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How Autonomous Delivery Vehicles Are Redefining Last-Mile Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous delivery vehicles (ADVs) are bringing significant changes to last-mile logistics, an essential component of the supply chain. With the rising demand for faster and more cost-effective deliveries, ADVs are becoming a viable solution to a variety of logistical challenges.

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Blue Yonder Acquires Pledge, Expanding Its End-to-End Supply Chain Platform With Accredited Carbon Emissions Reporting

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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.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd- December 5th

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Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd – December 5th Experts claim that Cyber Monday the Monday following Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days for deliveries followed by the Mondays leading up to Christmas. In 2022, the Postal Service processed more than 11.7 billion mailpieces and packages during the holiday season.

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The Importance of Energy Transition and Sustainability in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Addressing Energy Challenges in Logistics The logistics sector is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Supply Chain Digital Transformation Guide 2022

Newsflash: digital supply chains allow for integration and visibility to every aspect of the movement of goods/services. Does your supply chain need a refresh?

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Supply Chain & Logistics News January 2nd-6th 2025

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain & Logistics News January 2nd-6th 2025 The global supply chain never sleeps, and this weeks headlines reveal the fast-moving shifts shaping logistics, trade, and technology. US Postal Service Reverses Decision to Ban Packages from Hong Kong China The U.S. From the U.S.

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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

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As automation continues to evolve in logistics, two technologies are becoming central to modern delivery methods: autonomous drones and autonomous vehicles. However, each technology serves different purposes within logistics, and the question remains: Which will ultimately shape the industry’s operational structure?

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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist.

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A Comprehensive Introduction to Transport and Logistics

A 3000 word comprehensive introduction to the transport and logistics industries, including the impact of COVID-19. Written for the ICC by Sonja Chapman, Associate Professor at the Fashion Institute for Technology.

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Real-Time Trackers: A Welcome Labor Solution for Logistics

The labor market is under an unprecedented squeeze, and the logistics industry has been hit particularly hard by the “Great Resignation.” Why streamlining data simplifies the logistics role. According to Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, the labor shortage will cost the U.S. as much as $1 trillion, and 2.1

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TMS+: Go Beyond Transport to Optimize Cost, Service, & Resiliency

It’s a supply chain execution technology that recognizes companies today operate as multi-party ecosystems, and that transport management activities are just one component of high-functioning supply chains. Today’s question becomes: How do you leverage data to automate and optimize across the full order lifecycle?

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it. So, what's going on?

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Case Study: DSV Implements a Single-Instance Control Tower with a Global Footprint

DSV is one of the biggest names in transport and logistics, operating in over 90 countries with a global network of over 75,000 employees. Supporting inbound freight management, outbound flows, domestic distribution, and storage and value-added services would require all three of DSV’s multi-national business units to participate.

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Problem Solved: Boost Resilience with Supplier Diversity

Speaker: Rod Robinson - SVP of the Supplier Diversity Practice, Insight Sourcing Group

Supplier diversity programs are impactful and effective tools in your business strategy because they guarantee a diverse supplier base and ensure inclusivity within your ultimate procurement plan. How can a supplier diversity program help you gain invaluable competitive advantages? Ready to get started?

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CEVA Logistics Drives Agile, Multi-Leg Inbound Flows for Tech Company

CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, was contracted to help a technology company manage its complex supply chain, supporting B2B, B2C, and reverse flows across multi-leg transport.