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Empowering Vendors to Reduce Pre-Shipment Delays
Streamlining pre-shipping efforts creates efficiency and visibility In an IDC research survey, supply chain executives agree, “visibility, agility, supply diversification, and collaboration strategies” are the

Transportation Visibility vs. Supply Chain Visibility – What’s the Difference?
Even before the pandemic, businesses have struggled to keep pace with rising customer demand and provide on-time, in-full (OTIF) deliveries faster and at lower costs.

Editor’s Pick: How to Choose the Right System for Appointment Scheduling
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The Keys to Estimating TMS Implementation Duration and Budget
When it comes to implementing a transportation management system (TMS), a critical mistake many shippers make is setting the implementation budget and timeline based on

Solving the New Imperatives for Freight Forwarders
Everyone remembers back in 2020 when the pandemic hit. It was a scary time for the entire world but incredibly overwhelming for those working hard

Editor’s Pick: Are Current Trucking Spot Rates Sustainable?
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The Key to Effective Vendor Selection in Transportation Logistics Technology
In software development, there is an adage that if you identify and correct a bug in early-stage design, it costs you a penny, a nickel

Generative AI’s Impact On The Supply Chain (3 Use Cases)
Global organizations want more automation within their supply chain to tackle issues like cost escalation and demand volatility. Generative AI has emerged as a transformative
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gCaptain: Global Supply Chain Leaders Grapple with Rising Tariffs, Survey Reveals
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Food Logistics: Potential Tariffs Could Reshape the Trade Landscape
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Manifest 2025
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Vendor Spotlight – Leaf Logistics: Reducing Artificial Volatility in Freight Shipping
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Uber Freight Emissions Dashboard earns Smart Freight Centre accreditation
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How to Turn Data into Business Value
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3PL Challenges and Trends: How Technology Can Drive Value
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The Value of End-to-End Freight Visibility for 3PLs and Customers
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Tariffs and Trade Wars: Is Anybody Winning?
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Integrating Customer Portals
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Executive Perspective on Supply Chain Logistics: A Conversation with Tracy Rosser
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Amazon Brokerage and Uber Freight: Why 3PLs and Brokers Need to Evolve and Innovate
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Macro Growth of Micro Supply Chains
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From Purchase Order to the Last Customs Mile: Streamlining and Automating the Global Supply Chain
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Why Duty Drawback is Making a Comeback
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How to Prepare Your Supply Chain for Capacity Challenges
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Working More Efficiently with Third-Party Haulers in the Construction Materials Industry
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Supply Chain Transformation in the Oil and Energy Industry
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How to Become a Carrier of the Year
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Have You Missed the Most Valuable Aspect of Your Transportation Management Solution?
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