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Nine Tips for Creating a OSHA-Compliant Delivery and Receiving Environment

MTS Logistics

A busy loading dock with a steady stream of deliveries and outbound loads indicates that business is good. Pallets of products stored on a mezzanine ensure that adequate inventory is on hand when needed. These things also mean that loading dock safety must be front-of-mind to keep dockworkers, visitors, equipment, and products safe and secure. That could require installing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-compliant guardrails, mezzanine gates, a swing gate, and other protecti

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How to Prepare Your Holiday Order Fulfillment Now

Freight Center

Summer is slowly coming to a close, and the holiday season will be here before we know it. This year has been different for many reasons, but the preparation phase when it comes to your holiday shipping plan shouldn’t be different. With the crazy growth in eCommerce and all the changes that that involves, it has only emphasized the need and importance of supply chain preparing, planning and strategizing.

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Big Data-as-a-Service: Creating New Value for Peak Season Agile Logistics

GlobalTranz

Differentiation in the supply chain rests at the crossroads of digital transformation and applied data. Today’s shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers (LSP) face an uphill battle in securing available capacity, allocating resources, and planning for an uncertain peak season. Combined with record-breaking growth within e-commerce, the spot freight market is in a full upswing.read More.

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What is Staff Augmentation? Easy to Understand Meaning

Cyzerg

Staff augmentation is a good solution for companies to reduce operating costs while maintaining productivity as much as possible. But before taking advantage of this service, you need to understand the definition of staff augmentation and its respective pros and cons.

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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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Seller Fulfilled Prime Changes: Options for Sellers

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

A few weeks ago, Amazon rocked some of its merchants’ worlds when it announced several changes to its Seller Fulfilled Prime program. Shared via e-mail, the announcement inspired headlines like “ Amazon to force merchants to develop nationwide footprint ” and “ Seller Fulfilled Prime in in Limbo ” – and generated a lot of chatter among the eTailing giant’s many sellers.

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Never a dull moment in supply chain and logistics these days

Logistics Management

The reasons for why 2020 is different than any other year are wide and varied, considering the COVID-19 pandemic, the related economic fallout from it brought, as well as the uneasy rise in civil unrest in various parts of the United States, too. And, let’s not forget that it is an election year, too.

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Delivery Robots: Out of the Trash Heap of Ideas?

Talking Logistics

Will delivery robots, designed to travel on sidewalks, gain traction or will they ultimately end up in the trash heap of ideas? I asked that question back in March 2019, soon after FedEx introduced its FedEx SameDay Bot. That was back in pre-pandemic days, which seems like a lifetime ago. Has the COVID-19 pandemic improved. Read more Delivery Robots: Out of the Trash Heap of Ideas?

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Another trucking event that remains a go: 10-4 on D.C. kicks off Oct. 1

Overdrive Online

Unlike many gatherings this year to date, 10-4 on D.C. remains a go. The event has reduced its two principal days on the National Mall to one, with further activities planned for the Frederickburg Agriculatural Fairgrounds in Virginia.

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International Foodservice Distribution Association Debuts Virtual Conference

Food Logistics

Scheduled for Oct. 27-29, DSC DIRECT will feature education sessions, a virtual expo hall, innovation lab presentations and virtual networking.

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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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3 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Wait: Agility, Resiliency, and Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain is in the spotlight. It is the business function that is front and center - on top of the minds of consumers and executives. The global pandemic has ripped the rug out from under supply chains, but also highlighted its importance. Agility, resiliency, and sustainability are keys to supply chain survival, so you can’t afford to wait to invest in building these capabilities, which are entwined with each other.

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A look into Vodafone’s digital journey

Logistics Management

One of the world’s largest mobile operators is digitizing its supply chain, with procurement a major focus.

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With COVID, states allowed food trucks at public rest areas — have you seen one?

Overdrive Online

There's evidence uptake by states and local food-truck operators was by no means universal, and questionable in utility given advertising limitations. (How can one plan around options if he/she doesn't know they're there.) This advocate wants to know what you saw.

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5 Ways to Improve Procurement Performance

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

I apologize for using the cliché ‘new normal’ but we really do have to accept that the practices and expectations of procurement in the modern enterprise have changed and may never be the same again. As a result of the disruptions caused by COVID, procurement is no longer a clerical and transactional role but needs to step […]. The post 5 Ways to Improve Procurement Performance appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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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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E-Commerce Is Booming: Is Your Final Mile Strategy Up to The Challenge?

Logistics Viewpoints

While retailers welcome the surge of online orders, the increased sales of big and bulky items pose unique final mile delivery changes. As the name implies, final mile (also known as last mile) logistics is a specialized mode focused squarely on the final leg of a shipment’s journey to its destination. Final mile arose as a standalone mode due to the complexities in delivering to locations that lack loading docks and other receiving and storage infrastructure.

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Report from Global Cold Chain Alliance outlines pandemic’s impact

Logistics Management

The growth rate of e-commerce and direct-to-consumer delivery of chilled and/or frozen products was judged to be rapidly expanding before the advent of COVID-19. But now that the pandemic has hit full force the trend is explosive.

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Faces of the Road: ‘I keep my life happy,’ says Somali driver, sharing his values

Overdrive Online

A chance encounter with a Somali driver leads to a serendipitous friendship and a reminder of what's important in trucking -- and in life.

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Trinity Foundation Raises Over $10,000 for Local Cardiology Unit

Trinity Logistics

On August 29th, The Trinity Foundation held its 10th Annual Heart and Sole 5K. Money raised from this event goes back to the local community through the Tidal Health’ s Cardiology Unit. This year’s event raised over $10,000 to support this area of focus for the Trinity Foundation. Even in the midst of Covid-19, the event was able to be held live and in-person with sanitation and social distancing measures.

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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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Commentary: Three tips for carriers ramping up for peak season

Commercial Carrier Journal

As the holiday season approaches, it is critical for carriers to prepare for the upcoming peak season. In order to meet demand and provide great customer service, transport companies must consider historic industry trends and analyze the new economic landscape as a result of the global pandemic.

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Echo Global Logistics and Blue Yonder team up for pricing technology integration

Logistics Management

Chicago-based third-party logistics and technology-enabled transportation services provider Echo Global Logistics, and Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), a provider of AI-driven and end-to-end supply chain management services, said today that they have established a partnership, in which Echo will integrate Blue Yonder’s Dynamic Price Discovery offering, to automate rapid response price quoting and capacity for shippers.

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Rumble strips ahead: How to manage for downside risk in turbulent trucking times

Overdrive Online

Whatever your own business's individual situation, there's something for you in this talk with Gary Buchs and Kevin Rutherford in large part on best practices in a time like the present. Also discussed: bedrock equipment strategy, competitiveness, hours, accounting. Whatever your own business's individual situation, there's something for you in this talk with Gary Buchs and Kevin Rutherford in large part on best practices in a time like the present.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 4, 2020)

Talking Logistics

I drove three hours yesterday to see my mom and sister. I hadn’t seen them since December. It was time. It was a surprise visit for my mom. When I arrived at my sister’s backyard — wearing a mask, sunglasses, and baseball hat — she didn’t recognize me at first. She thought I was a. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 4, 2020).

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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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Class 1 Railroads Need to Invest to Improve their Performance

Logistics Viewpoints

Class 1 Railroads Have Been Charged with Unfair and Arbitrary Demurrage Fines My colleague Muhammad Wasay Rashid has just completed a market study on the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies by the global rail industry, including the freight segment. Mr. Rashid reports that sales of IoT technologies for Rail are bigger, and growing faster, in Asia and Europe.

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Top Quarterly Blogs: Chemical Industry

Trinity Logistics

Our quarterly industry focus was on the chemical industry. We researched your current challenges in logistics and found solutions. Out of all the blogs posted, these three were our most read. If you missed out on reading any of them, simply click on the headlines below! Tanker Endorsement Regulations: Are You Driving Illegally? The information that has been published about tanker endorsements is fairly vague, so we’d like to set some facts straight to help you ensure that you’re hauling your liq

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Algorithmic Capabilities Specialist

AIMMS

The post Algorithmic Capabilities Specialist appeared first on AIMMS.

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Blockchain Capacity Boost for Fortune 500 Shippers as ShipChain Mainnet Goes Live

Shipchain

Complete supply chain transparency, unprecedented security, and the transactional capacity to serve the needs of even the largest Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies are all now possible following the launch of ShipChain Mainnet. This launch is a significant milestone toward achieving a modular system across the entire supply chain. With all the uncertainties in the world today, it gives supply chain decision-makers the incentive to move from considering how blockchain might be used in global s

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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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Warehouse Automation Global Market Update: Steady as She Goes

Logistics Viewpoints

The warehouse automation market the market didn’t grow as much in 2019 as I had expected, while 2020 is looking better than I had anticipated. Warehouse automation demand from most direct-to-consumer channels remained active, with some growing very rapidly. Furthermore, warehouse automation suppliers went into 2020 with a substantial backlog of orders to buffer any short-term decrease in demand for project business, but [.].

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Fall trucking levels surprisingly high as industry rebounds from COVID-19 shutdown

Logistics Management

Leading trucking executives and analysts say they are pleasantly surprised by the strength in freight demand coming out of the COVID-19-induced economic shutdown in early summer. It’s slightly better if your company is hauling retail goods as the industrial economy remains so-so. But overall, top trucking executives are reporting their trucks are mostly filled heading into the fall peak season.

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Five Strategies for Improving Your Reverse Logistics Process

Supply Chain Brain

Making product returns as hassle-free as purchasing is the final frontier for the supply chain.