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In “Beyond LTL & Truckload: The Expedite All Approach to Smaller Truck Solutions”, Joe Lynch and Mike Ernst , the President of Expedite All, discuss how specialized small truck solutions, spearheaded by networks like Expedite All, deliver efficient, on-demand transportation for time-critical shipments, leveraging cargo vans, box trucks, and straight trucks to bypass the limitations of traditional LTL and Truckload.
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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.
Day in the life of a machine learning engineer sharkins Tue, 06/17/2025 - 08:46 Machine learning engineers stand at the forefront of innovation, blending creativity with cutting-edge technologies to transform complex data into actionable insights. At Kinaxis, our ML teams help architect systems that improve decision making and drive automation for supply chain planning and execution, helping some of the world’s most vital companies optimize their supply chains.
Growing Complexity The complexity of running the warehouse only continues to increase. Supply chain leaders face macro-challenges such as the pressure for sustainability, labor shortages and the effects of inflation on operating margins. Layer on the daily micro disruptions that every warehouse experiences regardless of size – unexpected or delayed deliveries, inventory shortages, quality issues and scheduled labor or equipment mismatches versus real-time needs—and suddenly running the warehouse
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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.
Keeping shipping costs under control is no small task — and unpredictable freight fuel surcharges make it even tougher. These added charges help carriers deal with fuel price volatility, but they can shift dramatically from week to week. To stay ahead, you need a clear strategy for understanding and forecasting these charges. In this blog, we'll walk you through how to calculate fuel surcharges on freight, track pricing trends, audit your shipping bills, and work with the right 3PL partner
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Los Angeles-based tech logistics company Warp announced Friday it has secured a $10 million Series A round to scale its AI-powered freight network via robotics and automation. A news release from the company stated that the fundraising effort, led by Up.Partners and Blue Bear Capital, brings Warp’s total funding to $22 million since its founding in 2021.
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The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Every industry has its own set of myths, falsehoods, and urban legends. The realm of Supply Chain and Logistics myths is no different. Consider the following questions. Is the global supply chain fully automated? If not, why not? What about the role of technology in transportation? Is it dominant or absent? Do supply chain jobs go to the most educated candidates, or are there other, more relevant factors that play in the decision?
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Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
I recently had the pleasure and privilege of welcoming Professor Hau Lee to the Dutch city of Tilburg. This inspiring top scientist from Stanford University has had a huge impact on global supply chain thinking by formalizing and popularizing some of the sector’s core concepts. The bullwhip effect, supply chain postponement and the Triple-A supply chain have all become part of our DNA.
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