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16 Million Jobs Depend On Imports

16 Million Jobs Depend On Imports

May 13, 2013

National Retail Federation (NRF)

A study in the Journal of Commerce, commissioned by the Consumer Electronics Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Retail Federation, and the American Apparel & Footwear Association report that sixteen million U.S. jobs directly depend on imports. To read more, click HERE.

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The AI Measurement Gap: Why Sales Growth Remains Invisible

September 14, 2026

2027 Rock Stars Of The Supply Chain Vertical Color

Nominations Open for 2027 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award

September 14, 2026

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2027 Forecast: Spot Market Rates Expected to Rise 10%

September 9, 2026

Overall Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award Winners Pave Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders

September 7, 2026

The AI Measurement Gap: Why Sales Growth Remains Invisible

Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA)

Across sales, marketing, customer experience and technology, the data raises a similar question: before adding more, do companies know what's already working?

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Emerging Technologies

Nominations Open for 2027 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award

This award recognizes influential individuals whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Nominations close Dec. 4.

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Kerry Byrne

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2027 Forecast: Spot Market Rates Expected to Rise 10%

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

Elevated insurance costs, stricter driver requirements, federal enforcement actions, and other business challenges continue removing capacity from the market.

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Mentorship Programs

Overall Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award Winners Pave Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders

The four overall winners of this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award will take the stage at the Women in Supply Chain Forum™.

All Winners

Johanson Transportation Unveils AI Analytics Platform for Smarter Shipping

JTS (Johanson Transportation Service)

This new tool provides shippers with insightful change recommendations and concrete steps to save money, optimize their supply chain, and to make informed business decisions.

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Descartes Acquires Extensiv

Descartes Systems Group

The acquisition extends Descartes' warehouse and inventory management capabilities while deepening its reach into the 3PL and e-commerce fulfillment market.

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Mentorship Programs

Supporting the Next Generation of Women Leaders: Why Mentorship Matters

Women In Trucking (WIT)

Whether you're seeking guidance from experienced leaders or looking to support the next generation of talent, mentorship plays a critical role in professional development and long-term success.

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2026 Top Tech Startup Award: Nominations Open

This award highlights top software- and technology-based startups in the supply chain and logistics industry. Submissions close Oct. 2.

Truckload Spot Rates Experience Rapid Increase: RXO

The index has not experienced this level of rate inflation since pandemic-era surges, with the second quarter hitting both the highest year-over-year reading and largest sequential increase since the second quarter of 2021.

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Fleet Management

Cost Management Emerges as Critical 2027 Logistics Planning Priority

BlueGrace Logistics LLC

Freight rate volatility held as the top logistics challenge for the sixth consecutive quarter, reinforcing that rate uncertainty has not stabilized to the degree many anticipated.

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Hub Group’s Manoj Bhalerao Discusses Future of Digital Twins and AI Analytics in Cold Chain: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award

Manoj Bhalerao, senior manager, Hub Group, was named a recipient in the Top Transportation Professional for this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award.

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