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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This yearly event evolved from a week-long celebration that began in 1945 to recognize the contributions of members of the workforce with disabilities. As the nation…
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With peak shipping season in full swing, it’s easy to get flustered by the hustle and bustle of what is the busiest time of the year for many logistics professionals. And this year there are added concerns, as economic and geopolitical…
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A new white paper, co-authored by the consulting firm Tunley Environmental and the pharmaceutical company Bespak, argues that companies must move their sustainability efforts beyond a narrow focus on climate-only metrics and programs to…
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Amid economic uncertainty and high prices, consumers are looking for a cost-conscious, seamless online shopping experience in 2025. That’s according to data from Ryder System, Inc., released this week.The company’s 11th annual benchmark…
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A: The industry experienced a slowdown in 2024 and into 2025, primarily due to cooling investment levels and supply chain capacity recalibrations. We are now seeing signs of a V-shaped recovery and interest in AI-driven automation,…
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On the first point, over two-thirds (70%) of respondents said they prefer greater “employability”—the ability to stay skilled, relevant, and secure—over the ability to work remotely, and 63% of respondents say they are unlikely to leave…
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According to Gold, small businesses especially are grappling with the ability to stay in business. “We need binding trade agreements that open markets by lowering tariffs, not raising them. Tariffs are taxes paid by U.S. importers that…
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Import volumes into the U.S. dipped slightly in August, indicating that the traditional surge of drayage activity spanning late Q3 to early Q4 will not materialize for the 2025 peak season, according to a report from third party…
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Moves by retailers to apply stricter policies over product returns are deterring global consumer spending, according to research from supply chain software vendor Blue Yonder.That result came through loud and clear, with 84% of global…
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Two-thirds of holiday shoppers would give up price discounts for a guaranteed delivery date, according to market research from third party logistics (3PL) fulfillment provider Radial.While economic pressures persist, consumers are clear…
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