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Navigate Global Growth with Confidence: Strategies for Mastering Ecommerce Compliance

Ship Monk

Expanding your ecommerce business into global markets presents enormous growth opportunities. However, with this potential comes the need to understand and comply with country-specific regulations. International shipping isnt just about adding a shipping label; it requires precision in managing tax systems, customs documentation, and trade laws. The margin for error is small, and the costs of mistakesincluding delays, fines, or lost packagescan quickly add up.

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Port of LA: 'Uncertainty Remains' Following Pause on China Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

Over the next four weeks leading into the summer, Seroka said that the Port of Los Angeles expects volumes to come in around 70-80% of what's considered normal.

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Blue Yonder’s ICON 2025 Demonstrates Why Supply Chains Must Transform

Logistics Viewpoints

There is nothing like harnessing the energy of a user conference to outline a bold vision for a transforming world. In that vein, Blue Yonders ICON 2025 didnt disappoint. Hosted at the Gaylord in Nashville the week harnessed the theme of machine speed and precision across connectedsupply chain processes. As you would expect, major emphasis was placed on the role of AI to deliver accurate, timely, and improved decisions at all points of supply chain processes using a combination of human-to-AI ag

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Supply Chain Lessons from an Obituary

Talking Logistics

I like to read the obituaries in the newspaper, especially the ones in the weekend edition of the Wall Street Journal. Most of the people featured are unknown to the general public, or at least to me, but they accomplished great things in life despite dealing, in many cases, with great obstacles or challenges early. Read more The post Supply Chain Lessons from an Obituary appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Your Workforce: Is Remote-Insourcing the Key to Logistics Efficiency?

In today's rapidly evolving logistics industry, companies consistently strive for efficiency and competitiveness. However, the most significant factor driving business success isn't just technology or infrastructure—it's the people behind your processes. Employees aren't merely resources; they're your most strategic asset. High turnover rates and constant retraining costs severely impact logistics companies, draining productivity and profitability.

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"Finding Her Why" in Trucking

Women in Trucking

Tracy Rushing remembers the moment she was notified that she was selected as the 2024 Influential Woman of the Year by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT): This recognition felt like an incredible moment of validation in a career that has been built on passion, perseverance, and the deep belief that trucking is not just my jobits my mission field.

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Amazon Plans Robotics Fulfillment Center in Virginia

Supply Chain Brain

Amazon also has robotics fulfillment centers in Louisiana and Texas, and announced another new facility in North Carolina in March.

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Streamlining FDA Compliance for Medical Device Imports: Strategies to Avoid Delays and Ensure Supply Chain Integrity

Dedola Global Logistics

Streamlining FDA Compliance for Medical Device Imports: Strategies to Avoid Delays and Ensure Supply Chain Integrity Importing FDA-regulated medical devices into the U.S. requires meticulous compliance with regulatory standards. For seasoned importers, the stakes are clear: even minor oversights can lead to costly detentions, refusals, and significant disruptions to your supply chain.

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Without Security, AI Innovation Can Cause Supply Chain Shocks

Supply Chain Brain

Throughout the supply chain, artificial intelligence promises to transform how organizations plan, produce, move, stock, sell and deliver all types of products, from candy bars to car parts.

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Tariffs Dominate Dialogue at Gartner SC Symposium in Orlando

AIMMS

Tariff management means integrating planning, logistics, and technology into a unified supply chain strategy that prioritizes agility and resilience.

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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 Owner/Operators Can Navigate a Tough Economy

Women in Trucking

Spot market rates in trucking are lower and theres excess truck capacity in the current economy. Load-to-truck ratios are lower, meaning there are too many truckers chasing too few loads which makes it bad for carrier profits. And just a quick peak at recent months of reduced truck tonnage reports tells the story of how manufacturers, retailers and distributors are shipping less freight.

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Watch: Is Today's Warehouse Technology Fast Enough for Fast Fashion?

Supply Chain Brain

Is the warehouse technology being deployed by "fast-fashion" apparel sellers up to the challenge of meeting customer demand? Supply chain professional Leslie O'Regan details some of the problems that stand in the way of successful tech adoption.

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Record Number Expected to Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend

Penske Move Ahead

Traveling over the Memorial Day holiday? Make sure to pack a hefty dose of patience as a record number of drivers are expected to share the road to holiday destinations. Joining holiday travelers will be thousands of do-it-yourself movers heading to new hometowns and professional truck drivers, working hard to keep the supply chain moving. AAA projects 45.1 million travelers to head 50 or more miles from home over the holiday weekend which begins Thursday, May 22, and ends Memorial Day, Monday,

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DOJ Mulls Deal to Drop Fraud Charges Against Boeing

Supply Chain Brain

Unlike the initial deal proposed by the DOJ in 2024, the new pretrial resolution that's now under consideration wouldn't require Boeing to plead guilty.

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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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Connecticut officers talk HOS, ELP enforcement at Roadcheck 2025

Overdrive Online

A stop at Connecticut scales for Roadcheck revealed taped-on paper DOT-number markings, strict height enforcement, and a combined-agency all-hands-on-deck affair attended by the usual state suspects -- but also federal Homeland Security.

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Watch: What's the Latest in Software Systems for Yard Management?

Supply Chain Brain

Yard management system (YMS) software is developing rapidly, offering greater efficiencies and valuable data for that segment of the distribution supply chain, says Colin Mansfield, vice president with YMS.

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Steve Wilson assesses growing pains, from new company headquarters

Overdrive Online

How C.W. Express owner Steve Wilson shifted from wear-all-the-hats manager to, after near-disaster in 2022, a near-20-truck fleet owner with strong support structures for C.W.s trucks and drivers, and deft delegation, particularly on the maintenance side of the business.

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Trump Admin Undecided on Next Steps for NYC’s Congestion Pricing

Supply Chain Brain

The USDOT told U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman that theres no need for a preliminary injunction, saying the administration hasnt decided on what measures it will take against the MTA.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.