Sat.Oct 06, 2018 - Fri.Oct 12, 2018

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Today’s Freight Capacity Crisis: Where Do We Go from Here?

Talking Logistics

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Solving the challenge and underlying issues will require focus and attention to internal processes, better communication with carriers and partners, and using technology to gather and make sense of the vast amount of data flowing through transportation networks.

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What Is the Future of and Trends in E-Commerce Logistics?

GlobalTranz

E-commerce is growing at a phenomenal rate and, powered by the top trends in e-commerce logistics, shippers have an amazing opportunity to increase profitability and reduce freight spend simultaneously. The time to understand the trends in commerce logistics and position their organizations succeed and overcome the challenges that accompany this unique way of moving product on a global scale.

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Blockchain in the Warehouse

Cyzerg

With the sudden rise of Bitcoin at the end of 2017, blockchain has become a mainstream term. But a lot of people still don’t understand the incredible potential this technology holds, especially in its role in the supply chain and the warehouse digitalization movement. This article will be your primer for blockchain technology, its potential in warehouse operations, and how it fares in the industry.

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A fresh read on mobile computing in the warehouse

DC Velocity

With the market at a crossroads, our exclusive survey offers an inside look at the state of mobile computing today and the outlook for the future.

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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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Blockchain Revenues to Hit $10.6 Billion by 2023

Material Handling and Logistics

Tech companies such as IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, SAP, HPE and Oracle are pushing Blockchain-as-a-Service.

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4 common ELD mistakes fleets make (and one big tip to help)

Fleet Owner

With comments now closed on whether FMCSA should pursue changes to the Hours of Service rules for truck drivers, that's the big background issue. But there's a handful of little errors fleets and drivers are making with their electronic logging devices causing avoidable headaches at the roadside.

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Off the rails

DC Velocity

The contract between UPS and the Teamsters calls for shifting part of Big Brown's traffic from intermodal to over-the-road. Is this a wake-up call for the railroads?

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How Energy Efficiency Impacts Your Operations’ Bottom Line

Material Handling and Logistics

Advances in lift truck technology and design will bring new ways to reduce costs, improve accuracy and streamline operations.

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When Order Fulfillment Automation Does, and Doesn’t, Make Sense (Part 1)

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

If you’re looking for interesting soundbites about automation, look no further than Elon Musk and Austin Powers’ Dr. Evil. The first one, in discussing early efforts to mechanize Tesla’s production line, Elon Musk concluded that the automaker had “ automated some pretty silly things.”. The second famously insisted that the best way to attack a major challenge was to “place [it] in an easily escapable situation involving an overly elaborate and exotic [plan].”.

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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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Hurricane Michael relief drivers exempt from HOS rules

Fleet Owner

Michael could be strongest wind storm to hit U.S. since 2004; eight states see HOS and FMCSRs altered.

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Kids' activity book traces cookies through the supply chain

DC Velocity

Latest release from "Women In Trucking" group teaches kids about transportation.

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Companies Hope STEM Programs Will Take Root and Flourish

Material Handling and Logistics

Schools, communities and corporations link their futures to a STEM-educated workforce.

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Six Key Strategies to Avoid Procurement Fraud

SIPMM Professional Publications

One of the significant problems faced by organizations and stores of all kinds and sizes is business fraud. While fraud comes in many forms, it can be majorly categorized into asset misappropriation, financial statement fraud, and corruption. Most of these fraud categories are internal. According to the 2014 Report to the Nation on Occupational Fraud […].

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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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Women in Trucking 2018

Fleet Owner

We profile nine women who have found success in trucking -- and helped make transportation companies successful

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The quiet case for RFID

DC Velocity

New research says radio frequency identification tags can help companies achieve greater order accuracy than bar-code scanning.

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Halloween Spending to Remain Steady at $9 Billion

Material Handling and Logistics

Favorite costumes this year are princesses and witches. Spending on Halloween is expected to reach $9 billion this year, about the same as last year’s $9.1 billion, according to a report from the National Retail Federation. Celebrants intend to spend an average of $86.79, up from last year’s $86.13, with more than 175 million Americans planning to partake in Halloween festivities, according to the annual study that has been conducted over the past 14 years by Prosper Insights & Analytics for

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Techniques for an Effective Global Sourcing Strategy

SIPMM Professional Publications

Global sourcing refers to seeking goods and services beyond one’s borders, i.e., from the global market. It is a procurement strategy in which companies try to find the most cost-efficient place globally for manufacturing goods. According to purchasing and procurement professionals, companies should be able to source both inside and outside their national borders.

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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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Electric MD trucks could change the delivery game

Fleet Owner

NACFE's second guidance report on electric trucks finds many unknowns — and opportunities for EVs in the freight world.

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Dematic to open sequencing and distribution center in North Texas

DC Velocity

Facility replaces smaller operation, answers growing demand for automated material handling solutions, Dematic says.

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Nibbling at the Edges: Toyota Material Handling's Plan for IoT Success

Material Handling and Logistics

The world's largest forklift producer is following a course that will eventually create a full-scale digital revolution for the company. Along the way, it has defined a workable IoT strategy that can get any manufacturer moving.

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Supplier-Managed Inventory for Central Kitchen Operation

SIPMM Professional Publications

Every successful food business operates with an effective inventory management system, which is the core of Supply Chain Excellence. This is a crucial part of running a profitable food enterprise. Without an effective inventory management system, this can lead in over-ordering thus resulting in food wastage, or under-ordering resulting in unfulfilled customer requirements.

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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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Tamara Barker: From delivery driver to company VP

Fleet Owner

The UPS chief sustainability officer and VP of environmental affairs and domestic plant engineering started off behind the wheel.

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Maersk leads group investing $21.6 million in digital brokerage startup Loadsmart

DC Velocity

Latest round of funding for AI-backed freight-matching platform shows no slowing in venture funds rushing to disrupt old model.

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Auto Bots Steer Manufacturing to New Heights

Material Handling and Logistics

Because of their usually low profile, you may have overlooked the impact mobile robots have been having on manufacturing and logistics. With the next wave rolling out now, they will be impossible to miss.

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Impact of Digital Technology for Project Delivery and Execution

SIPMM Professional Publications

The evolution of technologies has eased and replaced traditional methodologies of project management. What are the evolutions and changes that have critically impact the project management performance, deliverable and cost?In the past, project management and collaboration were done through faxed, letters, emails and sharing platforms. Today, the recent advancements in technology have contributed in providing […].

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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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BlackBerry targets broad fleet asset tracking, optimization for Radar system

Fleet Owner

By increasing utilization, Radar can also help retain drivers, company says.

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Study: supply chain management projects to spark jump in IoT investment through 2023

DC Velocity

Forrester says inventory tracking and warehouse management will be major use cases in more than one-quarter of $434.9 billion spending forecast.

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China's Chip Hack on US Supply Chain Could Have Far-Reaching Consequences

Material Handling and Logistics

The supply chain attack could have siphoned corporate secrets and government information while leaving few fingerprints. This week there was a blockbuster Bloomberg Businessweek report about U.S. investigations into a digital attack that involved planting snooping devices in the kinds of circuit boards used by Amazon, Apple, the U.S. government and other important organizations.