April, 2025

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The Long Haul: Battling Loneliness and Crisis in Trucking with Dr. Gina Anderson

The Logistics of Logistics

Dr. Gina Anderson and Joe Lynch discuss the long haul: battling loneliness and crisis in trucking. Dr. Anderson is the CEO and Co-founder of Luma Brighter Learning, a 2X INC 5000 company that was created to deliver measurably better education outcomes. About Dr. Gina Anderson Dr. Gina Anderson is on a mission to help organizations grow their safety cultures through meaningful learning that inspires and engages employees.

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The Improvement Kata and DMAIC

The Lean Thinker

I am going to start off by acknowledging that my background with Six Sigma and its other x-Sigma flavors is mostly anecdotal. I have read the books, I have worked as a Quality Director in a company with a lot of Six Sigma background, and I have done a lot of continuous improvement work with people who had Six Sigma context. I understand most of the mechanics, but I have never personally used the pure DMAIC process to do a “project.” With those caveats out of the way – I’v

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How Good Is Your Dock Appointment Scheduling Process?

Talking Logistics

In December 2022, The Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC) was formed “to simplify the integration of systems across the fragmented ecosystem between shippers, carriers and intermediaries and create a more efficient appointment scheduling process. According to the press release at the time: The primary objectives of the SSC are to (1) define an API standard for.

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How a Flexible 3PL Partner Helps Nutrition & Wellness Brands Navigate Seasonal Demand

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

For nutrition and wellness brands, seasonal demand fluctuations are always in motion. Whether it's a surge in orders during New Years resolutions, an increase in protein powders for summer fitness, or a boost in immunity products during cold and flu season, managing inventory and shipping efficiently is critical. Without the right logistics partner, brands risk stockouts, delays, or overstockingand nobody wants to be caught with a cold with their supply chain.

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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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How Drayage and Warehousing Work Better Together in Modern Supply Chains

ECW

Some parts of the supply chain are flashyglobal shipping lanes, robotics in mega-warehouses, AI-driven demand forecasts. Then theres drayage. Its not flashy. But its critical. Drayage is the short-haul movement that gets containers from the port to a warehouse or distribution center. When it runs smoothly, you hardly notice it. When it doesnt, everything grinds to a haltinventory sits idle, timelines slip, and costs start to climb.

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Carrier Sales Teams Are Being Run the Wrong Way with Brent Evens

The Logistics of Logistics

Brent Evens and Joe Lynch discuss how carrier sales teams are being run the wrong way. Brent is the Co-founder of NextBoard, a carrier sales platform purpose-built for freight brokerages. About Brent Evans Brent Evens is the Co-founder of NextBoard, a freight tech startup helping brokers streamline carrier sales and build stronger, more efficient networks.

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Unlocking Success in eCommerce Fulfillment

Ottawa Logistics

In today’s fast-paced eCommerce landscape, efficient order fulfillment can make or break an online business. As companies scale and customer expectations continue to rise, understanding the intricacies of eCommerce fulfillment becomes increasingly crucial for sustainable growth and success. eCommerce fulfillment encompasses the entire process of receiving, processing, and delivering online orders to customers.

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How Shippers Can Build a Winning Playbook (Lessons from Peyton Manning)

Talking Logistics

If you’ve spent more than five minutes in a supply chain meeting lately, you’ve probably played an unintentional game of buzzword bingo. Over the past decade, we’ve cycled through circular logistics, smart logistics, blockchain, autonomous logistics, digital transformation, Industry 4.0, control towers, end-to-end visibility, digital twins — the list goes on.

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Simplifying Data Management: How to Turn Raw Data into a Competitive Advantage

WorkWave

Field service businesseswhether in pest control, lawn care, security or cleaning servicescollect massive amounts of information daily. Each technician visit, customer interaction and service delivery generates valuable data points. Yet, many companies struggle to harness this information effectively. The common reality for field service operations includes: Isolated data trapped in separate software systems Hours spent manually compiling reports from multiple sources Delayed access to critical b

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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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Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management

Freightos

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility,

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How Volkswagen and Maersk Solved an Export Bottleneck with “Cars in Containers”

Logistics Viewpoints

As vehicle exports from Mexico to North America surged, Volkswagen Mexico found itself confronting a significant supply chain crisis. Its long-established logistics model, built around rail and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping, could no longer keep pace. Capacity shortages, service unreliability, and inventory congestion threatened to disrupt VWs production flow and delivery commitments to U.S. and Canadian dealerships.

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Blind Spots & Bottlenecks: Unmasking the Hidden Enemies of Supply Chain with Briana Birkholz

The Logistics of Logistics

Briana Birkholz and Joe Lynch discuss blind spots & bottlenecks: unmasking the hidden enemies of supply chain. Briana is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce, the worlds leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. About Briana Birkholz Briana Birkholz is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce.

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Women In Trucking Association Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Allow Truck Drivers Access to Restroom Facilities

Women in Trucking

Professional truck drivers are the unsung heroes of modern commercedelivering goods and materials that sustain our lives, ranging from food and clothing to medical supplies and fuel. Yet, despite their vital role in the supply chain, many professional truck drivers face a basic and often overlooked challenge: lack of access to restroom facilities when they are picking up or delivering freight.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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FAA Approves Nationwide Drone Delivery, But There’s a Catch

Talking Logistics

Its been almost 12 years since Amazon launched (via a segment on 60 Minutes) the race to develop a new transportation mode: drone delivery. Its been a long and relatively slow race, but it seems like we are finally near the finish line (or the starting line, depending on how you look at it) to. Read more The post FAA Approves Nationwide Drone Delivery, But There’s a Catch appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Going Global? When to Switch from Cross-Border Shipping to Local Fulfillment

Stord

With the global e-commerce market projected to surpass $8 trillion by 2027 1 , brands are presented with a massive opportunity for international growth. This means far more than just new sales channels. Its about gaining access to larger, less saturated markets, often in regions where demand for certain products or categories is growing faster than in the brands home market.

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No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty

Freightos

Home No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. Ian Arroyo April 29, 2025 Blog As Freightos’ Chief Strategy Officer, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how the logistics industry has transformed since COVID-19 disrupted supply chains worldwide.

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AI in Supply Chain Automation: Procurement to Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

The adoption of AI in supply chain automation is enabling companies to make more accurate decisions, reduce cycle times, and better manage complexity. From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook.

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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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Unpacking Cargo Theft: Trends and Solutions with Danielle Spinelli

The Logistics of Logistics

Danielle Spinelli and Joe Lynch discuss unpacking cargo theft: trends and solutions. Danielle serves as Account Executive at Descartes MyCarrierPortal, the leading solution for carrier identity, onboarding, and monitoring in transportation. About Danielle Spinelli Danielle Spinelli is an Account Executive at Descartes MyCarrierPortal. With a decade of experience in the logistics and transportation industry, Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in carrier sales and vetting.

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More Leading PCOs Choose PestPac — Here’s Why

WorkWave

More than 60% of the leading 100 pest control businesses rely on PestPac by WorkWave to help streamline their operations, equip their technicians for efficiency and better satisfy their customers. The best in pest choose PestPac and, with a quick look at PestPacs comprehensive functionality, its easy to see why and its even easier to hear it directly from PestPac users.

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MTS Logistics Announces 15th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism, to Raise $150,000 for Autism Awareness

MTS Logistics

MTS Logistics today announced its 15th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism event, taking place on Saturday, June 14th. MTS Logistics is proud to announce that its 15th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism event will take place in New York City on Saturday, June 14th, 2025. Its been 15 years since we started our annual tradition of the Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism event.

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Mock Recall Q1 2025 Report

Stord

Achieving over 99% accuracy in physical counts and fastest product locking of 2 minutes, this quarter's mock recall confirms our inventory accuracy and team readiness. This level of performance is critical for protecting a brand's reputation and minimizing the disruptions that can occur when a recall is not handled accurately and swiftly. This quarters mock recall exercises were conducted across a selection of Stord's core fulfillment facilities, providing an indicative sample of our operations.

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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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“I Forget What That Feels Like”: Why I Ride for a T1D Cure

Talking Logistics

This October 4th will mark 14 years since my daughter Hannah was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at age 11. I interviewed her several weeks ago for a podcast I recently launched called Living the Breakthrough: T1D Stories. At the end of the episode, I asked Hannah, What would a world without T1D mean. Read more The post I Forget What That Feels Like: Why I Ride for a T1D Cure appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals: How a Human-Centric Digital Strategy Transforms Supply Chain Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

In the fast-evolving pharmaceutical industry, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stands out not only for its scientific breakthroughs but also for its human-centric approach to digital transformation. At the recent ARC Forum 2025, Rachelle Howard, Director of Manufacturing Systems Automation and Digital Strategy, showcased how Vertex strategically blends advanced technology with a strong people-focused culture to boost manufacturing and supply chain agility.

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Beyond The Rails and Roads: The State of Intermodal with Anne Reinke

The Logistics of Logistics

Anne Reinke and Joe Lynch discuss beyond the rails and roads: the state of intermodal. Anne is the President & CEO at the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), North America’s leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry. About Anne Reinke Anne Reinke became the Intermodal Association of North Americas third President & CEO in December of 2024.

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Surviving the Tariff Storm of 2025: Why Post Payment Audits are Now Essential

TransAudit

Why Tariffs Are Stealing the Spotlight in 2025 Were only a few months into 2025, and yet one word has dominated nearly every conversation in global trade and transportation: tariffs. Since Inauguration Day, the landscape has shifted dramaticallywith new duties, revised agreements, and retaliatory tariffs shaking up supply chains across the globe. These rapid changes are creating uncertainty for logistics professionals, procurement teams, and trade compliance experts who now must monitor updates

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Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!

What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 4% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.

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The Importance of Service Quality in Freight Forwarding Companies

MTS Logistics

Today, transportation activities, which have accelerated in a globalizing world, have an important place in the service sector. The transportation sector, like other service sectors, is a sector that incorporates different aspects of service quality. Transportation works with various elements to ensure customer satisfaction. Providing fast, safe, comfortable and timely service is among the main priorities of service quality in the transportation sector.

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Strengthen Customer Communication Across Your E-Commerce Ecosystem

Stord

Trust is currency in e-commerce. A study by Edelman found that 81% of consumers need to trust a brand before making a purchase. It is a strong buying consideration across all demographics, regardless of geography, age group, gender, and income level. Unlike in physical retail, where trust is often established through firsthand product experience, e-commerce brands must build trust before a customer can touch your product.

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How Building Materials Distributors Can Reduce Freight Claims and Disputes

Talking Logistics

Freight claims and disputes are a costly headache for shippers, carriers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, regardless of the industry. Whether companies are dealing with claims due to damage or late deliveries, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and profitability suffer. For instance, a 2024 study of transportation decision-makers in different industries found that shippers reported an.