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The Rebound Podcast: How one company is enabling the circular economy.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock
Apto Solutions CEO Jeff Jones explains how his company re-engineered its supply chain for the circular economy.

Behind the Scenes of the Strategic Collaboration Between Boston Dynamics and DHL Supply Chain

Thursday, March 9, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain
In this article, DHL experts Brian Gaunt, senior director of operations development, and Matthew Dippold, director of operations development, discuss the development process and the innovative solution that resulted from the strategic collaboration between Boston Dynamics and…

Better contract = Better 3PL performance

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 · Mykola Oleksyn and Tony Kook
Third-party logistics service contract management requires a balanced approach.

Stressed out supply chains: Elevated freight and labor costs still an issue

Friday, March 3, 2023 · Brian Straight
Even as some easing has taken place, increased freight and labor costs are keeping the pressure on supply chains.
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Truckload Update: Easing back to normal?

Thursday, March 2, 2023 · John D. Schulz
Carrier executives continue to yearn for supply/demand equation to even out as inventory slowly rebuilds. In the meantime, capacity for fleet growth remains limited due to constraints on equipment and qualified drivers. Does this recurring news actually signal a return to normal?
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Exorcising ghost lanes from transportation procurement

Thursday, March 2, 2023 · Angela Acocella
Procuring freight transportation is a well-established supply chain process, yet the pervasiveness of ghost lanes as a consequence of “coverage” procurement strategies is little understood or appreciated.

Why accurate, real-time location data is a must for efficient supply chain operations

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 · 24/7 Staff
Find out how next-generation workforce management apps use accurate, real-time location data to power successful operations in this webinar with Radar CEO and Co-Founder Nick Patrick.

First, Biden talked about global supply chains

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 · Rosemary Coates
Then he talked about Made in America and transportation infrastructure in his State of the Union. That’s when I tuned in fully.

MIT’s CTL looking for supply chain professionals for sustainability survey

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 · Brian Straight
Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Transportation & Logistics is once looking to identify the current status of sustainability inside the supply chain and is asking global professionals to participate in its 4th annual survey.

Muted 3PL growth forecast by Armstrong

Friday, February 10, 2023 · Jeff Berman
A recently-released report by supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates highlights the pandemic-driven swings the 3PL sector has seen in recent years, and forecasts slower growth in the years ahead.

To Efficiently Unload Trucks, You First Need to Dance

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain
A Winning Collaboration Between DHL Supply Chain and Boston Dynamics.

Spending on diverse suppliers averages 3.6%

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 · Brian Straight
A new report finds that just 3.6% of spending is devoted to certified diverse suppliers, with 17% of all spend going to just 10 companies.

The mega trends offering the best opportunities for supply chains

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 · Brian Straight
From robotics to self-driving vehicles, Frost & Sullivan’s annual list of mega trends offers plenty of opportunities for supply chains to excel.

Surprising LTL strength and falling truckload rates set the tone

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 · Gary Forger
Latest Cowen AFS Index shows effects of macroeconomic conditions, carrier pricing strategies on transportation costs across modes.

Pandemic-driven shipping surge ends

Monday, January 9, 2023 · SCMR Staff
With imports below the 2 million TEU mark, major ports escape the pressures of the past year.
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