The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2025

Dr. Gina Anderson and Joe Lynch discuss the long haul: battling loneliness and crisis in trucking. Dr. Anderson is the CEO and Co-founder of Luma Brighter Learning, a 2X INC 5000 company that was created to deliver measurably better education outcomes. About Dr. Gina Anderson Dr. Gina Anderson is on a mission to help organizations grow their safety cultures through meaningful learning that inspires and engages employees.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2025

If you’ve spent more than five minutes in a supply chain meeting lately, you’ve probably played an unintentional game of buzzword bingo. Over the past decade, we’ve cycled through circular logistics, smart logistics, blockchain, autonomous logistics, digital transformation, Industry 4.0, control towers, end-to-end visibility, digital twins — the list goes on.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

APRIL 3, 2025

For nutrition and wellness brands, seasonal demand fluctuations are always in motion. Whether it's a surge in orders during New Years resolutions, an increase in protein powders for summer fitness, or a boost in immunity products during cold and flu season, managing inventory and shipping efficiently is critical. Without the right logistics partner, brands risk stockouts, delays, or overstockingand nobody wants to be caught with a cold with their supply chain.

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ECW

APRIL 3, 2025

Some parts of the supply chain are flashyglobal shipping lanes, robotics in mega-warehouses, AI-driven demand forecasts. Then theres drayage. Its not flashy. But its critical. Drayage is the short-haul movement that gets containers from the port to a warehouse or distribution center. When it runs smoothly, you hardly notice it. When it doesnt, everything grinds to a haltinventory sits idle, timelines slip, and costs start to climb.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

Supply chain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supply chain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supply chain data gateway. A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 17, 2025

Danielle Spinelli and Joe Lynch discuss unpacking cargo theft: trends and solutions. Danielle serves as Account Executive at Descartes MyCarrierPortal, the leading solution for carrier identity, onboarding, and monitoring in transportation. About Danielle Spinelli Danielle Spinelli is an Account Executive at Descartes MyCarrierPortal. With a decade of experience in the logistics and transportation industry, Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in carrier sales and vetting.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 1, 2025

Its been almost 12 years since Amazon launched (via a segment on 60 Minutes) the race to develop a new transportation mode: drone delivery. Its been a long and relatively slow race, but it seems like we are finally near the finish line (or the starting line, depending on how you look at it) to. Read more The post FAA Approves Nationwide Drone Delivery, But There’s a Catch appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 14, 2025

Professional truck drivers are the unsung heroes of modern commercedelivering goods and materials that sustain our lives, ranging from food and clothing to medical supplies and fuel. Yet, despite their vital role in the supply chain, many professional truck drivers face a basic and often overlooked challenge: lack of access to restroom facilities when they are picking up or delivering freight.

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Stord

APRIL 16, 2025

Trust is currency in e-commerce. A study by Edelman found that 81% of consumers need to trust a brand before making a purchase. It is a strong buying consideration across all demographics, regardless of geography, age group, gender, and income level. Unlike in physical retail, where trust is often established through firsthand product experience, e-commerce brands must build trust before a customer can touch your product.

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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 Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2025

As vehicle exports from Mexico to North America surged, Volkswagen Mexico found itself confronting a significant supply chain crisis. Its long-established logistics model, built around rail and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping, could no longer keep pace. Capacity shortages, service unreliability, and inventory congestion threatened to disrupt VWs production flow and delivery commitments to U.S. and Canadian dealerships.

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TransAudit

APRIL 17, 2025

Why Tariffs Are Stealing the Spotlight in 2025 Were only a few months into 2025, and yet one word has dominated nearly every conversation in global trade and transportation: tariffs. Since Inauguration Day, the landscape has shifted dramaticallywith new duties, revised agreements, and retaliatory tariffs shaking up supply chains across the globe. These rapid changes are creating uncertainty for logistics professionals, procurement teams, and trade compliance experts who now must monitor updates

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2025

Anne Reinke and Joe Lynch discuss beyond the rails and roads: the state of intermodal. Anne is the President & CEO at the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), North America’s leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry. About Anne Reinke Anne Reinke became the Intermodal Association of North Americas third President & CEO in December of 2024.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2025

Freight claims and disputes are a costly headache for shippers, carriers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, regardless of the industry. Whether companies are dealing with claims due to damage or late deliveries, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and profitability suffer. For instance, a 2024 study of transportation decision-makers in different industries found that shippers reported an.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

APRIL 17, 2025

Customer safety is a must and maintaining traceability and regulatory compliance is crucial in the industrial market. These two factors certify that products are manufactured, transported, and delivered according to industry standards and safety regulations.

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Kuebix

APRIL 14, 2025

Less-than-truckload shipping is oftentimes an affordable alternative to full truckload shipping, but how do you know if youre getting the best quote possible? With so many variablescarriers, lanes, accessorials and fuel surchargesits easy to feel overwhelmed with all the detail required to make sure you are providing all the correct information and still getting a […] The post 7 Ways to Ensure the Best LTL Freight Quote appeared first on Kuebix.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2025

5G networks significantly improve data transmission speed, latency, and device connectivity, revolutionizing supply chain operations. These advancements enable real-time tracking and monitoring, enhance automated systems, and support a larger number of connected devices. The low latency of 5G allows for immediate response to any issues, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 17, 2025

Today, transportation activities, which have accelerated in a globalizing world, have an important place in the service sector. The transportation sector, like other service sectors, is a sector that incorporates different aspects of service quality. Transportation works with various elements to ensure customer satisfaction. Providing fast, safe, comfortable and timely service is among the main priorities of service quality in the transportation sector.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

In the logistics world, speed and reliability are everything. But when it comes to choosing between standard shipping and expedited freight shipping , the decision isn’t always clear-cut. Each option has its own advantages, and understanding when to use each can save you time, money, and many logistical headaches. So, what’s the differenceand which one should you choose for your business?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

In manufacturing, performance improvement, cost reduction and process optimization are crucial. Manufacturers have adopted innovative solutions and technologies to deal with these issues. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in manufacturing ERP have recently added a new realm of technology that can address the complex operations found in manufacturing.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

APRIL 10, 2025

The subscription box boom is here from wellness essentials to gourmet snacks and personalized fitness plans. But as these brands scale, the real challenge begins: managing recurring shipments, inventory, and fulfillment without losing ground.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 15, 2025

Trinity Logistics, a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL), is excited to announce its ranking on Transport Topics prestigious Top Freight Brokerages list. This year, Trinity is ranked number 24, continuing its strong presence within the logistics industry. Transport Topics is a leading publication within the transportation sector and conducts annual rankings of freight brokerage firms.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2025

In the fast-evolving pharmaceutical industry, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stands out not only for its scientific breakthroughs but also for its human-centric approach to digital transformation. At the recent ARC Forum 2025, Rachelle Howard, Director of Manufacturing Systems Automation and Digital Strategy, showcased how Vertex strategically blends advanced technology with a strong people-focused culture to boost manufacturing and supply chain agility.

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WorkWave

APRIL 15, 2025

Field service businesseswhether in pest control, lawn care, security or cleaning servicescollect massive amounts of information daily. Each technician visit, customer interaction and service delivery generates valuable data points. Yet, many companies struggle to harness this information effectively. The common reality for field service operations includes: Isolated data trapped in separate software systems Hours spent manually compiling reports from multiple sources Delayed access to critical b

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 11, 2025

(And 5 Green Flags That Show Youre on the Right Track) Youre under pressure. The shipment has to go out today. Rates are all over the place. Your team is juggling calls, paperwork, and tracking numbers just to get one order out the door. You didnt expect freight to take this much time. You just want it to work. Thats when most businesses realize the value of a freight broker.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 10, 2025

In a previous blog AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing ERP: Key Benefits , we discussed the benefits of using AI in manufacturing and how it could be enhanced with an ERP system. While manufacturers are keenly interested in using AI, the main question they have is what are the best use cases for AI in ERP? There are so many options for using AI in ERP that it can be tempting to rush into a project without thinking it through properly.

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Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 15, 2025

Logistics Unplugged | A BlueGrace Podcast Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Podcast Search Search Ashley Benitez - April 15, 2025 Episode 9: Content to Conversations: Modern Marketing in Logistics Brian Blalock Host and BlueGrace Director of Client Development Adam White Vice President of Marketing A First Look: Marketing Strategies That Drive Success in Logistics In this episode of Logistics Unplugged , Brian sits down with BlueGraces Vice

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Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 15, 2025

In 2025, U.S. importers are facing a perfect storm: renewed Section 301 tariff reviews, tighter enforcement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and unpredictable country-of-origin scrutiny. For companies importing high-value or high-volume products, tariff exposure isnt just a cost centerits a risk to profitability and operational continuity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

For years, supply chains were engineered to be lean. Reducing cost was the primary objective, and most operational decisionsfrom sourcing to fulfillmentreflected that mindset. But todays global environment is more unstable than it was a decade ago. Lean models alone are no longer sufficient. Recent years have brought a series of disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities in how supply chains are designed.

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