Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Three months into 2025, we have seen a barrage of on-again, off-again tariffs that have supply chain and logistics teams reeling, as they must rethink everything from next weeks shipping route to their foundational network models. We were wrong. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive, omni-channel world, warehouses play a critical role in maximizing service and fulfilling the ambitious customer promises that are required today. Warehouses also represent an enormous cost center. Volatile demand means warehouses need to pivot quickly when order volumes change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

To improve their operations, they installed autonomous mobile robots in their warehouse. According to a survey of 250 global companies by the consulting firm McKinsey, 91% of shippers and 75% of logistics service providers have implemented a warehouse management system. Can a warehouse with so few pickers get good payback from AMRs?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The term shipper can sometimes cause confusion, as it is often understood by the layman to be the entity that physically ships the goods from origin to destination. For example, that sudden increase in warehousing charges from my LSP is anyone else seeing that? Individual responses will remain confidential.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

E-commerce value will exceed $4 trillion by 2025, and demand for e-commerce requires seamless integration between traditional shipping practices and an e-commerce shipping plan. Its global nature makes conventional shipping strategies inefficient and utterly unworkable. Unfortunately, e-commerce is incredibly complex.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 15, 2025

The newly implemented 2025 U.S. Companies now must make strategic decisions regarding pricing, shipping, supply chains and overall logistics. Below, we provide nine tips to optimize your shipping and tell you how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can help you during these difficult times.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

The warehouse, meanwhile, has been elevated from afterthought to a central player, as new demands and responsibilities are placed on supply chains — from small-batch wave picking and reverse logistics to deeper supplier collaboration, and tariff and sustainability compliance. Just be prepared for anything and keep going.

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RFgen

MAY 28, 2025

Organizing a warehouse in 2025 requires blending time tested practices with modern technology. Warehouse managers and manufacturing businesses face a growing demand for rapid order fulfillment across multiple channels, complex production processes, and an unpredictable supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2025

Developed under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Convention mandates that ships at the end of their operational lives must be recycled in a safe and environmentally sustainable way.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about manufacturing ERP software in 2025. This prevents stockouts, reduces waste from overstocking, and optimizes your warehouse operations. This involves: Document your existing workflows, from order entry to shipping, to identify areas for improvement and automation.

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Freight Waves

JULY 6, 2025

This week: DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America; Aerospace manufacturer plans $120M expansion in Texas; and Third-party logistics provider plans warehouse near Houston. Cross-border freight volumes hit record highs in early 2025, with Mexico exports to the U.S. in both directions,” Donohoe said.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Image: iStock/JuSun June 18, 2025 Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor “The future is already here; it’s just not evenly distributed,” wrote William Gibson in his 1984 novel Neuromancer. He sees a near future in which there are multiple agents, each with their own realm of responsibility, such as shipping, pricing and forecasting.

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Invata Intralogistics

JANUARY 13, 2025

As we look ahead to 2025, the landscape of automated fulfillment continues to evolve rapidly. In 2025, expect to see: Collaborative Robots (Cobots): These robots will work alongside human operators to streamline repetitive tasks, improving accuracy and reducing worker strain.

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Freight Waves

JULY 12, 2025

Chart of the Week: Import Ocean TEUs Volume Index – USA SONAR : IOTI.USA Booking volumes for container imports, as measured by the Inbound Ocean TEUs Volume Index (IOTI), appear to have peaked in early July—about a month ahead of the typical peak shipping season. ports from around the world. ports from around the world.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 28, 2025

Spot rates (NTIL12), which appeared to be accelerating their rise at the end of 2024, are ending the first half of 2025 slightly below year-ago levels. Long-haul truckload demand ( LOTVI ) has collapsed—down 25% year-over-year—as shippers have increasingly opted for slower but cheaper transcontinental shipping. USA, NTIL12.USA

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Freight Plus

MARCH 11, 2025

The 2025 NMFC changes are set to impact freight classification and pricing structures for shippers across various industries. Any updates to these classifications can affect shipping costs, compliance requirements, and overall logistics strategies. Heres everything you need to know about the 2025 NMFC updates and how to prepare.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Webinars Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Ships’ Electronics Increasingly Jammed Since Israel Struck Iran Global Gateways Watch: The Crisis in Access to Critical Raw Materials Supply Chain Visibility Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 31, 2025

Home March 31, 2025 Luxury Fashion and the Need for Flexible Warehouse Automation Melissa Valentine , Vice President, Sales (North America) Luxury fashion has long been defined by exclusivity, craftsmanship, and high-touch customer experiences. The industrys shifting dynamics are reflected in recent reports from Bain and McKinsey.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

According to a release from Unifor — a trade union that represents DHL Express Canadas 2,100 drivers, couriers and warehouse workers across seven provinces — the company issued a lockout notice on June 4, four days before negotiations were scheduled to end. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2025

This blog post explores the key trends defining the future of logistics in 2025. Supply Chain Trends 2025: Automation as a Catalyst for Efficiency and Resilience Fluctuating demand, driven by factors like economic uncertainty and evolving consumer behavior, creates significant challenges for businesses.

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Ware2Go

MARCH 12, 2025

Recognition Announcement We’re excited to announce that Ware2Go has been named one of Fulfill.com’s Top 50 US 3PL Companies for 2025. Their diverse nationwide warehouse network and flexible agreements enable businesses to scale operations efficiently and meet consumer expectations for delivery without sacrificing margin.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 18, 2025

What Contractors Need to Streamline Procurement in 2025 By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer 111 Views You’re on-site before dawn, the framing crew’s ready, but the steel shipment’s stuck in limbo, the invoice isn’t approved, and your project management app just pinged you for the fourth time.

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2025

Important Note: The tariff figures and information provided here offer a snapshot of the situation discussed during the Stord/Wayflyer webinar on April 22nd, 2025, and are intended to illustrate the potential scale of impact. This is HUGE for anyone drop-shipping directly to consumers.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 15, 2025

Things are going to start moving even faster in 2025 — and as a marketplace seller, it can be pretty difficult to keep up-to-date on Amazon’s evolving strategies and what they mean for your bottom line. That’s why we’re sharing our three key predictions for 2025 to help you plan for success in the year ahead. for standard items.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

bans exports by Oregon freight-forwarder in warning shot to industry Container losses fall to record low Warehouse wages rise to average of $18.99 The container shipping industry continues to make strong progress in reducing the number of boxes lost overboard.

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Locus Robotics

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Home February 18, 2025 5 Ways Automation Optimizes Warehouse Operations Bill Jozefowicz , Sr. Director of Continuous Improvement Warehouses today face two significant challenges: labor shortages and complex inventory management. 5 Ways Warehouse Automation Optimizes Operations Speed. Labor Optimization.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 10, 2025

The recent port strike, the closed shipping lane that forced a shift to air transport, the bridge that blocked a port, even the grid brownout that slowed manufacturing, might have seemed like random disruptions. Who pays the crew of the ship that blocked your shipping lane? But take a closer look. This may sound like alarmism.

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Locus Robotics

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Home February 24, 2025 Understanding Opportunity Cost in Warehouse Automation Decisions Kane Edwards , Business Development Manager Every business decision comes with trade-offs and choosing one path means forgoing another. In the context of warehouse operations, this principle applies directly to warehouse automation.

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Locus Robotics

MAY 7, 2025

Home May 07, 2025 Maximizing Warehouse Productivity with Flexible Automation Zavo Gabriel , Product Marketing Manager Fulfillment today is full of uncertainty. On a recent SupplyChainBrain webinar , I spoke with Bob Bowman about why flexibility is a survival strategy for warehouses. Those assumptions no longer hold.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 11, 2025

Optimizing Warehouse Space with Advanced Racking Systems By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer 114 Views Looking for a way to make your warehouse more efficient? Let’s explore how to optimize your warehouse space using advanced racking systems. A safer warehouse is also a more productive one.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

That was the downgraded forecast for US economic growth in 2025 as released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve Bank. That according to the company’s 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report, released this week. The Fed Downgrades GDP Forecast. FedEx Cuts CO2. That was down from a projection of 1.8% growth the Fed made in March.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 29, 2025

The only loser in our index for the week was warehouse developer Prologis, down just 0.1%. Topping the winners for the week was RFID firm Impinj, up 8.0%, followed by 3PL Ryder, which rose 7.1%.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Thus, using retail and consumer goods as a guide, we can expect that companies will tailor the mode of transportation, warehousing and depth of distribution in each country for different pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Better visibility in the supply chain is essential to control and optimize logistics processes.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Mitigation The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in long-distance supply chains, with shipping delays, port congestion, and material shortages disrupting operations worldwide. High-density storage solutions that maximize warehouse space and reduce operational costs.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 13, 2025

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 6, 2025

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

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