Federal regulators are mandating drastic reductions in emissions from heavy-duty trucks over the next 10 years. And truck manufacturers and big shippers alike are applauding the move.

A conversation with industry experts on the latest technological advances in supply-chain processes, supported by new and developing applications in transportation and warehouse management.

A lot of companies will acquire transportation management systems over the next few years, according to recent market reports. Transparency Market Research predicts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.20 percent for the global TMS market (2014- 2022), while Credence Research projects a 13.1 percent CAGR (2015-2022). Both expect global sales to reach an annual value of $19.2bn by the end of the forecast period, with North America continuing to dominate.

The explosion of e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment is resulting in expanded use of parcel by shippers. How the parcel industry has changed to meet the needs of today's supply chains, and how shippers can maximize parcel in their transportation plans is the topic of SupplyChainBrain's webinar Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET.

The Hanjin bankruptcy has created a shortage of chassis in Southern California at the busiest time of year for many shippers and their truckers.

SAP SE has agreed to integrate its supply-chain software with the logistics network and 3D printing technology of UPS.