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.

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APRIL 14, 2025

The adoption of AI in supply chain automation is enabling companies to make more accurate decisions, reduce cycle times, and better manage complexity. AI in supply chain automation is gradually reshaping how core functions operate, particularly in procurement, warehousing, and logistics.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As automation continues to evolve in logistics, two technologies are becoming central to modern delivery methods: autonomous drones and autonomous vehicles. Both are advancing through operational trials led by companies like Amazon, UPS, Alphabet’s Wing, Tesla, and TuSimple.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News (October 28th – 31st) A day late but, Happy Halloween! Now let’s get to the Supply & Logistics News for the week: Third Wave Automation Raises $27 Million in Series C Funding Led by Toyota’s Woven Capital Union City, Calif. billion dollars on Halloween candy this year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Amplifying the shippers voice and giving some power back to the companies actually paying for logistics services that is the core reason why the Shippers Council was formed in in 2020. Knowledge Sharing Since its launch in 2020, the Shippers Council has grown its membership to 93 represented companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2025

This week’s news roundup highlights the transformative impact of AI integration, autonomous robotics, and strategic visions on the future of supply chains, on to the news: How AI Can Help Tame Warehouse Complexity Artificial Intelligence | By Steve Ross • 06/12/2025 The complexity of running the warehouse only continues to increase.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc , a fortune 500 transportation and logistics company. Kendra is an accomplished and results-driven senior logistics & tech executive. NYSE: R) is a leading logistics and transportation company.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Ecosystem Today The logistics ecosystem is being transformed by the rise of connected vehicles equipped with IoT sensors and data-driven technologies. Connected vehicles, following standards like the SAE J3016, which defines the six levels of vehicle automation, are becoming a crucial part of logistics operations.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2025

When I returned from ProMat in 2023, I wrote that based on the number of automation solutions I saw at the conference focused on this application, “loading and unloading trailers/containers is apparently a killer app for warehouse robots.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Dexory, the robotics and data intelligence company announced it has closed an $80 million Series B funding round. The round was led by DTCP, with participation from Latitude Ventures, Wave-X and Bootstrap Europe, along with existing investors Atomico, Lakestar, Capnamic and several angels from the logistics industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The average cost of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) install continues to rise each year, with implementations often reaching millions of dollars today. But heres the good news: this doesnt have to be the reality for your warehouse operations. Because complexity drives costs. But what exactly defines complexity?

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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. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased. The Ukraine-Russia conflict is ongoing.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As a result, companies tend to plan, optimize, and execute their inventory, labor, transportation, and warehousing operations separately (that is, in a siloed manner). Is that the case at your company? What are the main problems caused by.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Josh is the Co-Founder of Launch Fulfillment, LaunchPath Logistics, and RocketFuel Parcel Recharge. About Josh Beatty Joshua Beatty is the Co-Founder of Launch Fulfillment, LaunchPath Logistics, and RocketFuel Parcel Recharge. is a leading e-commerce logistics provider specializing in premium fulfillment services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Warehousing is an essential part of the global supply chain. Warehousing plays a critical role in the success of businesses across various sectors. It would be nice to know how many warehouses there are and how fast these numbers are growing. Retailers, manufacturers, and distributors own more warehouses than 3PLs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Corporate Knights also ranked the company the most sustainable company in its peer group and the 7 th most sustainable company overall. The company has a complex global supply chain. Like many companies, the French multinational produces a significant amount of its products in low-cost nations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2025

This week in supply chain and logistics news includes Blue Yonder being selected to support Border States, an electrical distribution company, with their warehouse management needs. The Clorox Company announced at a conference this week that it will be updating its 25-year-old ERP system across the United States.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The transportation, logistics, and energy storage sectors are undergoing profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer expectations, and the global pursuit of sustainability. In transportation and logistics, this has manifested as a significant focus on electrification and renewable energy integration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

But with the explosion of IoT devices across transportation, warehousing, and distribution, logistics providers face a critical challenge: how to ensure continuous, reliable, and cost-effective communication across diverse physical environments and use cases. Core Components of a Hybrid IoT Network in Logistics 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In a broad sense, optimization refers to creating plans that help companies achieve service levels and other goals at the lowest cost. ML can also be used to generate labor standards for warehouse workers. Without accurate data, companies face the garbage in, garbage out problem. It is used by customs authorities worldwide.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 27, 2025

Warehouse automation appears to be gaining traction despite prior forecasts of a dip in market growth for autonomous mobile robots. DHL scales automation Logistics giant DHL Group announced a purchase order with Boston Dynamics in May for 1,000 more units of its package-handling “ Stretch ” robot.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Glenn Gooding and Joe Lynch discuss the iDrive Logistics story. Glenn is the President of iDrive Logistics , a national network of top-tier owner operated warehouses for brands and retailers who require the highest level of service with a focus on customer experience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

With freight transport accounting for a significant share of global emissions, efforts to improve logistics now extend beyond operational metrics to include resilience, regulatory compliance, and climate performance. CEVA Logistics, a CMA CGM subsidiary, uses Googles AI tools for warehouse management and demand forecasting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 3, 2024

The mobile warehouse robotics market is no doubt a crucial piece of technology to achieve warehouse automation. At this point, we can see the market reaching some maturity, where more end users recognize the benefits and essentiality of automating warehouse and logistics operations with mobile robots.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2025

In the fourth quarter, we delivered the second largest software bookings in the history of the company. Customers, he asserted, also want a single company accountable for everything. The company now has almost 10,000 employees and is hiring rapidly. Two years ago, 2 million tasks were sent to the warehouse floor.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Kara is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage , the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage. 5000 company and continues to grow. Kara Brown and Joe Lynch discuss the revenue engine. Today LeadCoverage is an Inc.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 13, 2025

What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? In today’s world, where globalization and international trade play an increasingly important role, efficient freight management is becoming a key aspect of success for many companies. It can be a car, truck, train, boat or plane.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 2, 2025

Examples are consensus forecasting, the evolution of the SCORE model, the Annual State of Logistics Report, and the Gartner Top 25. Let’s use the 2024 State of Logistics Report , “Navigating Through the Fog,” as an example. During the pandemic, logistics was a constraint. business logistics costs totaled $2.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Geopolitical instability, extreme weather, labor shortages, and fluctuating consumer demand regularly impact global logistics. Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping supply chain operations by enabling predictive planning, allowing companies to anticipate disruptions before they occur and adjust operations accordingly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

FabFitFun Warehouse in Chino, CA FabFitFun is an interesting retailer with a complex supply chain. They have been successful enough with their fulfillment capabilities that they are no longer just a direct-to-consumer retailer; they are also a third-party logistics provider. The company touts savings of up to 70% per product.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 7, 2025

Sustainability has become a core focus for industries worldwide, and warehousing is no exception. Modern warehouses are not just storage spaces—they are dynamic hubs of activity that play a critical role in supply chain efficiency. Transitioning to sustainable practices reduces environmental impact and cuts costs in the long term.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2025

Vertex’s deployment of digital tools such as Warehouse Barcoding, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and advanced scheduling platforms has delivered significant logistics gains cutting over a day from warehouse batch processing and reducing line changeovers from 19 to just 8 days.

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MARCH 4, 2025

The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 20% tariffs on Chinese goods are expected to increase production costs, disrupt logistics networks, and force companies to rethink supply chains. Companies like Yeti have already moved 80% of their production out of China, decreasing exposure to tariffs.

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JUNE 3, 2025

From May 19 to 21, 2025, CeMAT Southeast Asia and LogiSYM Asia Pacific were co-located for the second consecutive year at Singapore EXPO, creating a comprehensive platform for the regions logistics and supply chain community. Geek+ was honored as Best Warehouse Robotics Company for its smart warehouse automation solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2024

Lucas Systems Offers Warehouse Optimization Warehouse management systems, once known as supply chain execution systems, have evolved significantly. Today, for many professionals, “WMS” is synonymous with “warehouse optimization.” It can perform the same tasks as a traditional warehouse management system using barcode scanning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities.

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