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Is it Possible to Fully Automate Shipping?

MercuryGate

The post Is it Possible to Fully Automate Shipping? appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Drop Shipping in Logistics: Business Model Pros and Cons

Bringg

Dropshipping has become an increasingly popular business model. But are the logistics of dropshipping right for your business? Here's what you need to know.

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The Evolving Role Associations Play in the Logistics Industry

Logistics Manager

The international logistics industry of today has its success to thank for a revolution that came about over 60 years ago in the form of containerization which transformed the face of the industry as we know it. This invention set into motion a way to transport goods faster and simpler from ships to trucks and trains. The air industry soon followed suit and the ULD was born.

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Best Practices to Keep Your Warehouse Clean

Cyzerg

Warehouse cleaning can be an overwhelming task solely due to the size of modern-day warehouses. If not regularly maintained, warehouses can quickly become messy and unorganized, which can hamper the day-to-day workflow, which can increase hazards and operating costs. A clean and organized warehouse can boost productivity, improve accuracy, and lead to higher job satisfaction.

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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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The Number One Killer of Sales with Ann Holm

The Logistics of Logistics

[01:10] So many people say coach, consultant, and trainer interchangeably. Talk about the differences between them and a little bit about your background in brain science. The value of working with a coach is not for that individual to be an advisor, but to help you get at the root of why you want to do something and how you will accomplish it. There’s lots of different roles people can play in your success.

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Love’s celebrates the opening of 500 locations in style

Fleet Owner

Founder Tom Love thanks customers for paving the way with giveaways

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Consider Hiring Veterans at Your Workplace

Material Handling and Logistics

Military backgrounds give veterans distinctive capabilities and perspectives that can add insight and diversity to your team’s problem-solving.

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Trucking Regulations Update: MORE RED TAPE

Logistics Management

New HOS tweaks top the list of regulatory changes heading into 2020. Carriers say flexibility is key to effective industry regulation covering the niche sectors that make up this dominant, $700 billion industry.

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Do Not Fear Left Turns: Takeaways from RouteSmart Technologies’ INTERSECT 2019 Conference

Talking Logistics

What do the Newspaper, Postal & Parcel, Public Works, and Utilities industries have in common? They all have high-density routes — that is, routes with 100 or more stops, which makes route optimization even more complex. They’re also the industries that for the past 40 years RouteSmart Technologies, a provider of vehicle route optimization software.

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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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Automation and technology could help cull the driver shortage next decade

Fleet Owner

As more driver-assist technology becomes reality, the learning curve shortens for potential new commercial drivers.

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Company Leaders Often Overlook the Importance of Distribution

Material Handling and Logistics

Learn how distribution can support a company’s overall business and marketing strategy.

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Heads-up: Park at the Dandrige, Tenn., Speedway location for an overnight and you will be towed

Overdrive Online

Or at least you'll be hooked up to by a tow operator who will unhook at a cost of $300. Amid recently renewed calls to outlaw this practice, one independent's wee-hours story from Dandridge and perspective from the tow operator and property owner, too.

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The Element That Can Make or Break Blockchain for the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Everywhere you turn these days, there’s a blockchain pilot underway for the supply chain. But they’re all missing one crucial element: a single, coherent set of standards.

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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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Study finds free CPAP machines save on truckers’ other medical costs

Fleet Owner

A study of thousands of truck drivers who were given free CPAP machines to treat sleep apnea saved the company an estimated $441 per month, per driver in medical insurance costs from health care problems other than sleep apnea.

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43% of US Commercial Trucks Powered by Diesel

Material Handling and Logistics

Since 2007, the newest-generation diesel trucks on U.S. roads have eliminated 126 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), 18 million tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and 1 million tons of particulate matter (PM), and saved 12.4 billion gallons of diesel and 296 million barrels of crude oil.

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Is it time to say goodbye to RFIs?

AIMMS

Supply chain software is changing. So should the purchasing process. . As someone who has worked in supply chain for over 20 years, I’m very familiar with Requests For Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). It’s been the way to conduct a competitive tender since I can remember. RFIs tend to work well for certain industries (like government) or for purchasing equipment and industrial assets, bu t t hey often fall short in helping supply chain teams select a new software vendo

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Why Logistics Companies Must Adopt Big Data and Cloud Technology

Supply Chain Brain

More than 50% of companies are using big-data analytics, a recent survey says, but a closer look reveals that adoption rate varies significantly by industry.

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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 race for automated trucks is on, but the finish line isn’t in sight

Fleet Owner

Truckmakers, safety and commercial technology companies are still looking for how to successfully jump from Level 2 to Level 4 automation.

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FMCSA Clearinghouse Goes Live in January 2020

Material Handling and Logistics

Will contain public information about commercial driver drug and alcohol violations.

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What Does End-to-End Supply Chain Transparency Look Like?

Morai Logistics

As consumer demands for transparency grows, the need for end-to-end supply chain visibility grows along with them—so what does such a supply chain look like? Many of the changes in the way supply chains operate in recent years have come due to the pressure placed upon them to be more transparent. Customers (and others) want to know everything going on in a supply chain.

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Schneider is on board with Trucker Tools ‘Book-it-Now’ offering

Logistics Management

Schneider is now on board with Trucking Tools’ Book-it-Now offering, a cloud-based software platform that fully automates the process of booking truckload shipments with carriers.

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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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Is trucking’s future all that gloomy?

Fleet Owner

Truck maker to lay off workers at plant. Truck sales to decline. Economy to slow down. Prepare now for the downturn. Fleet shutters operation. Order cancellations high. Spot rates slide. Used truck prices decline. The sky is falling. The sky is falling.

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Opinion: All Those Returns Are Killing the Environment

Material Handling and Logistics

The 1 million packages that will be returned this holiday season will add 5 billion pounds to landfills and put 15 million tons of carbon into the atmosphere.

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Alt-Fuel Excise Tax Credit Extension Legislation Introduced

NGT News

U.S. Reps. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, and Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., have introduced H.R.5089, the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit (AFTC) Extension Act of 2019, which proposes to extend the $0.50 per gallon excise tax credit on alternative fuels, including compressed, liquefied and renewable natural gas. This legislation would reinstate the lapsed tax credit retroactively for two years […].

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Disruptions that will reverberate beyond 2020 — strategies for weathering, or taking full advantage

Overdrive Online

"The small business owner-operator does have certain advantages navigating market disruptions. An example of this is when natural disasters hit communities it’s the independents who step up to fill the gap, aided and abetted by our ability to make decisions faster, react quickly, tighten our belts and trim unnecessary fixed cost.".

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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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Records threatened from NY to Texas with arctic blast

Fleet Owner

(Bloomberg) – A deep blast of Arctic cold will threaten daily temperature records from New York to Texas starting late Tuesday and running to Thursday.

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Exploring the Growing Talent Gap in Supply Chain Management

Shipchain

If you work in supply chain and logistics, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about the growing talent gap. While the trucker shortage has been a hot topic of conversation during this last year, the industry is starting to realize that the talent gap extends far past just trucking. In fact, it’s becoming a pressing issue in just about every facet of supply chain management.

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Fort Lauderdale Eyeing Alt Fuels for Refreshed Fleet

NGT News

The Downtown Fort Lauderdale Transportation Management Association (TMA), the nonprofit agency that manages the city’s Sun Trolley and Riverwalk Water Trolley public transit services, says it is investigating alternative fuel options for its new fleet. As a part of this research, the agency will be continuing the testing of an electric bus and two propane-fueled […].