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Bridging the Gap: How Customized EDI & API Solutions Can Power Seamless Supply Chain Communication For shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), effective communication is central to orchestrating complex supply chains and ensuring reliable shipment lifecycle management. In today’s fast-paced logistics environment, every connection matters: whether you’re managing thousands of shipments or coordinating with a […]

Every item you see in a store or used in businesses and services comes through a warehouse at some point in its journey to the end user. The warehouse operations that keep things moving are essential to manufacturing, distribution, and logistics. They’re the processes linking production to delivery, helping keep customers happy, and protecting profitability. […]

Locus was recently acquired by Ingka Group, the parent company of IKEA Retail. The company uses agentic AI to help brands like Unilever and Nestlé make faster, smarter supply chain decisions while reducing emissions and avoiding disruptions. We spoke with Locus CEO Nishith Rastogi about how AI is changing logistics and what it means for […]

Schneider National has introduced Fast Track, a new service designed for shippers who need truck-like speed and reliability for their intermodal freight. The company says Fast Track combines its own truckload and intermodal assets with rail partnerships to create some of the fastest and most dependable lanes in the U.S. and Mexico. What’s Related “Reliability […]

When Bryan Jensen walked into his interview at St. Onge Company 27 years ago, he didn’t think he was about to start the second half of his career. “Honestly, I wasn’t even sure I liked consultants,” he says with a laugh. “The ones I worked with at Toys ‘R’ Us were all fresh out of […]

The cleanest voyages on the water aren’t being made by brand-new vessels. In fact, the most efficient container ships are between 11 and 15 years old, outperforming newer fleets despite billions being spent worldwide on fleet renewals. What’s Related That’s one of the key takeaways from VesselBot’s Decoding Maritime Emissions Q3 2025 report, which analyzed […]

A new report from DHL Supply Chain finds that even after years of digital investment, many companies still aren’t seeing the results they expected. What’s Related In its Insight 2030: Opportunities and Challenges for the Supply Chain of the Future study, DHL surveyed 350 supply chain leaders across North America and found that 91% of […]

After several years of steady increases, raises are flattening across the field What’s Related Materials handling professionals are still earning solid paychecks in 2025, but the rate of growth continues to cool. According to Modern Materials Handling’s latest annual salary survey, the average salary reached $104,301, up slightly from $101,904 in 2024. The median salary […]

More than half of Gen Z say they’d consider a career in driving, seeing it as flexible, independent, and increasingly tech-driven. New research from Samsara found that 58% of respondents aged 16 to 25 find a driver-focused job appealing, while 62% have a positive view of the logistics industry overall. What’s Related Flexible schedules topped […]

The supply chain world looks very different from just a few years ago. Technology, automation, and sustainability are reshaping how companies hire and operate. That shift is creating new jobs across logistics, planning, and supply chain analytics, many of which offer strong career growth and competitive salaries. Here are 10 of the fastest-growing supply chain […]