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How Bloodhound is Transforming Cargo Security and Tracking with Dan Hendrix

The Logistics of Logistics

Daniel Hendrix and Joe Lynch di scuss how Bloodhound is transforming cargo security and tracking. Dan is the Director of Business Development for Bloodhound Tracking Device, the new standard in track and trace technology. About Dan Hendrix Daniel Hendrix is the Director of Business Development for Bloodhound Tracking Device, Inc., where he leads efforts in bringing cutting-edge tracking and security solutions to the supply chain industry.

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Pairing Rooftop Solar with Warehouse Robotics – Harnessing Synergy Between Technology and Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Source: mainebiz.biz In today’s rapidly evolving logistics and supply chain sector, warehouses are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to gain a competitive edge. One such advancement is the integration of warehouse robotics, which has revolutionized the way tasks such as sorting, picking, transporting, and packaging goods are performed.

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award Shines Light on Best of the Best

Food Logistics

Every year, Food Logistics' Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award shines a spotlight on the best of the best in the cold chain industry. Let's meet the winners.

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Expanding into the US Market: Key Considerations for Global Retailers

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

For retailers eyeing international growth, expanding into the US market represents a massive opportunity. As the largest economy in the world with one of the most sophisticated consumer markets, the US offers a thriving environment for brands that are ready to scale globally. However, entering this competitive landscape isnt without its challenges. From regulatory hurdles to logistics complexity, careful planning and execution are vital for success.

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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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Navigating NYC Congestion Pricing: The Impact on Distribution Operations

Talking Logistics

With drivers losing 102 hours to gridlock last year, New York City is second only to Istanbul in the rankings of most congested cities, according to the INRIX 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard — a frustrating distinction for NYC drivers. Taking cues from the likes of London, Singapore, and Stockholm, NYC has rolled out congestion pricing. Read more The post Navigating NYC Congestion Pricing: The Impact on Distribution Operations appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Backstage Pass to Manifest Vegas 2025 Expo Hall

Food Logistics

Editor-in-chief Marina Mayer sat down with the Manifest team to get a Backstage Pass to the Manifest Expo Hall. Let's find out what to expect at this year's show!

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Supply Chain & Logistics News January 2nd-6th 2025

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain & Logistics News January 2nd-6th 2025 The global supply chain never sleeps, and this weeks headlines reveal the fast-moving shifts shaping logistics, trade, and technology. From the U.S. Postal Service reversing its package ban from China to LGs big robotics acquisition, companies are adapting to new regulations and automation trends.

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Understanding Mexico’s IMMEX Program and What It Means for US Shippers

West Coast and California Logistics

The IMMEX (Industria Manufacturera, Maquiladora y de Servicios de Exportacin) program, established in 2006 by the Mexican government, was designed to promote foreign investment, boost manufacturing, and increase exports from Mexico. It allows companies to temporarily import goods duty-free into Mexico if these goods are used in manufacturing or processing for export.

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Supply Chains 2025: The Uncertainty Principle

Supply Chain Brain

The future contains much uncertainty, but also a wealth of opportunities for innovative and far-thinking enterprises.

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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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FEMA onboarding period open for carriers, Q&A session upcoming

Overdrive Online

The onboarding period for carriers in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's contracting program opened February 3. Owners with authority can apply. FEMA will host a live Q&A session for transporters Monday, February 10.

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Why Truckers Earn Less Than Half Their Wages

Food Logistics

When calculating insurance alongside miscellaneous expenses not covered per diem, real wages may be closer to $47,000-$50,000 per year.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News February 2nd-6th 2025

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain & Logistics News February 2nd-6th 2025 The global supply chain never sleeps, and this weeks headlines reveal the fast-moving shifts shaping logistics, trade, and technology. From the U.S. Postal Service reversing its package ban from China to LGs big robotics acquisition, companies are adapting to new regulations and automation trends.

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A Guide to Supply Chain Lead Time 

Logistics Bureau

Effective lead time management is a critical factor in securing supply chain efficiency and cost control, since lead time represents the total time required for a product or material to move through the supply chain, as measured from the time of ordering to the time of delivery. Lead time typically encompasses various supply chain stages, including order processing, manufacturing, transportation, and delivery.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Will Relatively Stable Freight Rates Stay That Way in 2025?

Supply Chain Brain

Shippers are holding their collective breath to see how a rash of uncertainties surrounding the U.S. and global economies will impact freight rates in 2025.

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'Why So Serious?': Skillex Inc.'s Joker-themed heavy-haul 389

Overdrive Online

Ontario-based Skillex Inc. hauls steel coils with this impressive 2024 Peterbilt 389 and 2024 Mac conestoga. The entire unit features a purple and green theme with Batman's Joker villain.

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Inflation, Labor Shortages Spur Roadblocks for Supply Chain Innovation

Food Logistics

41% are making AI a key part of their innovation strategy, with one-third already leveraging it for data visibility, 29% for quality control and 26% for labor optimization.

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Tata Elxsi, partners Minespider on Battery Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, has joined forces with Minespider, a blockchain-powered traceability solutions provider, to launch MOBIUS+, an advanced battery lifecycle management platform. Designed to address the growing need for sustainability, compliance, and performance optimization in the battery industry, MOBIUS+ aims to revolutionize the way batteries are managed from production to recycling.

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The Evolving Retailer's 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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Power BI Embedded Takes SC Navigator to the Next Level

AIMMS

Discover how Power BI Embedded in SC Navigator empowers you to create custom reports, visualize scenario data, and make data-driven decisions.

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Revolutionizing SI&OP with AI-Infused Digital Twins

Supply Chain Brain

AI-infused digital-twins are reshaping the production and warehouse landscape, merging human insight with AI-driven precision at the job role level.

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Forklift Inspection Checklist: What to Inspect Before Every Shift

Conger

LinkedIn Facebook Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Building a strong safety culture across your operation starts with consistency, so it is important to ensure every shift follows a comprehensive forklift inspection checklist. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires daily forklift inspections to prevent accidents, reduce downtime, and extend the life of your equipment.

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Case Study – Project Based, Flatbed-Heavy Operation

Blue Grace Logistics

Case Study | Project Based, Flatbed-Heavy Operation Solving Logistics Challenges: How A Supplier Reduced Freight Costs & Boosted Efficiency A leading supplier of industrial pallet racking systems faced rising freight costs and inefficiencies in managing oversized loads and complex budgets within their project-based, flatbed-heavy operation. By implementing a tailored logistics solution, they streamlined operations, improved compliance, and gained control over their spending.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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Transmute and mesur.io Announce Strategic Combination to Remove Disruption from Global Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

In a move to transform global trade and minimize disruptions in supply chains, Transmute and mesur.io have announced their strategic combination to reduce supply chain risk and improve enterprise resilience. Together, the companies will deliver their joint expertise through a unified platform that will make global trade more transparent, secure, and ethical.

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Overcoming Top Challenges in Transportation and Logistics in 2025

MercuryGate

As we kick off 2025, the challenges in transportation and logistics feel like theyve been tossed in a washing machine tumbled, twisted, and emerging in ways nobody quite expected. The post Overcoming Top Challenges in Transportation and Logistics in 2025 appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Podcast | Time for a New Industrial Policy for the United States? Part 1

Supply Chain Brain

Is it time to write the obituary for the era of free trade? Proponents of the practice have had a rough time of it lately.

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Fall In Love With Logistics Management

Trinity Logistics

Do you dream of breaking up with your current logistics management processes? Youre not the only one! Managing logistics effectively is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Yet, sometimes, the process can feel more like a complex puzzle than a seamless operation. Many growing companies face headaches with logistics management, and for good reason. The systems they rely on often may not be up to the task.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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The Role of Flower Logistics in Valentine’s Day 2025: Ensuring Freshness for a Record-Breaking Season

MTS Logistics

Valentines Day is one of the most significant occasions for expressing love and affection, and flowers are a timeless symbol of romance. Based on an annual survey of the National Retail Federation released in January 2025, American consumers are expected to spend a record $27.5 billion on Valentines Day this year, with $2.9 billion on flowers alone.

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SEFE Securing Energy for Europe and Höegh Evi to Develop Clean Hydrogen Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

SEFE Securing Energy for Europe and marine infrastructure provider Hegh Evi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop international supply chains for clean hydrogen to be delivered to Germany and other locations in Europe. Together, SEFE and Hegh Evi will analyse the technical and commercial feasibility of various corridors for the supply of clean hydrogen based on ammonia.

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Help Wanted: More Female Diesel Technicians

Women in Trucking

The number of female diesel technicians and mechanics in corporations with for-hire or private fleets in the commercial freight transportation industry remains low, according to new data highlighted in the 2024-25 WIT Index , released by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). The WIT Index is the official industry barometer to benchmark and measure each year the percentage of women who make up critical roles in transportation.