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

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The Critical Role of Your Fulfillment Center Customer Service Representative

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

When online shoppers click the order button on your website, they expect to get their selections quickly and in perfect condition. Making that happen is the job of your 3PL provider. While the company’s warehouse staff actually picks, packs and ships your products, your fulfillment center customer service representative (CSR) contributes to a positive buying experience through the support he or she gives you.

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3PL vs. 4PL vs. 5PL—Here’s the Difference

Food Logistics

Food Logistics breaks down the difference between 3PLs, 4PLs and 5PLs and why these partnerships matter, especially in a time of crisis.

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What will Last Mile Delivery Look like Post-Pandemic?

Logistics Viewpoints

Ecommerce sales have boomed during the pandemic. Young technologies that support last mile deliveries are getting increased attention. Which of these technologies have the most potential post-Coronavirus? The post What will Last Mile Delivery Look like Post-Pandemic? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Key Considerations for Effective Cargo Consolidation

SIPMM Professional Publications

Companies of any size can use consolidation service, but it is particularly useful for organizations with lean supply chains or business that operate in just in time (JIT) environments. Cargo Consolidation significantly keeps transportation costs down while developing long term collaboration with partner carriers. These allow the control of customer shipment seamless end to end. […].

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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 time for FET on trucks has come and gone

Commercial Carrier Journal

Trucking already funds the account disproportionately compared to their four-wheeling cousins.

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An Overview of Each Generation’s Impact on the World and Global Transportation

MTS Logistics

We live in an era where national cultures, economies, borders, and political polarization have all disappeared. Liberal tendencies have gained power in almost every field, technology has developed at an unbelievable pace, and a large part of social life has been determined by global processes. Huge developments in technology and communication have brought countries closer in many areas from economy to politics.

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Dynamic Pricing is Transforming Logistics with Zeke Ziliak

The Logistics of Logistics

Dynamic Pricing is Transforming Logistics with Zeke Ziliak . Zeke Ziliak and Joe Lynch discuss how dynamic pricing is transforming logistics. As Global Vice President, Transportation & Logistics Industries at PROS, Zeke and his team help transportation and logistics companies align supply, demand, and pricing decisions to realize additional revenue and profit. .

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Polybag Packaging Can Drive Six-Figure Savings Versus Shipping Boxes

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

If you’re looking for more economical shipping options, don’t be afraid to think outside the box. More accurately, don’t be afraid to think beyond it – because in many cases the key to significant eCommerce fulfillment savings may not require the use of an actual box at all.

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Reactive vs. Proactive IT Operations I: Introduction

Cyzerg

First, I’d like to give you some quick perspective on the viewpoint from which this blog series (Reactive vs. Proactive IT Operations) will be written: I’ve been involved in IT operations management for over 11 years, nine of them leading enterprise-grade technical operations across small and mid-sized businesses, with larger operations in manufacturing and e-commerce.

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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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Unique Challenges Facing Food & Beverage Supply Chains

Kuebix

Food and beverage companies produce and distribute essential products every day. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in food shoppers buying supplies for a longer period of time (ex. shopping for 2 weeks at a time instead of 1) and purchasing products such as toilet paper, paper towels and disinfectant wipes in bulk. Practicing new skills […]. The post Unique Challenges Facing Food & Beverage Supply Chains appeared first on Kuebix.

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LTL Basics with Doug Sartain

The Logistics of Logistics

The post LTL Basics with Doug Sartain appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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Announcing the Launch of ShipChain Mainnet

Shipchain

ShipChain, a decentralized freight and logistics platform operating on Ethereum, announces that its mainnet, a public delegated Proof of Stake sidechain of the Ethereum network, is now live. This launch is a significant milestone toward achieving a modular system across the entire supply chain. ShipChain’s Track and Trace blockchain-based system, now available on its mainnet, brings complete transparency and visibility to the supply chain.

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Though certain freight sectors are humming, many owner-operators appear to be hanging back

Overdrive Online

Load postings in recent months on popular loadboards have been climbing. However, despite that steady freight recovery, data shows the smallest of carriers -- those with six trucks or fewer -- aren't jumping back into the game at the same rate that freight is returning.

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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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5 Innovative Strategies for Logistics Companies to Pave the Way to the New Normal

Food Logistics

To embrace the upside of this New Normal, businesses must address the short term and innovate for the long-term.

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In Prime’s $28M settlement with drivers and trainees, lessons for other fleets to ward off lawsuits

Commercial Carrier Journal

Though its larger carriers that often grab the headlines in these types of lawsuits (those dealing with misclassification and other wage- and hour-law issues), carriers of all sizes can be susceptible to such litigation.

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Six Keys to Discovering ‘Goldilocks’ Pricing for Businesses and Customers

Supply Chain Brain

As I was reading the story “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” to my youngest son, I had a revelation about … pricing.

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FMCSA is listening. Share your views and make a difference 

Overdrive Online

On Aug. 5, you have the opportunity to listen, learn and most importantly submit your concerns directly to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Collectively, trucker voices can make a difference.

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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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Selling B2B During a Pandemic

Carter Logistics

Covid-19 has changed not only our industry, but every industry across the globe. We sat down for a Q&A with Ted Bowley, our Sales Manager for the Southeast region, to talk about how he is coping with the pandemic and how it has changed his B2B selling approach. How are you staying relevant and in touch with current customers? I’ve kept the mindset that I am here to help our customers find solutions, especially in the midst of this uncertainty.

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Commentary: Getting to the root of the maintenance problem

Commercial Carrier Journal

Today there are too many tires and other components replaced in order to get the vehicle back in service without any action being taken to prevent recurrences of the same problem.

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Sorry, I Was On Mute

Talking Logistics

[silence]. Oh, sorry, I was on mute. It happens at least once a week: someone on a Zoom call forgets that they’re on mute. They start talking, but nobody can hear them. “I think you’re on mute,” another participant will say. Oh, yes, sorry, I was on mute. I’ve been on mute. Read more Sorry, I Was On Mute. The post Sorry, I Was On Mute appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Report: New USPS top exec DeJoy is focused on making changes to improve the bottom line

Logistics Management

While it is no secret that the USPS’s bottom line has been, and remains, a major cause for concern, especially amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has seen a significant uptick, a recent article in The Washington Post made it clear that DeJoy clearly intends to make “major operational changes,” with the goal of making the USPS a profitable and better managed organization.

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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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Technologies for Maritime Logistics Safety and Security

SIPMM Professional Publications

The landscape of maritime is shifting with the trends that are emerging do so out necessarily. Smart shipping, shipbuilding, big data, propulsion, advanced materials and analytics, sensors, robotics and communications in conjunction are all having monumental shifts in maritime industry are approaching new challenges and opportunities. Cyber-Security In 2017, cyber-attacks showed vulnerability in navigate and […].

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Commentary: In a tough rates market, fleets can still boost their bottom line — here’s how

Commercial Carrier Journal

In this environment, carriers that do not know and understand their costs will likely focus on pricing to try and increase their revenues, but miss the more important factors of profitability.

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Editor’s Pick: Preparing for Future Disruptions – Using Technology to Strengthen Your Export Compliance Program

Talking Logistics

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post by Jackson Wood from Descartes‘ blog discusses 3 key steps to consider to increase the resilience of your export.

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CBRE report takes a deep dive into U.S. retail-to-industrial conversion projects

Logistics Management

The main thesis of this report explained that 13.8 million square feet of United States retail space has now been converted to 15.5 million square feet of industrial space. But that is not solely a COVID-19 happening, as that data goes back to 2017, according to CBRE.

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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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Sustainable Procurement for Green Building

SIPMM Professional Publications

Having sustainable procurement in building industry as the acquisition of product or services which can minimize or provide positive environmental impact throughout the factoring of environmental concerns into major purchasing strategies, policies, directives and practices. Sustainable procurement is the integration of requirements, specifications and criteria that are friendly to the environment.

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Midwest City Adds CNG Waste Collection Truck to Fleet

NGT News

Midwest City, Okla., has added a new waste collection truck powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) to its fleet. A grant from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) assisted with the cost of outfitting the new truck with the CNG system and tanks. “CNG benefits us in that it is a lower-cost fuel and […]. The post Midwest City Adds CNG Waste Collection Truck to Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Business bounces back for two small fleets — one cattle hauler and one cheese hauler — after COVID strike

Overdrive Online

Though both wrestled with the downturn, small fleet operators Rick Sterling and Dewayne Lark say business has settled some, with one busy running cheese and the other having his cattle-hauling operation spring back.