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FMCSA extends regional HOS waiver for winter emergency response in 40 states

FMCSA extends regional HOS waiver for winter emergency response in 40 states

On Feb 4 the FMCSA extended a regional emergency declaration that provides temporary hours-of-service (HOS) relief through Feb 20 for motor carriers and drivers engaged in direct emergency relief operations across 40 states, replacing the...

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February 16, 2026
Will JD.com’s New Spinoffs Ease Antitrust Concerns? Only Time Will Tell
Will JD.com’s New Spinoffs Ease Antitrust Concerns? Only Time Will Tell

Recommendation: extend the program and separate operations ahead of scrutiny, with clear data boundaries to address the issue of vendor...

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February 16, 2026
Responding to COVID-19 Cross-Border Trade Measures – Key Insights for Global Trade
Responding to COVID-19 Cross-Border Trade Measures – Key Insights for Global Trade

Recommendation: Implement a unified compliance hub within 30 days to minimize delays in international logistics. The platform should be cloud-enabled,...

Trends in Logistic
February 16, 2026
Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s Food Industry News – Trends &amp
Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s Food Industry News – Trends &amp

Start by deploying a centralized data hub to maintain compliant operations across channels. This solutions-driven approach includes retailers like kroger...

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February 16, 2026
Coupa’s Next Innings – BSM, a Key to Digital Transformation
Coupa’s Next Innings – BSM, a Key to Digital Transformation

Adopt a centralized procurement data model to unlock opportunities across suppliers and inventory. A well-designed master data layer aligns orders,...

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February 16, 2026
Traceability in the Food Ingredient Supply Chain – Why It Matters
Traceability in the Food Ingredient Supply Chain – Why It Matters

Today, a unified trail of transactions supports quick risk mitigation. By linking information across sourcing, processing, and distribution, firms can...

Trends in Logistic
February 16, 2026
Michigan VC Talk – Startup Ecosystem & Investment Trends
Michigan VC Talk – Startup Ecosystem & Investment Trends

Target three sponsors networks now and secure 30-minute introductions with their leader within six weeks to anchor a mission-driven, time-efficient...

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February 16, 2026
Amazon MQY1 Fulfilment Center – One of the World’s Largest Warehouses
Amazon MQY1 Fulfilment Center – One of the World’s Largest Warehouses

Recommendation: Invest in end-to-end automation and real-time inventory visibility to slash cycle times. Thats where amazon applies advanced technology to...

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February 16, 2026
Top Trends in Food Shipping – Insights from The Food Shippers of America Blog
Top Trends in Food Shipping – Insights from The Food Shippers of America Blog

Recommendation: Adopt smarter, tech-forward routing and packaging to reduce shrinkage by a significant margin in the next quarter. A cone-shaped...

Trends in Logistic
February 16, 2026
Health Care Supply Chains in the COVID-19 Era – Key Challenges and Pressing Actions
Health Care Supply Chains in the COVID-19 Era – Key Challenges and Pressing Actions

Immediate recommendation: deploy real-time visibility across markets, suppliers; centralize data streams; establish automated alerts; enable rapid stock reallocation. Mitigate shortage...

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February 16, 2026
After 30 Years and  Billion, One of America’s Largest Civil Works Projects Set to Open on the Ohio River
After 30 Years and $3 Billion, One of America’s Largest Civil Works Projects Set to Open on the Ohio River

Recommendation: october start window chosen to boost river throughput; raise funding for locks modernization, including dams, iron infrastructure; towboats operational...

Trends in Logistic
February 16, 2026
Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Industry News – Key Updates, Trends, and Insights
Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Industry News – Key Updates, Trends, and Insights

Recommendation: Pull the corrected metrics table now; align deployment plan with confirmed figures; prioritize suppliers flagged by elevated pressure, counterclaims....

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February 16, 2026
Tomorrow’s Supply Chain News – Don’t Miss the Latest Updates
Tomorrow’s Supply Chain News – Don’t Miss the Latest Updates

Action: remain alert to changes in cargo routing by following a concise daily digest. This keeps your logistics team nimble...

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February 16, 2026
Wall Street Slumps to Worst Day Since April on Trump Tariff Threats
Wall Street Slumps to Worst Day Since April on Trump Tariff Threats

Recommendation: trim exposure to high-valuation tech and rotate into defensive, cash-like positions. The major indexes closed around a 2% drop,...

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February 16, 2026
Six Pillars for Building a World-Class Procurement Function
Six Pillars for Building a World-Class Procurement Function

Recommendation: begin a 90-day, in-depth review of technologies across critical units to quickly map product interoperability, capture coes reductions, and...

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February 16, 2026
CN Teams Up with UP and Ferromex on Cross-Border Intermodal Service
CN Teams Up with UP and Ferromex on Cross-Border Intermodal Service

Adopt border-spanning scheduling hub to accelerate loads; reduce dwell times; boost faster moves across the US-Mexico corridor. Previously, oakland bottlenecks...

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February 16, 2026
Chain Reaction – Don’t Fight the Future – Embrace Innovation and Future-Proof Your Strategy
Chain Reaction – Don’t Fight the Future – Embrace Innovation and Future-Proof Your Strategy

Recommendation: launch a 6-week sprint to validate three bets in live ops; assign partners; measure outcomes; publish weekly notes. Within...

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February 16, 2026
Oversupply Meets Weak Demand – China-US Freight Rates Crash
Oversupply Meets Weak Demand – China-US Freight Rates Crash

Recommendation: Implement a deliberate lay-up of idle tonnage to maintain liquidity and align capacity with consumption signals. Apply a strategy...

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February 16, 2026
Make-or-Break Logistics Dilemma – Essential Strategies to Safeguard Your Supply Chain
Make-or-Break Logistics Dilemma – Essential Strategies to Safeguard Your Supply Chain

Begin with four concrete moves: map critical routes, lock in dual vendors for top SKUs, maintain regional safety stock, and...

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February 16, 2026
Nurobots – Delivering a Good Life with Autonomous Vehicles
Nurobots – Delivering a Good Life with Autonomous Vehicles

Begin with a round of piloting in growing urban corridors to validate reliability, safety, and cost savings. Step-by-step scale and...

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February 16, 2026
Beyond Tariffs – The Supply Chain Reinvention Imperative for Resilience, Cost Optimization, and Global Competitiveness
Beyond Tariffs – The Supply Chain Reinvention Imperative for Resilience, Cost Optimization, and Global Competitiveness

Recommendation: Address supplier risk by embracing regional hubs, adaptive fulfillment, flexible procurement models that address shocks in Southeast markets, preserving...

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February 16, 2026
Two Chinese Chemical Firms Hit on Multiple Fronts by the US Trade War
Two Chinese Chemical Firms Hit on Multiple Fronts by the US Trade War

Recommendation: Diversify sourcing now to blunt impact on energy, materials, and plastics supply chains amid US measures. In a back-to-back...

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February 16, 2026
Container Track and Trace in Logistics – A Practical Guide
Container Track and Trace in Logistics – A Practical Guide

Implement real-time visibility across all shipping units now by deploying unified platforms connecting ports, terminals, inland networks; carrier partners. This...

Trends in Logistic
February 16, 2026
The Making of a Maruti Market – How Maruti Suzuki Shaped India’s Auto Landscape
The Making of a Maruti Market – How Maruti Suzuki Shaped India’s Auto Landscape

Focus on diversified supply lines and tariff-aware planning to stabilize growth and accelerate adoption. Early phase of a leading vehicle...

Trends in Logistic
February 16, 2026
Cummins Lays Off 2,000 Workers to Protect Profits Amid Trucking Downturn
Cummins Lays Off 2,000 Workers to Protect Profits Amid Trucking Downturn

Recommendation: Implement targeted staff reductions and aggressive cost discipline to preserve liquidity during a slower demand cycle. This approach protects...

Trends in Logistic
February 16, 2026