Sat.Aug 11, 2018 - Fri.Aug 17, 2018

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Striking the right balance

DC Velocity

Retailers need more sophisticated technology to manage inventory in an omnichannel world. Tools that improve visibility and flexibility are at the top of the list.

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The Digital Transformation Journey: The Alignment of Industry, Company, and Technology

Talking Logistics

In today’s market, it is imperative for process businesses to pursue digital transformations to meet changing customer expectations, global market demands, and increased competition. Process industry businesses that embark on digital transformation journeys are becoming disruptors in the industry. Smart executives know that a digital transformation can be a catalyst for growth and will drive shareholder value.

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How a Single Point of Contact Can Aid in Apparel Logistics

Apparel Logistics

A single point of contact (SPOC) refers to one department which is responsible for managing logistics across multiple locations. This SPOC will coordinate activities across warehouses, work sites, internal departments, and external clients. Maintaining an SPOC for your apparel brand is an efficient way to minimize errors, increase customer satisfaction, and boost your bottom line.

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Software Rules

The Lean Thinker

“Turn off the radio, Hal.” “I’m sorry, Mark, I’m afraid I can’t do that.”. A couple of months ago I got the news that my 1995 Toyota Truck with 280,000 miles on it would require an engine rebuild plus a bunch of other stuff I wanted it to continue to be a reliable daily driver and for trips to Portland, etc. I’ll relate the reason I didn’t replace it in-kind with a Toyota Tacoma in another post.

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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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Stewards at UPS' largest local vote to reject labor contracts

DC Velocity

Actions by local 89 officials raise chances of `no' votes by rank-and-file.

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How to Reduce Warehouse Labor Costs With Smarter Order Picking

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

The word “travel” is usually associated with positive things. Vacations…New adventures…. Not so in the fulfillment warehouse, where travel time is the enemy of efficient order picking. In fact, it can comprise as much as 50% of the picking process – and up to half of your warehousing labor cost. Without the right system-aided picking process, you’re paying order pickers to walk, not to pick.

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HBR: Managers Think They’re Good At Coaching. They’re Not.

The Lean Thinker

“No… this is coaching. That means I talk, you listen.” Many years ago, those words began a 20 minute session that I can best describe as an “a** chewing.” The boss systematically went through all of the little notes he had been saving for over a year – like the fact that someone had commented that I had a cow lick in my hair one day many months ago, which was framed as “lack of grooming.” None of this, of course, had anything to do with what had t

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Accomplishing the impossible: interview with Brad Jacobs

DC Velocity

The logistics industry existed before Brad Jacobs. It will likely never be the same after him.

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Logistics Industry Sees Good Times Ahead

Material Handling and Logistics

Over the next three months, 70% of the logistics and transportation managers, surveyed in July by TCompanies, said the U.S. economy will continue to thrive. And because of that, revenue and profitability are expected to increase as well.

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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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FMCSA to begin test of new CSA scoring system in September

Fleet Owner

Agency to hold a public meeting on Aug.

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Control Tower Visibility: Delivering Value in Transportation

Talking Logistics

Companies today are facing significant transportation challenges — tight capacity, rising rates, and more demanding delivery expectations from customers. Navigating through these challenges requires timely and accurate visibility to what’s happening in their transportation operations, which is where Control Tower visibility comes in. How are companies using Control Tower visibility to deliver business value?

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Deficit pricing: In LTL it's par for the course

DC Velocity

According to noted consultant Satish Jindel, it's been an ironclad way for carriers to leave money on the table.

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Before Fixing the Infrastructure We Need to Address the Labor Issues

Material Handling and Logistics

If Congress passes the legislation the President promised, labor-related risks could arise.

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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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LGBT truckers share tales from the road

Fleet Owner

All truckers are familiar with the meditative din of the road, but for the LGBT community, the siren song of the highways can be especially luring. But LGBT truckers face discrimination from their peers, shippers and at stops along the road.

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Optimize Your Freight Spend Without Negotiation

Talking Logistics

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” To get an expert’s response to that question, I interviewed Michael Falls, Senior Manager of Operations at enVista , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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Survey: logistics and transportation providers optimistic about fourth quarter economics

DC Velocity

Revenue and profitability expected to rise, but concerns linger about workforce shortages, regulatory issues, and trade tariffs, TCompanies finds.

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Busiest Pacific Port in North America Thrives Amid Trade Turmoil

Material Handling and Logistics

Shippers have discovered Prince Rupert is often the quickest and cheapest route to get everything from Nike sneakers, Microsoft computers and John Deere tractor parts from Asian factories into the U.S. heartland.

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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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Bendix shares safety tech tips

Fleet Owner

Bendix offers some insight on the evolution of advanced vehicle safety technologies.

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Editor’s Pick: Top Operational Challenges Solved Through Supply Chain Visibility Solutions

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 from ClearMetal’s blog discusses the top operational challenges companies face and explains how enhanced supply chain visibility can improve each one.

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Study offers insight into "early driver turnover"

DC Velocity

One in three truck drivers leaves within the first three months of employment. New research aims to find out why.

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Branded Warehouse Signs

Material Handling and Logistics

ASG Services has introduced branded warehouse signs that give companies the ability to include their company logos and other corporate messages on their warehouse signs without making them an expensive desirable.

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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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Approach fuel efficiency from a variety of angles

Fleet Owner

No one thing can get you to 10 MPG but doing several things can get you closer.

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DoorDash Launches Monthly Subscription Service for Unlimited Food Deliveries

Bringg

DoorDash, the on-demand restaurant delivery service, connecting customers with restaurants, debuted a new last week called DashPass , a subscription offering unlimited deliveries with no delivery fee. For $9.99 per month, subscribers will receive unlimited access to thousands of restaurants across the US, with no delivery fee on orders of $15 or more.

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Report: logistics careers posted top-ten pay raise in 2017

DC Velocity

Median salary for logisticians jumped 21.7 percent to $63,960, Finder.com says.

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From the Desk of the CEO – 8/16

Shipchain

It’s hard to believe it’s almost September and already 9 months since the completion of the sale. Our team has all around been hard at work, including growing relationships with the companies we are working with, seeking strategic partnerships with logistics companies to garner widespread adoption, accelerating development of the products and really making this a well oiled machine.

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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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New Kansas Love's adds truck parking along I-70

Fleet Owner

New truck stop features 74 parking spots, a Hardee's, showers, tire center, and more.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 13-17, 2018)

Talking Logistics

I’m back from vacation. Well, back physically. Getting back mentally has been a very slow process. My family and I spent more than a week in Costa Rica, where everyone greets you with “Pura Vida,” which means “Pure Life” in Spanish. I took the saying seriously, leaving my laptop at home and completely unplugging from email and work. I did get a chance to visit several Costa Rican “offices” while I was there, like this one in Manuel Antonio: It’s always nice to get back home, however, and after s

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Cass' July volume, rate data shows market staying red-hot

DC Velocity

Seasonal factors not an issue as gains continue.

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