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Tariffs Are a Procurement Problem Now
By Pierre Laprée, Chief Product Officer, SpendHQ Tariffs are exposing a structural weakness most companies are avoiding: a large number of procurement teams still do not know where their risk actually lives. Over the past few days alone, companies have had to...
Why Warehouse Maturity Is No Longer a Straight Line
The Reality of Warehouse Maturity in a Multi-Site Network By Todd Kolber, Partner and Managing Director, Logistics Reply Executives know their sites are different. What they struggle with is reconciling that reality with the mandate to reduce cost, consolidate platforms,...
Q&A: How Digital Transformation Is Powering Responsible Retail Sourcing at Scale with Nicole Brackett, Enterprise Account Executive, TradeBeyond
Q&A: How Digital Transformation Is Powering Responsible Retail Sourcing at Scale with Nicole Brackett, Enterprise Account Executive, TradeBeyond SupplyChainMoves: Retailers are under pressure to move faster, reduce costs, and meet sustainability expectations all at once. What is driving this convergence...
Carrier Identity and Authorization is Driving Cargo Theft Increase
The Highway Q4 2025 Freight Fraud Index reveals that detailing a clear shift in stolen-load activity driven by gaps in carrrier identity and authorization, including a 117% increase in fraudulent email attempts. By year-end, direct thefts accounted for nearly half...
A Big Bet on Scale and Tech: What the Echo-ITS Deal Means for Supply Chain Networks
Consolidation continues to reshape the third-party logistics sector as a major acquisition announced in January signals how scale and service specialization are becoming increasingly intertwined across U.S. supply chains. The transaction, announced Jan. 21, 2026, brings together Echo Global Logistics,...
French Logistics Software Firm Plants Flag in U.S. Market
Hardis Supply Chain is making its move into North America, joining the scrum of warehouse management system providers vying for a piece of the U.S. logistics software market. The French company, which has quietly built a network of over 2,000...
Kenco names Pal Narayanan Chief Digital & Information Officer
Kenco names Pal Narayanan Chief Digital & Information Officer February 5th, 2026 As Kenco’s new Chief Digital & Information Officer, Narayanan will also oversee the Data Science & Business Intelligence team. Get to know the leader guiding Kenco’s next phase...
The Agentic Middle: Why Logistics AI Is Far From a “Done Deal”
Guru Rao, CEO & Founder, nuVizz Listen to how people talk about artificial intelligence in logistics right now and you often hear a strange tone of finality. Companies ask whether they have “finished” their AI roadmap or whether their platforms...
TA Tackles LTL Routing Complexity with SMC³ Integration
TA and SMC³ have released results from a partnership focused on LTL rating and routing operations. According to a published case study, TA achieved a 30% transportation cost reduction following a network redesign and 99% routing accuracy across its managed...
New Capital Could Ease Cash-Flow Pressure for Dump Truck Haulers
For dump truck owners and bulk haulers, slow payment cycles remain one of the most persistent obstacles to growth. A new financing development aimed squarely at the construction transportation sector signals growing attention to that challenge and could provide relief...
Returns Fraud Costs Retailers more than $125 billion
The 2026 Returns Fraud Report from LiquiDonate reveals the rise of return-related fraud in e-commerce, outlining various fraudulent return mechanisms and their implications for retailers, along with strategies to mitigate such fraud. The report reveals that return-related fraud can cost more...
Research: Global Supply Chains Race to Modernize Amid Disruption
A new report from Loftware reveals that businesses worldwide are moving urgently to modernize their supply chains in the face of unprecedented disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and increasing regulatory demands. Drawing on insights from more than 400 supply chain professionals across...
How a Texas Hauler Cut Days-to-Pay in Half by Fixing the Job Site Data Problem
On a peak day at one of Dirt Rocks’ LNG job sites, as many as 400 trucks move material across hundreds of acres. Every load matters. Every ticket matters even more. For Dirt Rocks, a leading aggregate logistics provider operating...
79% of Manufacturing Executives Say Skilled Labor Shortage is Greatest Challenge
New research reveals that 79% of manufacturing leaders say the skilled labor shortage remains their greatest challenge. In addition, 90% say manufacturing departments are the most impacted by the labor shortage, followed by operations (48%) and design and engineering (40%)....
Evolving Driver Regulations Remain a Growing Source of Uncertainty in 2026
The January edition of the ITS Logistics Port/Rail Ramp Index shows that inland transportation markets are facing separate and increasingly complex uncertainty tied to state-level enforcement actions of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and learner's permits (CLPs). California has extended...
Highway Launches Carrier Filter to Screen for Non-Domiciled or Limited Term CDL Drivers
Freight fraud mitigation and carrier identity company Highway has created an optional screening rule within its platform that alerts brokers when a carrier has a user with a non-domiciled or limited term government-issued ID. The rule is in reponse to...
Ongoing Roadside Driver Checks Signal a Major Refocus on Compliance
On November 10, a US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued an administrative stay on the FMCSA interim final rule tightening regulations on non-domiciled commercial licenses, citing failure to follow proper process and lack of evidence. With this...
When Supply Chain Disruptions Evolve into Customer Experience Problems
By Kevin Ledversis, Vice President, Newcastle Systems Retailers are feeling the impact of a new reality. The supply chain is no longer a backstage function that shoppers rarely notice. Recent data show that approximately 34% of retail businesses experienced shipment...
3 C-Suite Questions!: Melanie Hilton, SVP, GS1 US
3 C-Suite Questions! with Melanie Hilton, SVP, Customer Success, GS1 US: What should supply chain leaders be preparing for now that peak is well behind us? “The real pressure for the retail industry shows up when products start coming back....
Armada Names Todd LeBlanc President of Armada’s McDonald’s Business Unit and Sarah Wilkes as Chief Marketing Officer
Armada today announced three strategic executive appointments: Todd LeBlanc has been appointed President of Armada’s McDonald’s Business Unit, Sarah Wilkes has joined Armada as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), and Rick Rover has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO). Todd LeBlanc, President of McDonald's Business Unit,...
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