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Warehouse RFID: Definition, Benefits, Adoption Challenges, & More

Cyzerg

In the world of warehouse management, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. With the rapid advancements in technology, there has been a substantial shift towards automation to streamline operations. One technology that is revolutionizing warehouse management is RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification). RFID technology uses electromagnetic fields to identify and track tags attached to objects.

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Just in Time vs Just in Case: Which Strategy Is Right for You?

Cyzerg

Are you struggling to find the right inventory strategy for your business? Well, look no further. In this article, we will explore and compare two popular inventory management strategies: Just in Time (JIT) and Just in Case (JIC). Both strategies have pros and cons, and choosing the right one will depend on various factors, such as the nature of your business, market conditions, and customer demand patterns.

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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. The overall volatility was punctuated by shortages that were themselves brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic. However, the immediate changes in consumption patterns and the subsequent “get out of the house” rebound were quickly followed by widespread inflation and the Ukraine war.

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Drone Delivery is Here with Tom Walker

The Logistics of Logistics

Drone delivery is here and it is an increasingly viable mode for home delivery. Tom Walker and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics and economics of drone delivery. Tom is the Founder and CEO of DroneUp , a pioneering autonomous drone delivery company that specializes in last-mile delivery. About Tom Walker Tom Walker is the Founder and CEO of DroneUp. DroneUp provides drone delivery and flight services to organizations and communities.

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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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Saving Logistics Costs – Inventory

Logistics Bureau

We all strive to save costs, not just our clients but also in our own businesses, especially in all the supply chain and logistics operations we undertake. Did you know that you can reduce logistics costs through effective inventory management? Some of it sounds very basic and yet, so many businesses really do miss these Inventory Management techniques.

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Empowering Vendors to Reduce Pre-Shipment Delays

Talking Logistics

Streamlining pre-shipping efforts creates efficiency and visibility In an IDC research survey, supply chain executives agree, “visibility, agility, supply diversification, and collaboration strategies” are the top responses for companies to mitigate supply chain risk from disruption. Furthermore, supply chain visibility and collaboration are essential for providing sufficient insights and time to react effectively.

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Modernizing the Warehouse with Andy Johnston

The Logistics of Logistics

Andy Johnston and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing the warehouse. Andy is the Senior Director of Innovation at GEODIS , a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. About Andy Johnston Andy Johnston joined GEODIS in 2012 and currently serves as the Senior Director of Innovation for the Americas region.

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I-75 'Ice Pick Bandit' poking holes in truck tires, police investigate

Overdrive Online

Overdrive reignites a police hunt for a vandal targeting trucks in "bizarre" nighttime attacks, after yet another trucker comes forward with an eerie report of I-75's "Ice Pick Bandit.

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Ecommerce Parcel Delivery Speed: How Important Is It?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Conventional wisdom for teens applies to parcel delivery speed, too. Just because everyone is doing something, doesn’t mean you should do it.

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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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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 20, 2023)

Talking Logistics

If you had a time machine, would you travel to the past or the future? I go back and forth on this question. At the moment, I would travel to the past. How far? Certainly back to before social media was created. Or maybe back to before nuclear weapons existed? I’m not sure if it’s. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 20, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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How Intelligent Automation Can Enable Sustainability in Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

Despite the many challenges involved, it’s becoming clear that brands who adapt to this new reality will be the ones that secure consumers’ loyalty.

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Convoy crushed by 'massive freight recession,' closing down

Overdrive Online

Convoy, the tech-heavy digital freight network and load board, will close down after a hammering from the harsh freight market, according to an internal message from CEO Dan Lewis.

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The Pros & Cons of Different Order Fulfillment Company Models

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In the world of order fulfillment, where poor execution can erode customer confidence and profits, choosing the right partner is critical. But with literally thousands of companies to choose from, that choice can be confusing. But providers tend to fall under a handful of order fulfillment company models. If you understand which model works best for your business, you can narrow the choices and zero in on the perfect partner.

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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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Pfizer & Henkel: SAP Business Network Customer Highlights

Talking Logistics

At SAP Sapphire back in May, Lidia Fonseca, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Pfizer, delivered a keynote presentation explaining the value of being a trading partner on SAP Business Network. She provided many great insights, which I’ll highlight in a moment, but let me begin with how she concluded her presentation: “At Pfizer, rather. Read more The post Pfizer & Henkel: SAP Business Network Customer Highlights appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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How Will 2023’s Peak Season Compare to Others?

Supply Chain Brain

If businesses fail to get rid of their supplies, they won’t be able to survive, because they will be forced to refinance all their debt at higher interest rates.

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Gamification is Badly Overhyped, but it Really Can Work in Retail

Logistics Viewpoints

Distributed order management solutions can support a ship-from-store strategy. The book You’ve Been Played was written by a software developer who created one of the most popular gamified apps in the world. He writes, “over the years, I’ve found little evidence that most gamification actually works.” I’ve encountered gamification in enterprise applications.

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Peterbilt's sixth annual Pride & Class Parade kicks off

Overdrive Online

40-plus owners and operators were featured prominently around the Denton, Texas, courthouse square amid Peterbilt's annual United Way donations drive, which drew hundreds to downtown Denton for the custom-trucks display.

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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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Update on Appointment Scheduling API Standard

Talking Logistics

Last December, Convoy, J.B. Hunt, and Uber Freight announced the formation of the Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC), “which aims to solve transportation scheduling challenges by establishing the freight industry’s first formal set of appointment scheduling application programming interface (API) standards.​​” Earlier this month, the SCC announced “the achievement of a landmark milestone — the publication.

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October 2023 Freight Market Update

Trinity Logistics

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. Imports on the Rebound? For the past 14 months, much of the conversation around U.S. container import volume has been gloomy. Figure 1.1 shows the steady decline in import volume that began in August of 2022, and those volumes have remained lower when you compare them year-over-year (YoY) for most of 2023.

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What Lessons a Table Fable Teaches About Supply Chain Orchestration

Logistics Viewpoints

I should have known better. I work in supply chain. Even worse, I work for a company who makes solutions to help companies solve these kinds of problems, which I listen, speak and write about for a living! What was the problem? I ordered a table online without checking reviews sufficiently. If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer.

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Truckers call out FMCSA's misplaced speed-limiter priorities

Overdrive Online

"Instead of limiting the speed on trucks, they should really limit the speed on cars." --Trucker Andrew Axelson on where he and many others feel the real speeding problem lies. Also in this podcast, a dive into myriad mandate concerns.

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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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Carriers dependent on spot freight face increasing cost pressures

Commercial Carrier Journal

ATA's Bob Costello said freight recovery will come from supply correction before increased freight demand

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A Four-Step Methodology for Leaner and More Effective Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

The methodology known as ESSA — for eliminate, simplify, standardize and automate — can help supply chains overcome an abundance of unusable technology as they pursue digital transformation.

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Truck and Trailer Wraps Drive Powerful Breast Cancer Awareness

Women in Trucking

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and those in the trucking industry are using truck and trailer wraps to drive powerful awareness of this cause.

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Stunning ostrich-leather interior on daycab '05 379

Overdrive Online

At GBATS last month, Triple S Diesel's Mauricio Soto of Cimarron, Kansas, showed off this old Werner 70-inch sleeper truck that he and his team rebuilt for a customer as a daycab, in stunning fashion.

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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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WorkWave Showcases Innovation and Commitment as NPMA Strategic Partner at PestWorld 2023

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes HOLMDEL, N.J, October 17, 2023 – This week, WorkWave®, a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, is continuing its 20+ year tradition of presenting at NPMA’s PestWorld. WorkWave is excited to display its cutting-edge pest control software and services as an NPMA strategic partner, as well as an exclusive sponsor of the NPMA Gives Award and NPMA’s Executive Leadership Program.

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Localizing Decision-Making Maximizes Benefits of Digital Tech Investments

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain decision-makers are caught in a balancing act of competing priorities. To analyze the tradeoffs, many are investing in digital technologies. Often, however, that investment has yet to yield positive results.

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Navistar kicks off production of its last ICE powertrain

Commercial Carrier Journal

The 410,000-sq.-ft. facility in Alabama has fully transitioned from a single assembly line to two, along with the incorporation of three major machining lines.