Jey Yokeley, vice president sales with TransImpact, details the way that technology — especially in the form of artificial intelligence and machine learning — is aiding how both parcel carriers and shippers make key decisions in an increasingly complex industry.

With the smart data fabric in place, an enterprise will have developed an innate ability to more accurately predict demand and supply chain trends.

Parcel customers are moving away from a sole focus on speed of delivery to a concern about price, and carriers must respond by controlling their costs, says Dave Loonam, senior vice president of sales with DHL eCommerce.

One solution is a regulatory filing tool for international customers brokerage while the other tool connects shippers and ocean carriers to logistics companies.

Following the implementation of this technology, Naturepedic’s entire offering will be roll-packed in recyclable kraft paper rather than plastic.

NewCold said that its brand new $300 million cold storage facility is among the largest in the world.

Robots offer a perfect solution to market changes, as they can be added or taken away as needs require.

Bryan Boaz, Sean Brewer, Sandra Ellis, Leila Ford, Edward Quinn and Robert Zmudka are the new members, who will each serve a three-year term.

This year’s finalists are Western Logistics Express' Tori Blake, Shelley Simpson of J.B. Hunt Transport Services and Walmart's Megan Ferguson.

This collaboration will provide over 500,000 AX4 users with access to data from over 130 airlines, giving BlueBox and AX4 members access to real-time figures and information.