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US Container Traffic Boosted by Back-to-School Rush
A bump in imports to the U.S. could be on the horizon, following a strong back-to-school season that indicate cargo volumes could reach 2 million TEUs during September…

Bank of America Introduces Digital Supply Chain Finance Platform
Bank of America is adding a supply chain module to its popular CashPro Trade platform, enabling faster processing of financial transactions for global supply chains.

No Surcharge for Holiday Packages, USPS says
With an eye on the 2023 peak shipping season, the United States Postal Service (USPS) said it would not implement any additional surcharges on holiday shipping.

Moody’s: Carbon Offsets Open Supply Chains Up to Financial, Reputational Risks
A new report from Moody's finds that companies that rely on buying carbon offsets as an emisisons-reduction strategy could face financial and reputational harm.

Shippers Focus on Yield Management as Rates Continue to Rise
With FedEx and UPS raising their rates, savvy shippers can still find rate value for 2024, but time may be running out.
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Navigating the Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains
This white paper aims to delve into the strategies that enterprises are currently employing, as well as explore untapped possibilities for balancing these three critical…

How to Avoid the Pittfalls of Contract Management in Telecom and High-Tech
This white paper explores how organizations in high-tech and telecom industries can navigate challenges, improve contract management efficiency, and build a robust risk mitigation strategy.

Success Stories and Strategies for Seamless Shopping Experiences
In this ask the experts paper series we explore the operational challenges impeding omnichannel success, out effective omnichannel fulfillment strategies and examine real word success…

6 Tips to Know Before Choosing a WMS
Made4net solution to helping your warehouse management system selection by showing you what is available and streamline the selection process.

Tips to Getting the WMS Selection Right
In this ask the experts series whitepaper, we present you with 5 steps to upgrade your WMS filled with useful tips to ensure you make the…
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On Demand Webinar: Calculating the Impact of Automation in your Operations
Calculating the cost impact of automation on your operations can help persuade management it’s time for a change. In just 30 minutes you'll walk away…

Addressing Labor Shortage Challenges with Warehouse Automation
In this webinar, Westfalia's VP of Automation, Ryan Smith helps you identify the metrics for your operation, navigate pain points, choose a warehouse/DC expert…

Create Predictive Models in Seconds for Faster and Better Forecasting
Run simulations in seconds, and automate your supply chain for a smoother year.

How the Internet of Things Transforms Trucking
Beyond smart trucks, the next evolution of IoT logistics will see the entire supply chain linked with connected things, the Internet of Everything, and with…

Overcoming Order Fulfillment Challenges in Manufacturing, High-Tech & Retail
Brad Kerr, Senior Director, Supply Chain Management Applications, Oracle Corporation and Michael Pearcy, Senior Manager, Capgemini discuss fulfillment best practices as well as case studies…
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Podcasts

Commercial Real Estate for the Coming Manufacturing Supercycle
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Stephanie Rodriguez, the U.S. National Director of Industrial Services at Colliers, discuss the impact on supply chain in…

Talking Supply Chain: Is Generative AI the future of the supply chain?
Combining natural language processing and machine learning, Generative AI is quickly becoming a necessary companion to supply chain operations.

Port Everglades: Expansion and Sustainability Efforts for the Future
Jonathan Daniels, CEO and Port Director for Port Everglades joins Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group in a discussion…

DAT’s Caplice Reviews Spot Market Strategy for 2024 Budget Planning
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Dr. Chris Caplice, Chief Scientist at…

Taking Grocery To The Next Level
Listen in as Jeff Bornino, President for North America at TMX Transform, discusses the supply chain challenges facing grocery as well as emerging best practices.…
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Founding Supply Chain 24/7 Content Director Passes Away
With deep sorrow, we share the news of the passing of our esteemed team member, Clive Purchase.

US Container Traffic Boosted by Back-to-School Rush
A bump in imports to the U.S. could be on the horizon, following a strong back-to-school season that indicate cargo volumes could reach 2 million TEUs during September and October.

Commercial Real Estate for the Coming Manufacturing Supercycle
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Stephanie Rodriguez, the U.S. National Director of Industrial Services at Colliers, discuss the impact on supply chain in selecting the right commercial real...

Bank of America Introduces Digital Supply Chain Finance Platform
Bank of America is adding a supply chain module to its popular CashPro Trade platform, enabling faster processing of financial transactions for global supply chains.

No Surcharge for Holiday Packages, USPS says
With an eye on the 2023 peak shipping season, the United States Postal Service (USPS) said it would not implement any additional surcharges on holiday shipping.

Talking Supply Chain: Is Generative AI the future of the supply chain?
Combining natural language processing and machine learning, Generative AI is quickly becoming a necessary companion to supply chain operations.

Port Everglades: Expansion and Sustainability Efforts for the Future
Jonathan Daniels, CEO and Port Director for Port Everglades joins Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group in a discussion revolving around the port’s...

 

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Yellow’s Demise Underscores the Need for a New Labor Relations Narrative
The bankruptcy of trucking company Yellow has attracted considerable attention since the story broke early this month. But an aspect of the story that is under-reported is how the demise of a 99-year-old trucker and the loss of an estimated 30,000 jobs offers essential lessons about the transition to the workplace...

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Podcast

Commercial Real Estate for the Coming Manufacturing Supercycle
Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Stephanie Rodriguez, the U.S. National Director of Industrial Services at Colliers, discuss the impact on supply chain in selecting the right commercial real estate.
Talking Supply Chain: Is Generative AI the future of the supply chain?
Port Everglades: Expansion and Sustainability Efforts for the Future

Webcast

On Demand Webinar: Calculating the Impact of Automation in your Operations
Calculating the cost impact of automation on your operations can help persuade management it’s time for a change. In just 30 minutes you'll walk away with tools to show your management team why you need automation and exactly what automated...

Download

Navigating the Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains
This white paper aims to delve into the strategies that enterprises are currently employing, as well as explore untapped possibilities...

 

Flashback Friday; a Review of Popular Stories from the Past
A short list of articles that remain in our top-viewed content as gleaned from our website analytics.
US Retail Sales Growing At Unprecedented Rates
The National Retail Federation is anticipating that retail sales will now grow between 10.5% and 13.5% to more than $4.44 trillion this year as the economy accelerates its pace of recovery.



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Resource Management System (RMS): How to Effectively Leverage Your Assets
Resource Management System (RMS): How to Effectively Leverage Your Assets
This guide provides an in-depth analysis of the potential of various resources available in a warehouse and how they can be utilized...
Sustainable Supply Chain Insights From PITT OHIO
Sustainable Supply Chain Insights From PITT OHIO
A whitepaper on supply chain insights gleaned at the LEED-certified gold Cleveland transportation and sustainability summit.

20 Warehouse & Distribution Center Best Practices for Your Supply Chain
20 Warehouse & Distribution Center Best Practices for Your Supply Chain
In this guide, we picked the brains of our supply chain engineers to find ways to improve warehouse and distribution center efficiency...
SOLOCHAIN WMS plus a Guide to Warehouse Management Systems
SOLOCHAIN WMS plus a Guide to Warehouse Management Systems
In these 2 'papers' Solochain WMS, we detail Manufacturing Execution System capabilities and Generix's portfolio of SCM solutions to manage all distribution logistics,...
Supply Chain Outlook: What to Expect Near-Future
Supply Chain Outlook: What to Expect Near-Future
An investigation into how supply chains have changed, where they are heading, and how you can prepare.