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The KPI Breakdown Every Dispatcher Should Know

Freight Waves

As a carrier with enough units that you hire an internal dispatch team, understanding how to measure their performance is critical. If your dispatcher is only focused on picking loads and calling drivers, you’ve got a major blind spot in your operation. Because in today’s market, dispatch isn’t just about movement—it’s about measurement. And if your dispatcher doesn’t understand the right KPIs, you’re flying blind while the wheels turn.

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Crisis Management and Business Continuity in Supply Chains: Bridging the Gap Between Plans and Real-World Execution

Logistics Viewpoints

Disruptions aren’t the exception anymore, they’re part of how supply chains run. Whether it’s a ransomware attack, a weather disaster, or a labor strike, most companies have faced at least one serious disruption in the last few years. In this environment, crisis response and business continuity planning can’t be treated as check-the-box activities. They need to be operational disciplines.

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Peak Season Prep: How to Start Planning for Q4 Fulfillment Now 

3PL Insights

As summer heats up, savvy ecommerce businesses are already turning their attention to the busiest and most demanding quarter of the year. With key events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday shopping just around the corner, Q4 can account for up to 40% of annual sales for many retailers. That level of opportunity also brings major challenges, especially when it comes to fulfillment.

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The Rise of Agentic AI in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

With agentic artificial intelligence, organizations can align every function of their supply chains to act quickly, think strategically and collaborate effectively.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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Using Advanced Container Visibility Data to Enhance Operations!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Shipping Containers! More than just a Box! (Infographic) Major delays in the supply chain of late have made it apparent that enhanced container visibility and supply chain management is needed. Although many of the reasons behind such recent delays — and the subsequent domino effect they produced — are not controllable, there are ways to improve the process.

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From Fragile to Flexible: Building Risk-Resilient Procurement Ecosystems

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It’s easy to feel at ease when procurement systems operate as they should—robust and solid. That is, until something goes wrong. A sudden supplier shutdown, transport delays, or a missed delivery can throw everything off balance. When one part fails, the entire chain starts to shake. The system, expected to work like clockwork, reveals an alarming vulnerability.

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Don’t Hit Pause: How Supply Chain Innovation Is Your Best Defense Against Uncertainty

RFgen

Uncertainty is a constant factor influencing supply chain operations. Geopolitical tensions, fluctuating tariffs, labor shortages, cyber threats, and climate induced disruptions continue to cause significant operational challenges. Even minor disruptions can cascade into larger problems. In response, many supply chain leaders consider pausing digital transformation initiatives to minimize risk.

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Source-to-Pay Tools for Enterprise Procurement

ivalua

Choosing the right Source-to-Pay (S2P) tools can be overwhelming. It requires you to juggle multiple priorities: unifying systems, improving visibility, reducing risk, and proving ROI across every stage of the procurement process. So where should you start, and what capabilities truly matter in a modern S2P platform? In this blog, we walk through the most important tools for supporting each stage of the S2P lifecycle and what to look for in an enterprise-ready solution.

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Tariffs Are the New Normal: Boardrooms are Finally Demanding a Pivot to Real-Time Supply Chain Orchestration – by Mark Morgan, Kinaxis

Logistics Viewpoints

When the latest wave of U.S. tariffs hit, some companies scrambled. Others had already pressure-tested their supply chain strategies for moments like this. Today, disruptions – whether from trade policy, labor strikes, extreme weather, or geopolitical instability – aren’t the exception. They’re the norm. That’s why real-time supply chain orchestration is no longer a nice-to-have.

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AI-Enabled Robotics Software for Manufacturing Automation: Speeding Time-to-Value

Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.

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Three Lies We Tell Ourselves in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

Okay, maybe “lies” is too strong a word, but we often deceive ourselves in supply chain management — we tell ourselves things we want to believe are true, but deep down inside, we know they’re not true at all. Let’s start with the most current lie making the rounds: “AI won’t take your job, someone. Read more The post Three Lies We Tell Ourselves in Supply Chain Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Tips for Starting a Successful 3PL Relationship for Freight

GlobalTranz

Partnering with the right third-party logistics (3PL) provider goes beyond a simple service contract. It's a collaborative relationship that can streamline and elevate your freight shipping operations. A strong 3PL becomes more than just a coordinator of shipping — they act as an integrated part of your team, working toward your long-term goals. With expertise, technology and carrier access, a skilled 3PL company can help you unlock greater efficiency, reduce shipping costs and build supply chai

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Maersk Asia Pacific Market Update – July 2025

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Ocean Market News 2025 by Baylie Zhang Digital Media Manager, Marketing Asia Pacific As we move into the second half of 2025, global trade remains shaped by shifting tariff landscapes, and geopolitical developments. While uncertainty persists across key markets, Maersk continues to provide stable, reliable logistics solutions across ocean, air, inland, and customs services.

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Infios and S&S Activewear Named a 2025 “Top Supply Chain Project Winner”

Logistics Viewpoints

Revolutionizing Supply Chains: S&S Activewear’s Award-Winning Fulfillment Strategy In today’s fast-paced world, where same-day delivery and labor shortages are common challenges, speed, accuracy, and resilience are essential for supply chain success. S&S Activewear recognized the need to evolve its distribution network to stay ahead of the competition.

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Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore

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

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AI in Logistics: Already Here, Just Not Evenly Distributed

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “The Future of AI in Logistics.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Uber Freight, explores the current state and future direction of AI in logistics. The report includes data and insights from a survey conducted in April 2025 with. Read more The post AI in Logistics: Already Here, Just Not Evenly Distributed appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Threads of Trade: How Global Events are Reshaping Cotton Logistics with Michael Symonanis

The Logistics of Logistics

In “The Threads of Trade: How Global Events are Reshaping Cotton Logistics”, Joe Lynch and Michael Symonanis , Director of Strategic Network at Louis Dreyfus Company, discuss how global events are reshaping cotton logistics, leveraging Michael’s dual perspective as a BCO and former ocean carrier, and the importance of collaboration and data transparency.

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Navigating Trade Disruption: Building Resilient and Touchless Supply Chains Portcast

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SIGN UP HERE Join our Roundtable organised by CargoNOW in partnership with Portcast Navigating Trade Disruption: Building Resilient and Touchless Supply Chains Date / Time Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:00 – 14:00 GMT+8 Seats are Limited Venue Singapore Synopsis In today’s volatile trade environment, from shifting tariffs to geopolitical tensions, supply chains are under constant pressure to adapt.

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How to Build a Disruption-Ready Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

How can companies strengthen supply chain resilience and improve their insurability in today’s environment?

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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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Borderlands Mexico: DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America

Freight Waves

Borderlands Mexico is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. 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. DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America Ports and logistics operator DP World recently opened a freight forwarding hub in Mexico City to support rising deman

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How Reliable Power Keeps Your Supply Chain Running

IT Supply Chain

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) – Out of the Fog

Arkieva

Learn how we apply AI in supply chain planning through demand forecasting, MILP-based supply planning and risk mitigation across complex supply chain networks. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) – Out of the Fog was first posted on July 8, 2025 at 9:07 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Watch: What Should Your Supply Chain Risk Strategy Look Like Now?

Supply Chain Brain

William Porter, head of international programs with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, advises on how supply chains can mitigate risk and manage cross-border finance in the face of constant disruption.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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Crowley adds new U.S. Northeast ocean service with Central America

Freight Waves

Crowley announced the launch of its first-ever shipping route connecting the U.S. Northeast with Central America. This expansion of ocean shipping services marks a significant step for Crowley, the U.S.-flag operator, as it taps into the burgeoning market between the Port of Philadelphia’s Gloucester Marine Terminal and key ports in Guatemala and Honduras.

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Driving Excellence Forward: Tim Comstock Named BRW President

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

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How Artificial Intelligence Benefits Logistics and Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Top 5 Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Logistics! Better inventory management, intelligent manufacturing, flexible logistical systems, and real-time delivery controls have all been made possible by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain and logistics. AI in supply chain and logistics is primarily used to boost production and efficiency.

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AI: Real or Hype?

Supply Chain Brain

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Massive rare earths elements deposit confirmed in Wyoming

Freight Waves

In a groundbreaking moment for the American mining industry, the Fluor Corporation has confirmed the feasibility of large rare earth element deposits at Ramaco Resources’ Brook Mine in Wyoming. This announcement marks a significant step towards redefining the United States’ position in the critical minerals market. The confirmation by Fluor not only solidifies the economic potential of the Brook Mine but also positions Ramaco Resources as a key player in reducing the country’s dependency on fore

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Logistics in Bloom: Thriving Through Disruption

3PL Insights

What began in 2024 as a glimpse of stability quickly shifted, demanding renewed focus on flexibility, innovation, and long-term planning. Yet through it all, supply chain professionals have found ways to adjust their course, invest in smarter tools, and strengthen their operations from the ground up. The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), in collaboration with AT Kearney, publishes the Annual State of Logistics Report.

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Foundations of a Digital Ecosystem: Blockchain Bedrock!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Effects of Blockchain on Modern Consumerism! In the digital age, businesses and industries are increasingly interconnected, forming complex networks known as digital ecosystems. These ecosystems rely on robust technologies to function efficiently and securely. One such technology that has emerged as the bedrock of digital ecosystems is blockchain.