Quadients Automation Cuts Packaging Costs for Businesses

Quadients Automation Cuts Packaging Costs for Businesses

Quadient's CVP Automated Packaging Solutions (Impack/Everest) efficiently reduce costs and minimize package volume, helping businesses win in the future. These solutions optimize the packaging process, leading to significant savings in materials, labor, and shipping costs. By creating right-sized packages, companies can reduce dimensional weight charges and improve overall logistics efficiency. This results in a more sustainable and cost-effective supply chain. Quadient's automation empowers businesses to streamline operations and gain a competitive edge in today's dynamic market.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Automated Packaging Boosts Ecommerce Efficiency

Automated Packaging Boosts Ecommerce Efficiency

E-commerce logistics faces challenges like rising costs, increasing customer expectations, and labor shortages. Automated packaging offers customized, efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions, helping businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. With technological advancements, automated packaging is evolving towards intelligence, flexibility, and sustainability, becoming a crucial factor for companies to gain a competitive edge. It optimizes the packaging process, ensuring faster delivery times and reducing material waste, ultimately leading to a more streamlined and cost-effective supply chain.

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Dixon Ticonderoga CEO Outlines Supply Chain Overhaul

Dixon Ticonderoga CEO Outlines Supply Chain Overhaul

An interview between Logistics Management news editor Jeff Berman and Dixon Ticonderoga CEO Tim Gomez focuses on the pencil manufacturer's supply chain strategies. Gomez shares how the company addresses logistics challenges through digital transformation, optimized inventory management, and strengthened collaboration. He also highlights their sustainability efforts, offering valuable insights for other businesses. The interview explores how Dixon Ticonderoga adapts to evolving market demands and maintains a competitive edge by streamlining its supply chain and embracing innovative solutions.

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Supply Chain Firms Address Capacity Challenges to Boost Resilience

Supply Chain Firms Address Capacity Challenges to Boost Resilience

The CSCMP CEO Forum highlighted current capacity challenges in the supply chain: fluctuating air cargo demand, ocean shipping overcapacity, and a shortage of truck drivers. Companies should optimize transportation modes, adjust network layouts, improve operational efficiency, focus on driver welfare, and embrace digital transformation to address these challenges and achieve breakthroughs. By adapting their logistics strategies and proactively managing their supply chains, businesses can navigate these turbulent times and maintain a competitive edge.

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US Multimodal Transport Struggles With Congestion Aims for Recovery

US Multimodal Transport Struggles With Congestion Aims for Recovery

Multimodal transport expert Larry Gross highlighted challenges facing US intermodal transportation at the RailTrends conference, including congestion, capacity constraints, and declining market share amid a surge in trucking. He argued that supply chain reshaping requires a focus on resilience and redundancy. Gross anticipates freight volumes to stabilize in 2022, presenting both challenges and opportunities. The need for improved infrastructure and more efficient operations is crucial to regain market share and mitigate the ongoing supply chain disruptions.

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Global Freight Logistics Faces Rising Challenges Alixpartners

Global Freight Logistics Faces Rising Challenges Alixpartners

In an interview, Marc Iampieri of AlixPartners delves into the challenges facing freight logistics services, including supply chain disruptions and slow digital transformation. He emphasizes the need for companies to embrace innovative technologies, optimize operational processes, and build more resilient supply chains. Iampieri highlights the importance of refined management and data-driven decision-making to achieve sustainable growth in the freight logistics sector. He advocates for proactive strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on emerging opportunities in this dynamic landscape.

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Logistics Magazine Forecasts 2026 Supply Chain Trends

Logistics Magazine Forecasts 2026 Supply Chain Trends

The January 2026 issue of 'Logistics Management' magazine provides an in-depth analysis of future logistics trends, covering key areas such as freight rate outlook, freight payment, TMS technology, tariff realities, and warehouse management. Through expert analysis and case studies, it offers practical guidance for businesses to navigate uncertainty, optimize their supply chains, and seize future opportunities. The issue aims to equip readers with the knowledge needed to anticipate and adapt to the evolving landscape of logistics and supply chain management.

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Arcbest Pivots From Freight to Integrated Logistics Solutions

Arcbest Pivots From Freight to Integrated Logistics Solutions

ArcBest transformed from a traditional freight company into an integrated logistics solutions provider through rebranding, business diversification, and technological innovation. This strategy reduces its reliance on traditional LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) business and caters to customers' demand for one-stop solutions. Analysts believe this diversification strategy will help improve profit margins and valuation. ArcBest's transformation offers valuable lessons for traditional freight companies seeking to adapt to the evolving logistics landscape. This move positions them to better navigate market changes and offer a wider range of services.

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Freight Logistics Faces Challenges and Opportunities Alixpartners

Freight Logistics Faces Challenges and Opportunities Alixpartners

AlixPartners' Marc Iampieri provides an in-depth analysis of key factors impacting freight logistics, including peak seasons, consumer preference for home delivery, port labor conditions, interest rate policies, rate pricing, and tariffs. He highlights the importance of supply chain visibility, demand forecasting, risk management, digital transformation, and sustainability. Iampieri also looks ahead to the impact of technological innovation, evolving consumer expectations, and geopolitical events on the industry's future.

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LTL Freight Sector Rebounds As Rates Climb

LTL Freight Sector Rebounds As Rates Climb

The LTL freight market is experiencing a recovery with continuously rising rates and significantly improved profitability. Shippers should proactively respond to market changes by optimizing their supply chains, selecting suitable carriers, and adopting technology to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The digital transformation of the LTL freight market is accelerating, with service differentiation and green logistics becoming key trends. Shippers need to adapt to these changes to maintain competitiveness and control transportation expenses.

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