Solutions Group.

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Maersk firm strikes deal for 16 electric trucks

Supply Chain and Logistics

Maersk is one of the largest, and possibly the most advanced, ocean carriers. The LA/LongBeach ports have been a problem area for air pollution and sustainabiolity for many years.

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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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Warehouse Robotics: A Diverse Set of Flexible Solutions

Logistics Viewpoints

I am currently updating ARC’s research on the global mobile warehouse robotics market. I transitioned my efforts to this research effort after publishing ARC’s study on the global WMS market earlier this summer. And prior to that research, I developed ARC’s research on the broadly defined warehouse automation market. It occurred to me as I was reviewing the range of solutions currently being offered within the mobile warehouse robotics market – today’s robotics can augment most manual processes

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How to Get Started with Supply Chain Risk Management

Supply Chain Brain

Risk is everywhere. Adverse events can and will happen at any time, and when events hit your supply chain, disruption and financial, operational, and reputational damage are not far behind. .

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The Flexe Story with Dave Glick

The Logistics of Logistics

The Flexe Story with Dave Glick. Dave Glick and Joe Lynch discuss the Flexe story. Dave is the Chief Technology Officer at Flexe , a market place for matching shippers who need fulfillment or distribution capacity with 3PLs who have existing capacity in their existing warehouses. About Dave Glick. As CTO, David is responsible for the design and development of the Flexe Logistics Platform.

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Driving warehouse productivity at ISN with AMRs

Logistics Management

Get the full story to find out how Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are helping ISN scale its business.

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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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[Video] Order Orchestration: Enabling Agility in the Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

We hear a lot about the importance of having an “agile” supply chain, especially in the context of disruptions like the pandemic or the Suez Canal incident. What does having an agile supply chain mean? How is it linked to order orchestration? What actions should companies take to better prepare for the next disruption? Those. Read more [Video] Order Orchestration: Enabling Agility in the Supply Chain.

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Global Supply Squeeze, Delta Virus Rip Through Factories

Supply Chain Brain

Orders at factories are piling up as companies around the world struggle to meet demand amid a damaging mixture of the coronavirus and widespread bottlenecks in supply chains.

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The Habits of Successful Freight Agents

Trinity Logistics

When it comes to planning for success, taking that first step is always the hardest. This is where building habits come into play. Building habits of growth and success into your day will position your business to see results. A research study by Duke University found that 40 percent of the actions people performed each day weren’t actual decisions but habits.

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Echo Global Logistics CEO Waggoner takes a look at various market conditions

Logistics Management

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Doug Waggoner, CEO of Chicago-based Echo Global Logistics about various topics, including: the state of the freight economy, a look at the upcoming Peak Season, the the trucking market, and M&A, among others.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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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Overdrive’s 2021 Small Fleet Championship

Overdrive Online

Take home the vaunted title belt with one of the trucking world's only prizes for small fleet professionals in Overdrive's 2021 Small Fleet Championship.

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Filling the Frontline Labor Gap Involves More Than Raising Wages

Supply Chain Brain

An employee-first culture goes far beyond salary and benefits.

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Fleet Investment in Near-Zero Emission Natural Gas Trucks Increases

NGT News

The California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership (CNGVP) reveals that real-world fleets are increasingly turning to near-zero emissions (NZE) natural gas vehicles (NGVs) and carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG) to make true sustainability progress. NZE NGVs are available now delivering critical and cost-effective emissions reductions throughout California, where heavy-duty diesel trucks are the state’s largest single […].

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O’Brien, Vairma vie for top Teamsters post in post-Hoffa era

Logistics Management

For the first time in 23 years, someone other than a Hoffa will lead the 1.4 million- member Teamsters union in a closely watched election this fall that could have implications for shippers in the freight and small package sector. Ballots will be mailed out Oct. 1. The winner is expected to be announced around Nov. 15.

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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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STB blocks CN bid for Kansas City Southern

Supply Chain and Logistics

If you are interested in rail transport, you certainly will be interested in the proposed merger of the Kansas City Southern (KCS) rail line with a Canadian railroad.

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U.S. Port Problems Reach Worst of Pandemic Amid Crush of Imports

Supply Chain Brain

The number of ships waiting to enter the biggest U.S. gateway for trade with Asia reached the highest since the pandemic began, exacerbating delays for companies trying to replenish inventories during one of the busiest times of the year for seaborne freight.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 28 – September 3)

Logistics Viewpoints

This weekend is Labor Day, which is usually the final week of summer vacation. However, given the late nature of the holiday, my kids went back to school this week. It’s amazing how quickly the summer came to an end. I almost feel like we didn’t even have enough time for back-to-school shopping. But apparently, we might have been the only ones. According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual back-to-school shopping survey, consumers plan to spend record amounts for both school and col