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Editor’s Pick: Lessons Learned from Manual Order Entry
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Misclassified: Risks of Shipping Blindly in an E-Commerce World
Who would have thought that in the wake of a global pandemic your business could grow exponentially simply by reaching a new audience of captive

Will Supply Chain Technology Help Shippers When Next Crisis Happens?
The Suez Canal Blockage of 2021 has cleared, and cargo is again flowing through that crucial gateway from Asia to Europe. While the immediate impact

Transportation Management Systems: Your Secret Weapon in War Against Late Shipments
Late shipments represent massive expense and risk for enterprises around the world. And the problem is widespread. In January of 2021, an average of 37

Leading-edge Tech For Contingency Planning and Staying Competitive
In a complex, crisis-driven world, contingency planning and business continuity are top of mind for transportation and supply chain decision makers. That’s the reason logistics

[Editor’s Pick] Class 8 Truck Orders in 2021: Past Trends and Future Capacity Outlook
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4 Key Attributes of a Supply Chain Technology Platform
Every customized order or online purchase creates a new level of complexity in today’s supply chain. More direct-to-consumer orders mean smaller shipments, often with much

Dynamic Route Optimization: A ‘Must Have’ in Today’s Delivery Environment
As I sit in the dark pondering what to write for this Talking Logistics post, working off the last of my laptop’s battery power after
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