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Regulations
U.S. Tariffs Pose Potential for Global Supply Chain Implications: Alexis Asks
Tariffs are kind of like a double-edged sword: while they can protect domestic industries, they also pose significant challenges for global supply chains.
Hiring
Corvus Robotics Names Rob Stevens to Board of Directors
Emerging Technologies
Supply Chain Technology in 2025: Advancements, Benefits and Challenges Ahead
Last-Mile
Why Speed and Convenience Matter in the Last Mile
Risk/Compliance
Insurance Coverage for Cross-Border Supply Chain Risks
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Why U.S. Port Strike Situation Highlighted Need for Systematic Resiliency Across CPG Sector
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Manufacturing
Gear Up for Peak Season with Automated Container Unloading
January 14, 2025
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As warehouses labor to keep up with the demands of peak season, more are turning to robotics to fortify their processes.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Predictions for AI and Emerging Tech: Alexis Asks
When we recap 2024 in manufacturing we start to wonder, what could possibly be next in the realm of technology capabilities? Here are 3 predictions for the use of AI in manufacturing.
Procurement Software
Pros to Know Award: Nominations Open
This award recognizes influential individuals whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. Submissions close Dec. 27.
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Supply Chain Education
Women in Supply Chain Award Paves Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders
These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference. Thank you to this year's sponsors.
Training/Onboarding
Flexible Schedules Key to Job Satisfaction for Frontline Workers: Study
Flexibility is key to retention, with 77% of workers placing flexible schedules at the top of their list of priorities, according to the annual Flexible Workforce Report produced by WorkWhile.
Last-Mile
UPS Capital Examines How Merchants Are Handling Consumers’ Speed Demands
The 2024 Need for Speed report, commissioned by UPS Capital, explores strategies for navigating this challenge, drawing insights from 500 e-commerce merchants and 1,000 U.S. consumers.
Fleet Management
Leveraging U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Logistics in 2025: Alexis Asks
The U.S.-Mexico cross-border corridor offers potential for businesses looking to drive efficiency in their supply chains. Collaborative strategies and digital tools can help businesses through evolving trade policies and unlock new opportunities.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Transportation Capacity Management Helps to Improve the Carrier-Shipper Relationship
Transportation capacity management is not just a tool for efficiency but a strategic asset for strengthening carrier-shipper relationships. By leveraging TMS, shippers can build trust, enhance collaboration and achieve cost efficiencies.
AI/AR
AI to Have a Huge Role in 2024 Holiday Deliveries: Survey
As holiday season demand ramps up, a recent survey commissioned by Merchants Fleet found more than half of fleet decision-makers citing supply chain disruptions as a top concern.
Last-Mile
Holiday Shipping Will be Slower, Pricier This Year: Research
To understand the role that last-mile delivery will play in holiday 2024, Coresight Research conducted a survey of consumers and found that most holiday shoppers plan to use regular delivery to receive their online holiday purchases.
Automation
Fostering Agile Supply Chains with Data Analytics: Alexis Asks
Supply chain resiliency requires the ability to predict, prepare and act on insights before disruptions occur— this is no longer a luxury.
Fleet Management
6 Ways Shippers Can Provide a Delivery Experience that Inspires Brand Loyalty
The overriding question is how to provide a differentiated delivery experience without breaking the bank. Here are six things to consider.
Last-Mile
Uber Freight’s New Broker Access Serves as Capacity-as-a-Service Solution
Uber Freight launched Broker Access, a new program that enables brokers to book and execute loads digitally on Uber Freight’s carrier network while remaining the sole broker on the load.
Fleet Management
Solving the Cargo Theft Crisis with Simplified Operations
The future of fast delivery hinges on securing the supply chain at every level—and those businesses that fail to modernize will increasingly find themselves targets of theft and disruption.
Manufacturing
Trump Tariff Proposals Could Cost Americans $78B in Annual Spending Power: NRF Study
A universal 10-20% tariff on imports from all foreign countries and an additional 60-100% tariff on imports specifically from China would impact apparel, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods.
Emerging Technologies
5 Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2025: Alexis Asks
As these technologies advance, they offer a unique opportunity for supply chain leaders to not only improve efficiency and reduce costs but also foster resilience and innovation well into the future.
Electrification
Overcoming EV Supply Chain Challenges Through Enhanced Visibility
As the EV market continues to expand and evolve, the need for transparent, agile and robust supply chains will only grow. With the right tools and strategies, companies can navigate current challenges and position themselves for long-term success.
Fleet Management
Vanderlande Acquires Siemens Logistics to Enhance Customer Value
The acquisition will significantly enhance customer value by providing accelerated access to advanced technologies, improving global presence for better local service and creating further customer value through synergies in technology development.
Risk/Compliance
Protecting from Risk Through a Comprehensive Vehicle Safety Program
By taking a proactive approach, companies can mitigate risk for themselves and better protect employees.
Fleet Management
Why Data-Driven Trucks Are the Future of Fleet Efficiency
Harnessing the power of data in connected trucks is transforming fleet operations from top to bottom. Discover how this tech evolution drives efficiency, cuts costs, and gives logistics pros an unbeatable edge.
3PL/4PL
Transportation, Logistics Outlook for 2025 Brings Both Risk, Opportunity: Report
Expect moderate growth to return in the first quarter and long-term growth trends of 5.7%, year over year, to be restored by the end of 2025, according to Motive's outlook report.
Last-Mile
Transborder Freight Between U.S., Mexico Experiences Uptick: Report
Transborder freight between the United States, Canada and Mexico experience a slight uptick across all modes, according to a report released by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Procurement Software
Pros to Know Award: Nominations Open
This award recognizes influential individuals whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. Submissions close Dec. 27.
Last-Mile
WARP Speed For Same Day Pickup and Delivery Service
WARP announces the launch of WARP Speed, a game-changing same-day pickup and delivery service designed to empower retailers with instant replenishment capabilities.
Fleet Management
Tai Software Unveils Workflow Automation for Freight Brokers
Tai Software announces an update to their platform designed to empower brokers to automate repetitive tasks, optimize processes, and focus on scaling their business—all without requiring additional licenses, support or complex integrations.
WMS/TMS
The Future of Unified Transportation Management
By integrating fleet and carrier management into a single platform, shippers can streamline their operations, improve resource utilization, and gain valuable insights into their transportation activities.
Last-Mile
Rethinking Peak Season 2024: Strategies for Last-Mile Delivery
Peak season is right around the corner. For shippers, the key to succeeding is providing a great experience to the end customer–for the entire purchase journey.
Electrification
On the Road to Electrification: Alexis Asks
A decade ago, electric cars were a revolution. Today, they're a norm, and the virality of electric options is becoming more common place in the supply chain, driven largely by sustainability efforts and cost analysis.
Fleet Management
U.S. Transportation Industry Sees $46 Billion Boom in E-Shipments: Research
The findings bring into focus an industry which is increasingly turning to digital transactions and fulfillment. E-shipments now account for 80.4% of total sales value in the industry. Trends are predicted to continue as part of a sustained transition.
Carbon Footprint
Nearly 90% of Consumers’ Sustainable Home Delivery Choices Impacted by Economy: Study
Descartes Systems Group releases findings from its 2024 Home Delivery Sustainability Report: The Environmentally Conscious Consumer Under Pressure survey, which examined online consumer sentiment of retailers’ sustainability practices in delivery.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Strategies and Challenges of High-Volume Parcel Shippers: Research
A new report by ProShip offers a comprehensive analysis of the strategies and challenges facing high-volume parcel shippers.
3PL/4PL
State of Transportation Insurance Report Underscores Challenges in Commercial Trucking
Commercial transportation continues to grow, but challenges have arisen due to an increased demand for last-mile deliveries during a labor shortage, according to results from a Risk Strategies report.
Last-Mile
Pro Carrier Announces New End-to-End U.S. Partnership for Tracking Services
The new end-to-end service will see Pro Carrier join forces with Forward Transit to provide customers with a fully integrated and tracked service under one umbrella.
