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The Evolving Warehouse: Prepare Your Warehouse for Disruption

Logistics Viewpoints

It’s been 18 months since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and the world is still trying to adjust to the changes and uncertainties associated with it, even causing a domino effect in some instances. The pandemic halted many supply chains last year, closing factories and stores, and limiting manufacturing and distribution operations.

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OMS and WMS Integration for eCommerce

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

As online businesses grow in size and sophistication, they require two essential systems: an order management system (OMS) to manage front-end order processing and a warehouse management system (WMS) to manage back-end order fulfillment. Eventually you’ll need tight OMS and WMS integration for eCommerce to provide the data you need to run your business.

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4 Key Supply Chain Metrics for Distributors

Logistics Brief Submitted Articles

Learn about these four key supply chain metrics to help turn your operations into an efficiency powerhouse.

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Freight-Tech Meets Fin-Tech with Victor Ofstein

The Logistics of Logistics

Freight-Tech Meets Fin-Tech with Victor Ofstein. Joe Lynch and Victor Ofstein discuss freight-tech meets fin-tech. Victor is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Melio where he brings Melio’s seamless online payments to the logistics and transportation industry. About Victor Ofstein. Victor Ofstein is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Melio , a company that is bringing freight-tech to fin-tech.

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From Basic to Brilliant: Early Optimization of Material and Transport Planning

Explore how a global manufacturing organization steadily advanced its supply chain maturity – starting with basic transportation management and evolving towards a fully integrated, optimization-driven planning approach. Get an inside look at a multi-year 4PL collaboration journey, culminating in the implementation of 4flow TORO to unlock the full potential of early optimization in material and transportation planning.

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What Is Mathematical Optimization And How Can It Help Your Organization?

AIMMS

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UPS rolls out 2022 rate increases

Logistics Management

Late last week, Atlanta-based global freight transportation and logistics services bellwether UPS announced general rate increases (GRI) for 2022, which are set to take effect December 26, 2021.

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DTC Frozen Food with Richard Gray

The Logistics of Logistics

DTC Frozen Food with Richard Gray. Richard Gray and Joe Lynch discuss DTC frozen food. Richard is the founder and CEO of Gray Growth Strategies , a consulting company that provides custom-tailored solutions for refrigerated or frozen food fulfillment needs. About Richard Gray. Richard Gray is a leading strategist in global direct-to-consumer marketing and business model development.

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Three Tips for Improving Freight Procurement in the Supply Chain Logjam

Supply Chain Brain

No part of the supply chain is immune from the turmoil currently plaguing the supply chain industry — especially not freight procurement.

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The Top 3 Benefits of Buying Spot on a Procurement Platform

Shipsta

No matter how well you plan your procurement strategy, spot buying will always be a necessary part of your processes.

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Shorten the Cycle: Building Supply Chains That Don’t Break When Tariffs Shift

We're breaking down how to tighten timelines by addressing one process at a time—from automating freight bookings to accelerating classification and invoicing.

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If you thought your supply chain issues couldn’t get any worse…

Logistics Management

With supply chain issues constantly in the news, it is not surprising that shippers have two common questions: First, “Is the worst behind us on the supply chain front?” The answer: “No, the worst isn’t behind us.” That leads to the second question: “How much worse could it possibly get?” The answer: “Much worse!

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Disruptive Tech In The Supply Chain with Charley Dehoney

The Logistics of Logistics

Disruptive Tech In The Supply Chain with Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney and Joe Lynch discuss disruptive tech in the supply chain. Charley is the Vice President of ZEBOX AMERICA, an international incubator and accelerator of innovative startups focused on two sectoral areas: transport, mobilities, logistics and industry. About Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney is the Vice-President of ZEBOX AMERICA, an international incubator & accelerator for innovative startups, focuses on two sectoral

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Watch: De-Risking the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Strategic partnerships are key to meeting the many challenges the pandemic poses to the supply chain, says Ed Bowersox, chief executive officer of CJ Logistics.

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How Big of an Impact will COP26 have on the Shipping Industry?

Shipsta

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (better known as COP26) kicked off in Glasgow last Friday. This is the biggest meeting since the 2015 Climate Change Conference in Paris, where 196 countries agreed to work towards reducing greenhouse gasses in the Paris Agreement.

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End High Turnover: Discover Stability with Remote-Insourcing

High turnover isn't just inconvenient—it's costly. U.S. logistics businesses lose thousands in training, productivity, and morale every year, with an average quit rate exceeding 27%. Remote-Insourcing changes this reality. Remote-Insourcing seamlessly integrates dedicated, remote professionals into your team, significantly reducing turnover to under 4%.

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GlobalTranz Secures 4th Consecutive Inclusion in FreightTech 100 2022 Awards

GlobalTranz

The FreightTech 100 2022 award recipients have officially been released. As an industry leader in 3PL solutions, including managed services, GlobalTranz is proud and honored to secure a spot in the 2022 FreightWaves FreightTech 100 , marking the fourth consecutive year of inclusion. What Are the FreightTech 100 Awards? The FreightWaves FreightTech 100 awards honor companies that have demonstrated prowess in business over the past year and established innovation and disruption in the freight ind

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What is Transportation Management Software?

Trinity Logistics

I’m sure you’ve heard the term TMS before in logistics, but what does it stand for? The term TMS is short for Transportation Management System. The reason you’ve probably heard that term TMS is because it is the most common and effective way for shippers to manage their logistics in one place. This technology allows companies to manage their transportation in one place.

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Ocean Carriers Are Playing Catchup in Curbing Ship Emissions. Can AI Help?

Supply Chain Brain

Ocean Carriers Are Playing Catchup in Curbing Ship Emissions. Can A.I. Help?

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Trucking industry blasts Biden’s vaccine policy, warning one-third of drivers may quit

Logistics Management

The trucking industry is blasting President Joe Biden’s vaccine policy for not allowing an exemption from a federal mandate that requires private sector employers with over 100 employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Trane Technologies Embraces a Digital Twin to Optimize Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Trane Technologies Facility in Columbia, SC. Tom France, the vice president of distribution at Trane Technologies, gave an entertaining presentation in early October of this year at a FourKites online conference. Trane Technologies uses the FourKites real-time transportation visibility and yard management solutions to help optimize logistics. Trane Technologies had sales of $12.5 billion in their last financial year.

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Operational considerations when learning the car-hauling ropes

Overdrive Online

There's a significant learning curve for new operators when it comes to loading and securing vehicles on a car-haul trailer. Likewise in knowing what to expect from new- or used-car loads, and making the decision on where to specialize.

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Heavy-Equipment Maker Tears Down Functional Silos With a Digital Twin

Supply Chain Brain

E.D. Etnyre & Co., the venerable manufacturer of heavy equipment for road maintenance and preservation, looks for a way to share data from multiple legacy systems across the organization.

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GE Appliances and Einride herald U.S.-based autonomous and electric truck partnership

Logistics Management

A recently-announced partnership between GE Appliances (GEA), a subsidiary of Haier, and freight technology company Einride centers around what they said is a first of its kind partnership focused on bringing autonomous freight and shipping vehicles to the United States and mark the first time an autonomous and electric truck is “live and operating on U.S. soil.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Top 3 challenges facing manufacturers and how to overcome them

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The manufacturing industry confronted many uncertainties in the last year due to the pandemic. The supply chain was shaken by disruptions and market volatility, and the need for adaptation became immediate. 2020 SYSPRO research showed tha t 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. Businesses were unable to operate at the same level of efficiency as they were facing operational inefficiencies and the increased need for remote collaboration.

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Silver Creek Transportation named Overdrive's Small Fleet Champ

Overdrive Online

Silver Creek was one of three finalists for the award, which was presented Thursday evening in Nashville at the National Association of Small Trucking Companies’ annual conference.

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A Three-Step Approach to Adopting AI, and What to Prioritize

Supply Chain Brain

The global impact of the pandemic has yielded a number of important lessons for companies looking to survive the next major disruption. Among them is the need to better implement artificial intelligence in supply chains.

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CP and KCS jointly file merger application with the Surface Transportation Board

Logistics Management

Following the closing of the agreement reached in mid-September between Class I railroad carrier Kansas City Southern (KCS) and Calgary-based Canadian Pacific Railway Company, in which CP will acquire KCS for $31 billion, in a stock and cash transaction, which includes the assumption of $3.8 billion of outstanding KCS debt, the companies announced late last week they are now officially ready to take the next step in their relationship.

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Why Your AI Strategy Will Fail Without a Data Strategy First

AI can’t fix broken data. Learn why logistics companies struggle to scale AI and how building a data-first foundation drives real results — not just pilots.

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Xebec Acquires UECompression to Focus on RNG, Hydrogen Manufacturing

NGT News

Xebec Adsorption Inc., a clean energy solutions provider, has closed the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Colorado-based UECompression (UEC). Founded in 1983, UEC is a designer and builder of custom air and gas compressor solutions for power generation, industrial and energy applications. The acquisition of UEC provides Xebec with a pathway towards expanding […].

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KPIs to assist manufacturers and distributors with supply chain challenges

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. In fact, SYSPRO research revealed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. Industries experienced severe operational and financial consequences with issues like supply shortages, supply and demand surges, inventory shortfalls and reduced productivity.

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Meat Prices Continue to Surge With Worker Shortage

Supply Chain Brain

Of all the industries experiencing crunches for hourly labor, it’s hard to find one with a greater recruiting challenge than meatpacking.

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