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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
Top 7 Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Software for 2025
Top 7 Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Software for 2025

I recommend evaluating TMS options that offer automated workflows and a user-friendly, streamlined interface. This approach reduces errors and speeds...

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February 16, 2026
Direct Store Delivery vs Distribution Center – How to Decide for Your Supply Chain
Direct Store Delivery vs Distribution Center – How to Decide for Your Supply Chain

Choose Direct Store Delivery for high‑velocity SKUs and frequent in‑store merchandising. The approach has evolved during the past decade, and...

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February 16, 2026
Don’t Hit Pause – How Supply Chain Innovation Defends Against Uncertainty
Don’t Hit Pause – How Supply Chain Innovation Defends Against Uncertainty

Start with a two-tier sourcing strategy and real-time analytics to cut disruption by 25% within 90 days. Real-time dashboards help...

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February 16, 2026
The Many Benefits of a Sustainable Supply Chain – How Ethical Practices Drive Efficiency, Resilience, and Growth
The Many Benefits of a Sustainable Supply Chain – How Ethical Practices Drive Efficiency, Resilience, and Growth

Audit key suppliers now and require a 3-tier sustainability score for all contracts to reduce risk and unlock improvements. Integrate...

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February 16, 2026
BJ’s Business Operations – A Systems View for Efficiency and Growth
BJ’s Business Operations – A Systems View for Efficiency and Growth

Start with a unified store-network dashboard that tracks cost-effective labor usage, inventory velocity, and replenishment accuracy across the BJ’s stores....

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February 16, 2026
Truck News – Interviews and Happenings From The Trucking World
Truck News – Interviews and Happenings From The Trucking World

Recommendation: Set up private platoons on long-haul lanes to cut fuel use by 8-12% in the first quarter and boost...

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February 16, 2026
Bridging the Gap Between Supply Chain Planning and Execution
Bridging the Gap Between Supply Chain Planning and Execution

Adopt a single shared data model and a cross-functional planning-to-execution workflow to align financial, operational, and procurement targets. This shift,...

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February 16, 2026
Oliver Richter – Pioneer of CHEP Pallet Pooling Enters the Logistics Hall of Fame
Oliver Richter – Pioneer of CHEP Pallet Pooling Enters the Logistics Hall of Fame

Apply Oliver Richter’s approach now: integrate CHEP pallet pooling into your network to reduce handling and elevate asset utilization. in...

Trends in Logistic
February 16, 2026
Amazon vs Walmart – The E-Commerce Sales Battle of the Giants
Amazon vs Walmart – The E-Commerce Sales Battle of the Giants

Choose the streamlined path: rely on Amazon for rapid growth and broad online reach, or lean on Walmart when you...

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February 16, 2026
6 Expert Tips for Safe Chemical Logistics
6 Expert Tips for Safe Chemical Logistics

Identify needs and map the supply chain baseline –a starting action you can apply today. Identify every touchpoint–from supplier to...

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February 16, 2026
COVID-19 as a Dress Rehearsal for Sustainability – Key Lessons in Resilience and Action
COVID-19 as a Dress Rehearsal for Sustainability – Key Lessons in Resilience and Action

Adopt ownership of resilience by designating a lead and launching a quarterly, data-driven resilience dashboard that tracks disruptions, recovery times,...

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February 16, 2026
First Mover Advantage – How Early Market Entry Drives Growth
First Mover Advantage – How Early Market Entry Drives Growth

Launch a minimal viable platform within 90 days and lock in early customers to validate value. This concrete move becomes...

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February 16, 2026
Blockchain for Sustainable Supply Chain Management – Trends and the Way Forward
Blockchain for Sustainable Supply Chain Management – Trends and the Way Forward

Adopt a permissioned blockchain backbone to unify data provenance across the enterprise and ensure auditable privacy controls. Regarding governance, define...

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February 16, 2026
The Top 7 Cybersecurity Frameworks – A Practical Guide for 2025
The Top 7 Cybersecurity Frameworks – A Practical Guide for 2025

Recommendation: start with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) core and an updated plan to map it to ISO/IEC 27001, establishing...

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February 16, 2026
How Big Data and Analytics Drive Supply Chain Success
How Big Data and Analytics Drive Supply Chain Success

Start with a data-driven replenishment policy, utilizing real-time analytics to guide purchase decisions and to make inventory decisions within target...

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February 16, 2026
Greening the Last Mile – Four Best Practices for Logistics Service Providers
Greening the Last Mile – Four Best Practices for Logistics Service Providers

Implement a real-time route optimization platform across your network to cut last-mile miles and idle time. Use live traffic, delivery...

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February 16, 2026
9 Returns Management Trends for the Future – A Forward-Looking Guide for E-Commerce
9 Returns Management Trends for the Future – A Forward-Looking Guide for E-Commerce

Start by standardizing returns data across all sales channels and set a concrete target to reduce refunds by 12% within...

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February 16, 2026
47 Powerful Ways to Boost Warehouse Productivity
47 Powerful Ways to Boost Warehouse Productivity

Recommendation: Create a zone-based layout and reorganize top SKUs into proximity areas to cut average walking distance by 18% and...

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February 16, 2026
Digital Logistics – Automating and Optimizing Modern Supply Chains
Digital Logistics – Automating and Optimizing Modern Supply Chains

Recommendation: Implement a modular transport planning platform that links vehicle routing, shipping schedules, and port operations, overlaying them with real-time...

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February 16, 2026
Digital Transformation of the Manufacturing Supply Chain – Lessons Learned
Digital Transformation of the Manufacturing Supply Chain – Lessons Learned

Recommendation: Build a data fabric that ties suppliers and internal teams through standards and a website interface. Collect information from...

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February 16, 2026
The Evolution of Automated Guided Vehicles – From History to Future Trends
The Evolution of Automated Guided Vehicles – From History to Future Trends

Recommendation: Begin with a focused pilot around a single loading station using a modular configuration and aligned interfaces to the...

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February 16, 2026
Descartes Evolution – Logistics in Motion for Smarter Supply Chains
Descartes Evolution – Logistics in Motion for Smarter Supply Chains

Start now by mapping freight lanes across the global network and implementing a single integration layer that ties dock operations...

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February 16, 2026
From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs – Optimizing Inbound Freight
From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs – Optimizing Inbound Freight

Start with a concrete recommendation: map the end-to-end inbound time from portside to the receiving dock and set a 90-day...

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February 16, 2026
Choosing Greener Vehicles – How to Pick Eco-Friendly Cars
Choosing Greener Vehicles – How to Pick Eco-Friendly Cars

Choose an electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) that fits your daily driving and charging access. To start, identify...

Trends in Logistic
February 16, 2026