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5 Strategies to Enhance Trailer Security at the Yard

C3 Solutions

Keeping the trailers secure in the yard is a critical element of overall logistics operations. Multiple challenges constantly hover, such as theft and unauthorized access, making providing reliable service to customers a tightrope walk for the company. Businesses must implement technology-led modern-day strategies to secure trailers effectively in the yard.

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What to Look for in a Cold Chain 3PL: Ensuring Product Integrity Throughout the Supply Chain

West Coast and California Logistics

When it comes to moving temperature-sensitive products through the supply chain, the stakes couldn't be higher. Whether you're shipping foods and beverages, confectionery products or other perishable goods, maintaining the correct temperature throughout your product’s travels is vital. Choosing the right cold chain 3PL to manage these moves can make all the difference.

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Podcast | The Parcel Shipping Headaches That Never Go Away

Supply Chain Brain

Forget about those rare Black Swans and unexpected supply chain disruptions. In parcel shipping, certain headaches are a constant.

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Bristlecone Delivers SAP Ariba Integration Support Beyond SAP’s End of Support Date

Bristlecone

SAP selected Bristlecone as its trusted partner to provide ongoing support and maintenance for Ariba Cloud Integration (CI-9), Ariba Integration Toolkit (ITK), and SAP Business Suite Add-On for Ariba Network (BSAO). SAP discontinued its support for these integrations as of January 1, 2024 , meaning no further updates, patches, or direct assistance from SAP’s official support and consulting teams for CI-9, ITK, or BSAO-related issues.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Auto Supply Chain Insights: Global Trade, Compliance and Logistics with Tenneco

QAD

Today’s businesses are beset by a multitude of challenges around trade compliance. From a worldwide shipping container shortage, to backed up ports of entry and constantly changing global policies – it’s tough out there. Insights from a Thought Leader in Global Trade and Logistics Back in June, Jeff Peterson, the Director of Global Trade and Logistics at DRiV, a Tenneco company, joined the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast to discuss these challenges as well as new innovations in global trade a

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DSCSA Requirements and Implementation Readiness: Why It Is Crucial to Be Prepared

Tecsys

In November 2013, a landmark decision was taken by Congress to strengthen the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain. The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) became law, establishing regulations designed to address the issues of counterfeit, contaminated, stolen, or otherwise harmful drugs endangering public health. It was created to keep these illicit and counterfeit drugs out of the U.S. drug supply chain, protecting end users.

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Get ready for peak omnichannel fulfilment

IT Supply Chain

By Edward Hutchison (pictured) Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems The post Get ready for peak omnichannel fulfilment appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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ABM | Choosing the Right Path to DSCSA Compliance

Tecsys

As 2024 continues, the November 27 DSCSA s erialization deadline loom s large over the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. I f panic hasn’t already set in for authorized trading partners ( ATPs ) — such as manufacturers, distributors, repackagers and dispensers , among others — whose systems are not yet compliant with the law, it probably will soon.

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Canada Rail Disruption Underway- Impacts to Industry Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters updates readers and multi-industry supply chain teams on the implications of today’s development of a nationwide Canadian rail freight transport disruption. As noted in our prior Supply Chain Matters updates the threat of a stoppage involving Canada ’s two principal coast-to-coast rail networks has indeed occurred. Early this morning, more than 9,000 unionized workers were locked out by carriers Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) resulting

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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How AI-led Demand Forecasting Helped Church Brothers Farms Optimize Order Fulfillment

ThroughPut

Summary of the Impact Church Brothers Farms, a top US-based agri-products company used ThroughPut’s AI demand forecasting capabilities to achieve the following results: Short-term forecasting accuracy improved by up to 40% Enhanced forecast accuracy of the best timelines, workflows, and order fulfillment routes Minimized excess stock and carrying costs The detailed case study is as below.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for August 23, 2024

Supply Chain Digest

Walmart Goes to Burger King for Plus Members. US Manufacturing Flat again in July. Idle Container Ships almost Gone.

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Using AI to Close the Manufacturing Skills Gap: A Reality Check

Supply Chain Brain

Many manufacturers are actively increasing investments in software designed theoretically to enhance productivity, work management and collaboration. Yet manual work is on the rise.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Largest US Private Fleets

Supply Chain Digest

Walmart Moves into Top Spot

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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Border Agents at Heathrow Airport to Strike for Four Days

Supply Chain Brain

According to a release from the union, the dispute is over forced changes to terms and conditions for workers, including "inflexible" work schedules.

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5 Key Benefits of Bin Location Control in Distribution Management Solutions

My Office Apps

5 Key Benefits of Bin Location Control in Distribution Management Solutions Distributors and manufacturers have distinct needs for meeting demands with precision and efficiency. One often overlooked but incredibly crucial component in achieving these goals is bin location control. This feature in Kechie Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) can significantly streamline operations, improve inventory accuracy, and enhance overall productivity.

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Shein Sues Temu Over Claims of Copyright Infringement, Stolen Designs

Supply Chain Brain

Shein claims that Temu's ultra-low prices have been facilitated by allowing sellers to offer counterfeit items based on stolen designs.

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Delivery Routing Software: Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Cost

Loginext

Delivery routing software enhances efficiency and reduces costs by optimizing routes, saving fuel, reducing labor, and minimizing delivery errors. Learn how this technology transforms modern logistics. The post Delivery Routing Software: Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Cost appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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How Being Data-Driven Can Lead to Mistakes

Supply Chain Brain

Pushing employees to get on board with a "data-driven" approach without making sure they have the skills they need is likely to cause harm at some point.

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What You Should Know About Shipping Emulsifiers in Bulk Tankers

Bulk Connection

Emulsifiers are a versatile substance used across various industries. It can be used as a binding agent when combined with materials such as coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and vegetable shortening. When blended, a smooth, consistent texture develops, which plays a crucial role in the production of cosmetics including shampoos, conditioners, baby soaps, deodorants, and lotions.

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U.S. Freight Railway CSX Agrees to New Deals With Three Unions

Supply Chain Brain

The tentative agreements include 3.5% yearly wage increases, and improvements to paid vacation and health care.

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Navigating UPS Shipping Zones: A Retailer’s Guide to Optimizing Shipping Costs and Efficiency

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Shipping is a critical component of any retail business, and understanding UPS shipping zones can make a significant difference in your logistics strategy. By mastering the intricacies of these zones and understanding the unique advantages of a 3PL partner like Staci Americas, you’ll be on your way to optimizing shipping costs, improving delivery times and enhancing customer satisfaction.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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What Is the Cost of Shipping to Poland from the US?

I.C.E. Transport

If your business involves exporting goods to Poland from the US, you need to weigh all the variables to make the best transportation decision. So what is the cost of shipping to Poland from the US? It depends on your priorities, budget, and the kinds of goods being shipped.

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Locus for Retail: Dispatch Planning

Locus

When it comes to margins and revenues, your retail enterprise might feel the urge to play it safe. But there’s one comfort zone modern businesses must avoid: the fear of adopting technology. As delivery and fulfillment complexities grow daily, relying on old spreadsheets or a traditional Transportation Management System (TMS) can stifle your business’s growth.

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Flexe: Revolutionizing Warehousing with Flexibility

FLEXE

In a recent episode of The Tech Optimist podcast, Karl Siebrecht, CEO and Co-founder of Flexe, discussed the company's innovative approach to warehousing.

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Miners Tap Trucks, Divert Shipments to Sidestep Canada Rail Woes

Supply Chain Brain

Canada’s mining sector depends on the country’s two dominant railways to transport heavy materials including copper, aluminum, iron ore and coal.

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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Solutions To Stuck Freight During The Ongoing Rail Strike

Freightera

Looking for a solution to trapped freight during the rail strike? As you may know, the rail strike in Canada started last night. Many rail carriers aren’t accepting freight, and even if they do, who wants it stuck in a strike? On top of that, FTL carriers are hiking prices by 20%, 30%, and even 50% on some lanes! Many shippers are holding off in the hope of prices dropping, but this strategy could keep rates high for weeks.

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Canada Rail Strike Begins

Supply Chain Brain

After months of talks, the increasingly bitter negotiations, regarding working conditions such as shift scheduling and fatigue provisions, ended on the evening of August 21.

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Are We Losing Younger Generations’ Civic Engagement Because Today’s Leaders Lack Vision?

Enterra Insights

A few years ago, Paul Laudicina , Chairman Emeritus of Kearney, asked a profound question, “What’s today’s biggest threat to industry, even to society?”[1] His answer, “I believe the biggest peril we face is losing the positive engagement of the next generation of leaders. I’m talking about the biggest generational cohort, U.S. millennials, and now also their younger peers, Gen Z, who are navigating unprecedented global challenges — from a pandemic to a global recession to clim

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