The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 10, 2025

In “2025’s Top 100 3PLs: How Logistics Giants are Confronting Uncertainty”, Joe Lynch and Seth Clevenger , Managing Editor of Features and Multimedia at Transport Topics, discuss the Top 100 logistics companies, 2024 performance, changes to the list, and the trends impacting the industry. About Seth Clevenger Seth Clevenger is managing editor of features and multimedia at Transport Topics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2025

Autonomous systems are becoming an integral part of modern logistics infrastructure. The convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence, and sensor technologies is enabling new levels of automation in both warehouse operations and last-mile delivery. These systems are no longer in the prototype phase; they are in active deployment across multiple industry sectors.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

Technology can change or even improve work. Companies today making a fundamental mistake: they are attempting to automate current processes with AI versus challenging and redefining work. What’s missing? A recognition of the reality of the current state. We are not designing work with the human factor in mind. The goal of human factor process design is to make it easy for employees to do the right thing (and hard to do the wrong thing).

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Freightos

JUNE 10, 2025

Home Container rates surging as shippers rush ahead of deadlines – June 10, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. June 10, 2025 Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 98% to $5,488/FEU.

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In today's rapidly evolving logistics industry, companies consistently strive for efficiency and competitiveness. However, the most significant factor driving business success isn't just technology or infrastructure—it's the people behind your processes. Employees aren't merely resources; they're your most strategic asset. High turnover rates and constant retraining costs severely impact logistics companies, draining productivity and profitability.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 11, 2025

Editor’s Note: The following post introduces a research report published recently, “Supply Chain Logistics Maturity Model.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by SAP, led to the creation of a Supply Chain Logistics Maturity Model. This model, which includes four defined maturity levels along with assessment questions and key performance indicators, provides companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 5, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into supply chains, companies are focusing on how it can support human workers. Most effective AI implementations today are designed to improve decision-making, reduce routine tasks, and increase operational efficiency through human-in-the-loop systems and decision support tools. This article outlines how organizations like Amazon, Walmart, and Toyota are using AI to assist their workforce, and it identifies key steps for ensuring successfu

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Kinaxis

JUNE 6, 2025

Bearing Point ghaywood Fri, 06/06/2025 - 17:43 Contact Bearing Point Reach out to learn more, ask questions or request a meeting. GET IN TOUCH Partner Type System Integrator BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. With over 10,000 employees across 70+ countries, we operate through three core business units: advisory services focused on key growth areas, IP-driven managed services delivering business-critical support, and softwa

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

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ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

In this type of environment, traditional procurement software and manual processes are insufficient – and many procurement teams are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) for answers. We’ve seen AI take over everyday tools and search engines; AI in Sourcing and Procurement is becoming a strategic tool in our kit, At Ivalua, we are helping global procurement teams integrate AI across the Source-to-Pay process, bringing automation, insight, and agility to every step.

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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 6, 2025

It took one week for the frenzy to set in on the eastbound trans-Pacific. Mid-high average spot rates paid by shippers in the 75th percentile of the market for transit from the Far East to the U.S. East Coast have surged by an astonishing 88% since May 3, according to analyst Xeneta, now standing at $6,100 per forty-foot equivalent unit. This price jump reflects the willingness of shippers to incur higher costs to ensure the movement of goods, driven by the temporary window created by the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2025

Las Vegas, NV – May 2025 I had the opportunity to attend Momentum 2025 in Las Vegas, Manhattan’s annual user conference focused on supply chain and commerce innovation. The sessions provided clear insights into the company’s strategic direction, technology roadmap, and leadership transition—highlighting a focus on platform unification, practical AI deployment, and long-term operational alignment.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 8, 2025

Risk management using artificial intelligence can identify and mitigate tariff exposures across multi-tier supply chains, says Kit Conklin, global head of risk and compliance at Exiger.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 9, 2025

Subscribe 7 Things to Consider When Looking for a Business Warehouse Optimizing distribution efficiency through strategic warehouse design can transform your operations. With smart layouts and forward-thinking, warehouses can handle more inventory and reduce bottlenecks. So, let’s dive into six ways that warehouse design can maximize your space. 1. Intelligent Layout Planning Enhances the Workflow Smart warehouse layout planning will transform your distribution efficiency.

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ivalua

JUNE 5, 2025

Procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably, but they serve distinct roles within any successful organization.While both involve acquiring goods and services, their workflows, objectives, and impact on enterprise risk management differ significantly. Understanding these differences is essential for businesses that want to optimize operational efficiency and safeguard against costly errors.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 5, 2025

As the transportation and logistics industry gears up for the third quarter of 2025, carriers, shippers, and 3PLs face an evolving market. Between economic fluctuations, rising fuel costs, technological advancements, and regulatory changes, the supply chain grows more complex from year to year. Industry stakeholders find themselves navigating these challenges while continually striving for more efficient workflows.

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Loginext

JUNE 5, 2025

AI-powered supply chain management software is key to thriving in 2025enabling real-time visibility, disruption response, and smarter decision-making across logistics operations. The post Why Your Supply Chain Needs a Smarter AI-Enabled Software Solution in 2025 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

For supply chain executives managing complex, high-investment supply chain environments, peak season isn’t just busy—it’s business-critical. This webinar is built for executives responsible for $10M+ initiatives who need to ensure that their facilities, labor, systems, and partners are aligned well in advance of volume surges.

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Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 9, 2025

Subscribe 5 Ways to Improve Logistics Management! (Infographic) In today’s fast-paced logistics world, efficiency is key. Whether you’re dealing with last-mile delivery or embracing cutting-edge tech like AI and IoT, mastering your processes makes a difference. Want to stay ahead? Explore these six practical tips for streamlining logistics processes and operations that focus on smart decisions and strategic actions.

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ModusLink Corporation

JUNE 11, 2025

Wooden tariffs stamp is sitting on recycled paper background. Horizontal composition with selective focus and copy space. The world of international trade is a complex dance, and right now, U.S. imports are performing a lively “tariff tango.” According to the latest Global Port Tracker report , a collaborative effort by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates, we’re about to see a significant surge in U.S.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 6, 2025

It may be hard to believe given bankruptcies and layoffs , but the number of truck transportation jobs reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for May is now higher than it was a year ago. It’s the first month since April 2023 when truck transportation figures from the BLS have surpassed those of the prior year. In a trucking market that all still agree is experiencing some level of weakness, how did this happen?

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Resilinc

JUNE 9, 2025

Resilinc made a powerful impact at ISM World 2025—highlighting how AI-driven foresight and financial risk intelligence can transform reactive supply chains into strategic assets. In Orlando, thought leaders, procurement professionals, and supply chain executives came together under the theme of building resilient, responsive supply networks. For Resilinc, the event was an opportunity to not only showcase our Agentic AI platform for supply chain risk and compliance but also lead an important con

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John Galt

JUNE 11, 2025

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2025

Subscribe Last Mile Delivery! What is your Strategy? Online shoppers are growing in huge numbers year after year, and so are their delivery expectations. According to a study , there were 268 million digital buyers in the United States in the year 2022 alone. This number is said to climb up to almost 285 million in 2025. Also, 62% of online shoppers in the US say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience.

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Arkieva

JUNE 10, 2025

Explore the best artificial intelligence for supply chain planning applications. We'll discuss what works, what doesn't and why it matters. Applying AI in Supply Chain Planning was first posted on June 10, 2025 at 9:28 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 6, 2025

A top executive with the largest provider of intermodal chassis says his company is ready for the coming crush of China container imports headed to the United States. “We’re preparing for a bounce back of volume this summer,” said Trac Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Jake Gilene, in an interview with FreightWaves. “We’re staying very close to our customers gathering their forecasting data, so we can see what they see.

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All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 11, 2025

Contract management might not be the flashiest part of your supply chain operations, but it is likely costing you more than you think.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Agentic artificial intelligence, geopolitical uncertainties and energy acquisition are the three biggest issues facing supply chain procurement professionals, says Ryan Polk, senior director analyst at Gartner.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 10, 2025

The Mask Supply Chain! While the global market for personal protective equipment (PPE) has always been deceptively large, it has recently seen accelerated growth that has been forecast to continue over the course of the next six years. More specifically, the PPE sector is expected to peak at a value of $118.8 billion by the year 2028, with this highlighting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period.

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