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December 23, 2024 | December 2024 | Green Logistics

Universal Scorecards Critical to Supply Chain Sustainability

As stakeholders mount pressure on companies globally to demonstrate accountability in environmental, social, governance, and economic (ESGE) aspects, the need for universal scorecards in supply chain sustainability has never been more important.

How to Nurture Company Culture

Company culture is the heartbeat of an organization. It’s the collective mindset, values, and behaviors that define who we are and how we operate. A strong, positive culture is not just a nice-to-have, but a must-have for any company aiming for sustained success.

December 18, 2024 | 3PL | December 2024 | Green Logistics

4 Logistics Challenges for Solar Panels and How to Overcome Them

To keep pace with demand, solar panel manufacturers, solar installers, and other businesses must find ways to overcome the unique logistical challenges presented by these products.

| 3PL | December 2024 | Pharmaceutical Logistics

Bringing Additional Capacity to the Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals Market

Leading 3PL MD Logistics is dedicating more space to clients within these industries—converting half of their largest in-network facility into cGMP compliant, temperature-controlled warehouse space.

December 16, 2024 | December 2024 | Fulfillment | Parcel

Addressing Customer Needs Through Strategic Diversification

VISION: As a leader navigating a rapidly changing logistics landscape, Don Caddy focuses on solving real challenges through thoughtful diversification and scalable solutions.

Innovative Temperature-Sensitive Solutions: A Cold Treat

From ice cream to fresh produce to life-saving vaccines, the cold chain market is booming. Enter a wave of innovative solutions—smart packaging, cutting-edge telematics, and advanced freezing technologies—that are transforming the way temperature-sensitive goods journey from producers to doorsteps.

| December 2024 | Warehousing

Smart Supply Chains Start With the Warehouse

The idea of a “smarter supply chain” is not a new concept. What’s new is the idea of a holistic approach that bridges high-quality processes, empowered employees, and cutting-edge technology.

| 3PL | December 2024

10 Tips for Developing Long-Term 3PL Partnerships

A long-term collaborative partnership with your 3PL is table stakes in modern retail. It lays the foundation for operational efficiency, business growth, and success.

| Logistics I.T. | November 2024 | Technology | Transportation

NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights

SHOVEL READY: The first development at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s Global Logistics Park has broken ground. The 4.5 acres of aeronautical property is being leased by F&F LLC for the development of an 80,000-square-foot cargo facility with airside access to handle current and future general air freight needs. The facility will include cargo processing space, associated mezzanine offices, and a minimum of 18 truck docks. The site is expected to be complete in early 2025.

Can Uber Help Truck Drivers <em>and</em> Shippers?

| December 2024 | Trucking

Can Uber Help Truck Drivers and Shippers?

The convergence of three groundbreaking technologies—AI, Starlink, and robotics—will revolutionize the practice of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management, as I wrote last month. Another convergent trend that benefits logistics management is on the rise: The mashup of consumer technology woven into business operations. Just about anyone who drives uses Google Maps and Waze. There’s […]

December 12, 2024 | November 2024

IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

CIRRO E-Commerce launched a hybrid delivery service which blends direct-to-consumer deliveries in densely populated areas with postal deliveries to rural regions, providing faster transit times, reduced shipping costs, nationwide coverage, and tracking from origin to doorstep.

| Logistics I.T. | November 2024

Pallet, Meet Drone

The Palletrone (pallet plus drone) provides a hovering platform for cargo. The flying shopping cart delivers some unique features.

December 11, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence | Logistics I.T. | November 2024

What Logistics Function Will AI Have the Most Profound Impact On?

Expert insights on the functions and solutions most ripe for AI impact.

December 9, 2024 | November 2024 | Trucking

Setting the LTL World on Fire

When she isn’t working tirelessly to drive digital transformation, help carriers transition to a digital era, and modernize the LTL freight classification system, Debbie Sparks writes children’s books to spread the word about the rewards of becoming a truck driver.

| Expedited Shipping | November 2024

Expedited Carriers Guide 2024

Reliable expedited freight services are crucial for businesses that need to move critical, time-sensitive goods quickly and cost-effectively. Use this guide to find providers that offer a wide range of expedited services and solutions, as well as tracking technologies for complete visibility.

December 5, 2024 | Inventory Management | Logistics I.T. | November 2024

VAI and Kinnunen: Constructing Efficient Inventory Management

Kinnunen, a family-owned business that offers a range of construction supplies—from air compressors to wood glue—has enjoyed so much growth that its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system was struggling to keep up. This hindered the company’s ability to effectively manage inventory and serve customers.

| November 2024 | Risk Management

Securing the Core Through Third-Party Risk Management

In today’s intricate global business landscape, robust third-party risk management (TPRM) and supply chain oversight frameworks are indispensable for maintaining operational integrity, adequate security, and regulatory compliance.