Wed.Jan 15, 2025

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Ethical Considerations in Supply Chain Compliance

Logistics Viewpoints

The modern supply chain is a complex network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers, all interconnected and reliant on a shared ecosystem of trust and accountability. As industries evolve and global markets expand, ethical considerations have become central to supply chain compliance. From balancing cost-efficiency with ethical sourcing to enhancing transparency and integrating corporate social responsibility (CSR), businesses face mounting pressure to align their operations wi

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The Connected Industry: 2025 Cold Chain Logistics Map

Food Logistics

Discover how the The Connected Industry: 2025 Cold Chain Logistics Map can guide your logistics strategy. Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry!

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A Look Back at Biden's Supply Chain Legacy

Supply Chain Brain

Joe Biden may have been a one-term president, but his time in office could end up being defined by his impact on U.S. supply chains in the years following the pandemic.

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Happening Now: Container shipping rates from Asia to the US on the rise

West Coast and California Logistics

According to FreightWaves , container shipping rates from Asia to the U.S. rose significantly at the start of 2025, driven by shippers frontloading goods ahead of Lunar New Year. The Freightos Baltic Index reported a 23% increase in Asia-U.S. West Coast rates and a 13% rise for East Coast routes, unrelated to ongoing labor negotiations at U.S. ports.

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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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Truckers making progress: New builds, regs, rollbacks for 2025

Overdrive Online

There's plenty owner-operators want rolled back by the incoming government -- FMCSA's speed-limiter mandate, aggressive EPA regs -- yet also clear acknowledgement of the role of government in parking infrastructure, broker transparency regs, and more.

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CARB backs away from ACF rule as Biden administration sunsets

Overdrive Online

California withdrew its request for Environmental Protection Agency waivers that would have allowed the state to enact emissions limits that exceed federal standards as the sun sets on President Joe Biden's administration. Trucking applauded the move.

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The Future Outlook of Last-Mile in Grocery: The Supply Chain Map

Food Logistics

"The Future Outlook of Last-Mile in Grocery" focuses on AI, automation, sustainability, and autonomous trucking to enhance efficiency and visibility in supply chains while reducing environmental impact.

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Kuebix TMS relaunch a key part of new FreightWise-Estes deal

Kuebix

FreightWise, a provider of transportation management systems, has announced a deal with less-than-truckload carrier Estes that is also notable because FreightWise is using the transaction to reboot the Kuebix TMS platform that it acquired in late 2023. Kuebix held a significant market share in the TMS world when it was bought by Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) […] The post Kuebix TMS relaunch a key part of new FreightWise-Estes deal appeared first on Kuebix.

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Veho Announces the Launch of Premium Economy Delivery for Relief from Rising Shipping Costs

Food Logistics

Veho announces the launch of a Premium Economy service designed for e-commerce brands that need parcels delivered in five days or less, cost effectively and with a superior delivery experience.

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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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How Top-Performing Companies Have Successfully Integrated AI into Their Procurement DNA

Supply Chain Brain

For procurement leaders and their teams, the opportunity is clear: AI adoption is no longer optional.

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2024 Trucking Year in Review, Predictions for Shipping in 2025

Food Logistics

Reflecting on 2024, the prolonged truckload recession stands out as a key event. But, limited warehouse space, increased tariffs and more will remain key factors impacting supply chains in 2025.

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Mexico Plans Nearshoring Incentives to Curb China Imports

Supply Chain Brain

Among the Plan Mexico priorities are to speed up the permit process for exporting manufacturers that import materials duty-free and boost the purchase of locally made goods.

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The Impact of Rapid Order Fulfillment on Customer Satisfaction

Loginext

Rapid order fulfillment powered by last mile delivery software improves speed, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. Learn how technology transforms delivery logistics. The post The Impact of Rapid Order Fulfillment on Customer Satisfaction appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3

Supply Chain Brain

The decision by the federal agency also follows in the footsteps of California, whose government banned the additive in October 2023.

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6 Essential Warehousing Storage Systems for Every Business

3PL Links

Image source: iStocks | 6 Essential Warehousing Storage Systems for Every Business Efficient inventory management requires managers to explore solutions that streamline operations and enhance processes. One effective approach is investing in storage systems, which integrate strategies and tools to simplify workflows and deliver better results. Heres an overview of some of the most popular storage systems and their critical role in optimizing inventory control. 3 Types of Storage Solutions Und

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Boeing Needs ‘Tough Love,’ Trump’s Transportation Nominee Says

Supply Chain Brain

Duffy said he would work with Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure robust oversight of Boeing and other aerospace manufacturers.

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Trump’s Transport Pick Vows to Cut Red Tape, Prioritize Safety

Supply Chain Brain

Duffys new job would heavily overlap with Elon Musks empire, requiring him to navigate the priorities of an outspoken billionaire who runs companies that fall under the agencys jurisdiction.

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.

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Watch: New Administration’s Impact on Business and the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Joel Lange, executive VP and general manager of Dow Jones Risk & Research, speculates about how the policies of a second Trump administration will affect trading patterns in 2025.