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Women in Supply Chain Award Paves Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders

These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference. Thank you to this year's sponsors.

Top Tech Startup Award: AI-Powered Startups Address Today's Supply Chain Challenges

Many of today's AI-powered startups address these challenges with dashboards, cloud-based solutions, data analytics, optimized offerings, real-time visibility, procurement systems and more.

As devastating and cumbersome as some of these disruptions can be, the supply chain always wins in the end.

State of the Industry: Why Supply Chains Always Win in the End

What a time to work in the supply chain industry. Don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. Regardless of the challenges many of today’s cold food chains face, supply chains always win in the end.

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BlueGrace Logistics Acquires FreightCenter, Expands Transportation Solutions

BlueGrace Logistics acquired FreightCenter, an online transportation solutions provider.

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Spike in Imports, Slowdown in Inventory Levels: LMI Report

Although overall inventory levels are down (-6.1) to “no change” at 50, upstream and downstream firms reported totally different numbers.

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Top 5 Key Supply Chain Trends to Look for in 2025

What can businesses do to manage risk, minimize loss and bolster their resilience in the year ahead? Here’s some of the key supply chain trends likely to encounter in 2025.

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USDA, Wisconsin Receive $23.2M to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

The 30 Infrastructure Grants and the previously announced 41 Equipment Grants total 71 projects in Wisconsin funded through RFSI are designed to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain while strengthening local and regional food systems.

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Cargo Nets Market Projected to Reach $1,611.7M by 2034

Cargo netting is designed to allow safe and secure transportation of items loaded inside. North America is a prominent region that is estimated to hold a market share of 24.3% in 2034.

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Top 5 Articles of the Year: 2024

Thank you for your continued readership in 2024. Here are the Top 5 most viewed articles from the year.

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Women in Supply Chain Award Paves Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders

These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference. Thank you to this year's sponsors.

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PLM Fleet Named Overall Top Supply Chain Project Winner for Cold Chain Traceability Solutions

Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award: Truckstop Named Overall Top 3PL Winner

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Women in Supply Chain: Manifest's Pam Simon Talks Embracing the Supply Chain Journey

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Women in Supply Chain: ALOM's Lisa Dolan Challenges Conferences to Make a Stage for Diverse Panelists

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Ndustrial's Charles Tuck Talks Carbon Neutrality in Cold Storage

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FSMA 204 Compliance to Fundamentally Change How the Cold Chain Works

Starting Jan. 6, 2025, FSMA 204 will apply to all foods on the FDA's Food Traceability List. What does this mean for the cold food chain industry? And for those companies still not in compliance, what are the next steps?

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Supply Chain Leaders Make the World Go 'Round

Here's to the supply chain leaders that make the world go 'round. Thank you for everything you do!

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AI Workflow Platform for Commercial Fleets

boon launched its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered workflow platform for commercial fleets.

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BTS Data Indicates Shift in North American Cross-Border Trucking

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics North American freight data, a long-term trend is emerging between United States, Canada, and Mexico freight trucking.

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Inflationary Pressure and Monetary Policy Uncertainty Among Key Concerns in 2025

Growth prospects also remain modestly positive, with fiscal and monetary adjustments likely to play key roles in 2025.

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5 Tactics Turning Strategic Plans into Actionable Results

Creating a strategic plan is the easy part. The hard part is making it work in practice. Organizations that consistently succeed in executing their plans do so because they embrace these five attributes.

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How FSMA Compliance Helps Keep Holiday Meals Safe

Here's why organizations need to implement a proactive, real-time approach to security that will protect consumers while ensuring reputation and brand loyalty remain intact.

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Taming Order Complexity in the Supply Chain to Boost Profits

Supply chain complexity can lead to flawed orders, quietly sapping profit margins and lowering customer trust. But, like any problem within the supply chain lifecycle, steps can be taken to address complexity and inaccurate order management.

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Post-Election Outlook for Supply Chain

Supply chain experts are contemplating what it means to have the Trump administration come on board in 2025 and how it will shape the supply chain outlook.

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Why Your Supply Chain Needs a Fix

While everything may look smooth at face-value, a closer look at processes, people, and systems can reveal critical gaps where technological investment can make a meaningful impact.

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Divert Expands Executive Team with Four New Strategic Hires

Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Norfolk Southern and more.

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The Hidden Cost of Immigration Crackdowns on U.S. Agriculture

The U.S. agricultural sector’s reliance on undocumented immigrant labor is both a strength and a vulnerability. Here's why enforcement of undocumented workers could have cascading consequences.

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Emerging Trends in D2C Farming for 2025

By prioritizing authenticity, leveraging emerging technologies, and adopting sustainable practices, farmers can meet the evolving consumer and industry demands, while fostering trust and loyalty among their customers.

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How to Fix Executive Leadership Coaching

By transforming executive coaching into a strategic driver of business success, middle-market companies can achieve the measurable results they need to thrive, turning coaching from a nice-to-have activity into a critical business asset.

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Green Leasing Solutions for Refrigerated Transport

SeaCube partnered with Greensee to launch SeaCube's Green and Net-Zero Reefer Leases, powered by Greensee's AI-driven CO2 emissions reporting technology.

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IRS Business Mileage Rate Increases to 70 Cents

The 2025 business mileage standard rate increased to 70 cents from the 2024 rate of 67 cents, effective Jan. 1, 2025, as released by the Internal Revenue Service, leveraging data from Motus.

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NMFTA’s Digital LTL Council Launches Industry Standard API to Enhance Shipment Process

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. and its Digital LTL Council rolled out its latest API technology to help carriers, shippers, and 3PLs streamline pick-up processes.

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Cargo Theft Surges to Record Levels

An analysis of holiday-period theft data from the past five years reveals a concerning pattern that indicates heightened risk during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations, according to CargoNet, a Verisk business.

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Trucking Conditions Index Reflects More Balanced Market

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for October improved to 0.49 from -2.47 in September, indicating improved conditions for carriers.

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Xceed Foodservice Group Bolsters Management Team

Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Odyssey Logistics and more.

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Insurance Coverage for Cross-Border Supply Chain Risks

Businesses can confidently work with suppliers, vendors and customers around the globe by implementing a comprehensive insurance coverage plan designed to mitigate losses from the global supply chain’s unique exposures.

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AI Boosts Grocery E-commerce Revenue by 8%: Study

A grocery e-commerce study from SymphonyAI uncovers a significant 8% growth opportunity for retailers who use AI-based connected retail strategies.

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Supply Chain Experts Predict Container Prices to Rise in January 2025

Nearly 900 supply chain professionals from China surveyed indicate widespread optimism about price increases in January 2025, with 82% of respondents expecting container prices to rise in January 2025.

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Intelligent Shipment Tracking Label to Provide End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

The new Track Genius intelligent tracking label uses GPS and cellular technology to track a shipment’s multimodal journey in real time, providing end-to-end visibility.