Sat.Jan 25, 2020 - Fri.Jan 31, 2020

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Digital Air Cargo – A Conceptual and Technological Revolution

Freightos

A key to efficiency and profitability in commerce is the ability to match supply with demand at its optimal, market-based price, and make that pricing available to customers – all in real time. . Likewise, opacity creates inefficiency : it either lets capacity go to waste or leaves money on the table by underselling a valuable commodity. Market-optimized pricing and capacity will finally become the standard in air cargo – if the industry is able to follow the lead of other industrie

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Why Final Mile Logistics Matter So Much

Shipchain

Final Mile, also commonly referred to as Last Mile, refers to the very last leg of any shipment’s journey: from the transportation hub to the end-user. A lot of times, this is a customer, and their location is a residential address. That said, Final Mile is not just about parcel deliveries, even though that’s usually the first image that comes to mind when thinking about it.

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Using Freight Data to Increase Negotiating Power

GlobalTranz

The application of freight data holds immense potential. Logistics data is valuable to shippers, freight forwarders, logistics brokers, supply chain partners, third-party logistics providers, customers, and everyone else in the supply chain. Moreover, logistics data is an immensely complex arena of information. It includes shipment status, expected time of arrival, the likelihood of disruptions or.read More.

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RFID: The Key to Improving Visibility

20Cube Logistics

Technology is fast evolving and so is its adoption by vast industries like supply chain where it is been used more creatively and expansively. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is one such innovation which is widely used in Supply Chain and Logistics as it’s efficient and saves time. What’s RFID? RFID is a tool to read & understand digital data encrypted in RFID tags through a reader via radio waves.

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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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The Potential Effects of Coronavirus on Shipping and Overall Transpacific Trade

MTS Logistics

The Chinese New Year period is one of the slowest periods for ocean shipping as many factories close for up to four weeks and many people travel back to their home cities to visit their families. Most offices are closed for a week and everything slows down during this time. Coronavirus could not have emerged at a worse time. The Chinese New Year period is considered to be the biggest migration of people where an average of 400 million people move around to reach their destinations.

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The Wide World of eCommerce Fulfillment

Camelot 3PL Software

The retail landscape has been undergoing a massive transformation for the past decade. Online purchases have hit an all-time, with consumers purchasing $517.36 billion worth of goods and services online with U.S. merchants in 2018. This is a 14.2% increase over 2017, showing that it’s not about to go away any time soon. Although, with total retail sales in 2018 at $3.628 trillion, eCommerce is still only 14.2% of overall retail purchases.

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How To Use Digital Marketing in Logistics

Cyzerg

The internet is burgeoning with information on the power of B2B digital marketing, but most logistics companies are neglecting to invest in their digital presence.

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Sales Literature Distribution: How to Cut Costs & Complexity

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Do your sales people, distributors or agents complain that it’s hard to order sales literature or it takes too long to get it? Are you frustrated by the amount of time and money you spend creating and managing your marketing assets?

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Brace Yourself: Here Comes the Urban Mega-Warehouse

Supply Chain Brain

If you think city streets are congested now, imagine a giant distribution center landing smack in the middle of a busy urban environment.

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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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DCSA unveils new era of smarter supply chains with track & trace standards

Supply Chain and Logistics

The Digital Container Shipping Association has unveiled its new T&T standard for tracking containers while en route between shipper and consignee.

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CBRE research points to steady demand for large warehouses

Logistics Management

In an analysis of the largest 100 U.S. industrial & logistics leases by square footage for 2019, Los Angeles-based industrial real estate firm CBRE reported this week leases inked in the food & beverage industry, as well as in e-commerce and logistics led the pack, with some varying shifts.

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By the Numbers: Why Fulfill Orders From a Chicago Fulfillment Center?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

When fulfillment professionals say the Windy City blows a lot of other markets away, they’re not exaggerating. Home to one of the country’s largest road, rail and air cargo networks with numerous UPS, DHL and FedEx locations, Chicago is a major eCommerce hub you’ll want to consider for economical B2C distribution.

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Four Ways Blockchain Is Changing the Food Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

At its core, blockchain solves problems with communication.

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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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The Impact of a Potential Epidemic on the Economy and Supply Chain

Kuebix

The coronavirus is dominating news channels worldwide as potential cases are reported in the United States. Health officials are warning against travel to certain areas to minimize exposure and several travel bans are already in place. Not only do epidemics pose serious danger to people around the world who may be exposed, epidemics like the […].

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A special request in a time of need

Overdrive Online

With a terminal cancer diagnosis faced by his four-year-old son, an old friend asks for prayers, well-wishes from the driving community.

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MCI Receives CNG Coach Order from San Diego

NGT News

Motor Coach Ind. (MCI), a U.S. subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., an independent global bus manufacturer, says the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has ordered 24 MCI D4500 commuter coaches powered by natural gas. MTS is decreasing its fleet emissions with the purchase of CNG-powered MCI coaches, which will replace 12-year old diesel intercity […].

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Three Ways Wearables Boost Supply-Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

Smart electronic devices in the form of wearables are delivering intriguing possibilities for logistics companies.

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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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6 tips to preparing your cargo for international shipping

Shipping and Freight Resource

For businesses that ship internationally, return of goods due to damage in transit can be a huge burden in terms of time and money. Here are six tips on how to prepare your cargo for part or full load shipments and prevent lost revenues when using worldwide parcel delivery services. Read more >>>. The post 6 tips to preparing your cargo for international shipping appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource.

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Striking in the Shipping World

MTS Logistics

Ports in both France and Australia are currently struggling with workers strikes. What does it actually mean when unions organize a strike at the port? Labor unions exist all across the globe to promote workers’ rights and welfare. They employ impactful tactics to ensure that laborers receive fair and just treatment. Although labor unions in the U.S. reached their peak in the 1950s, and even though over half of all union members live in just seven states (California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylv

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EV Adoption in California Could Increase GSP and Create 500,000 Jobs

NGT News

According to a new report, the electrification of light-duty vehicles in California could be a catalyst for economic growth over the next 10 years. The report, Clean Transportation: An Economic Assessment of More Inclusive Vehicle Electrification in California, was prepared by Berkeley Economic Advising and Research and assesses the economic implications of the projected increase […].

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The 2020 Supply Chain: What Does the Future Hold?

Supply Chain Brain

Here's what executives learned about the coming year from the latest BGSA Supply Chain Conference.

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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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$50 and a little install work could save your life: Trucker Scott Carlson’s close call

Overdrive Online

In this week's edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast, Scott Carlson details an inexpensive piece of equipment he’s got in his truck, as do the rest of the trucks in the fleet he's driven for the last 17 years out of New York state. This little device, he knows, likely saved his life last week. In this week's edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast, Scott Carlson details an inexpensive piece of equipment he’s got in his truck, as do the rest of the trucks in the fleet he's driven for the last 17

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Driving isn’t the only tough job in trucking

Commercial Carrier Journal

In December, we covered the point that trucking is one of the deadliest jobs in the U.S. with 927 "heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers" lost in the line of duty last year. However, transportation also plays a role in one of the most physically demanding jobs, according to recent analysis.

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EPRI, DOE to Collaborate on Electrification Research

NGT News

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Vehicle Technologies Office signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to collaborate on electric transportation research, development, demonstration and deployment. In pursuing this work, the parties will draw upon EERE’s experience in transportation energy technology […].

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Super Bowl LIV Will Be a Big Day for Food & Beverage Suppliers

Kuebix

The Super Bowl is an unofficial American holiday – and like any good holiday celebrated in America, there will be lots of food and drink consumed in households nation-wide! In fact, Super Bowl Sunday is the second-highest food consumption day in the USA, right after Thanksgiving. Americans will spend an average of $81 dollars per […]. The post Super Bowl LIV Will Be a Big Day for Food & Beverage Suppliers appeared first on Kuebix.

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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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Three Logistics Trends to Look Out For in 2020

MTS Logistics

Given the current global consumer climate which has seen customers having higher expectations than ever before, supply chains are coming under immense pressure to deliver exceptional services within a reduced timeframe and at a lower cost. As such, it should come as little surprise that logistics management solutions, accompanied by next-generation delivery techniques, have adapted and developed their key approaches to the benefit of smarter, faster, sustainable and more customer-focused interna

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A mid-career hauling pause for the ultimate goal: Danny and Cindy George’s sailing voyage ’round the world

Overdrive Online

In their mid-50s, the two have put their hauling careers in neutral while they still have the physical and mental ability to attempt such an aggressive feat. How they got to the point where they could afford the move is through a combination of careful planning and walking the walk of fiscal discipline together.

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GM Invests in First 100% Electric Assembly Plant

NGT News

General Motors has invested $2.2 billion in its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to produce a variety of all-electric trucks and SUVs. Detroit-Hamtramck will be GM’s first fully-dedicated electric vehicle assembly plant. GM’s first all-electric truck will be a pickup with production scheduled to begin in late 2021. This will be followed soon after by the Cruise […].