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The Planner of the Future: How the Role is Evolving
When people talk about the future of supply chain planning, the conversation always drifts toward technology, especially artificial intelligence, or toward macro forces like tariffs, trade policy, and the volatility they introduce. But the most important part of the future isn’t technology or geopolitics. It’s the planner. At the center of every supply chain, regardless...
Six Ways Improved Capacity Utilization Reduces FTL Transportation Costs
Full-truckload (FTL) shipping can hide a costly problem in plain sight. Even when loads are planned carefully and carriers perform well, unused trailer space still gets billed. That “empty” capacity quietly inflates transportation costs without showing up as an obvious operational failure. That’s why improved capacity utilization is one of the most reliable ways to lower FTL transportation costs. When shippers make better use of every trailer they already pay for, savings follow naturally. Our infographic, Six Ways Improved Capacity Utilization Reduces FTL Transportation Costs, breaks down how smarter planning and pallet-level visibility turn wasted space into measurable cost reduction.
Managing Supply Risk: From Awareness to Action Across the Multi‑Tier Supply Network
Supply chain disruptions don’t start at Tier 1. They start deep in the supply network, where visibility is limited and response time matters most. This solution brief shows how organizations move beyond awareness to take decisive action across the multi-tier supply network.
National weekly diesel average hits highest level since 2023
March 10, 2026 | Logistics Management The national average price per gallon of diesel gasoline rose for the tenth consecutive week, for the week of March 9, according to data issued today by the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Visibility, Control, and Duty Savings: Signify Trade Compliance Transformation
Improving Supply Availability and Customer Commitments: QSC’s Inspiring Supply Chain Transformation
Prepare Your Supply Chain Now for the Next Extreme Weather Event
February 27, 2026 | Supply Chain Brain 24/7 John Lash of e2open shares practical steps to build a more resilient network.
Tariffs Are Just the Tip of the Trade Compliance Iceberg
Tariffs are easy to see, track, and model. That’s why they dominate sourcing decisions. But they’re only the surface layer of global trade risk.
Transportation Cost Savings with Pallet Stacking Intelligence
How smarter stackability logic helps FTL shippers cut costs without changing their freight. Shipping full truckloads means you’re already paying for the entire trailer, whether you use all that space or not. That’s why capacity utilization is one of the most reliable ways to reduce transportation spend without renegotiating a single rate. With the right...
Supply Chain Leaders Seek Tariff Clarity as Trump Juggles Fees Again
February 23, 2026 | DC Velocity As import tariff rates continue to vacillate between the impacts of Supreme Court decisions and White House policy statements, U.S. business groups are asking the Trump Administration to pick a single, predictable policy instead of drifting between uncertain conditions.
What Is Transshipping and How Does It Help Companies Avoid Tariffs on Chinese Goods?
February 20. 2026 | Marketplace The tactic, which can be legally gray, involves shipping goods through a country with lower tariffs.
How Connected Supply Chain Planning Delivers Measurable Business Impact for Manufacturers
Sustained volatility means complex supplier networks need more than visibility Manufacturers today manage global, multi-tier complex supplier networks that change faster than most planning systems can keep up with. Raw material scarcity, changing trade regulations, and sudden demand shifts put pressure on supply chain teams. Yet many manufacturers’ supply chains still rely on siloed, internally...
Why Modern Supply Chains Succeed with Supply Chain Networks
What the heck is a multi-enterprise supply chain commerce network anyway, and why is it a must-have? Like death and taxes, the two immutable truths of supply chains are disruptions and collaboration. Volatility and disruptions are a given, and modern supply chains don’t operate within one company’s four walls. They live across tiers of suppliers,...
From Compliance Risk to Competitive Advantage: Sophos’ Global Trade Breakthrough
Turning Fragmented Channel Signals into Strategic Growth
Channel marketing leaders are under increasing pressure to prove ROI and justify partner program spend, yet disconnected data, outdated incentive models, and limited visibility continue to hold programs back. In this webinar, we explore how organizations are modernizing their channel strategies by moving from traditional, static programs to purposeful, behavior-shaping models, and from scattered spreadsheets to structured, data-driven planning. You will learn how the Crawl-Walk-Run approach helps teams assess their current data maturity, prioritize the right improvements, and build a scalable channel data strategy that supports measurable outcomes across the partner ecosystem. Whether you are just getting started or looking to optimize an existing program, this session offers practical guidance for driving continuous, incremental improvements in channel performance. Watch the recording and learn how to take the next step toward stronger partner alignment, smarter incentives, and demonstratable ROI from your channel investments. Speakers Larry Walsh CEO and Chief Analyst, Channelnomics Kim Lasseter Global […]
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