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Three Benefits of Channel-Free Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Channel-free logistics connects existing infrastructure to simplify the whole order-to-delivery process, encouraging circularity and sustainability, maximizing profits and streamlining operations overall.

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Learning to Sit With Uncertainty

Talking Logistics

On an ordinary night this past September, I lost my ability to sleep. The sun went down, it got late, I went to bed, but I never got sleepy. I was up all night. One night of insomnia. It happens. It’s normal. Two nights later, the sun went down again, and once again, sleep never. Read more The post Learning to Sit With Uncertainty appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Why AI and Accuracy are a Requirement for Optimizing the Last Mile

Food Logistics

Years of innovation to revolutionize the last mile has answered the call to improve costs and drive efficiency, culminating in the latest advances in AI that synthesize analytics and tracking to transform the future of 3PL operations.

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7 Must-Have Features of a CRM in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

IFS Blogs

Learn the seven must-have features of a CRM in logistics and supply chain management to help you boost sales and operational efficiency.

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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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Examining the Logistics Software Build vs Buy Debate

MercuryGate

A common question in transportation management and logistics software often arises: build or buy? Is it better to build a transportation management system or buy logistics management software? The build vs buy debate arises in many industries – not just in the transportation and supply chain space. Let’s consider the build vs buy question from a different angle: home improvement.

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How to move towards sustainability with precise logistics route planning and optimization? 

Loginext

How to move towards sustainability with precise logistics route planning and optimization? Sustainability and carbon footprint aren’t just buzzwords but major concerns that businesses across the globe, no matter big or small need to act proactively on. Making efforts and defining processes which are aimed at maintaining ecological balance and making use of resources in […] The post How to move towards sustainability with precise logistics route planning and optimization?

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Transportation Cost: The Impacts & How To Gain Visibility To The Right Data – LinkedIn Live

Blue Grace Logistics

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Adam White - February 29, 2024 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: Transportation Cost: The impacts & how to gain visibility to the right data What’s the Topic? Transportation costs are a critical aspect of supply chain management, impacting businesses of all sizes and industries.

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2024 Freight Market Survey Results

Trinity Logistics

After several record setting years, 2023 saw shifts to the freight market. How did the 2023 freight market affect shipper and carrier businesses? Did other businesses have the same struggles as yours? Are they expecting to face similar difficulties in 2024? How are their partner relationships? Trinity Logistics wanted to get answers to these questions for you, so we asked a random sample of our shipper and carrier relationships to gauge the effect 2023 had on their business and what their expect

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Top Eight Avoidable Supply Chain Practices

Stord

Explore the top 8 supply chain logistics practices to avoid to prevent disruptions and drive innovation in supply chain management.

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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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Navigating the Roller Coaster Freight Market with Ryan Schreiber

The Logistics of Logistics

Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch discuss navigating the roller coaster freight market. Ryan is the Vice President, Industry and Growth, at Metafora , the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. About Ryan Schreiber Ryan Schreiber is the Vice President, Industry and Growth, at Metafora.

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Ikea v. Convoy: Lawsuit brings broker transparency

Overdrive Online

Ikea's lawsuit against Convoy reveals freight rates the mega shipper agreed to pay the broker, sometimes well above the average that brokers were paying owner-ops on the spot market at the time.

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Companies Cannot Transform Through AI Alone

Logistics Viewpoints

UPS dominated business and trade headlines for a day in late January when the world’s largest package delivery company announced plans to cut 12,000 full- and part-time management jobs as part of a new initiative called “Fit to Serve.” What stood out even more was the “subhead” of UPS’ announcement. As reported by The Wall Street Journal , “Those jobs weren’t likely to return even when business picks up,” UPS said, adding that the reductions are part of what would be “ new ways of working.

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Julie Su headed toward DOL confirmation

Commercial Carrier Journal

A Senate labor committee sent Julie Su's confirmation to the Senate floor Tuesday following a closed-door meeting.

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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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The Life Science Supply Chain with John Marrow

The Logistics of Logistics

John Marrow and Joe Lynch discuss the life science supply chain. John is the President at RRD Supply Chain Solutions , a recognized provider of global life science supply chain services with decades of experience in developing and delivering value-add solutions to the life science sector. About John Marrow John Marrow is the President of RRD Supply Chain Solutions.

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Ikea sues Convoy over unpaid carriers

Overdrive Online

Convoy is back under new management. While tech founders celebrate their new venture, an interpleader suit from Ikea shakes some skeletons out of the closet after dozens of carriers got stiffed back in October.

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The Advantage of Speed: The Cooper Health Supply Chain Relies Upon Real-time Risk Alerts

Logistics Viewpoints

Cooper University Health Care Relies Upon Real-time Alerts to Improve Operations Cooper University Health Care, like most companies, struggled with their supply chain during COVID. Cooper successfully coped with the crisis, but the high costs they had to pay for critical supplies and the late nights searching for those supplies convinced the organization that there had to be a better way.

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How to Cut Spending Waste From Healthcare Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

The amount of money that hospitals waste on avoidable supply chain spending is staggering.

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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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Building a Better Freight Brokerage with Danny Frisco

The Logistics of Logistics

Danny Frisco and Joe Lynch discuss building a better freight brokerage. Danny is the CEO and Co-founder of Rapido Solutions Group , a logistics nearshoring partner to leading freight brokerage firms in the USA. About Danny Frisco As CEO and co-founder of Rapido Solutions Group, Danny oversees sales and is responsible for the long-term strategy and vision of the company.

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Trucker of the Month banks 'expensive wisdom,' profits in bulk

Overdrive Online

It hasn't been easy over the years owner-operator Viaille has been in business, after learning to haul in the early 1980s. Yet he's learned from every mistake made. Big wins, too. He now pulls a dedicated back-and-forth leased to a bulk hauler.

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BlueTriton Awards Trinity Logistics With Its ‘Fiercely Good Award’

Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics, a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL), is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious “Fiercely Good Award” by BlueTriton Brands Inc., a prominent player in the beverage industry. The award was presented to Trinity Logistics during BlueTriton’s Annual Carrier Meeting, which saw the attendance of over 150 carrier and 3PL companies.

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Supply Chain Resilience More Important Than Cost Savings: Bain & Co. Survey

Supply Chain Brain

Companies that get supply chain trade-offs right will outperform strategically and set new standards of operational excellence.

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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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Boardroom battle at Norfolk Southern heats up

Supply Chain and Logistics

Ancora Advisors (some info here), an activist hedge fund with over 300 high-wealth customers, is suggesting 7 new board members for the Class I rail Norfolk Southern (NS).

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Last of the 359s: 1987 Pete 'Classic 359' restored to form

Overdrive Online

The truck, while not part of the numbered "Classic 359" series, "still made the Classic cut" as an "extension truck," according to Gerald Mock, who helped rebuild this one.

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RXO visual AI slashes driver wait time 30%

Commercial Carrier Journal

RXO’s visual AI technology has reduced wait times at its Laredo, Texas, facility by roughly 30% and improved input data accuracy.

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The Evolving Last-Mile Delivery Trends and Expectations of 2024

Supply Chain Brain

Rising shipping costs, cumbersome processes and the growing demand for seamless service highlight the urgency for businesses to rethink their approach to last-mile delivery.

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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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The Freight Forwarder’s Era: The Top Advantages of Working with a Freight Forwarder

MTS Logistics

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. A freight forwarder is a person or company that coordinates and organizes the movement of shipments on behalf of a shipper by partnering with carriers who transport cargo by ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads. Freight forwarders are a middle ground between a freight broker and a third-party logistics company.

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Hexagon Agility Receives Orders for Trucks Using Cummins X15N Engine

NGT News

Hexagon Agility, a leading provider of renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel systems, confirms new orders for compressed natural gas (CNG)/RNG fuel system installations on pilot trucks powered by Cummins‘ new X15N natural gas engine developed for the North American commercial truck market. These orders are destined for major fleets and involve two leading original equipment […] The post Hexagon Agility Receives Orders for Trucks Using Cummins X15N Engine appeared first on NGT News.

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Fleets use podcasts to communicate with drivers

Commercial Carrier Journal

Some fleets use podcasts to communicate information from corporate to drivers, while others use them for brand recognition or simply to reach a broader audience with relatable content. Here's how three different carriers approach using the medium.

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