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From Complexity to Clarity: How technology is driving supply chain efficiency

This year’s Supply Chain Outlook Virtual Summit gives attendees the strategies, technologies, and automation tools required for ongoing success in modern logistics, transportation, and supply…

Rate shopping: A bargain-hunter’s paradise

With inflation and interest rates easing, more competition in the market and the freight cycle poised to turn, shippers now have more rate negotiating power than they imagine.

Optimizing dedicated fleet operations: A strategic approach for success

Establishing a top-performing dedicated fleet requires strategic relationship management, effective use of technology, and thorough benchmarking analysis. By focusing on these areas, logistics…

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From Complexity to Clarity: How technology is driving supply chain efficiency

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 · Bridget McCrea
This year’s Supply Chain Outlook Virtual Summit gives attendees the strategies, technologies, and automation tools required for ongoing success in modern logistics, transportation, and supply chain management environments.
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Rate shopping: A bargain-hunter’s paradise

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 · Korhan Acar, Marc Palazzolo, Aishwarya Kaul, and Faisal Ghoury
With inflation and interest rates easing, more competition in the market and the freight cycle poised to turn, shippers now have more rate negotiating power than they imagine.

Optimizing dedicated fleet operations: A strategic approach for success

Monday, December 30, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain
Establishing a top-performing dedicated fleet requires strategic relationship management, effective use of technology, and thorough benchmarking analysis. By focusing on these areas, logistics leaders can ensure their dedicated fleets remain competitive and aligned with…

Industry leaders weigh in with 2025 predictions

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 · Brian Straight
As 2025 is set to begin, a series of industry leaders have weighed in with their predictions for what’s in store.

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Services sector sees growth in October, reports ISM

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 · Jeff Berman
The October Services PMI, at 57.2 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth), was up 1.1% over September, growing, at a faster rate, for the fourth consecutive month.

Inbound freight: Often a missed opportunity

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 · Jack Ampuja and Ray Pucci
When it comes to inbound freight management, many companies are missing the mark. They are failing to pay adequate attention to this crucial connection between themselves and their suppliers. By doing so, these companies risk leaving a significant amount of money on the table.
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2024 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey: Technology adoption on the rise

Monday, November 4, 2024 · Roberto Michel
Not only were capital expenditure budgets on the rise for respondents to our annual survey on Warehouse/DC operations and trends, so was increased usage levels for technology and software, while reliance on paper-based approaches plummeted.

Manufacturing again contracts in October, reports ISM

Friday, November 1, 2024 · Jeff Berman
The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, at 46.5 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), fell 0.7%, turning in its lowest number in 2024, with the PMI contracting for the 23rd time in the last 24 months, and the overall economy expanding for the 54th consecutive…

Parcel shipping spend: The untamed holdout in today’s supply chains

Friday, October 25, 2024 · Josh Dunham
Even in many sophisticated organizations parcel shipping has remained largely immune from the strategic spend management and technological advancements that have become commonplace across supply chains. Given parcel shipping cost increases of recent years, it’s time for that…

NextGen Supply Chain Conference set for October 21-23

Monday, October 7, 2024 · SCMR Staff
Registration for annual NextGen Supply Chain Conference is ongoing.

Penske, NTT Data, CSCMP study finds change still dominates 3PL market

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 · Brian Straight
The annual 3PL Logistics Study finds that change and the ability to adapt to change continues to dominate the 3PL and shipper worlds.

Estée Lauder, Schneider Electric and S&S Activewear to receive NextGen End User awards

Monday, September 23, 2024 · Brian Straight
Estée Lauder, Schneider Electric and S&S Activewear will receive NextGen Supply Chain End User awards at the upcoming supply chain conference.

2024 Robotics Application Conference announces session, speaker lineup

Friday, September 13, 2024 · SCMR Staff
Robotics 24/7, the web’s most comprehensive resource for robot and automation system news in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, warehouses and other industrial applications, and parent company Peerless Media, have announced the speaker and session lineup for the 2024…

NextGen Supply Chain Conference announces Solution Provider Award winners

Monday, September 9, 2024 · Brian Straight
Agility Robotics, Westfalia Technologies, AutoScheduler.AI, and Waites Sensor Technologies will be honored at the upcoming NextGen Supply Chain Conference as Solution Provider Award winners.
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