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Report Signals Last-Mile Trouble This Holiday Season

Fuel costs topped the list of last-mile concerns (82%), followed by inflation (50%) and driver shortages (48%).

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The Rising Rate of Returns and Why Technology Is Key to Keeping Them at Bay

Returns rates are soaring into double digits, adding to shippers' costs. It is time to know why and what to do about it.

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Percentage of Female Leaders in Transportation Continues to Increase

Women In Trucking (WIT)

The 2022 WIT Index shows that 33.8% of C-suite executives in transportation companies are women, a 1.5% increase from 2019.

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Sourcing & Procurement

Why Supplier Diversity Must Be a Companywide Priority

NI (National Instruments)

Supplier diversity is a critical component of DEIB leadership, and that is why it should be more than a dedicated program within procurement, it should also be a companywide priority.

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How a New Approach to Inventory Helps Meet Chip Shortage Challenges

From life-saving equipment to the technologies used to improve daily life, semiconductors are the backbone of progress in today's world.

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How to Stop Labor & Human Trafficking in Supply Chains: Use Analytics

KEYfficiencies, Inc.

This threat requires a novel and dynamic solution, specifically: utilizing analytics for supply chains to mitigate the risk of these vulnerable refugees becoming victims of trafficking.

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As California Plans To Ban Propane and Diesel Forklifts, Expect a Faster Shift to Electric

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is planning to ban sales of all new forklifts that aren’t zero-emission by 2026. Its recent proposal to phase out non-zero-emission forklifts is still in development, and the legislation is not yet in effect.

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The Benefits of Using a Dedicated Loading Dock Service Provider

Every piece of equipment at a loading dock equipment performs a specific function, without which the loading or unloading operation can’t safely take place.

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Santander, SAP Partner To Optimize Corporate Banking in Supply Chains

Santander CIB and SAP make an agreement to develop solutions to help companies navigate supply chain disruptions from a financial standpoint.

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Avoid Supply Chain Headaches - The Critical Role of WiFi Network Optimization

Global supply chain concerns have seen many manufacturing and warehousing companies accelerate digital transformations as they seek to resolve issues with capabilities like remote monitoring.

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Network Manager Helps 3PLs Build Collaborative Distributed Fulfillment Networks

Extensiv (formerly known as 3PL Central)

Extensiv Network Manager combines software, services, tools and relationships that empower any 3PL to partner closely with other 3PLs to service brands across multiple geographically distributed warehouses.

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Businesses Can Counter Inflation

It isn’t all bad news, according to Caravan's CEO in this expert column.

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