Freight Waves

JUNE 19, 2025

Global logistics provider C.H. Robinson has announced the launch of a pioneering AI agent designed to adapt to the upcoming changes in the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system for less-than-truckload (LTL) freight. As the largest mover of LTL freight among third-party logistics (3PL) providers in North America, C.H. Robinson is positioning its proprietary technology to revolutionize how shippers classify their freight, marking a major leap in efficiency and accuracy in the logisti

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 19, 2025

How to Improve Your Software Supply Chain! When you hear the term “supply chain,” you might think of physical goods, logistics, and warehouses. However, software also has a supply chain. The software supply chain refers to the various stages involved in the delivery of a software product, from its initial design to its development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 17, 2025

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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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2025

As supply chains adapt to rising complexity, automation has moved from an optional investment to a core operational strategy. Among the most impactful technologies supporting this shift are Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). These systems are increasingly used to improve internal logistics, address labor challenges, and support responsive, data-driven operations.

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Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 17, 2025

Historically, supply chain leaders managed supply chains in a world of abundance. The industry is plunging into a period of scarcity. What does this mean? What drives scarcity? There are many factors: war, supply shortages, climate change, labor (knowledge and availability), and shifts in governmental regulation. Understanding The Shift In running the supply chain during a period of abundance, waste was a by-product of traditional thinking.

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ivalua

JUNE 17, 2025

In a world of ever-growing economic uncertainty, procurement is at the heart of organizations’ aim to drive efficiency and cost savings. The rise of AI technology combined with Source-to-Pay (S2P) digitization are becoming key allies for leading procurement teams in their quest for ever smarter workflows, improved insights, and data-based decision-making.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2025

The Warehouse Management System market nearly grew by $1 billion in 2024, following a robust four-year climb since the pandemic. With ongoing advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, WMS solutions are broadening their capabilities. As online e-commerce giants like Shein, Amazon, and Temu continue to expand, customers will expect lightning-fast delivery and service, necessitating that WMS solutions scale with demand.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

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Freight Waves

JUNE 18, 2025

Layoffs continue to impact the freight industry as firms across the U.S. and Mexico announced 8,794 job cuts over the past several weeks. The workforce reductions are tied to companies operating in sectors such as trucking, warehousing, logistics, food suppliers and manufacturing. In the U.S., companies announcing mass layoffs include Lacroix Electronics, FedEx, Frito-Lay, Blue Diamond Growers, Michaels Stores, Kohl’s, Target, JCPenney, Bilfinger Inc., Globe Motors and Geodis Inc., according to

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Advertiser: GEP

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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EFT

JUNE 18, 2025

Against a backdrop of US tariff uncertainty and geopolitical instability, European supply chains are backing technology as a key response, with supply chain management software and forecasting technologies found to be deployed most widely and the capabilities most likely to generate resilience. According to a survey of nearly 400 European supply chain professionals from Maersk and Reuters Events, Supply Chain: 90% of European organisations have deployed supply chain management software/ERP; 88%

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2025

The pandemic-era ecommerce boom that once supercharged online sales is losing steam. In 2020, U.S. ecommerce sales skyrocketed to around 35% , compressing a decade’s worth of growth into a single year. Fast forward to 2025, and the pace has significantly slowed, with projected annual growth hovering around 6% —a stark contrast to the pandemic peak of 18–20%.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 22, 2025

Resilience is the New Critical Supply Chain Strategy! Business is all about making as much money as possible while keeping people hooked on your brand. Longevity is so key and you have to ensure that you are going to be around for a long time. So many businesses will last only so long because they will not take the long-term factors into account and build resilience.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

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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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Freight Waves

JUNE 20, 2025

GXO Logistics Inc. recently announced two significant developments focused on shaping its future growth trajectory. The company has appointed a new chief executive officer and received clearance from the United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for its acquisition of Wincanton. Patrick Kelleher was named CEO on Friday. He will begin his tenure on Aug. 19 and will be based at the company’s Greenwich, Connecticut.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 17, 2025

How should a supply chain director of a multinational deal with all the announced and postponed import tariffs? I often hear that executives, like chess players, must think several moves ahead. However, companies aren’t playing on just one chessboard, but on multiple geographical boards at once – sometimes also with different product groups or divisions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2025

Each executive summary provides a high-level view of ARC’s Market Research Primary Research (Technology Demos, Supplier Briefings, Customer Use Cases) Market Sizing and Five-Year Forecasts Navigation of an Ever-Changing Regulatory Environment Actionable Insights to Future-Proof Your Roadmap and Identify Market Trends Strategic Priorities and Innovation Drivers Supplier Ecosystems and Competitive Benchmarking Start by downloading: Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) – Get ahead in warehouse automati

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 21, 2025

The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! In an increasingly globalized world, logistics and transportation have taken center stage in the successful operations of businesses worldwide. Emerging from the shadows of standard methods, custom logistics and transportation platforms are shaping the future of the supply chain industry. Understanding Custom Logistics and Transportation Platforms Custom logistics and transportation platforms are bespoke software systems, meticulously designed to cater to

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Agentic AI, intelligent vision systems and an augmented connected workforce are among the technologies revolutionizing the supply chain, says Leonard Ammerer, director analyst, supply chain technology strategy, at Gartner.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 17, 2025

(GIF: GIPHY) The annual Third‑Party Logistics Study from NTT DATA, Penske and Penn State has been published for 2025. This year’s report focuses on the relationships between shippers and 3PLs. It’s a benchmark of what is working and what needs a tune‑up in the industry. Shipper–3PL partnerships remain solid; 89% of shipper respondents said their relationships are successful, a decrease from 95% in the previous year.

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 17, 2025

In a recent interactive session, Heatherly Bucher, Director of Strategic Alliances at Arena by PTC, sat down with Anna-Katrina Shedletsky, CEO and Co-Founder of Instrumental, to unpack the evolving landscape of tariffs , manufacturing strategy, and supply chain resilience. Their conversation offers a timely and insightful look into how companies are navigating uncertainty and what it means for the future of product development and manufacturing.

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ShipBob

JUNE 20, 2025

Table of Contents ** Minutes What is product sourcing? Where can I source products from? Six steps to successful product sourcing Benefits of having multiple sources for your products How ShipBob supports your ecommerce business post-sourcing FAQs As a retail buyer, sourcing the consumer packaged goods (CPG) products to stock your shelves is integral to the success of your store.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

How to Compare Metal Fabricators! Done with precise and cutting-edge tools, metal fabrication is an important process in many industries. Laser cutting has become one of the most popular metal fabrication methods due to its accuracy, speed, and cost-effectiveness. This article will explore the benefits of laser cutting technology in metal fabrication processes.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2025

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Freight Waves

JUNE 18, 2025

Scottsdale, Arizona-based supply chain management company Blue Yonder announced Wednesday that it has acquired full ownership of Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions (IPPS) and will continue to support FedEx Easy Returns. In a news release emailed to FreightWaves, Blue Yonder stated that its subsidiary Doddle helped acquire the post-purchase solutions company and will offer FedEx customers access to its low-cost, package-and label-free returns solution.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JUNE 19, 2025

In today’s fast-paced supply chain environment, maintaining product integrity from origin to delivery has never been more critical—especially when it involves temperature-sensitive goods like food and confectionery products. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our brand-new eBook, “Rely on an Integrated 3PL to Orchestrate Your Cold Chain," packed with expert strategies and insights to elevate your cold chain logistics game.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Americold

JUNE 17, 2025

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 20, 2025

Enhance Your E-Commerce Business with Strategic Digital Marketing! E-commerce has completely transformed how people shop, providing a handy and open substitute for conventional brick-and-mortar establishments. Nonetheless, a smooth and effective post-purchase experience is essential to the success of any e-commerce venture, and domestic shipping is a vital component of this procedure.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

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