Sat.Mar 27, 2021 - Fri.Apr 02, 2021

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The Produce Tipping Point: How the Produce Season May Tip the Load-to-Truck Scales

CH Robinson Logistics

This year’s produce season is felt after a series of events impacting transportation. The power outages in Texas, the inclement weather in the Midwest, and the Ever Given ship at the Suez Canal, all of these contribute to a tight transportation market. What’s more, is that these are likely not the last of the events to disrupt transportation. Here’s what you should know about the market conditions specific to temperature controlled transportation and produce regions that outline specific actions

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Customers Satisfied: What the future of fulfillment looks like

Logistics Management

The six building blocks of customer-centric fulfillment.

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Time for the Low-Tech Transporation Industry to Convert to High Tech

Mazars Ledger

As organizations look to modernize, transportation management is often one aspect of a business that is overlooked. However, making transportation… The post Time for the Low-Tech Transporation Industry to Convert to High Tech appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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What’s Driving the 3PL Industry Consolidation with Spencer Tenney

The Logistics of Logistics

What’s Driving the 3PL Industry Consolidation with Spencer Tenney. Joe Lynch and Spencer Tenney discuss what’s driving the 3PL industry consolidation. Spencer and his team at Tenney Group are mergers and acquisitions advisors who work with business owners in the 3PL, trucking, and bus industry. About Spencer Tenney. Spencer Tenney serves as President & CEO of Tenney Group, where he oversees the firm’s day-to-day effectiveness and long-term vision.

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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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Your Print Fulfillment Company – Vendor or Agent of Change?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Print fulfillment is a lot like Rodney Dangerfield. It doesn’t get much respect. It’s just putting materials into boxes and shipping them somewhere, right? While bulk shipping is one of a fulfillment vendor’s core services, better third-party print fulfillment companies can help make your communications more cost-effective and streamline your production, inventory and distribution.

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5 Ocean Shipping Trends to Watch in 2021

Now, That's Logistics

Container shortages, capacity constraints, higher shipping costs, and ongoing impacts of the global pandemic all placed new challenges in front of ocean shippers last year. Those roadblocks have yet to be removed in 2021, although some early signs of relief are beginning to surface. The problem is that the shortage—among other forces—is driving shipping rates up across many routes at a time when global organizations are trying to realign their supply chains after a rough year in 2020.

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Make Heroes, Make Money with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

Make Heroes, Make Money with Steve Elwell. Joe Lynch and Steve Elwell discuss the concept of “make heroes, make money,” which relates to making customers and prospective customers the hero. Many salespeople and companies forget this principle and position themselves as the hero. Customers don’t want to be shown up by an outside company saving the day.

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CBRE report examines impact of the pandemic on big box industrial real estate market

Logistics Management

For 2020, CBRE’s data indicated that industrial real estate transactions saw annual across the board gains, for all big box segments it tracks, including: 200,000-to-499,000 SF, from 150.6 to 158.8; 500,000 SF-to-749,999 SF, from 50.5 to 90.0; 750,000+SF, from 78.9 to 100.8, with the total number of transactions rising from 280.0 in 2019 to 349.3 in 2020.

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When Will Supply Chains Finally Move on From Paper?

Supply Chain Brain

Physical documents undermine efficiency, sustainability and safety — and they cost the supply-chain industry upwards of $3 billion every year.

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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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Frozen Food Shipping Shouldn’t Make You Shiver and Shake

Trinity Logistics

Whether those buying your product are meat-eaters or vegetarians, gluten-free , or dairy-free or they’ll try anything under the sun – we all have to eat. All food must make its way from farms and factories to the dinner table. We all know that this multi-step process is particular and sensitive. Shipping frozen and refrigerated food together can be a recipe for disaster if not done right.

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Technology Alone Won’t Integrate Your Supply Chain with Paul Jensen

The Logistics of Logistics

Technology Alone Won’t Integrate Your Supply Chain with Paul Jensen. Joe Lynch and Paul Jensen discuss why technology alone won’t integrate your supply chain. Technology is critically important to a connected supply chain, however, there are limitations to what technology can do. To have a truly integrated supply chain companies need to have a supply chain partner that will couple the technology with the people and physical assets (trucks, terminals, warehouses, etc.) required to be effect

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Routing airfreight around the world

Logistics Management

Air cargo providers need to be creative and agile in order to demonstrate their professional abilities to shippers across the globe.

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Watch: How Supply-Chain Leaders Are Investing in Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

Geraint John, vice president analyst with Gartner’s Supply Chain Practice, reveals the results of a survey in which companies described their current efforts at achieving supply-chain resiliency and agility.

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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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There's much more to business ownership than having an authority

Overdrive Online

History is rich with companies that worked tirelessly to save their sinking ship rather than change when the need became inevitable. Yet failure to effectively plan for the change can be its own Achilles Heel of sorts.

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3PL Sales Will Never Be the Same with Ryan Mann

The Logistics of Logistics

3PL Sales Will Never Be the Same with Ryan Mann. Joe Lynch and Ryan Mann discuss why 3PL sales will never be the same. 3PL sales are changed forever because of COVID, changing market dynamics, and the introduction of new technologies. About Ryan Mann. Ryan Mann is the Director of Marketing at Lean Solutions Group. Ryan studied at Texas Tech University, earning a degree in General Studies, and has 3 minors in Psychology, Sociology, and Human Resources Development.

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Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation announces expansion into Laredo, Texas

Logistics Management

Danbury, Conn.-based Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation, a global 3PL with a $3 billion-plus freight network, said this week that it is rolling out a new Laredo, Texas-based location, a main truck crossing point between the United States and Mexico.

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5G, IoT and the New Supply-Chain Challenges

Supply Chain Brain

The past year has been both blessing and curse for supply chains.

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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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Most owner-ops opposed to allowing under-21 CDL drivers an interstate option

Overdrive Online

Just about a third of readers support in some measure. Among the no votes, one urged "better training programs, better trainers, better treatment from DOT and law enforcement, more parking places, and other incentives to help drivers stay and not quit.".

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The Ever Given Continues to Impact Supply Chains Despite Being Freed from the Suez Canal

Kuebix

The world received exciting news this week as a 220,200-ton cargo ship named the Ever Given was freed from the Suez Canal after being stuck for six days. The Suez Canal is one of the most important trade arteries in the world. It connects Asia to Europe and the U.S. East Coast. On average, 50 […]. The post The Ever Given Continues to Impact Supply Chains Despite Being Freed from the Suez Canal appeared first on Kuebix.

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FourKites completes $100 million Series D financing round

Logistics Management

Company officials said that, with its new investors, the company is focused on fueling a broader vision with an eye on the future of digital supply chains that “connects the physical and digital worlds of warehouses, stores, and transportation with real-time data and machine learning.

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The Symbiosis of E-Commerce and Brick-and-Mortar

Supply Chain Brain

With e-commerce now accounting for more than 20% of total U.S. retail sales, it’s clear that online is a crucial channel across all types of industries. In no way, however, does that mean that physical storefronts are on their way out.

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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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Hey, mate, this classic American trucking song isn’t exactly American. or much about trucking

Overdrive Online

"I've Been Everywhere," one of trucking's classic American road songs, has roots in another continent. Decades before Johnny Cash's popular rendition, it was recorded by Hank Snow and others.

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Roadrunner Freight Raises $50M for Development of Technology and Recruiting Top Talent

Food Logistics

Roadrunner anticipates using the net proceeds for investment in the development of technology underpinning operations, specifically around planning, pricing and efficiency; to recruit and retain top talent; and to invest in service improvements.

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Biden proposes big $2.25 trillion infrastructure proposal amid corporate opposition

Logistics Management

Candidate Joe Biden promised a “big and bold” infrastructure proposal to shore up decaying U.S. infrastructure. Now President Joe Biden is out with details of that bold plan dubbed the “American Jobs Plan” that would spend at least $2.25 trillion on a wide variety of infrastructure needs, physical and virtual. The plan will likely have to be moved under “reconciliation procedures”—meaning a simple majority—to pass a reluctant Senate.

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Ships Get Moving Through Suez as Giant Ever Given Is Freed

Supply Chain Brain

Ships started moving again through the Suez Canal on Monday after the giant container ship that lay stranded across the critical waterway for a week was finally tugged free.

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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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Procurement and Supply Chain are Smarter Together – Practical Use Cases

Logistics Viewpoints

In a previous post , I made a case for how the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) are smarter together. I took the viewpoint that as the need for supply chain resiliency becomes front and center, CSCOs and CPOs will need to collaborate very closely; and shared the reasons why this is more important than ever. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration.

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South Dakota School Districts Transition Buses to Propane Autogas

NGT News

Six South Dakota school districts – Brookings, Gayville-Volin, Harrisburg, Lennox, Madison Central and Yankton – have received Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR) funding to purchase propane autogas school buses. The districts say they chose Blue Bird Vision Propane buses because they emit fewer greenhouse gases, smog-producing hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides compared with the […].

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HERstory: First Woman to Drive Coast to Coast

Women in Trucking

Photo: smithsonianmag.com.

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