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Millions Lost to Outages: Why Logistics Tech Can’t Afford to Blink

Loginext

Downtime in logistics management leads to massive losses. See how LogiNexts AI-driven platform delivers 99.99% uptime, scalability, and customer trust. The post Millions Lost to Outages: Why Logistics Tech Cant Afford to Blink appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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TIA Unpacks Freight: Tariffs, Trust, and the Fight Against Fraud with Chris Burroughs

The Logistics of Logistics

In “TIA Unpacks Freight: Tariffs, Trust, and the Fight Against Fraud,” Joe Lynch and Chris Burroughs , President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), dive into key industry topics. About Chris Burroughs Chris Burroughs is the President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), a position he assumed in November 2024.

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Minimizing the Risks Associated with Extreme Weather

Supply Chain Brain

As extreme weather events become more frequent and more disruptive, weather intelligence has become a strategic asset for logistics companies.

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Reducing Average Transit Times By 1-2 Days: How Brands Can Stay Ahead of Parcel Rate Hikes

Stord

In e-commerce, profitability hinges on a brands ability to control costs and manage margins. There are many levers a brand can pull to lower expenses. Product costs, fulfillment operations, marketing efficiency, customer service overhead, and return rates all influence the bottom line. However, shipping costs alone typically eat up 10-15% 1 of a brands total revenue, with parcel spend being one of the largest cost drivers for DTC brands.

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Shorten the Cycle: Building Supply Chains That Don’t Break When Tariffs Shift

We're breaking down how to tighten timelines by addressing one process at a time—from automating freight bookings to accelerating classification and invoicing.

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Stop the Spillage! 3 Overlooked Areas Where Chemical Companies Are Likely Overpaying on Freight in 2025

TransAudit

In 2025, chemical companies face heightened challenges in freight management due to increased regulatory complexities, volatile trade policies, and rising operational costs. Despite advancements in logistics technologies, many firms continue to overpay on freight, impacting their bottom line. This article will shed light on three specific, often overlooked areas where chemical companies are incurring unnecessary freight expenses.

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The 5 Failures of Final Mile with Jason Burns

The Logistics of Logistics

In The 5 Failures of Final Mile, Joe Lynch and Jason Burns , Host of Last2First Podcast and Insurance Producer at CUI Agency, discuss the common mistakes that final mile companies make. About Jason Burns Jason Burns is a native of New Orleans and a passionate business leader in the final mile transportation industry. He is a 2006 graduate of Vanderbilt University where he was a SEC Academic Honor Roll student-athlete in football and selected as the recipient of the Head Coachs Dedication Award.

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Intelligent Systems in the Modern Dynamic Warehouse

Logistics Viewpoints

In todays fast-moving supply chain world, success hinges not just on speed or scale, but on intelligence. As e-commerce booms, product lifecycles shorten, and labor markets tighten, traditional warehouse management approaches struggle to keep up. They may be able process and use large amounts of data, but they often lack the real-time execution visibility and adaptability required to thrive in a dynamic environment.

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The Hidden Power of Kitting Services: Streamlining Fulfillment for Industrial and Retail Brands

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Efficiency, accuracy, and brand consistency arent just goals theyre imperatives in the supply chain environment. As product customization and omnichannel delivery models become more complex, brands are looking for fulfillment strategies that simplify operations without sacrificing quality or experience.

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Best practices for working with 3PLs

DC Velocity

Outsourcing your warehouse operations to a third-party logistics service provider (3PL) is no easy task; it takes work to get the relationship just right. A clear set of objectives, transparency in day-to-day business dealings, and frank discussions about the role of automation and emerging technologies are among the most important aspects of the relationship between 3PL and client—with clear communication and mutual understanding at the top of the list.

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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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ICS2: What You Need to Know Before Shipping to the E.U.

MTS Logistics

If you are exporting goods from the U.S. to Europe, you have probably heard of ICS2. As a U.S.-based freight forwarder, we deal with this system daily and help many exporters stay compliant with it. Understanding what ICS2 is and what steps need to be taken before shipments are sent to the European Union (E.U.) is critical for a successful shipping strategy.

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AI Agents: A Transformative Guide for Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain leaders interested in implementing AI agents should start with clearly defined, limited-scope projects addressing specific pain points.

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Rethinking Business Relationships in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

When it comes to working with suppliers, customers, and logistics service providers, most companies still take a Whats In It for Me? approach to business relationships instead of a Whats In It for We? approach. The problem is with the mindset and approach each side has traditionally taken, according to Kate Vitasek, faculty member at. Read more The post Rethinking Business Relationships in Supply Chain Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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CT investment firm buys railroad service provider RailPros

DC Velocity

A Connecticut investment firm has acquired the Irving, Texas-based rail, utilities, and transportation service provider RailPros , saying it intends to help the company grow both organically and through strategic mergers and acquisitions. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Littlejohn & Co. LLC said it had bought the company from New York-based private equity firm Court Square Capital Partners.

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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Navigating LTL Shipping Essentials in 2025: A Broker’s Field Guide

Turvo

The coming year promises to test every assumption brokers hold about less-than-truckload freight. Density-based class reforms, a post-Yellow capacity shuffle, potential tariff shocks, and the relentless march of e-commerce all converge to make 2025 a watershed moment. Success hinges on mastering a handful of LTL shipping essentials and weaving them into a workflow that feels effortless rather than forced.

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Protecting Supply Chains from AI-Driven Risks in Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

AI is embedded deeply in nearly every manufacturing and supply chain operation. Everything from logistics and inventory management to quality assurance and production scheduling relies on smart systems.

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Clean Truck Partnership Uncertain After California's Authority Challenged

Commercial Carrier Journal

Congress has revoked California's emissions authority, but CARB insists its Clean Truck Partnership with OEMs is still in effect.

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Manufacturers call for national AI policy

DC Velocity

As manufacturers increasingly embrace artificial intelligence on shop floors, an industry group is calling for a national policy framework that supports U.S.-based AI growth, innovation, and leadership. The goals of that approach should be to streamline compliance, foster transparency, and align energy, workforce, privacy, and innovation rules with the realities of smart manufacturing, according to a study from the Manufacturing Leadership Council, the digital transformation division of the Nati

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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Manhattan Associates Momentum 2025: New Horizons

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week, I attended the Manhattan Associates Flagship US Conference, Momentum 2025. The event, held in sunny Las Vegas, was well attended and featured numerous speakers with innovative ideas. Manhattan Associates shared several announcements, including the appointment of their new president and CEO, Eric Clark. His keynote address highlighted the company’s recent accomplishments, such as the introduction of a new inventory planning solution, substantial investments in research and develo

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Iranian Truckers Strike Over Pay and Fuel Prices

Supply Chain Brain

The strike began on May 22 in the port city of Bandar Abbas, and has since spread across the country as it's gained support from prominent critics of the Iranian government.

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Truck driver smacked by railroad crossing arm

Commercial Carrier Journal

Trucker John Doe tries to avoid a rear-end collision but high-fives a railroad crossing arm with the cab of his truck.

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Staying on track

DC Velocity

I have always been a train buff. One of my greatest thrills was to ride in a locomotive for a story I wrote a number of years ago. Trains are simply a great way to travel: They’re comfortable, you get to enjoy the scenery, and you’re spared the monotony of long-distance driving. While the U.S. has a fine system of Amtrak trains, you have to experience high-speed trains in Europe or Japan to fully appreciate the rail travel experience.

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Why Your AI Strategy Will Fail Without a Data Strategy First

AI can’t fix broken data. Learn why logistics companies struggle to scale AI and how building a data-first foundation drives real results — not just pilots.

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Stord Expiration Product Update: Protect Consumers, Ensure Compliance, and Prevent Chargebacks

Stord

Delivering expired or non-compliant products can be a drain to your bottom line. Even just one undetected expired or non-compliant shipment can trigger expensive penalties, break retailer relationships, and damage hard-earned customer trust. While much of the e-commerce focus is on seamless delivery and returns, the often-overlooked management of products with expiration dates presents a growing concern, and is crucial for brands in the health and wellness, beauty, pharmaceuticals, food, and mor

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Watch: Item-Level Traceability: The New Frontier in SC Transparency

Supply Chain Brain

Colby Cavanaugh, senior vice president of marketing at Seagull Software, argues that item-level traceability improves operational efficiency, mitigates risk, enhances sustainability and boosts customer satisfaction.

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Ultra-Wideband Technology: Redefining Precision in Asset Tracking

Logistics Viewpoints

Ultra-Wideband (UWB) is a radio frequency technology operating across a wide spectrum from 3.1 to 10.6 GHz. It functions by transmitting extremely short bursts of radio energy, typically lasting only a few nanoseconds. This pulse-based transmission enables precise distance measurement through techniques such as Time-of-Flight (ToF) and Time-Difference-of-Arrival (TDoA).

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Landlords gain leverage in logistics real estate

DC Velocity

The balance of power in the global logistics and industrial real estate sector is tilting towards landlords, marking a “significant shift” with wide-reaching implications for occupiers, investors, and developers, according to a report from Cushman & Wakefield. The change comes as global supply chains are reconfigured and cost pressures evolve, Chicago-based Cushman & Wakefield said in its “Waypoint 2025” report , which draws on insights from more than 120 markets worldwide.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Logistics Unplugged: Episode 15

Blue Grace Logistics

Logistics Unplugged | A BlueGrace Podcast Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Podcast Search Search Ashley Benitez - May 27, 2025 Episode 15: Summer Freight Forecast: Seasonal Produce & Its Impact Brian Blalock Host and BlueGrace Director of Client Development Will Baker Senior Manager of Specialized Sales Prepare for the Produce Season Rush!

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Watch: Supply Chains in the Eye of the Geopolitical Storm

Supply Chain Brain

How should supply chains be navigating the challenges presented by rising geopolitical tensions? Nick Banich, partner and chief revenue officer, U.S.A. and Canada with Miebach Consulting, offers advice.

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Do More with Less: Think Bigger and Bolder about Automation

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain leaders today are bombarded with noiseconstant chatter about AI, rising complexity, uncertainty, disruptions, trade policies, and geopolitics. Simultaneously, the landscape of supply chain planning is shifting due to both rapid advancements in technology and workforce changes. This evolving reality often makes supply chain management feel like an impossible balancing act, where leaders must play both firefighter and superhero at the same time.