Sat.Dec 11, 2021 - Fri.Dec 17, 2021

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Warehouse Receiving Metrics You Must Track and How to Optimize Them

Cyzerg

Warehouse receiving metrics must be tracked to improve the operations of warehouses and distribution centers, specifically in the receiving area. It is essential to be aware of these metrics to discover any lapses that impede productivity and efficiency.

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Price Hikes Have Retailers Considering Alternatives to Amazon FBA

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

As eCommerce businesses grow and look for new markets, becoming an Amazon seller seems like a no-brainer. When a retailer chooses to sell on Amazon, options for Amazon fulfillment include Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and Seller-Fulfilled Prime (SFP). In the first model, all inventory gets shipped to Amazon, which then takes on the responsibility of picking, packing, and shipping out customer orders.

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What More Disruptions will 3PLs See in 2022?

Food Logistics

After a couple of turbulent years in the cold supply chain, 3PLs plan for a continued rocky 2022.

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The Promise of the Digital Supply Chain with Dyci Sfregola

The Logistics of Logistics

The Promise of the Digital Supply Chain with Dyci Sfregola. Dyci Sfregola and Joe Lynch discuss the promise of the digital supply chain. Dyci is the Founder and Managing Director of New Gen Architects , a consulting company that helps their clients transform their supply chains. About Dyci Sfregola. When it comes to supply chain and product operations, Dyci Sfregola ’s experience is that most organizations are leaving money on the table due to disorganized processes.

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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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ShipMatrix data highlights strong holiday season parcel metrics

Logistics Management

Data recently issued by ShipMatrix, a subsidiary of Pittsburgh-based SJ Consulting showed varied on-time performance (OTP) ranges, for weeks 47 through 49 of 2021 and including Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, from November 14-December 4), for major parcel carriers, including UPS, FedEx, and the United States Postal Service (USPS).

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Why Supply Chain Leaders Should Choose Agility Over Accuracy

Supply Chain Brain

What’s needed today to build truly resilient supply chains is to invest in visibility-enabled network agility over forecasting accuracy.

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The Transfix Story with Drew McElroy

The Logistics of Logistics

The Transfix Story with Drew McElroy. Drew McElroy and Joe Lynch discuss the Transfix story. Drew is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix , a market-leading, next-generation freight platform transforming the traditional and digital freight sector while bringing transparency, trust, and sustainability to the transportation ecosystem. About Drew McElroy.

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2021 3PL Warehouse Benchmark Report

Logistics Management

Download the 3PL Benchmark Report to gain insights into growth opportunities, the labor shortage, technology integration, and key trends to remain competitive.

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The amazing story behind trucking numbers

Fleet Owner

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the public got the message: Our industry kept shelves stocked. Yet trucking and drivers continue to be essential to the full functioning of our economy.

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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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Watch: Why the IoT Is Key to Supply Chain Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

What exactly is the internet of things, and how is it evolving in business and the supply chain? Jennifer Halstead, chief financial officer with Link Labs, explains.

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Re-imagining inventory management for a new normal

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Inventory management was moving towards a just-in-time approach until the supply disruptions of the last year. Now there are forces arguing for a return to a just-in-case approach. Whatever inventory management methodology is chosen, the realization that supply chains are vulnerable will require a re-assessment of practices and KPIs in order to keep goods flowing in a predictable and manageable way.

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December Freight Market Update

Trinity Logistics

Stay up to date on the latest conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics, through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. Not interested in reading? Watch our video instead! HERE COMES ANOTHER SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION? The new Omicron variant has taken center stage, with cases first reported in African nations and now being seen in other countries including the U.S.

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National diesel average is down for the fourth straight week, reports EIA

Logistics Management

With a 2.5-cent decrease, the national average came in at $3.674 per gallon, following a 4.6-cent decrease, to $3.674 per gallon, for the week of December 6.

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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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Firms Brace for Extra Brexit Red Tape Amid Supply Chain Squeeze

Supply Chain Brain

Just as firms wrestle with a global supply chain crisis and fresh pandemic restrictions, companies in the U.K. and European Union face another looming headache: More post-Brexit red tape.

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CARB approves ‘smog check’ regulation for in- and out-of-state trucks operating in California

Overdrive Online

The twice-a-year inspections are meant to ensure emissions control systems maintain as the truck ages. The rule, which still has to clear another hurdle before taking effect, raises Constitutional and privacy concerns and more from within trucking.

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Merchants Fleet Expands Xos EV Last Mile Delivery Portfolio

NGT News

Merchants Fleet, a fleet management company, is expanding its offering of electric fleet vehicles with an intent to buy electrical vehicles (EV) step vans from Xos Inc., a manufacturer of fully electric Class 5 to Class 8 commercial vehicles. The first 10 step vans are expected to be delivered to Merchants Fleet in 2022. The […]. The post Merchants Fleet Expands Xos EV Last Mile Delivery Portfolio appeared first on NGT News.

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Peak Season Parcel Shipping Thrival Guide

Logistics Management

With this new eBook from Logistyx, explore solutions to get through what remains of the 2021 peak season and prepare for 2022.

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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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On-Demand Warehousing Helps Retailers Prep for the Holidays

Supply Chain Brain

Short-term warehousing is one important option for helping retailers adapt to frequently changing logistical challenges.

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Limitations of power-only systems: Lack of trailer-maintenance control is top concern for many owner-ops

Overdrive Online

Limitations within power-only operations identified by recent Overdrive survey respondents include significant headaches associated with non-owned trailers, more deadhead miles as a general rule, new costs and difficulty negotiating rates.

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The Future Of Retail: Technologies Enabling Q-Commerce Growth

Logistics Viewpoints

My dad is the VP of our household’s grocery supply chain. Every Saturday since my childhood, he has driven to the farmer’s market and hand-picked fruits and vegetables so mom and I could eat the best and most organic fruits and vegetables the market has to offer. Now he spends his Saturdays laying on his favorite sofa and looking for the best deals on fresh groceries online; he even cross-shops using three different apps!

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U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed, for the week of December 11, reports AAR

Logistics Management

Rail carloads—at 239,029—were off 0.3% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 274,337—saw a 10.9% annual decrease.

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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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U.S. Truckers Are ‘Drowning’ in Empty Containers

Supply Chain Brain

Restrictions on empty-container returns at major ports are the top issue that needs fixing to help ease U.S. supply chain bottlenecks, the head of the Harbor Trucking Association said, adding that true round-the-clock operations aren’t yet in place.

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2022 Shipping Expectations and Trends: An Overview

MTS Logistics

With sky high rates, space and equipment issues and other unexpected events, we are about to close out 2021 which will go down in the history of shipping as one of the most chaotic, challenging, and troubling years ever. Surviving 2021 in the supply chain world itself is considered a success for many. It has been an unprecedented and bumpy ride for the freight market in 2021.

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The Past 20 Months in Supply Chain: What Have We Learned?

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published this week, “Transportation Pulse Report 2022 – Building a Better Tomorrow in Transportation: On Trust, Relationships, Networks, & Sustainability.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Transporeon, is based on a survey of over 280 shippers, carriers, and 3PLs from around.

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ALAN preps logistics assistance efforts in response to tragic tornado outbreak

Logistics Management

Non-profit American Logistics Aid Network provides update on response to deadly tornados that hit Kentucky and other states

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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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How Cloud Analytics Can Speed Up Digital Supply Chain Transformation

Supply Chain Brain

While the COVID-19 pandemic has rattled supply chains around the world, it has also been a boon for the adoption of cloud analytics.

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Cutting through heavy-duty e-trucks hype: 7 in 10 owner-ops show 'zero' interest in electric powertrain techs

Overdrive Online

About 7 in every 10 truck owners report no interest in e-trucks in development and, in some cases, being deployed. Though reasons for that are fairly clear, given no currently viable longer-haul application, interest could be a requirement long-term.

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Aemetis, Travel Stop Company Sign 10-Year Renewable Diesel Supply Agreement

NGT News

Aemetis Inc., a renewable fuels company focused on negative carbon intensity products, has signed a 10-year, 450-million-gallon renewable diesel supply agreement with a travel stop company, which is expected to generate more than $3 billion in revenue. The renewable diesel to be supplied under the agreement will fuel an estimated 3.6 billion miles of heavy […].