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IT business leader Paul A. Strassmann, who passed away recently at age 96, wrote the following in 1997: “It is not computers but how a firm manages them that makes the difference. What matters is [...]

As AI and automation become more integrated into supply chain operations, the role of people is evolving -- but how, and how fast? This short survey explores how companies are preparing their [...]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology continues to advance at a rapid pace. Logistics is one area where AI promises to deliver a lot of benefits. Which AI-powered freight management solutions [...]

On April 2, the Trump administration announced “10% tariffs on all imports into the United States, and even higher tariffs on goods from about 60 countries or trading blocs that have a high trade [...]

Inbound logistics plays a critical role in supply chain efficiency, cost control, and operational resilience. How would you rate your overall inbound logistics processes? What are your biggest [...]

In a recent Wall Street Journal article titled, "Humanoid Robots Finally Get Real Jobs," Christopher Mims writes, "As global demand for new kinds of robots has shot up, mass manufacturing and [...]

A number of real-time visibility solutions have been introduced in the past decade, including Real-time Transportation Visibility Platforms (i.e., software solutions that provide real-time [...]

An open trucking carrier network is an online platform that connects shippers with a large, diverse community of trucking companies and freight brokers. These networks function similarly to [...]

The Trump administration announced 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, and 10% on goods from China. Assuming these tariffs are implemented and last for several weeks or months, how much [...]

Analysts expect trucking rates and volumes to improve in 2025, but a lot of risks and uncertainty remain. What are your expectations for trucking rates and volumes in 2025? What actions do you [...]