What Happens When You Are Not ELD Compliant on Dec. 19?

The deadline for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations' electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is coming to a close. GPS Insight explains the consequences for those who do not comply.

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Carriers quickly learned that to stay competitive, they needed to remain agile.

Top 5 Offshoring Trends in Transportation

There has been a rise in transportation and logistics providers developing offshore partnerships to benefit their operational performance, and it shows no sign of slowing down.

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Out With the Masks, In With the Seasonal Cold

After almost a year and a half stuck inside and having to wear a face mask whenever we went into public, our bodies just aren’t used to germs anymore.

L.I.N.K. | A Conversation with a Trucking Influencer

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel speaks with driver and social influencer Clarissa Rankin about her experience on the road and online.

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L.I.N.K. | How Do Trucking Companies Handle Drug Testing?

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel learns about drug testing in the trucking industry from Health Street founder and CEO Jared Rosenthal.

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The 100-Day Supply Chain Review, Part 5: Now What?

June 4 marked the conclusion of the 100-day review. Within this timeframe, the United States encountered a number of major supply chain disruptions. What's in store for the future?

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Securing the Supply Chain and the Adjacent Data Chain

Businesses are investing in technologies that enable proactive cybersecurity risk checks among suppliers and trading partners to help identify potential security issues before a breach can occur.

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75% of Third-Party Vendors Do Not Meet Insurance Requirements

The average company has only 25% of third-parties verified, creating a significant risk of losses from under/uninsured business partners.

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The Timeline of COVID-19 in the Supply Chain

COVID-19's impact on the supply chain will be something for the history books. Take a look at this interactive timeline, detailing important events throughout the past year.

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L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Inflation, Infrastructure and the Big Shrimp Recall

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss inflation, infrastructure and the big shrimp recall that is dominating the news on this week's #LINKLive.

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I Drove From Madison to Dallas - The United States Needs an Infrastructure Plan

From Madison, Wisconsin all the way to Dallas, Texas there are tell tale signs that the United States needs an improved infrastructure.

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Only 4% of CSCOs are “Future-Ready”

While 81% of supply chain leaders agree they are facing technological change at unprecedented speed and scale, many are still constrained by aging legacy technology and working in a patchwork of digital and non-digital systems.

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L.I.N.K. Live | How Will Brexit Affect Supply and Demand?

Marina and Brielle talk about how Brexit will affect supply and demand, both domestically and across the border.

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L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Labor and Driver Shortage and Port Congestion

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna talk about the labor shortage, the driver shortage and how retailers are mitigating port congestion.

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Labor Shortage Sparks Innovations in Technology, Pay Increases

While there are many things that need to be addressed in order for the labor gap to shorten, innovations need to begin in order to prevent future supply chain disruptions.

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1 in 5 Goods Mislabeled Every Year, Costing Manufacturers $89,000 a Year

Minimizing errors that lead to a need to relabel products is the second biggest challenge manufacturers worldwide face in getting new label designs into production.

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Port of Yantian Experiences Blank Sails for 2 Consecutive Weeks, According to project44 Data

The congestion is due to tight controls over a detected COVID-19 outbreak on May 25 amongst port workers, resulting in container liners sending out client advisories on blank sailings.

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SCN Summit Kicks off with Industry Outlook, Focus on Risk Management and Discussion on Transportation Trends

Today kicks off the beginning of SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain week, a full week devoted to knowledge, education and networking about all things supply chain and logistics. Check out the schedule of events for this week.

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Top 3 Warehousing Issues During COVID-19 and How to Overcome Them

Technology has played an important role in the food supply chain during the pandemic, from applications to automation process that ensures employee safety.

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L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Ransomware Attacks, Shipping Rates and Driver Safety

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna about the rise in cyberattacks, the rise in shipping prices and the need for increased driver safety.

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JBS Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack

On May 30, the company found that some of its servers supporting its North American and Australian IT systems were targeted in a cybersecurity attack.

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Dash Cams are Essential for Driver Safety

As more people begin to head back into the office as the country opens up post-pandemic, the safety of drivers is something that needs to be thought about.

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Artificial Intelligence in Fleets: Big Brother or Sense of Safety for Drivers?

As long as the rollout of the technology and terms of use are transparently communicated by fleet managers and organizational leaders, in-cab AI video can be a safety net for fleet drivers and everyone else on the road.

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Potential Pallet Shortage May Escalate Throughout 2021

There is a current pallet shortage going on in the food logistics industry, and while the effects haven’t been felt yet – they will be soon.

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L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Microchip and Cannabis Shortages and Recycling

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss the microchip and cannabis shortage and the generational divide when it comes to sustainability practices.

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The 100-Day Supply Chain Review, Part 4: Embracing Downfalls to Improve Business

Anytime an executive order of any kind is brought to the table, one would think that only good can come from such efforts. However, a review of this magnitude could also potentially uncover the gaps in our nation’s supply chains.

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I-40 Bridge Closure Puts the Cost of Doing Nothing to Repair Infrastructure on Display

A crack that was visible on the bridge back in 2016 but never repaired has now shut down a vital route for truckers, costing the industry $2.4 million a day in delays.

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L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Supply Chain Disruptions, Climate Change and More

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna dive into the trending topics of the week: supply chain disruptions, gas hoarding, visibility, how bitcoin is bad for the environment and more!