Tanker Truck Driver Shortage Risks Summer Fuel Supply

Tanker Truck Driver Shortage Risks Summer Fuel Supply

A growing shortage of tanker truck drivers threatens to cause fuel shortages this summer, potentially impacting public transportation and economic activity. This article analyzes the reasons behind the driver shortage and calls for collaborative efforts to address the issue and avert a potential fuel supply crisis. The lack of drivers could disrupt fuel distribution networks, leading to limited availability at gas stations and increased prices. Urgent action is needed to recruit and retain qualified drivers to ensure a stable fuel supply throughout the summer months.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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CPG and Retail Firms Adapt SOP to Market Volatility

CPG and Retail Firms Adapt SOP to Market Volatility

The consumer goods and retail industry is highly competitive, making efficient Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) crucial. This paper explores how to optimize the S&OP process to achieve more accurate demand forecasting, optimized resource allocation, efficient production delivery, and collaborative cross-departmental cooperation. Companies should leverage advanced technologies and a culture of continuous improvement to build a more resilient and competitive S&OP system, thereby maintaining a leading position in the rapidly changing market. This includes improving forecast accuracy, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Postpandemic Supply Chain Faces Talent Shortage Skills Gap

Postpandemic Supply Chain Faces Talent Shortage Skills Gap

A CRIC report reveals that the pandemic has accelerated the evolution of supply chain culture, with agility, resilience, and collaboration becoming the new normal. Companies face a shortage of end-to-end talent, and internal development poses challenges. Breaking down silos and building an enterprise-level supply chain culture are crucial to enhance data-driven decision-making, agile responsiveness, and risk management capabilities. Furthermore, reshaping talent development systems and creating future-oriented competency models are essential to build an agile, resilient, and collaborative supply chain ecosystem.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Integrating Procurement and Logistics Boosts Supply Chain Efficiency

Integrating Procurement and Logistics Boosts Supply Chain Efficiency

Amidst global supply chain challenges, information silos between procurement and logistics departments hinder companies' competitiveness. This paper analyzes the negative impacts of information fragmentation and proposes building a unified digital platform to achieve real-time information sharing, collaborative workflows, and intelligent analysis and forecasting. This approach aims to break down barriers, improve supply chain efficiency and responsiveness, reduce operating costs, and enhance the company's ability to cope with unforeseen events. By fostering collaboration and transparency, a digital platform can significantly improve overall supply chain performance.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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WCO Boosts East and Southern Africa Customs for Trade Growth

WCO Boosts East and Southern Africa Customs for Trade Growth

The 36th WCO ESA Regional Steering Group Meeting focused on customs modernization, emphasizing capacity building, regional cooperation, and strategic guidance. The ROCB's report highlighted its contributions to capacity building and technical assistance. The WCO Secretariat presented strategic plans and emerging issues. Businesses should focus on policies, strengthen compliance, participate in capacity building initiatives, communicate with customs authorities, and embrace technological innovation to seize opportunities and achieve business growth. This meeting underscored the importance of collaborative efforts and strategic alignment for effective trade facilitation in the region.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WTO and WCO Partner to Enhance Global Trade Living Standards

WTO and WCO Partner to Enhance Global Trade Living Standards

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) emphasized the crucial role of collaboration between trade and customs communities in improving global well-being at the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council meeting. By strengthening information sharing, capacity building, and technological innovation, the WTO and WCO can jointly build a more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable global trading system. This cooperation is essential for facilitating trade, ensuring security, and promoting economic development worldwide. The focus is on streamlining processes and fostering a collaborative environment for mutual benefit.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Flexible Automation Boosts Warehouse Efficiency for Ecommerce Surge

Flexible Automation Boosts Warehouse Efficiency for Ecommerce Surge

Faced with surging e-commerce orders and labor shortages, warehouse operations face significant challenges. This paper analyzes challenges like safe restarts, labor issues, growing customer demands, and multiple sales peaks. It explores flexible automation solutions, particularly the advantages of collaborative robots. By assessing processes, setting goals, selecting solutions, deploying incrementally, and continuously optimizing, businesses can leverage automation to reshape warehouse operations and prepare for peak e-commerce seasons. This approach allows for a more agile and responsive warehouse environment capable of handling increased volume and complexity.

01/26/2026 Warehousing
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WCO and WTO Boost Global Trade Facilitation Committees

WCO and WTO Boost Global Trade Facilitation Committees

The World Customs Organization (WCO), in collaboration with the World Trade Organization (WTO), held a high-level course for chairs of National Trade Facilitation Committees. The course aimed to enhance participants' understanding of the Trade Facilitation Agreement and strengthen their ability to engage with stakeholders. The WCO shared its experience in stakeholder consultation and resource mobilization, introducing relevant tools and standards to support countries in establishing and improving their National Trade Facilitation Committees. This collaborative effort contributes to building a more open and efficient global trading system.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Shared Logistics Cuts Costs Boosts Delivery Efficiency

Shared Logistics Cuts Costs Boosts Delivery Efficiency

Shared delivery, an emerging logistics model, significantly reduces costs, improves efficiency, and reduces carbon emissions by integrating resources and optimizing transportation. Companies should actively explore shared delivery models to build efficient and sustainable logistics systems to cope with increasing market competition and achieve collaborative development. By pooling resources and streamlining processes, shared delivery offers a pathway to a more resilient and environmentally friendly supply chain. This approach fosters collaboration among stakeholders, leading to optimized routes, reduced empty miles, and ultimately, a more competitive and sustainable business landscape.

01/26/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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GT Nexus Capgemini Partner to Streamline Global Supply Chains Via Cloud

GT Nexus Capgemini Partner to Streamline Global Supply Chains Via Cloud

GT Nexus and Capgemini have partnered to create supply chain collaborative orchestration capabilities by integrating cloud technology and BPO, aiming to break down information silos and achieve end-to-end visibility. Businesses can benefit from process control, improved efficiency, and reduced costs. This initiative accelerates supply chain digital transformation, providing crucial support for businesses to win in the competition. The cloud-based approach enables real-time data sharing and improved decision-making across the entire supply chain network, ultimately leading to a more resilient and agile operation.

01/26/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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