Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. Road freight alone accounts for approximately 7% of global CO2 emissions, with maritime and air transport further amplifying the environmental burden.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2025

In April 2024, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they had experienced cargo theft or other types of freight fraud in the past year.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Brad Hollister and Joe Lynch discuss solving the freight broker’s biggest problem. About Brad Hollister Brad Hollister is an investor, entrepreneur, freight-tech advisor, and Head of Growth at Upwell, a tech firm that streamlines accounts receivable using artificial intelligence.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

The global freight sector faces growing pressure to balance cost-efficiency with environmental responsibility. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo Lenovo is ranked tenth by one leading analyst firm among a list of global companies with exceptional supply chains. We run one of the few truly hybrid supply chain networks. That has worked out well for us.

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Logistics Viewpoints

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. This includes: Increasing domestic supply chain investments, reducing dependence on cross-border components.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2025

Kristina Bernarducci and Joe Lynch discuss delivering the drinks: streamlining beverage transportation. Kristina is the Director of Operations at Bettaway, a privately held, family-owned Supply Chain Services company headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Bettaway Pallet Systems, Inc.:

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Logistics Viewpoints

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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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. • Autonomous Vehicles: Autonomous ground vehicles, such as self-driving trucks, address long-haul and heavy freight logistics. With the ability to carry larger payloads over extended distances, autonomous vehicles are better suited for transporting bulk goods between distribution centers and other logistics hubs.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2025

Keeping shipping costs under control is no small task — and unpredictable freight fuel surcharges make it even tougher. 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 to keep your costs under control.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2025

Asset visibility was reserved for high-value goods, while the rest of the supply chain operated on estimates, paper trails, and phone calls. On the Ground: Where These Technologies Are Already Working In Germany, Deutsche Telekom uses NB-IoT to track reusable transport packaginglow-value but often misplaced. This is changing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2025

Pledge) , including its global supply chain sustainability solution for beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), enterprise supply chain leaders and logistics service providers (LSPs). truck, rail, barges), and sea. truck, rail, barges), and sea.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Erika Voss and Joe Lynch discuss taking the uncertainty and risk out of freight. Erika is Vice President of Information Security at DAT Freight & Analytics, the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Erika holds a Ph.D. Erika holds a Ph.D.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2025

In addition, other infrastructure repairs which impact freight transportation in and around Ashville, North Carolina are still not completed. These events impacted everything from facility operations and transportation routes to energy costs and inventory management. tallying a staggering $182 billion in damages.

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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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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

As businesses grow, so do the complexities of managing freight logistics. Whether you're a small startup or an established business, choosing the right freight shipping service provider can be a game changer. A freight broker serves as the intermediary between shippers and carriers. What is a freight forwarder?

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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. Clevenger, currently based in Alexandria, Va.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2025

Auroras launch customers are Uber Freight, a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics, and Hirschbach Motor Lines, a veteran-owned carrier that delivers time- and temperature-sensitive freight. Both companies have had long-standing supervised commercial pilots with Aurora.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

Hosted at the Gaylord in Nashville the week harnessed the theme of machine speed and precision across connectedsupply chain processes. Supply chain modernization must occur in todays digital-centric world. The past approach of limited, incremental improvements is not sufficient for today’s supply chain needs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

For years, supply chains were engineered to be lean. Recent years have brought a series of disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities in how supply chains are designed. Recent years have brought a series of disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities in how supply chains are designed.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Read more The post I’ve Fought Freight Fraud for 30 Years: Here’s How to Protect Your Supply Chain in 2025 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Warehouses and distribution centers are top targets. It’s also the time of year when we face immense pressure to deliver more packages, faster than.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2025

If your business depends on freight shipping, you've likely felt the effects of a world that seems to change overnight. Building a resilient supply chain isn't just a best practice anymore — it's a business imperative. Understanding where your supply chain is most exposed is the first step in building supply chain resiliency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. The need to blend operational efficiency with sustainability and fiscal prudence has organizations exploring innovative ways to help ‘future-proof’ transportation spending challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Space freight is becoming more accessible, offering a new dimension for logistics operations. For logistics professionals, the cost and limitations of space freight require careful evaluation to determine practical applications.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2024

Mike Hane, Director, Product Marketing, TMS at Descartes Does your company view transportation as a competitive weapon? The report categorized survey respondents in terms of how they see transportation: either as a “Competitive Weapon” or “Not Important.” For example, Competitive Weapon companies are 3.4

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 28, 2025

In “TIA Unpacks Freight: Tariffs, Trust, and the Fight Against Fraud,” Joe Lynch and Chris Burroughs , President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), dive into key industry topics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Alex is also the President of Reefer Van Network , a prominent player in the refrigerated transportation industry, specializing in the safe and efficient delivery of temperature-sensitive goods across North America. At Expedite All, he enhances freight safety, leveraging a secure network of 9,000+ small trucks nationwide.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 20, 2025

Jake Hoffman and Joe Lynch discuss the container payment portal and the rise of AI in freight. Jake is the Chief Technology Officer of Gnosis Freight, a logistics tech company focused on the lifecycle of a shipping container as it moves around the world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. The Network Effect.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

Mike Baudendistel and Joe Lynch discuss the CPG supply chain. Mike is the Head of Intermodal Solutions at SONAR, the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 31, 2025

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Download Executive Summary Supply Chain Management Market Opportunity Wheres the opportunity in global SCM? Download Executive Summary Supply Chain Planning Smarter planning starts here. Explore trends in demand sensing, S&OP, and the evolving tech stack of supply chain planning. Start with a summary.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

Mike Hane, Director, Product Marketing, TMS at Descartes Does your company view transportation as a competitive weapon? The report categorized survey respondents in terms of how they see transportation: either as a “Competitive Weapon” or “Not Important.” For example, Competitive Weapon companies are 3.4

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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.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 10, 2024

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. Background on Ocean Transport. The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability.

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