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As tariffs rise, labor tightens, and supply chain costs climb, 3PLs are reworking operations across warehousing, transport, and value-added services to stay competitive.
Friday, August 29, 2025 · Kevin Williamson, RJW Logistics Group CEO
CPG suppliers can better withstand volatility by partnering with a 3PL that drives efficiency through retail consolidation, predictive analytics, and proactive compliance management.
Quickcode.ai, Easy Metrics and Corvus Robotics have been named the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference Solution Provider Award winners and will be honored at the October conference in Nashville.
Monday, August 25, 2025 · Cherie Brinkerhoff, senior vice president of operations-retail, technology & healthcare, Ryder System
In today’s volatile retail landscape, companies that treat their third-party logistics providers as strategic collaborators rather than transactional vendors unlock greater resilience, efficiency, and brand value.
Diageo has been named the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Visionary Award winner for its bold approach to digital transformation, sustainability, and innovation in global supply chain operations.
Friday, August 15, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
New research defines a clear, four-phase framework for the U.S. truckload market cycle and develops forecasting models using spot and contract rates alongside macroeconomic and industry indicators, enabling stakeholders to better anticipate and respond to capacity-demand shifts.
The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference, October 22–24 in Nashville, will gather 50+ top executives to share how AI, automation, and data-driven strategies are transforming global supply chains.
Dole executives Todd Stillwell, vice president of supply chain & manufacturing for Dole Packaged Foods, and Kimberly Galante, global head of product development and innovation, will deliver a joint Keynote address at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference on how the…
On July 19, 2025, the LTL freight industry will see its largest classification overhaul in decades as the NMFC transitions to a density-based system—streamlining thousands of codes, reducing disputes, and requiring shippers to update how they prepare and classify freight.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Through the use of advanced forecasting methods like Gradient Boosted Trees, companies can improve resource allocation, reduce costs, and enhance service levels when using drop trailers.
Frederick W. Smith, founder and executive chairman of Memphis-based global freight transportation and logistics services provider FedEx, passed away on Saturday, June 21. Smith was 80.
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