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Keys to Creating Fulfillment Metrics

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

When you outsource product fulfillment to a third-party logistics company (3PL), you place your trust and your customers' satisfaction in its hands. Yet it's shocking how many Etailers have no well-developed order fulfillment metrics to monitor performance.

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Myth vs. Reality: First Steps in Supply Chain Optimization

Material Handling and Logistics

All the reasons why you don’t think you can start a supply chain optimization implementation are even more reason that you should.

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Six Ways Blockchain Is Bolstering Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

In today's digital world, companies are under pressure to be more transparent with their customers. This is especially true for supply chains, where customers want to know where their products are coming from and how they’re being made.

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Thinking Like a CEO with Dan Slagen

The Logistics of Logistics

Dan Slagen and Joe Lynch discuss thinking like a CEO and why it is so important these days for every employee regardless of their job function. Dan is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Tomorrow.io and the author of Understanding Start-Up CEOs: And the Mindset You Need to Successfully Work For One. About Dan Slagen. Dan Slagen is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Tomorrow.io, and a 4-time start-up executive specializing in scaling global go-to-market functions from early stage to $

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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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The Industrial Supply Chain Crisis Solved with Technology

Logistics Matter

Digital B2B eCommerce, while extraordinary, triggered the scope of the supply chain problem. Buyers purchase more online. This frictionless purchasing path has driven demand at a time when supply chains are fragile. Companies react to shortages by stockpiling supplies, exacerbating the misaligned inventory. These supply chain challenges are further aggravated by worker shortages found in […].

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How Fully Managed IT Solutions Can Improve Operational Efficiency and Uptimes

Cyzerg

Are you still depending on hiring an in-house IT team to maintain IT operations? Fully managed IT solutions can eliminate the need for an in-house IT team. Hiring an in-house IT is extremely expensive and time-consuming to manage in an evolving industry. Businesses could lose potential clients, time, and money managing them.

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DTC Logistics Innovation with Rick Watson

The Logistics of Logistics

Rick Watson and Joe Lynch discuss DTC Logistics innovation. Rick founded RMW Commerce Consulting , a boutique ecommerce consultancy that supports investors and management teams incubating and growing digital businesses online – both direct-to-consumer and B2B. About Rick Watson. Rick Watson founded RMW Commerce Consulting after spending 20+ years as a technology entrepreneur and operator exclusively in the ecommerce industry with companies like ChannelAdvisor, BarnesandNoble.com , Merchantry,

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Innovations & Start-ups: Robots, Self-Driving Trucks, the Metaverse and More…

Logistics Matter

Trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics: that is what this blog is all bout. Therefore I periodically bring you an overview of the news on logistics start-ups and innovations below. Follow @LogisticsMatter on Twitter to stay updated with the latest news and the best background stories. The previous edition was Innovations & Start-ups: Space […].

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Disruption Denied: How Next-Generation Logistics Create A Resilient Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

When it comes to efficiency, today’s global supply chain has never been better. In the last 20 years, the size of the container ship has doubled – and the largest ships sailing today can haul 24,000 containers (TEU) — equal to the capacity of a freight train 44 miles long. But then again, ships of. Read more Disruption Denied: How Next-Generation Logistics Create A Resilient Supply Chain.

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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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Walgreens’ Digital Commerce Evolution: Microservices to the Rescue

Logistics Viewpoints

Brian Amend, Senior Director of Supply Chain Systems at Walgreens. You hear the term “digital transformation” everywhere. That means different things to different people. But one thing many would agree it means is putting in new applications where none exist, or perhaps more often, tearing out old legacy applications and replacing them with more modern software platforms.

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Don’t settle for harmful trucking practices

Truck News

“No – I will not settle!” This comment was delivered very forcefully to me during my Crazy Canuck Truckin Podcast by Adele Hills from Creston, B.C. At the time in her life that she was describing to me, she was bedridden by back injuries and related surgeries and life was extremely difficult. She was told […].

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The trucks of SuperRigs 40th anniversary

Fleet Owner

Shell Rotella's 'big honkin' anniversary' of the truck beauty pageant celebrated all things trucking. Check out the slideshow of contestants from the three-day event.

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Manhattan Momentum 2022: Assemble Agents of Change

Talking Logistics

As an engineer by training, I’ve come across many mathematical formulas, but I hadn’t seen this one until a couple of weeks ago when I attended Manhattan Associates’s Momentum 2022 conference: D x V x F > R = ? Where: D: Signifies the degree of dissatisfaction with the current situation. V: The vision of. Read more Manhattan Momentum 2022: Assemble Agents of Change.

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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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Editor’s Choice: 5 Steps to Creating a Profitable Same-Day Fulfilment

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Wayne Snyder at Blue Yonder, and looks at the intricacies of the ever-growing same-day delivery market. The same-day delivery market is forecast to double over the next three years.

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Five Last-Mile Delivery Challenges and How to Tackle Them

Supply Chain Brain

Last-mile deliveries often represent the most difficult aspect of supply chain management.

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TuSimple co-founder launches hydrogen AV startup

Fleet Owner

The new company, Hydron, will create purpose-built, autonomous-ready trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

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Drone Delivery: A 9+ Year Gestation for Amazon Prime Air

Talking Logistics

I believe we’re witnessing the birth of a new transportation mode, one that will take many years to develop and mature (but will probably happen sooner than we think), and one that will make our current discussions about driverless cars and same-day delivery sound silly in retrospect. I wrote that back in February 2013 in. Read more Drone Delivery: A 9+ Year Gestation for Amazon Prime Air.

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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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Bill targets trucking demurrage, detention fees at U.S. ports

Commercial Carrier Journal

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 targets "unjust and unreasonable demurrage and detention fees." American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear said such a bill has "been a long time coming.”.

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How Manufacturers Are Building Resilience in the Shortage Economy

Supply Chain Brain

In a race to fortify their supply chains, leading manufacturers are realizing value from digital transformation beyond the factory floor.

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Owner-operators pay tribute to fellow owner, friend Troy Huddleston

Overdrive Online

Showtime Trucking owner Troy Huddleston passed away unexpectedly last week at the age of 54. A group of his friends gathered at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck show to reflect on what he meant to them, the custom-rigs community, and trucking itself.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 17, 2022)

Talking Logistics

I have a case (and several shoe boxes) filled with music cassettes from my high school and college days. There’s one cassette in particular that ranks among the most listened to in my collection: Midnight Oil’s Diesel and Dust album from 1987. I finally got to see Midnight Oil last night, my first concert since. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 17, 2022).

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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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NexGen truck drivers crave technology, training and empathy

Commercial Carrier Journal

A majority of the truck driver population is growing older and nearing retirement age, but it’s difficult to attract new talent because it's physically and mentally demanding.

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Amazon Is Building a Property Empire, Quietly Buying Land Across the U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

Buying land is a major shift for Amazon, which historically relied on a handful of developers to find property, build fairly simple warehouses and rent them back to the company. Now, Amazon is increasingly taking parts of the development process in-house — often bidding against long-time partners for the best space.

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Zero Sum: How Walmart Transportation is Working to Reduce Emissions Now and in the Future

Logistics Viewpoints

At Logistics Viewpoints, we have written about how companies are looking to reduce carbon emissions, especially when it comes to transportation. More and more global companies are pledging to make their supply chains and their operations net-zero or carbon neutral. The following Editor’s Choice article comes from Fernando Cortes, Senior Vice President, Transportation at Walmart, and addresses how Walmart is working to reduce emissions through their transportation practices and operations.

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Winners of SuperRigs 2022

Fleet Owner

In an event showcasing operators' endless innovation, Shell Rotella's truck beauty pageant saw contestants compete for over $25,000 in cash and prizes.

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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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Fastfrate acquiring Challenger Motor Freight

Commercial Carrier Journal

In Challenger Motor Freight, Fastfrate adds cross-border trucking capabilities to its business.

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Crypto Is No Hedge Against Inflation, Says One Crypto Cheerleader

Supply Chain Brain

Weeks ago, Moe Vela was saying that cryptocurrencies, contrary to claims by many crypto enthusiasts, were not a viable hedge against inflation. Recent events have served to prove him right.

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Big winners from the 40th Shell Rotella SuperRigs

Overdrive Online

Theresa DeSantis and her 1985 Peterbilt 359 and 2016 East conestoga, "The Witches Inn," won Best of Show. See the winners in a bevy of other categories here.

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