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Watch: How Are Companies Growing Their Use of Robotics?

Supply Chain Brain

The warehouse will see great growth in heterogeneous robot fleets over the next decade, says Dwight Klappich, a vice president and fellow at Gartner. The good news is that medium-sized companies can afford the technology.

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An Alternative to UPS and FedEx with Mark Lavelle

The Logistics of Logistics

Mark Lavelle and Joe Lynch discuss n alternative to UPS and FedEx. Mark is the Chief Executive Officer at Maergo , a first-of-its-kind parcel delivery platform, purpose-built for branded direct-to-consumer delivery using modern technology and advanced data capabilities. About Mark Lavelle Mark Lavelle is the Chief Executive Officer at Maergo, a first-of-its-kind parcel delivery platform, purpose-built for branded direct-to-consumer delivery using modern technology and advanced data capabilit

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Global eCommerce Shipping Challenges and Strategies

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

If you don’t have a global eCommerce shipping strategy now, you’ll surely need one soon. Growth-minded DTC brands have figured out that the buying part of global eCommerce sales is easy. Online stores and marketplaces are open to all comers and payment in any currency is possible. But global eCommerce shipping isn’t so simple. That’s why brands looking to attract more global buyers need to figure it out.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 30, 2023)

Talking Logistics

With the 4th of July holiday next Tuesday, I’m betting many people are taking the day off today (and Monday) to extend their time off. At least that’s what I’m doing. So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: If you’re still reading this, thank you. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 30, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Driver attitudes the biggest factor in highway safety

Truck News

“I will not be writing about – or interviewing anyone during – the Manitoba Truck Driving Championships! I will be a competitor and just enjoy the day.

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Truckers call out the absolute worst stretch of highway in America

Overdrive Online

Asked for the absolute worst stretch of road in the nation, most owner-operators today are quick to point straight to I-40 in Arizona. What would you say? In this week's podcast, there's a little hope for relief.

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The Key to Effective Vendor Selection in Transportation Logistics Technology

Talking Logistics

In software development, there is an adage that if you identify and correct a bug in early-stage design, it costs you a penny, a nickel in development, a dime in test, and after release, a dollar. Essentially, the later you identify a bug, the more costly it is to fix; therefore, organizations adept at building. Read more The post The Key to Effective Vendor Selection in Transportation Logistics Technology appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Yellow suing Teamsters union for $137 million

Commercial Carrier Journal

Yellow has maintained that without a union-backed makeover of its LTL network, the company will not survive.

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Leading a Team as a Freight Agent

Trinity Logistics

Are you leading a team within your Freight Agent office and want to be a more effective leader? Do you often feel like you don’t have the time? There may be issues with the way you’re running the team. I don’t mean to be harsh, and I certainly don’t mean to imply that you’re not doing enough. If you look at the bigger picture, the issue is probably the opposite: you’re probably doing too much.

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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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Bringing Ups to the Down Market With BlueGrace Logistics— FreightWaves Check Call

Blue Grace Logistics

Bringing Ups to The Down Market Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 28, 2023 BlueGrace Vice President of Carrier Sales, Raddy Velkov, talks about the importance of relationships and carrier management in a down market. By Mary O’Connell | FreightWaves Published June 27, 2023 On this episode of Freightwaves Check Call, Host Mary O’Connell and BlueGrace Logistics ’ Raddy Velkov dive into the w

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Successfully Delivering Digital Twins for Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Brain

Your supply chain’s digital twin is waiting for you; waiting to start the adoption process will only delay the realization of significant improvements in supply chain performance.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

Logistics Viewpoints

The marijuana supply chain is an interesting market to follow. Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, there is one caveat in the marijuana supply chain that makes things a bit trickier: in most states, cannabis products can only be sold and consumed within the state that the original plant was grown.

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West Coast Port Labor Contract Brings Renewed Optimism

West Coast and California Logistics

After 13 long months of talks and negotiations, there is finally a new West Coast port labor contract. Logisticians far and wide have been able to breathe a sigh of relief as one of their most significant supply chain hurdles is removed. So, what’s next?

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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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Miami Transit Agency Buying 100 Battery-Electric Buses

NGT News

Miami-Dade Transit (MDT), operated by Miami-Dade County Transportation and Public Works, has awarded New Flyer of America Inc. a firm order for 100 zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG 60-foot, heavy-duty transit buses. The order also includes two on-route Heliox 450 kW chargers and 50 Heliox Flex 180 kW depot power cabinets by NFI Infrastructure Solutions […] The post Miami Transit Agency Buying 100 Battery-Electric Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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How Aircraft Shortages Will Impact the Supply Chain This Summer

Supply Chain Brain

The aviation industry faces a potential aircraft engine shortage this summer, due to a number of factors.

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Creating a Conscious Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Across enterprises and boardrooms, companies are looking for solutions that not only address their business today, but the world around them tomorrow. Investors, customers, and other stakeholders are paying closer attention to the companies they do business with, asking that they not only make decisions that improve operations, but also decrease the negative effect on their environment and community: a supply chain with a conscience.

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Project to establish ammonia bunkering for Norwegian offshore sector

Supply Chain and Logistics

This is the kind of cooperative project that can provide success in ESG innovation. It’s a sort of ‘green corridor’ project, with a network of bunkering terminals, and ships to service offshore oil operations in the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

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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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How to Reduce Shipping Costs with LCL Shipping in the Post-Pandemic World

MTS Logistics

As we all know, less-than container load (LCL) transportation has been widely used in ocean services for decades, but became even more important during the Covid pandemic. Shippers had to keep products moving when full container load (FCL) capacity and equipment became scarce. For this reason, transporters were forced to prefer LCL transportation. Now, in a post-pandemic world, when equipment supply has become less challenging, LCL shipping continues to play this important role in additional way

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Building Intelligent Supply Chains With Machine Learning

Supply Chain Brain

In the era of Industry 4.0, technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning are gaining prominence.

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s interconnected global economy, supply chains play a vital role in the success of businesses. However, recent disruptions have highlighted the vulnerabilities of these complex networks, resulting in significant financial losses for companies. It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks.

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Congress: Yellow shouldn't have received $700M COVID bailout

Commercial Carrier Journal

The Congressional Oversight Commission, in its final report on Yellow's $700 million COVID relief loan, said the fleet did not meet the qualifications of a “business critical to maintaining national security.

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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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Independent Debbie Desiderato's keys to trucking success

Overdrive Online

Her 27 years in trucking and two decades as an independent have played out in numerous niches, leading her to where she is today, hauling for a direct shipper customer pulling a van, and hauling logs as a side gig.

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Five Supply Chain Strategies to Avoid Risk and Enable Sustainability

Supply Chain Brain

Building resilient and sustainable supply chains is emerging as an important element in corporate risk-mitigation strategies.

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Do You Know Your Highway System?

Women in Trucking

Warmer seasons bring orange cones and constructions signs to our nation’s highways. Although these barriers might be frustrating, they are needed to maintain nearly 50,000 miles of interstate highways.

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Why small businesses should invest in ERP

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Large enterprises have long understood the benefits of ERP technology in essential processes such as procurement, planning and inventory control, but for smaller businesses, it can feel like an unnecessary or extravagant investment. However, there is a compelling case to be made for small businesses to consider implementing ERP software. By digitising, streamlining and automating business processes, manufacturers can free up time and cut operating costs.

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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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1989 Freightliner FLC 120 of Kentucky-based Jason Earlywine

Overdrive Online

As impressive as the truck is, maybe even more of a draw to it at the 2023 Mid-America Trucking Show was owner Jason Earlywine's Basset hound, Cledus Snow.

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Podcast | A Supply Chain Equation: Agility = Resilience = Revenue

Supply Chain Brain

What exactly is “agility,” besides being one of the supply chain’s favorite buzzwords?

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Freight rates continue to fall, but have they found the floor?

Commercial Carrier Journal

2022 import levels were a decade off historical trends, and their return to pre-COVID levels has been "painful for carriers.

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