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Vendorflow: Better Communications for Trucking Teams with Eric Rodriguez

The Logistics of Logistics

Eric Rodriguez and Joe Lynch discuss Vendorflow: better communications for trucking teams. Eric is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vendorflow, a unified communications solution for trucking fleets and freight brokers. About Eric Rodriguez Eric Rodriguez is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vendorflow and has spent the last twelve years in venture-backed technology startups in product and sales management roles.

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From Static to Dynamic – How AI and Smart Automation Extend WMS Capabilities

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse managers and executives face constant pressure to meet rising customer expectations while maintaining cost efficiency and operational excellence. While traditional WMS platforms have served as the backbone of warehouse operations for years, their static nature can limit your ability to stay agile and competitive. Lets explore how these systems can be enhanced by technologies utilizing AI-driven systems and warehouse optimization solutions, whether as new automation or bolt on solutions

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Combating Fraud in the Freight Industry

Talking Logistics

In April 2024, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they had experienced cargo theft or other types of freight fraud in the past year. Almost half said they had experienced theft or fraud, and. Read more The post Combating Fraud in the Freight Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions: Strategies for Resilience

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In an increasingly unpredictable world, supply chain disruptions are no longer the exception but the rule. From natural disasters and geopolitical tensions to pandemics and labor shortages, the challenges facing supply chain professionals have grown more complex. The ability to navigate these disruptions isnt just a competitive advantageits a necessity for long-term success.

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Benefits of ERP-Integrated Shipping for Parcel, LTL, and TL Shipment Management

Streamline your logistics operations with ERP-integrated shipping solutions, offering seamless data integration, cost savings, and enhanced customer experience. These systems automate shipping tasks, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide real-time analytics for parcels, LTL, and TL freight. Achieve better inventory coordination and scale effortlessly as you expand into new markets.

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Planning at the Edge of Chaos

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC was briefed by John Galt Associates not long ago. They used the phrase planning at the edge of chaos. I love that. That is a very good phrase for describing the increasing complexity and need for speed large organizations face. John Galt Solutions has focused product development on helping companies to ameliorate this chaos. This involves the use of new technologies on their platform.

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A Lesson in Egg-Onomics: Tracing the Trouble with U.S. Egg Prices

Supply Chain Brain

The very conditions that allow U.S. egg farmers to pump out tens of billions of eggs a year are also what make flocks so susceptible to disease in the first place.

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'Never Satisfied' is AN Transport's KW W900L heavy hauler

Overdrive Online

AN Transport owner Casey Conrey showed the impressive unit at the 2024 Stars, Stripes and White Lines Truck Show last fall. The truck is heavily customized all the way from the engine bay back to the rear fenders.

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Manhattan Associates Joins a Select Group of SCM Software Vendors in the Billion Dollar Club

Logistics Viewpoints

Eddie Capel, CEO of Manhattan Associates Yesterday, Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) reported annual revenue of $1.042 billion, up from $929 million last year. This represents year-over-year growth of 12.1%. Manhattan joins a select group of supply chain software suppliers generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. Manhattan Associates is a leader in two markets, warehouse management systems and omnichannel systems.

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Tale of the Tape: Don’t let someone else’s dash cam tell your story

Truck News

Its difficult to scroll through social media these days without seeing the results of a tractor-trailer crash, or dash cam footage of another terrifying near miss.

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PC*MILER vs. MileMaker: What Are the Differences?

MileMaker vs. PC*MILER: What are the differences? Both software options perform similar functions, but MileMaker stands out in key areas. Powered by Rand McNally, MileMaker offers truck-specific routing with a legacy of mapping excellence. MileMaker's U.S.-based customer service team provides responsive support and custom API updates. The software is regularly updated to meet customer needs, while PCMILER relies on an older interface.

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AI in 2025: Expect Another Wave of Innovation in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

In supply chain, all the talk today is about AI-driven autonomous operations, removing the need for human intervention in key decision-making.

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Senate confirms Sean Duffy as DOT Secretary

Overdrive Online

Duffy had bipartisan support among U.S. Senators, who voted 77-22 Tuesday to confirm the former Wisconsin Congressman as the Secretary of Transportation.

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Materials Handling in Australia

Logistics Bureau

Material Handling is the movement, protection, storage, and control of materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. As you can probably imagine, it’s critical in modern supply chains. Material handling equipment (MHE) includes everything from basic pallet jacks to sophisticated automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS).

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Oregon seeks delay of electric truck mandate

Commercial Carrier Journal

House Bill 3119 would delay the implementation of Oregon's adoption of the Advanced Clean Trucks rule for two years.

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2025 Warehouse Cycle Count Automation Guide

Automating cycle count tasks is a lot easier than you may expect. Learn how leading warehouses are improving inventory accuracy while reducing their dependency on expensive labor. This automation resource will provide insight on: How to capture a 300’ L x 30’ H aisle in 35 minutes. Improve the overall accuracy of your WMS. Reduce dependency on slow and expensive labor.

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Bridging the Digital Divide: Overcoming Logistics Challenges in Rural America

Supply Chain Brain

The rapid expansion of e-commerce has highlighted a significant disparity in delivery speeds between urban and rural areas.

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Trucking groups respond to FMCSA's broker transparency proposal

Overdrive Online

Some of trucking's largest trade groups signaled their opposition to FMCSA's broker transparency proposal. Groups representing owner-operators and small fleets, however, mostly support the effort.

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Evolving Supply Chain Models and the Outlook for Investors

Logistics Bureau

What should investors look for when deciding which companies offer the most promising possibilities of healthy yields? Thats what well explore in the article, both as a general indication of the supply chains impact on future business performance, and a guide for potential investors. Which Supply Chain Approaches Will Drive ROI for Investors? For investors wishing to evaluate the supply chain as an indicator for company investment, it is first necessary to understand how supply chains must chang

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WITney® Educational Trailer: Cross-Country Adventures in January 2025

Women in Trucking

The WITney Educational Trailer focuses on raising awareness for the Women In Trucking (WIT) mission: Promoting the career opportunities women have in trucking, celebrating their accomplishments, removing obstacles female professional drivers face, and increasing membership for the organization.

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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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Gartner: Companies Need to Strategize to Respond Effectively to New Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses that can reinvent or reinvigorate their operations stand the best chance of driving new competitive advantage from ongoing tariff volatility.

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How truckers might master negotiation, even with time constraint

Overdrive Online

If the offer rate wasnt posted right there with any load's details, what rate would you assign to the load? More truckers should be able to answer that question, according to Gary Buchs. Here's a path or two forward.

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Ecommerce Logistics: Definition, Headaches & More

Logistics Bureau

E-commerce logistics is the backbone of online retail operations, covering everything from when a customer clicks “buy” to when they receive their package. This is made up of several different components: Order Fulfillment is where it starts – this includes receiving inventory, storing products, picking items when orders come in, and packing them for shipping.

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Editor’s Pick: How to Protect Your Transportation Technology from Supply Chain Cyber Threats

Talking Logistics

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post from JBF Consulting’s blog discusses the rise of cyber attacks (for example, see Blue Yonder Cyberattack: How Prepared Are.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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UPS to Scale Back Amazon Delivery Volumes

Supply Chain Brain

Amazon accounted for nearly 12% of UPS's total revenue in 2024, as well as 20-25% of its U.S. package volumes.

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Northern Ontario residents deserve safer highways

Truck News

Folks in northern Ontario fear for their lives as trucks barrel along the roads that they use to take their kids to school and hockey games.

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B2C Logistics

Logistics Bureau

B2C logistics refers to the entire process of moving products from businesses directly to individual consumers. It’s become increasingly complex with the rise of B2Cfulfillment and changing consumer expectations around delivery speed. Elements of B2C Logistics The core components of B2C logistics include: Warehouse Management : This involves storing products, managing inventory levels, and organising items for quick picking and packing.

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2025 Women In Trucking Content Committee

Women in Trucking

The Women In Trucking Association has announced its 2025 Content Committee.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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U.S. and U.K. Ships Return to Red Sea After Houthis Vow to Hold Fire

Supply Chain Brain

Six ships linked to the U.S. and U.K. have successfully transited the area without coming under attack since January 19.

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Trucker of the Month throws chains, tarps after decades in IT

Overdrive Online

The California-based one-truck independent didn't get into trucking until his mid-50s, but in the 12 years since getting behind the wheel, he has carved out a path to success running flatbed.

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Spare Parts Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Businesses rely on their plant and capital equipment to be in good working order for effective and continuous operations. Since equipment downtime causes lost production and a potential loss in revenue, then business managers will look for strategies that will minimise that downtime. These strategies will often rely to some extent on the availability of spare parts.