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Vendorflow: Better Communications for Trucking Teams with Eric Rodriguez

The Logistics of Logistics

Eric Rodriguez and Joe Lynch discuss Vendorflow: better communications for trucking teams. Eric is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vendorflow, a unified communications solution for trucking fleets and freight brokers. About Eric Rodriguez Eric Rodriguez is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vendorflow and has spent the last twelve years in venture-backed technology startups in product and sales management roles.

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From Static to Dynamic – How AI and Smart Automation Extend WMS Capabilities

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse managers and executives face constant pressure to meet rising customer expectations while maintaining cost efficiency and operational excellence. While traditional WMS platforms have served as the backbone of warehouse operations for years, their static nature can limit your ability to stay agile and competitive. Lets explore how these systems can be enhanced by technologies utilizing AI-driven systems and warehouse optimization solutions, whether as new automation or bolt on solutions

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Combating Fraud in the Freight Industry

Talking Logistics

In April 2024, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they had experienced cargo theft or other types of freight fraud in the past year. Almost half said they had experienced theft or fraud, and. Read more The post Combating Fraud in the Freight Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions: Strategies for Resilience

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In an increasingly unpredictable world, supply chain disruptions are no longer the exception but the rule. From natural disasters and geopolitical tensions to pandemics and labor shortages, the challenges facing supply chain professionals have grown more complex. The ability to navigate these disruptions isnt just a competitive advantageits a necessity for long-term success.

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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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Planning at the Edge of Chaos

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC was briefed by John Galt Associates not long ago. They used the phrase planning at the edge of chaos. I love that. That is a very good phrase for describing the increasing complexity and need for speed large organizations face. John Galt Solutions has focused product development on helping companies to ameliorate this chaos. This involves the use of new technologies on their platform.

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Oregon seeks delay of electric truck mandate

Commercial Carrier Journal

House Bill 3119 would delay the implementation of Oregon's adoption of the Advanced Clean Trucks rule for two years.

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'Never Satisfied' is AN Transport's KW W900L heavy hauler

Overdrive Online

AN Transport owner Casey Conrey showed the impressive unit at the 2024 Stars, Stripes and White Lines Truck Show last fall. The truck is heavily customized all the way from the engine bay back to the rear fenders.

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Manhattan Associates Joins a Select Group of SCM Software Vendors in the Billion Dollar Club

Logistics Viewpoints

Eddie Capel, CEO of Manhattan Associates Yesterday, Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) reported annual revenue of $1.042 billion, up from $929 million last year. This represents year-over-year growth of 12.1%. Manhattan joins a select group of supply chain software suppliers generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. Manhattan Associates is a leader in two markets, warehouse management systems and omnichannel systems.

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AI in 2025: Expect Another Wave of Innovation in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

In supply chain, all the talk today is about AI-driven autonomous operations, removing the need for human intervention in key decision-making.

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2025 Warehouse Cycle Count Automation Guide

Automating cycle count tasks is a lot easier than you may expect. Learn how leading warehouses are improving inventory accuracy while reducing their dependency on expensive labor. This automation resource will provide insight on: How to capture a 300’ L x 30’ H aisle in 35 minutes. Improve the overall accuracy of your WMS. Reduce dependency on slow and expensive labor.

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K&B Transportation tackles truck driver safety, weather challenges with technology

Commercial Carrier Journal

Severe weather poses a significant threat to truck drivers, contributing to nearly 500 fatal crashes annually in the U.S., according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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Senate confirms Sean Duffy as DOT Secretary

Overdrive Online

Duffy had bipartisan support among U.S. Senators, who voted 77-22 Tuesday to confirm the former Wisconsin Congressman as the Secretary of Transportation.

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Tale of the Tape: Don’t let someone else’s dash cam tell your story

Truck News

Its difficult to scroll through social media these days without seeing the results of a tractor-trailer crash, or dash cam footage of another terrifying near miss.

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Gartner: Companies Need to Strategize to Respond Effectively to New Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses that can reinvent or reinvigorate their operations stand the best chance of driving new competitive advantage from ongoing tariff volatility.

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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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Senate confirms Lee Zeldin to lead EPA

Commercial Carrier Journal

Lee Zeldin is expected to push deregulation at the EPA, having pledged to "ensure we are protecting the environment while also protecting our economy," at his hearing.

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How truckers might master negotiation, even with time constraint

Overdrive Online

If the offer rate wasnt posted right there with any load's details, what rate would you assign to the load? More truckers should be able to answer that question, according to Gary Buchs. Here's a path or two forward.

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2025 Women In Trucking Content Committee

Women in Trucking

The Women In Trucking Association has announced its 2025 Content Committee.

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Bridging the Digital Divide: Overcoming Logistics Challenges in Rural America

Supply Chain Brain

The rapid expansion of e-commerce has highlighted a significant disparity in delivery speeds between urban and rural areas.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Materials Handling in Australia

Logistics Bureau

Material Handling is the movement, protection, storage, and control of materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. As you can probably imagine, it’s critical in modern supply chains. Material handling equipment (MHE) includes everything from basic pallet jacks to sophisticated automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS).

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Trucking groups respond to FMCSA's broker transparency proposal

Overdrive Online

Some of trucking's largest trade groups signaled their opposition to FMCSA's broker transparency proposal. Groups representing owner-operators and small fleets, however, mostly support the effort.

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WITney® Educational Trailer: Cross-Country Adventures in January 2025

Women in Trucking

The WITney Educational Trailer focuses on raising awareness for the Women In Trucking (WIT) mission: Promoting the career opportunities women have in trucking, celebrating their accomplishments, removing obstacles female professional drivers face, and increasing membership for the organization.

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UPS to Scale Back Amazon Delivery Volumes

Supply Chain Brain

Amazon accounted for nearly 12% of UPS's total revenue in 2024, as well as 20-25% of its U.S. package volumes.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here - Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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Two straight trucks collide in downtown Palm Beach, Florida. Was this accident preventable?

Commercial Carrier Journal

Trucker John Doe is rammed by another driver attempting a hasty exit from the alleyway.

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Evolving Supply Chain Models and the Outlook for Investors

Logistics Bureau

What should investors look for when deciding which companies offer the most promising possibilities of healthy yields? Thats what well explore in the article, both as a general indication of the supply chains impact on future business performance, and a guide for potential investors. Which Supply Chain Approaches Will Drive ROI for Investors? For investors wishing to evaluate the supply chain as an indicator for company investment, it is first necessary to understand how supply chains must chang

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Preview: Salute to Women Behind the Wheel 2025

Women in Trucking

We invite you to join us for the annual Women In Trucking Association's Salute to Women Behind the Wheel on Friday, March 28, 2025.

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Navigating Extreme Weather Events and Disruptions: A Guide for Shippers

Supply Chain Brain

Navigating extreme weather and climate disasters requires proactive and resilient strategies, advanced technology, and a strong crisis-response framework.

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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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Editor’s Pick: How to Protect Your Transportation Technology from Supply Chain Cyber Threats

Talking Logistics

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post from JBF Consulting’s blog discusses the rise of cyber attacks (for example, see Blue Yonder Cyberattack: How Prepared Are.

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Ecommerce Logistics: Definition, Headaches & More

Logistics Bureau

E-commerce logistics is the backbone of online retail operations, covering everything from when a customer clicks “buy” to when they receive their package. This is made up of several different components: Order Fulfillment is where it starts – this includes receiving inventory, storing products, picking items when orders come in, and packing them for shipping.

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WM: A Day in the Life of a Truck Driver

Women in Trucking

WIT President & CEO Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, recently did a ride-along to experience first-hand what it takes to be a truck driver with WM. She is pictured here with Laurenis Espinal, a professional driver with WM.