Sat.Jun 29, 2019 - Fri.Jul 05, 2019

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Supply Chain Management: Top 5 Cost-Saving Tips

Morai Logistics

Of the many ways companies can boost their profitability, simply reducing the costs of their supply chain remains one of the most overlooked. Companies, on average, are spending more than they need to on their supply chains. The numbers bear this out. Benchmarking Success audits businesses to see how they are doing on average compared to industry bests.

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Summer Shipping Mistakes to Avoid: Advice from a Temperature-Control Expert

Coyote

Kevin Lynch of QProducts & Services shares his insight on summer shipping pitfalls and best practices.

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Tackling Driver Turnover – Part 6: Professionals

Truck News

As I’m sure everyone is aware that this process cannot be successful by jumping around the different parts or dteps. Each section is designed to build on the last.

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What Is Expedited Shipping & When Should You Use It?

GoShip Blog

In our modern dynamic world, last-minute decisions and actions are becoming a daily routine. The shipping industry is not an exclusion, especially with the steady growth of the e-commerce industry. Shippers want their orders right here, right now, and businesses have to supply this need whether they want to or not. Whenever you need your shipment to arrive quickly, you can rely on the expedited shipping option.

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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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Women are changing the transportation industry

Fleet Owner

More women in the trucking industry are finding pride in ‘contributing to such an important sector of our economy.

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How robots change the world | Oxford Economics

Supply Chain and Logistics

Thanks to Supply Chain Digest for promoting this study by Oxford Economics.

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Sisters of the highway: Trucker donating kidney to fellow hauler

Overdrive Online

One hauler (and kidney) to another. "Long Haul Paul" Marhoefer tells the story of West Virginia-based oil tank hauler Elizabeth Sweet's plans to donate a kidney to Hawaii-based dump-truck driver Cheryl Lynn Ibana-Bean.

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Women are making fleets safer

Fleet Owner

Veteran female drivers are finding rewards in mentoring other women in the long male-dominated industry.

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Robots May Displace 20 Million Manufacturing Jobs by 2030

Material Handling and Logistics

The pockets of workers most vulnerable to automation can often be found in rural areas with a traditional, labor-intensive industrial base.

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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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Moody’s: Port Automation May Not Always Deliver Results

Supply Chain and Logistics

I found this article via Gavin van Marle of Loadstar. It’s not a surprise that automation may not deliver the results its backers were touting.

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Supply Chain Quality: Time for a New Perspective

Talking Logistics

We say that quality is important in supply chain management, but do we focus on it with the same level of urgency, sophistication, and importance as other facets of SCM? Likewise, we stress the importance of obtaining end-to-end supply chain visibility, but what about end-to-end supply chain quality? What does that entail, and how do. The post Supply Chain Quality: Time for a New Perspective appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Senators introduce bill to limit trucks to 65 mph

Fleet Owner

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Job Openings Are Slowing, But Logistics Jobs are Up 49%

Material Handling and Logistics

The total number of open jobs in logistics is over 300,000,

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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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Photographer highlights truckers in sensitive portraits

Overdrive Online

The work of Chicago photographer Andy Goodwin goes a long way toward portraying drivers in vivid environmental portraits at truck stops, docks and elsewhere.

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Four Steps to Tackle Supply Chain Sustainability

Supply Chain Brain

Each step of the supply chain offers time-proven tactics to promote sustainability.

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FMCSA’s proposed HOS changes now expected July 31

Fleet Owner

Comment period to follow through Sept. 16.

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It Is Time to take A Fresh Look at Rail Regulation

Material Handling and Logistics

Recent customer abuses revealed at an STB hearing suggest it is time to revisit Robber Baron era reforms.

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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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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q2 2019)

Talking Logistics

That was fast, wasn’t it? We’re at the halfway mark of 2019. The U.S. and China are still in a tariff war, but the domestic transportation market is more favorable for shippers today (more capacity, lower rates) than during the first half of 2018. Mergers and acquisitions continue in the industry, both in the technology. The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q2 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Nine Ways to Transform Your Supply Chain Through Digital Network Platforms

Supply Chain Brain

For all stakeholders in traditional supply-chain ecosystems, and specifically in life-science supply chains, enormous digitally enabled breakthrough opportunities lie ahead.

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America’s 10 safest states for fleet drivers

Fleet Owner

To celebrate National Safety Month, the nation’s top ten safest states for fleet drivers have been revealed.

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Cutting the Risk in Hiring Ex-Offenders

Material Handling and Logistics

Some recommendations will surprise you: putting murderers at the top of your list?

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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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Using Satellite Imagery as a Data Source to Improve Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

Satellite imagery data represents another data set that may have the potential to improve company’s supply chains. There are potential uses surrounding procurement, sustainability, and strategic planning. The post Using Satellite Imagery as a Data Source to Improve Supply Chain Management appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Martinez heard the message — +flexibility — now will his agency deliver?

Overdrive Online

To cap the week, here's a celebration of the spirit of a system in which we can all at least participate by speaking freely. Views on and hopes for the impending hours revision hammer home the central message of a majority of haulers. In the words of one reader: "Quit stalling. Get some relief for us.".

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What’s happening in the commodity market?

Fleet Owner

How is the world economy affecting trucking industry needs such as tires, lubricants and maintenance?

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Advances in Mobile Weighing Technologies

Material Handling and Logistics

Online shopping and next-day delivery are fueling the need for speed.

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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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CNG Powers Blue Water Area Transit’s New Trolley Tours

NGT News

Blue Water Area Transit (BWAT), based out of Port Huron, Mich., has welcomed a new trolley powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). According to BWAT, the trolley provides one-hour tours of more than 50 local points of interest for a ten-cent fare. The handicap-accessible vehicle was designed and manufactured by Home Town Trolley Co. of […]. The post CNG Powers Blue Water Area Transit’s New Trolley Tours appeared first on NGT News.

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Crash data before and after the Ontario province’s speed limiter mandate

Overdrive Online

Detail on a 2017-completed Ontario Ministry of Transport analysis of some crash metrics pre- and post- its 2009 speed limiter mandate. Bottom line: some food for thought as you consider whether to take concerns to your reps with the recent U.S. Senate bill that would mandate a 65-mph speed setting. .

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Know all the facts when it comes to charging CBEVs

Fleet Owner

Managed charging can save your electric fleet from big peak demand charges.

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