Sat.Jul 28, 2018 - Fri.Aug 03, 2018

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Decision-forcing cases for logistics: practicing logisticians to overcome ‘wicked problems’

Logistics in War

By Bruce Gudmundsson. Ed. note: on occasion, LIW examines the art of training and educating logisticians. LIW is privileged to have Dr Bruce Gudmundson, USMC University, discuss a teaching method very relevant to training leaders in ways to overcome ‘wicked problems’ in war. A link to his site can be found here. A military logistician is a study in contrasts.

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Best fleets don’t say ‘why,’ they say ‘why not’

Fleet Owner

Industry leaders don’t become industry leaders by sticking to what they have always been doing.

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Nuisance, thy name is ELD

Fleet Owner

Months after ELDs a must, what some drivers are still seeing and saying

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UPS adds another electric vehicle vendor to testing program

DC Velocity

Thor Trucks delivers package car for Los Angeles routes as partners seek solutions to constraints of adopting electric vehicles.

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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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Supply Chain Leaders Say Top Priority is Responding to Customers Faster

Material Handling and Logistics

Using advanced analytics can help with this goal, but many companies are not taking advantage of big data.

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Kenworth shows off T680 to transitioning service members

Fleet Owner

Service personnel and their spouses participated in career development programs and learned more about post-military career opportunities at Hiring Our Heroes Transition Summits recently hosted by Naval Air Station Pensacola and Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

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Little Rhody's small-mindedness

DC Velocity

Rhode Island's new truck-only highway toll scheme has thrust the habitual failed thinking of the smallest state's leaders into the national spotlight.

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Energy Efficiency Is Key to Better Logistics

Material Handling and Logistics

Logistics providers have discovered that sustainability in the supply chain delivers a good ROI. For a long time now, corporations and their supply chains have been required to prove that they are acting in a sustainable, environmentally-friendly way. Most every company issues a corporate social responsibility (CSR) report detailing what they have done over the year to comply with the expectations of all of their stakeholders.

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Dark Kitchens: Deceptive Experience or Genius Strategy?

Bringg

With the food delivery industry booming, the kitchens inside restaurant branches are not always ready to handle the influx of orders. What’s more, the restaurants themselves may not be located in strategic spots that enable drivers to avoid traffic and deliver their orders as fast as possible. And finally, restaurants often have to pay for premium real estate in order to lure customers in, but they can’t afford to increase their kitchen space in order to handle deliveries.

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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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Blockchain for Logistics: Preparing for the Opportunities

Talking Logistics

Without a doubt, blockchain is currently the most talked-about new technology — it’s also the most confusing, especially for supply chain and logistics professionals who are trying to understand its potential role and benefits. What are some of the potential use cases for blockchain in logistics? What are the main barriers to adoption? What should companies do today to adequately prepare?

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Start me up: Opportunity charging or fast charging?

DC Velocity

Both methods are designed to get DC equipment up and running faster—and keep it running longer—than with conventional charging. So which is best for your operation?

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Levi Strauss Aims for 100% Renewable Electricity in Plants in New Supply Chain Strategy

Material Handling and Logistics

The company is reducing GHG emissions by 40% in its supply chain. Levi Strauss & Co. said on July 31 that it is setting aggressive targets for reducing carbon emissions across its owned-and-operated facilities and global supply chain by 2025. Plans include using 100% renewable electricity in company-owned facilities. “While LS&Co. has a strong track record of reducing carbon emissions in its own operations, the most significant climate impact—and the most difficult to tackle—lies within

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Cummins recalls 500,000 trucks over faulty part

Fleet Owner

This recall is the largest voluntary truck emissions recall to date, according to EPA.

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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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YRC making ‘solid progress’ in Q2 but purchased transport costs drag down earnings

Logistics Management

YRC, which controls long-haul YRC Freight and LTL regional carriers New Penn, Reddaway and Holland, reported a slight dip in second quarter net income of $14.4 million on $1.33 billion revenue, compared with net earnings of $19 million on $1.26 billion revenue in the year-ago quarter.

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Good times rolling down the road for C.H. Robinson, XPO

DC Velocity

Industry giants in high Q2 cotton.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Opens Public Consultation

Material Handling and Logistics

“The initiative will provide buyers and suppliers with clear guidance on which third-party auditing and certification schemes cover key sustainability requirements and apply robust verification practices,” said Chris Tyas, Global Head Supply Chain, Nestlé SA. The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has opened the global public consultation of its first set of benchmarking criteria and is inviting all stakeholders to participate in this public consultation ahead of t

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ATS: Redefining truck driving could be key to ending driver shortage

Fleet Owner

Advanced Training Systems CEO argues that the solution to trucking woes lies in new driver training and embracing technology.

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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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The Dispatch, Issue No. 7 August 2018

Shipchain

Dear Community, As of July 26, 2018, the administrative order against ShipChain by the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office to cease and desist was vacated. We’d like to thank the state of South Carolina for taking the time to resolve this matter quickly and efficiently. . While we were never required to halt active development on our product, we do understand the concerns some of you had and appreciate your patience in allowing our legal team to handle the case in a professional manner.

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JDA partners with Microsoft for cloud services platform

DC Velocity

Cloud-based applications support automated forecasts and decisions in "autonomous supply chain" products, JDA says.

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AI-based Item-Picking

Material Handling and Logistics

Universal Logic has launched a do-it-yourself version of its Neocortex software, which allows users to configure and deploy AI-based robot cells for variable picking in both manufacturing and consumer products supply chains.

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Uber halts development of self-driving trucks

Fleet Owner

Uber announced it was halting efforts to develop autonomous trucks, a decision that will not affect its ongoing Uber Freight division that matches available loads with truck drivers through a smartphone app.

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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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Moore on Pricing: The Cost of Ocean Pollution

Logistics Management

There are two areas where shippers will feel the effect of the growing water and air pollution problem: freight costs and various taxes and fees.

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U.S. retailers, consumers to face severe pain if Chinese tariffs hit 25%, NRF says

DC Velocity

ISM survey shows trade war threat already impacting supply chains.

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Top 10 Brands Millennials, Gen Z Trust

Material Handling and Logistics

What makes a brand trustworthy to Millennials and Gen Z? . A study by Wharton Business School found that this group is mainly interested in supporting brands that are ethical, caring and strive to do the right thing. The brands that base their corporate missions on these kind and charitable qualities are much more able to earn the trust of this important young demographic.

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BYD joins CharIN, electric vehicle charging standard initiative

Fleet Owner

CharIN is an open coalition of major players within the electric vehicle (EV) industry aiming to support and promote CCS as a global standard for EV charging.

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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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Simple Guide to Perfect Change Management for SaaS Software

Loginext

Tech adoption and change management go hand in hand. You may invest billions in the latest tech, but if your people aren’t using it properly and getting the most benefit out of it, you would never see the full extent of benefits. How to avoid this? Train your folks in the best way of doing things.

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Millennials: No difference in trust, value between parcel delivery firms

DC Velocity

Survey of age group finds that trusting a provider not to lose a package is key factor in carrier selection.

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Cargo Insurance: Protecting against risk

Logistics Management

Risk, loss and damage are facts of life when shipping ocean cargo, so why is the evaluation of cargo insurance so often overlooked? Our risk consultant offers practical tips that can protect your company from catastrophic loss—and help you get a better night’s sleep.

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