The growth of e-commerce continues at speed and keeping up with the demand is a challenge for any business. Companies that adapt best to the changing demands can reap the benefits like cost-savings and efficiency gains which lead to bigger and better growth. Smart load planning is a tool that warehouses can leverage to address the changing needs of e-commerce. Lori Boyer, head of Content Marketing for Easypost, shares some of her insights into how smart load planning can could revolutionize warehouse operations. FOR MORE INFORMATION:  WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE?&nbsp;Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: &nbsp;  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?&nbsp; Connect with me on X: &nbsp; Email me:&nbsp; &nbsp; Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn:&nbsp; Follow us on X:&nbsp; Like us on Facebook:&nbsp; Catch our latest videos on YouTube:&nbsp; &nbsp; Visit us at&nbsp;

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How will the trucking industry respond to a recent high-profile accident involving a driver for a California company? Tim shared some thoughts during a conversation with KC Phillips on Sirius XM's Road Dog Trucking. Tim also shared why Crete Carrier continues to buy new trucks as national sales decline, and offered his analysis of the current freight market. 

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In this episode, Edd Hall discusses the latest developments in cybersecurity, from government initiatives to strengthen supply chain transparency with updated SBOM guidance, to major cyber incidents impacting technology, healthcare, and finance. He covers Cloudflare’s defense against the largest-ever DDoS attack, Google’s critical Android security updates addressing zero-day vulnerabilities, breaches affecting PagerDuty and other major security vendors, as well as disruptions at Jaguar Land Rover and attempts at large-scale financial fraud in Brazil. Edd highlights the evolving nature of cyber threats and their growing impact on organizations and individuals worldwide.

From Government SBOM Guidance to Global DDoS Attacks and Enterprise Breaches

Three younger members of the Crete Carrier family joined Crete President Tim Aschoff for a panel discussion on Sirius XM with Mark Willis. Recruiter Tara Duncan, Account Manager Jessica Svoboda, and Kansas City Asst. Fleet Manager Emmett Gutz discussed their roles in the company, how they got into trucking, and how they help drivers succeed. 

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In this episode, Mark and Diana discuss the latest wave of cybersecurity developments, from the emergence of HybridPetya ransomware that bypasses Secure Boot to Akira’s exploitation of a SonicWall flaw. They cover the critical Cursor editor vulnerability, CISA’s warning about active attacks on Dassault’s manufacturing software, and new patches from Cisco and Samsung. The conversation also explores Microsoft’s fresh security challenges—including political scrutiny and new Teams protections—alongside a major UK train operator breach, the appearance of a mysterious Chinese AI pentesting tool, and the growing cyber risks facing the pharmaceutical industry.

Ransomware Evolves, Zero-Days Exploited, and Microsoft Under Fire

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Wie machen Einkaufsorganisationen sich fit für die Zukunft?

In dieser Folge sprechen Frank Sundermann und Hans Boot darüber, welche Aufgaben Einkaufsabteilungen jetzt anpacken müssen, um bis Ende 2025 gut aufgestellt zu sein. Themen sind unter anderem die Entwicklung einer klaren KI- und Digitalisierungsstrategie, der sinnvolle Einsatz von ChatGPT im Einkauf, die bevorstehende EU-Entwaldungsverordnung (EUDR) und ihre Auswirkungen auf Lieferketten, sowie der richtige Umgang mit Lieferantenrisiken, Zöllen und politischen Unsicherheiten. Außerdem geht es um Budgetplanung, Preisstrategien und die Frage, wie der Einkauf zur Innovationstreiber-Rolle im Unternehmen wird.

Frank Sundermann und Hans Boot geben praxisnahe Tipps, wie Einkaufsleiter und -teams ihre Organisation fit für die Zukunft machen – mit klaren Prioritäten, realistischen Handlungsschritten und einem Blick dafür, was wirklich zählt.

Jetzt reinhören und erfahren, was im Einkauf bis Ende 2025 unbedingt erledigt werden muss!

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Modern Supply Chain Management and AI Integration

This week on The Transfix Take, Jenni Ruiz and market expert Justin Maze break down the latest trends as Q4 2025 kicks off. Rates are holding steady, but regional shifts and a few policy curveballs are keeping things interesting.

Here’s what’s moving the market:

• A return to seasonal norms after weeks of volatility

• Flatbed load-to-truck ratios up 8.4%, signaling tightening in project and construction freight

• A nor’easter and West Coast storms bringing rain, wind, and early snow to key markets

• West Coast lanes heating up while the Southeast and Coastal regions cool off

• A continued slow decline in the South, while the Midwest holds steady

• The ongoing impact of non-domicile CDL regulations — and why Maze says the real effects are still months away

Plus, Jenni gives a shoutout to Freightwaves' new WHAT THE TRUCK?!? host, Malcolm Harris, and recaps Carly Gunby’s appearance on the show to talk RFP strategies and how to beat AI fatigue in freight.

To watch Carly's appearance on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? click here: https://youtu.be/F-tYNwc6zFs?si=UGUqk12djOUyxrYA

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For more than 50 years, Crete has operated as a truckload carrier for countless products. Crete drivers are among the best, exceeding standards required by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Furthermore, the National Transportation Institute recognized Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation as Top Pay Certified Carriers. In order to be honored with this classification, a carrier must qualify in three critical categories: top tier pay, benefits, and carrier stability, criteria that ensure professional driving is a rewarding and secure career choice. Aside from being Top Pay Certified, Crete offers a Gold Standard benefits package that includes health, life, dental, vision, 401(k), and a profit sharing program—which contributed $10 million in 2015—ensures that when the company does well, so do drivers.

In 2012, Crete Carrier founded the Patriot Fleet, a specialized fleet of trucks that aim to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The Patriot Fleet originally debuted with five trucks, but Crete continues to honor America’s heroes with a total of 15 trucks. The drivers collectively represent over 133 years of experience in the armed forces, more than 100 years with Crete Carrier, and over 21 million total miles driven with Crete.

Crete Carrier exercises mutual respect with drivers by providing updated equipment—an average age of two years—and dedicated dispatchers. Crete also demonstrates driver appreciation through driver referral bonuses, monthly and annual driving awards, and an entire month of recognition with giveaways and free weekly meals. Crete is a family company that strives to build meaningful relationships with drivers.

Crete Carrier continues to prove itself as a credible employer. Crete remains a debt-free company, meaning paychecks will always be good, and drivers stay with Crete three times longer than the competition. The company offers drivers National, Regional, and Home Weekly options. As always, at Crete Carrier, there are no shortcuts.

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