Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2025

Last week, Aurora, Continental, and NVIDIA announced a long-term strategic partnership to deploy driverless trucks at scale, powered by the next-generation NVIDIA DRIVE Thor system-on-a-chip (SoC). NVIDIAs DRIVE Thor and DriveOS will be integrated into the Aurora Driver, an SAE L4 autonomous driving system that Continental plans to mass-manufacture in 2027.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Food Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2025

This map is meant to serve as a guide to supply chain professionals as they make business decisions that enhance, improve efficiency and increase return-of-investment (ROI).

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Struggling with chargebacks from major retailers? In a market shaped by rising tariffs, transportation costs, and operational pressure, reducing chargebacks in your retail logistics is one of the most direct ways to protect your bottom line. This ebook covers the main reasons consumer brands see compliance fees in their retail fulfillment process, and more importantly, what to do about them.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 14, 2025

Can today's digital carrier vetting protocols work for owner-operators running paper logs? Owner-ops' longtime data-privacy concerns are well-known and well-founded, but here Highway gives some answers and maybe even a solution.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JANUARY 16, 2025

In todays fast-paced e-commerce landscape, last-mile delivery has emerged as a critical aspect of the customer experience. This final stage of deliveryfrom distribution centers to customers' doorstepspresents unique challenges, from rising costs to logistical inefficiencies. Yet, last-mile delivery also holds the greatest potential for innovation, providing businesses with opportunities to enhance speed, transparency, and customer satisfaction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

Collin Masson, Director of Research at ARC Advisory Group. Colin heads up ARC’s research into Industrial AI. All supply chain vendors seek to position themselves as leaders in supply chain AI. But there is a larger AI ecosystem. Emerging leaders understand the AI ecosystem and have the right partnerships. The current AI landscape can be viewed as a series of wars,” where companies and organizations are battling for dominance across various technological and market battlefronts.

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TransAudit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Global shipping and transportation present tremendous opportunities for businesses, but they also bring complex challenges, particularly when it comes to compliance. Ensuring global compliance with rapidly changing international regulations, tariffs, and trade agreements is a significant concern for businesses involved in cross-border logistics. Staying on top of these changes is crucial to avoid costly fines, shipment delays, and damaged reputations.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

If you’ve ever tried to buy a new car during the chip shortage or waited months for furniture delivery, you’ve experienced firsthand what happens when supply chains break down. These disruptions aren’t just inconvenientthey can make or break a business. Just ask any manufacturer who’s had to halt production because a single critical component wasn’t available.

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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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Trux

JANUARY 16, 2025

The construction industry is constantly evolving. From unpredictable weather to shifting project timelines and material shortages, contractors and project managers face daily challenges that can disrupt progress and affect profitability.

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Kuebix

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Food Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2025

The explosion in globalisation, and corresponding reduction in transport availability over the last decade or so, have together kiboshed some of the factors which once fueled a steady growth in offshore manufacture and procurement. Added to the transportation issues, is the fact that labor is no longer as cheap in some popular offshore manufacturing locations as it used to be.

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Advertiser: GEP

“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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Commercial Carrier Journal

JANUARY 14, 2025

Facing the likelihood of repeal, California has withdrawn several emissions requests that would have effectively mandated electric trucks in the state.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 13, 2025

While the boats have been out of service for about three weeks, port personnel are slowly bringing tankers into harbor, causing a bottleneck.

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Loginext

JANUARY 13, 2025

Transportation management software streamlines logistics, optimizes costs, and ensures regulatory compliance, enabling businesses to expand into new markets and achieve sustainable growth. The post Expand Into New Markets With TMS appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Factory Gate Pricing (FGP) and Primary Freight (PF) strategies, as adopted by major grocery retailers, are causing a shudder up the spine of many retail suppliers. The reason for this concern is quite simple: many suppliers do not have a sufficiently detailed understanding of their Supply Chain costs, to confidently sit at the negotiating table with their major customers.

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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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MercuryGate

JANUARY 16, 2025

Digital freight marketplaces are like having your entire shipping operation condensed into a smartphone everything you used to hunt down across emails, spreadsheets, and phone calls now lives in one place. The post How Shippers Can Benefit from the Digital Freight Marketplace appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 13, 2025

The food and beverage industry is a dynamic, ever-evolving sector in which manufacturers are continuously seeking ways to optimize production and reduce costs in the face of shifting consumer demand and preferences. With the added challenges of increasingly complex supply chains and evolving regulations, food and beverage manufacturers are grappling with a range of challenges that are unique to their industry.

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Loginext

JANUARY 12, 2025

IoT is transforming fleet tracking with real-time data, predictive maintenance, and route optimization. Learn how smart fleet management enhances efficiency, safety, and cost savings. The post Fleet Tracking and the Internet of Things (IoT): Connecting the Dots appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 17, 2025

For the second year in a row, a NASCAR track will play host to the SuperRigs truck beauty contest. This year, the 43rd annual event will head to the Atlanta speedway.

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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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Truck News

JANUARY 14, 2025

In November, I was the guest speaker at the Windsor Transportation Clubs annual Highway Carrier Night. My topic?: The future of the Canadian trucking industry: Combating Driver Inc.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 13, 2025

Companies need to understand their environmental impact and the risks they face, as well as the collaborative opportunities that mitigating and adapting to such risks presents.

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Loginext

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 16, 2025

With FMCSA set to close its comment period on increased broker transparency in less than a week, a look at what hundreds of owner-operators really think about the transparency issue, from freight rates to carrier rights.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JANUARY 17, 2025

A program at a small Alabama community college helps wheelchair users get a CDL.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 16, 2025

Between November and December, seven of nine retail categories tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau also saw year-over-year gains in total sales.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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