Freight Fraud: 5 Ways to Mitigate Risk
Freight fraud is becoming increasingly commonplace across the U.S. supply chain. In fact, 72% of respondents to a 2024 Transportation Intermediaries Association survey experienced at least three different types of fraud—everything from phishing and brokerage scams to cyberattacks, and fraudulent inbound phone calls and text messages.
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Unlocking Revenue Growth With AI
In the modern service economy, businesses face growing pressure to deliver value-driven customer experiences while maximizing profitability. Yet, many organizations remain tethered to outdated tools and manual processes that hinder operational efficiency and scalability.
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The End of Cost-Plus: A Legacy Pricing Model in a High-Performance Supply Chain
A Case for Performance-Based Pricing
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Rare Earth Elements: What’s the Drill?
While rare earths are not exactly “rare” (even the rarest of these elements, thulium, is 125 times more common than gold), these critical metals present tricky supply chain challenges and opportunities for companies to mine:
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Fashion in Flux: How Apparel Brands Are Battling Tariffs, Demand Dips, and Supply Chain Snarls
Leading brands like Gap Inc., Lululemon, and American Eagle prepare for trade uncertainty.
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Types of Cargo: Key Factors, How They’re Transported, and Handling Requirements
Cargo means goods or products moved from one place to another for cargo transportation. In the shipping industry and global trade, understanding different types of cargo helps optimize how goods reach their destination. Businesses rely on shipping companies and logistics companies to handle bulk cargo, liquid bulk cargo, general cargo, and more. Proper transport vehicles […]
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Fantasy Farms and Fintech: A Blooming Success
Each year, Fantasy Farms grows more than 50 million stems of flowers across its own farms and by working with qualified growers in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Mexico. The company regularly supplies 8,000-plus retail locations and 30,000-plus locations during major holidays.
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10 Tips for Overcoming Workforce Shortages
Supply chain workforce shortages continue to plague today’s businesses, and they are as prevalent on the warehouse floor as they are in the office.
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Supply Chain Resilience: What It Is, Common Disruptions, and How to Build
Supply chain resilience refers to a company’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover quickly from unexpected disruptions. Businesses now face constant challenges like natural disasters, geopolitical risks, and the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These events expose weaknesses in even the most efficient supply chain models. Supply chain leaders are under pressure […]
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To Reduce Empty Miles, Shippers Must Share to Save
For an industry that prides itself on running lean, the supply chain has a glaring inefficiency on the roads every day: trucks with plenty of space to spare.
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Ecommerce Fulfillment: How to Keep It Rolling
Ecommerce retailers convey confidence despite facing barriers. Here’s how they stay on track.
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