The power of 2D barcodes lies in their ability to provide extensive content and visibility, meeting the demands of both consumers and supply chain stakeholders.

As software bills of materials analysis yields business-relevant risk information, customers will use it to make more informed decisions about what to buy and how to price risk transfers.

Successful strategies will use a combination of high-quality primary data — like that of the SmartWay program — and other global frameworks to meet freight efficiency goals and reporting requirements.

In light of the shifting CBSA regulatory landscape, businesses in 2024 should be focused on optimizing their Customs operations to protect profit margins.

Given the starring role that the delivery experience plays in customer satisfaction and brand loyalty, retailers must be prepared in 2024.

While many shippers have made great strides toward building resilience into their supply chains over the years, it’s important that they don’t pump the brakes on progress.

Organizations face mounting pressure to ensure the sustainability of not just their operations and supply chains, but also those of their domestic and overseas supply chain partners.

Logistics professionals who don’t add themselves to the list of unsung heroes of disaster relief are selling themselves short — and under-estimating the life-changing potential their expertise brings.  

While a TMS can provide access to operational and market data, effectively utilizing that information to optimize supply chain operations goes beyond simply implementing the right technology.

By staying current with the industry’s ever-evolving trends and technologies, businesses can remain competitive and improve their efficiency and effectiveness — while delivering an exceptional customer experience.