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Fleet Management
Leveraging U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Logistics in 2025: Alexis Asks
The U.S.-Mexico cross-border corridor offers potential for businesses looking to drive efficiency in their supply chains. Collaborative strategies and digital tools can help businesses through evolving trade policies and unlock new opportunities.
Hiring
How the 2024 Women in Supply Chain Forum Broke Glass Ceilings
Procurement Software
Procurement Strategies for a Smooth Peak Season: Alexis Asks
Automation
Fostering Agile Supply Chains with Data Analytics: Alexis Asks
Risk/Compliance
Geopolitical Risks and Transparency as a Tool: Alexis Asks
Manufacturing
What Proposed Tariffs Could Mean for American Manufacturing: Alexis Asks
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Automation
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks off Dec. 3. Experts from PLM Fleet, Datex Corp. and Alteryx will talk about how to leverage clean technologies, warehouse management and analytics automation.
Automation
Fostering Agile Supply Chains with Data Analytics: Alexis Asks
Supply chain resiliency requires the ability to predict, prepare and act on insights before disruptions occur— this is no longer a luxury.
Procurement Software
Pros to Know Award: Nominations Open
This award recognizes influential individuals whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. Submissions close Dec. 27.
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Emerging Technologies
5 Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2025: Alexis Asks
As these technologies advance, they offer a unique opportunity for supply chain leaders to not only improve efficiency and reduce costs but also foster resilience and innovation well into the future.
Sourcing Solutions
Preparing Procurement Teams for U.S. Election Impacts: Alexis Asks
As elections signal shifts in government policies, procurement teams must proactively prepare for potential changes that could affect supply chains, regulatory environments and market dynamics.
Electrification
On the Road to Electrification: Alexis Asks
A decade ago, electric cars were a revolution. Today, they're a norm, and the virality of electric options is becoming more common place in the supply chain, driven largely by sustainability efforts and cost analysis.
Manufacturing
How Manufacturing Trends Promote Future Growth: Alexis Asks
The factory floor is no longer just a place of assembly lines and machinery— it’s becoming a space of growth for humans and technology. Welcome to the future of manufacturing.
Risk/Compliance
The Wake of Disruption and Destruction in Supply Chain: Alexis Asks
The impacts of hurricane Helene, now Milton, and the port strike, are shaping up to spell disruption with a capital D. With collaboration, technology and communication, supply chains are moving forward the best they can.
Regulations
Collaborative Governments for the Pursuit of Resiliency: Alexis Asks
The establishment of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States Supply Chain Resilience Cooperation Group promotes data sharing and joint action to build resilience in priority supply chains.
Robotics
The Upward Trajectory of Warehouse Robotics: Alexis Asks
Broader implementation across industries can revolutionize how warehouses operate and set new standards for efficiency, safety and productivity.
Manufacturing
Workplace Injury Trends in Manufacturing: Alexis Asks
In the manufacturing industry, one accident or incident can lead to long lasting injury impacting not only the worker, but the business as a whole.
Manufacturing
How Manufacturers Gear Up for the Holiday Rush: Alexis Asks
As one might expect, a significant portion of annual sales often occurs in just a few weeks. So how does a manufacturer actually prepare?
Last-Mile
Beyond the Canadian Rail Strike: Alexis Asks
In the wake of the Canadian rail strike one thing is certain: The need for strategic planning is imperative for the real-life scenarios that continue to muddle logistics.
Fleet Management
Overcoming Challenges in Less-Than-Truckload Freight: Alexis Asks
Proper considerations for packaging can be critical in the race for efficiency among shippers and carriers utilizing LTL. Here's how.
Financial Management Software
Data Trends and the Power of Fintech: Alexis Asks
On National Fintech Day, we examine the continued collaboration between AI and financial technology (Fintech), recognizing these services and the features of these solutions.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Seasonal Demand and Supply Woes Keep Freight Costs High: Alexis Asks
Peak shipping season is around the corner. Marked by heightened demand for goods in the run-up to Christmas, ocean freight rates are expected to remain high, and several factors contribute to this outlook.
Automation
3 Steps Towards a Sustainable Warehouse: Alexis Asks
As the demand for sustainable practices grows, warehouses that invest in energy-efficient solutions and strategy will be better positioned to thrive. Here are 3 steps to take you in that direction.
Visibility Software
Inventory Management for Peak Season Prep: Alexis Asks
Inventory management is a necessity all year round but taking precautions through automation and enhancements now could equal profit gains that extend long past the peak season.
Risk/Compliance
Safeguarding the Cold Chain Against Weather Extremes: Alexis Asks
Hurricane Beryl kicked off the 2024 hurricane season and more than ever, safeguards against impending weather-related risks are crucial for the success of the supply chain.
Supply Chain Visibility
Why Preparation is Key to Overcome IT Outages in Logistics: Alexis Asks
The CrowdStrike outage last week left many of us scratching our heads, wondering how to prepare better for IT events in the future. Implementing a plan B, C and even D, could be the thing that saves your business from coming to a screeching halt.
Retention
Unseen Hands: Labor Challenges in the Supply Chain
Since the global pandemic, many industries have faced challenges of workplace retention and additional hiring. The labor of the supply chain has been no different.
Training/Onboarding
Elevating Logistics: TMSA's Elevate Conference
The Elevate conference did exactly as promised— elevated the conversations, people and connections of the marketing and sales efforts in logistics, celebrating 100 years of TMSA with many more to come.
Retention
Post-Pandemic Supply Chains: An SCN Summit Recap
Without a crystal ball, the best way to solidify operations might be to reflect on previous practices and merge the best qualities with the technologies available to keep up with the market, demands and expectations of tomorrow.
Risk/Compliance
Celebrating The Backbone of Global Connectivity: Alexis Asks
As the backbone of many crucial components in the livelihood of society, celebrating National Logistics Day is a door to exploring and appreciating the capabilities of logistics in the 21st century.
Emerging Technologies
Why High-Quality Data is a Supply Chain Necessity: Alexis Asks
Accurate, timely and comprehensive data can significantly enhance the visibility and use of emerging tech tools that enable companies to respond swiftly to market changes and disruptions.
AI/AR
Debunking AI Misconceptions in Supply Chain: Alexis Asks
Despite its potential, several misconceptions about AI continue to circulate, hindering its adoption and implementation in supply chain. Let's debunk the main culprits.
Regulations
Navigating Developments in Fulfillment: Alexis Asks
Potential social media bans, tariffs and a focus on the regulation of Chinese goods is dicey water to navigate today.
Sourcing Solutions
The Relationship Between Sourcing and Brand Loyalty: Alexis Asks
As the market continues to evolve, the emphasis on sourcing will continue to grow and its importance will stand as a strategic priority for the future.
Automation
The Resurgence of RFID: Alexis Asks
As technology continues to evolve, RFID is poised to develop into a synonymous player in the game of inventory management.
Automation
An Efficient Industrial Warehouse Workforce: Alexis Asks
Many warehouses have implemented AI, automation and various project management tools. These advancements have not only benefited the operations but also enhanced the capabilities and well-being of the warehouse workforce.
Sustainability
Safer Trucking for Future Drivers: Alexis Asks
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain. Campaigns like Distracted Driver Awareness Month further the importance of staying focused and alert at all times while behind the wheel.
Carbon Footprint
Redefining the Carbon Footprint: Alexis Asks
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Earth Day is around the corner and acts as a catalyst for change, teeing up sustainability for the coming year.
E-Commerce Solutions
The Surge of E-Commerce Shipping: Alexis Asks
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Strategies that implement efficiency enhancing tools will be the ones to keep up in the coming years.
