The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Erika Voss and Joe Lynch discuss taking the uncertainty and risk out of freight. Erika is Vice President of Information Security at DAT Freight & Analytics, the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. About Erika Voss Dr. Erika Voss , with over two decades of experience, has held high-level positions at companies including Capital One, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
ARC was recently briefed by InterSystems. When one thinks of supply chain software vendors, the name InterSystems may not spring to mind. The company aims to change this with the expansion of its data fabric portfolio. Business cycles are compressing and the need to make course corrections is exploding. When you combine the volume, complexity, and speed with which decisions need to be made and executed, the current way companies manage this is unsustainable.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Order fulfillment in the healthcare industry presents a unique set of challenges. The stakes are high, as delayed shipments, inventory mismanagement, or non-compliance can directly impact patient care and safety. Coupled with the complexities of regulatory standards and the need for precise inventory control, healthcare businesses require robust fulfillment solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
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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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How BD Biosciences was successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
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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IFS Blogs
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving global market, the logistics industry faces intense competition – businesses must implement effective differentiation strategies that set them apart from competitors. One powerful tool in achieving this is the adoption of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, which can significantly boost sales and enhance customer retention.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Why Resilience Is No Longer Enough Supply chains were once designed for efficiency, not disruption. But in today’s world of pandemics, geopolitical shocks, and extreme weather events, efficiency alone is a fragile strategy. The goal is no longer just resilience – it’s antifragility. Coined by Nassim Taleb, antifragility means getting stronger from shocks, rather than just surviving them.
Logistics Bureau
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
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.
Dedola Global Logistics
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Logistics isnt just about moving cargoits about giving businesses a competitive edge. At Dedola Global Logistics (DGL), we understand that no two shipments are the same. Some products need to reach their destination yesterday, while others can take a more cost-effective route. Thats why we specialize in air freight segmentation, a strategy that ensures you meet deadlines without paying for unnecessary air freight.
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High turnover isn't just inconvenient—it's costly. U.S. logistics businesses lose thousands in training, productivity, and morale every year, with an average quit rate exceeding 27%. Remote-Insourcing changes this reality. Remote-Insourcing seamlessly integrates dedicated, remote professionals into your team, significantly reducing turnover to under 4%.
WorkWave
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Running a pest control business involves more than pest eliminationit requires efficient operations, streamlined scheduling and strong customer relationships. This is where pest control business software comes in as part of a robust pest control strategy, offering tools to optimize processes, enhance customer satisfaction and drive profitability by bypassing old manual processes.
MTS Logistics
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The trucking industry has seen an interesting last five years. First, there was the Covid pandemic which severely disrupted consumer demand and changed buying and importing habits. As a result, what followed was a trucking boom that led to a shortage of truck drivers for some time. Companies then popped up left and right offering trucking services, but demand remained high.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
As businesses grow, so do the complexities of managing freight logistics. Whether you're a small startup or an established business, choosing the right freight shipping service provider can be a game changer. You may have heard of a freight broker, a freight forwarder or 3PL service provider, but do you know what the differences are, and which is the best fit for your specific needs?
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The transportation, logistics, and energy storage sectors are undergoing profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer expectations, and the global pursuit of sustainability. These forces are accelerating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as companies seek to adapt to a dynamic landscape, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and secure competitive advantages.
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“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.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Starting your ERP project Congratulations on selecting an ERP system for manufacturing. That was the first step. The next crucial step is a successful manufacturing ERP implementation to maximize your investment and streamline operations. The real benefit of implementing an ERP system lies in integrating core business functions such as finance, inventory management, production and sales into a single, unifying platform that provides a business-wide view using centralized data.
Freightera
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Looking to Ship Ground Freight? Lets Do it Right! When it comes to transporting cargo, ground freight is one of the most common and cost effective available ways to do it. Whether youre shipping a single pallet or a full truckload, the process can seem complex at first, but in reality, a ground freight shipment is fairly easy to book if you break it down into clear steps like we do at Freightera and do it a few times.
Bulk Connection
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Pneumatic trucking is a specialized method of transporting dry bulk materials such sand, flour, and plastic pellets. This process involves using enclosed tank trailers with a built-in system for loading and unloading materials through air pressure. It is widely used in industries where materials must remain uncontaminated and free from moisture during transport.
MTS Logistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
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.
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
WorkWave
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Competition in the pest control industry is notoriously fierce, so scaling your business means more than delivering excellent service; its about optimizing your operations to save time and taking advantage of automation to reduce errors. The result is better experiences for both your customers and your employees. By leveraging the right CRM software solution, you can transform your operations to scale your business efficiently and productively.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The Digital Wave of International Logistics In the context of 21st-century globalization, international logistics plays a crucial role as a bridge connecting the economies and trade of various countries. It encompasses multiple aspects such as transportation, warehousing, loading and unloading, packaging, circulation processing, distribution, and information processing.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
What supply chain developments and trends will shape 2025? If we learned anything in 2020, its that predicting in January what will happen in the weeks and months ahead is a fools errand. All we can say for sure is that 2025 will be unpredictable, risky, and full of exceptions. That said, there have been. Read more The post Crisis, Chaos, and the Road Ahead: The New Era of Supply Chains appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Freightera
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Blockchain Has Meaningful Impact on Finance as well as Freight Shipping: Heres the How and the Why What Even Is Blockchain? By definition blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across a peer-to-peer network. Unlike traditional databases, which rely on a central authority, blockchain uses cryptographic methods to ensure that data is tamper-proof and transparent.
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.
Log-hub
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
3 min read Log-hub announces a major update to its Supply Chain Apps, delivering powerful enhancements that streamline cost management, route optimization, and data-driven decision-making. The latest release introduces the Matrix Creator, improved data input workflows, and key updates to Milkrun Optimization Plus, Transport Optimization Plus, and Geocoding Apps.
MTS Logistics
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
2025 has had a crazy, eventful start! Where do we start? We started off the year by avoiding another port strike that would have taken place January 16th. We had a new president that took office the following week. Many tariffs have started or will start in the upcoming weeks. Will big project moves be put on hold? Sometimes projects are planned for six plus months, with some exceeding 24 months.
Women in Trucking
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
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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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.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Neal Huffman and Joe Lynch discuss Farelanes: real time lane pricing for everyone. Neal is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Farelanes, a company specializing in providing real-time lane pricing data for the logistics industry. About Neal Huffman Neal Huffman is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Farelanes, a company specializing in providing real-time lane pricing data for the logistics industry.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
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.
GoShip Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
If freight shipping is eating into your profits, dont worryyoure not alone. The good news? You can cut costs without cutting corners. According to industry research, businesses that optimize their shipping strategy can reduce costs by up to 30%. Whether you’re a small business looking to streamline your supply chain or a growing company seeking better freight management, finding ways to optimize your shipping expenses is key.
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