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The Race to Automation and Visibility

Top companies are investing in adding technologies to their systems to keep up with the uptick in e-commerce demand and perennial workforce shortages. Download part four of a 4-part series to read more!

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L.I.N.K. | Supply Chain Strikes, Labor Shortage Were Inevitable

Managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks Mischa Fisher, chief economist from Angi, about why strikes are happening now and what can be done for future resilience.

Why Robots and Wearables Do More with Less

Register to attend Manifest 2022, where editor-in-chief Marina Mayer will be moderating a session that details the how, what, when, where and why when it comes to automated technologies.

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360-Degree Visibility Provides Insight into Safety Incidents

Camera Connector integrates third-party camera feeds into Samsara's video-based workflows for coaching and safety insights.

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Consumer Expectations Should Drive Final-Mile Evolution

With so many final-mile technology solutions available on the market today, there has never been a better time to be a forward-thinking, innovative supply chain logistics professional.

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L.I.N.K. | Spirit Hub Founder, CEO Answers Alcohol E-Commerce Questions

Managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks Michael Weiss, CEO of Spirit Hub, questions pertaining to online sales of alcohol and how it works.

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Transportation Insight Acquisition Creates Multimodal Transportation Management Platform

By integrating SwanLeap’s scalable, cloud-based TMS with its existing products and services, TI Holdco will provide execution and visibility across all modes from the first-mile to the last-mile from a single, fully connected platform.

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Cargo Insurance: Purchase From Shipper or Insurance Carrier?

Whether to obtain it through the shipper or an insurance company comes down to which option is more cost-efficient.

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L.I.N.K. | How Will Supply Chain Disruptions Affect the Thanksgiving Table?

Anaplan VP of global supply chain solutions Evan Quasney gives insight into how the supply chain disruptions will show up on the Thanksgiving table this year, as managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks him about trends in the industry.

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Secrets to Curbing Driver Turnover

Top fleet performers identify what appears to drive turnover within their fleet and use it as an opportunity to improve company culture or specific programs to improve retention.

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Truck Accidents Contribute to Substantial Payments to Plaintiffs

ATRI determined that a different plaintiff litigation model is impacting the industry -- small cases.

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Where Technology Can Overcome Supply Chain Hurdles Now

It will take every business across the different supply chain sectors pushing in the same direction and creating efficiencies to overcome the current bottlenecks.

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5 Steps to Rewarding Your Best Drivers

Happy drivers that feel appreciated on average stay with their companies longer, are more efficient in their daily jobs and demonstrate more commitment and ownership towards their tasks.

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3 Ways to Overcome the Driver Shortage by Increasing Visibility

Here are three ways to find hidden efficiencies within your fleet to help ease the strain of driver shortages.

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L.I.N.K. | Maven Machines Details Trends in Trucking

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel interviews CEO of Maven Machines Avi Geller, who explains why we need to support our drivers and details numerous trends happening in the industry today.

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Dude, Where’s My Order?!

If you’re wondering where your order is, well, you’re not alone. The supply chain is still messy.

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IFDA Urges Biden Administration to Work With Food Supply Chains to Relieve Pressure

Reps from agriculture, foodservice, trucking, warehousing, manufacturing, retail, construction, energy and other key supply chain stakeholders call on the Biden Administration to work with the food industry to address the immense supply chain challenges.

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How Drop-and-Hook Freight Helps Haul Temperature-Sensitive Food

When choices for drivers are plentiful, put your freight’s best foot forward. Drop-and-hook freight not only facilitates quicker delivery, but it also makes freight more attractive.

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DHL to Deploy Autonomous Fleet 2024

DHL works with Embark to release autonomous software for its fleet beginning in 2024. This is a significant step forward for driverless trucking, as the idea comes closer to fruition.

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Port Congestion Pushes San Pedro Bay Ports to Start Surcharge

The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles now charge a fee for carriers that stay too long within terminals. The news exhibits the immense pressure the ports are under due to extreme congestion.

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Hub Group Acquires Choptank Transport

Choptank adds scale to Hub’s brokerage service line, with combined revenue of over $1 billion across dry van, refrigerated and LTL freight expected for 2021.

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Labor Shortage and Rising Labor Costs Create Headwinds for 3PLs

84% of 3PLs have implemented a warehouse management system (WMS) as the central hub of technology for their business, with the average 3PL having three or more systems integrated to their WMS.

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Mobile App for Truckers

The SmartHop app provides suggested load alerts, load strategy details, load bidding options, driver profile and more.

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Suppliers Struggling to Fulfill Backlog of Orders

Tradeshift’s data suggests that suppliers are struggling to fulfil a huge backlog of orders following a prolonged spike in demand as economies have re-opened.

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Automating Drivers’ Jobs Won’t Replace Truck Drivers

Automating drivers’ tasks will provide in-roads to the industry for newcomers, make the job more attractive to enter for the next generation of truck drivers and ultimately make the job safer and more productive at the same time.

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How to Keep Food Supply Chains Running Through Natural Disasters

As hurricane season winds down and winter storms loom, it’s time to shore up logistics around food and beverage delivery and ensure that deliveries arrive on time. Here are four ways to be prepared when the weather turns bad.

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L.I.N.K. | Continue to Invest in Yourself

Vice president of customer experience of U.S. Xpress, Julie Van De Kamp comes on the podcast and explains why it is so important to keep investing in yourself to grow your skills in the supply chain.

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Increasing Grocer Efficiency Through Fleet Operations

If you’re looking to grow and scale your food and beverage fleets, here's why connecting your commercial fleet can make a difference.

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4 Challenges Facing Transportation and Logistics Going into the Holidays

Organizations in the transportation and supply chain space are facing congestion delays, an ongoing labor shortage, disrupted transit times and spot rate increases.

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Data-Driven Solution Helps 3PLs Uncover Available Truckload Capacity

Through the new Cooperative solution, 3PLs can gain real-time insight into terminating capacity and capacity that was previously hidden, cover more loads cost efficiently and automate processes.

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Finding a 3PL Partner Who Can Manage Today’s Logistics Challenges

Temperature-controlled LTL providers must build strong relationships with partners, a diverse network of carriers and advanced technological solutions that allow customers to view shipments from start to finish.

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ThroughPut Taps AI to Mitigate Logistics Disruptions

Congestion and disruptions at ports and in all forms of logistics transportation are rampant. ThroughPut's new offering targets those looking to solve these issues.

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How to Build a Sustainable Transportation Plan

For shippers, transportation network efficiency means they can both achieve their sustainability goals and lower their cost structure. It’s a formula that is both good for the environment and for their bottom lines.