The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2024

Tom Raftery and Joe Lynch discuss triple bottom line logistics. Tom is an entrepreneur, sustainability expert, technology executive and all-around thought leader. Tom advises logistics and supply chain companies on technology, sustainability, and communications Summary: Triple Bottom Line Logistics Tom Raftery , a sustainability expert, discusses the importance of triple bottom line logistics in the supply chain industry.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2024

As reported by Paul Wiseman on February 7th, “For the first time in more than two decades, Mexico [in 2023] surpassed China as the leading source of goods imported by the United States.” This news prompted us to ask members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics. Read more The post Is China’s Role in Your Supply Chain Increasing or Decreasing?

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Food Logistics

MAY 7, 2024

A carrier with a strong reputation, the latest technology and equipment, and the ability to scale will be the best partner to handle both the season’s opportunities and challenges.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 5, 2024

Navigating a linear supply chain is like driving down a one-way, dead-end street — movement is forced down a singular path and there’s only one place to go: the garbage.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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NGT News

MAY 6, 2024

As part of her Economic Opportunity Tour, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will join Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su in Detroit to announce more than $100 million in new funding and resources for small- and medium-size auto manufacturers and autoworkers. Thanks to the […] The post U.S.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2024

Fab Brasca is an Ironman Triathlete. He is also one of the most knowledgeable and experienced technology executives in the supply chain and logistics industry, especially when it comes to Transportation Management Systems. I first met Fab more than 25 years ago when he was at i2 Technologies, which was later acquired by JDA Software. Read more The post What Supply Chain Execs Can Learn from an Ironman Triathlete appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 5, 2024

As a supply chain organization, you are uniquely positioned to impact your own emission-reduction goals, as well as those of your upstream and downstream partners — so-called Scope 3 emissions.

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NGT News

MAY 6, 2024

Volvo Trucks North America customer 4 Gen Logistics, a family-owned drayage company in Southern California, has deployed 41 Volvo VNR Electric trucks to haul freight throughout the Inland Empire and between the Port of Long Beach and distribution warehouses in the region. The company decided to scale its zero-emission fleet after gaining experience with battery […] The post 4 Gen Logistics Deploys 41 Volvo VNR Electric Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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Overdrive Online

MAY 6, 2024

Federal marijuana rules will likely change near-term for most people, but don't listen to the rumors: It isn't, and won't, be legal for CDL holders.

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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2024

After almost 30 years in the technology field, Fab Brasca recently launched TriSuccess Advisory, which among other things, provides fractional executive leadership and career/life balance coaching. How has Fab been able to succeed both as a business executive and an Ironman triathlete, which both demand a lot of time, energy, and commitment? What lessons has.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 6, 2024

With AutoPilot and AutoPilot Central, the company says, supply chain managers can reduce planning time by 97%, reduce inventory waste by 13%, and optimize labor planning, among other benefits.

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Food Logistics

MAY 7, 2024

C.H. Robinson announced plans to automate transactions, breaking a long-standing barrier to automation and giving shippers who use email the same speed-to-market as shippers who are more digitally connected.

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I.C.E. Transport

MAY 7, 2024

If you are a small or medium-sized business (SMB) who is buying from an overseas supplier, there's a good chance you're buying under either Free On Board (FOB) or Ex Works (EXW) terms of sale – the two most commonly used purchase terms in global trade. In this article, we'll explore the distinctions between EXW vs FOB and how they can positively or negatively impact how you manage logistics.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Overdrive Online

MAY 6, 2024

How Overdrive helped YouTube-famous 'Trucker Josh' Giesbrecht get his start and eventually reach millions with his vlogs conveying clearly the life and business of a North American owner-operator.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 5, 2024

The performance and risk of an organization’s third-party ecosystem, including suppliers, vendors and service providers, are becoming increasingly linked to its business reputation, ethos and even its continued viability.

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Freightos

MAY 8, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home May 8, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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NGT News

MAY 7, 2024

Bollinger Motors, a subsidiary of electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc., and Amerit Fleet Solutions, a provider of customized fleet maintenance and repair programs nationwide, have entered into an agreement for Amerit to provide mobile service and maintenance to Bollinger’s commercial fleet customers. Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will jointly provide […] The post Amerit to Provide Service, Repairs for Bollinger B4 appeared first on NGT News.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 7, 2024

For shippers, the approach to transportation procurement is evolving. Traditionally, shipping companies have relied on manual tools and processes, predominantly managing their requests for proposals (RFPs) and bids using simple spreadsheets. This approach is cumbersome and fraught with challenges such as limited visibility, inefficient data management and difficulties in bid analysis.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2024

An internal Boeing memo said that “several people had been violating company policies by not performing a required test, but recording the work as having been completed.

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MercuryGate

MAY 7, 2024

Our position is to extend our capabilities in machine learning, data analytics, and customer collaboration to deliver even more actionable intelligence and improvements in the end-to-end supply chain. The post MercuryGate Emerges As Challenger in 2024 Gartner® TMS Magic Quadrant™ appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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NGT News

MAY 7, 2024

WattEV, provider of medium- and heavy-duty electric truck charging infrastructure development and electric freight transport, has opened its fourth electric truck charging depot, this one in Bakersfield, California. The Bakersfield depot will connect the San Joaquin Valley’s agricultural sector and growing warehousing complexes to California’s seaports and inland destinations.

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Advertiser: GEP

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

MAY 4, 2024

The D17 is the largest and most powerful diesel engine Volvo's ever put in a truck.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 5, 2024

The manufacturing industry is in the midst of a digital revolution, with AI taking the spotlight and being deployed on a broader scale, allowing companies to elevate their sustainability efforts.

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Stord

MAY 8, 2024

Disruptive coffee company expands supply chain partnership from OMS software to multichannel fulfillment including DTC and Amazon ATLANTA, May 8, 2024 — Super Coffee , a leading producer of enhanced positive energy coffee, announces its expanded partnership with Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands.

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NGT News

MAY 7, 2024

Electric propulsion provider BAE Systems and global power management company Eaton are expanding their collaboration to include electric vehicle solutions for heavy-duty trucks. The solution offers original equipment manufacturers and commercial vehicle modifiers a comprehensive, efficient, advanced and flexible EV system for a wide range of zero-emission platforms.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has launched T oyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG) to house its existing subsidiary, Toyota L&F, alongside the companies it acquired in 2017 (Bastian Solutions and Vanderlande) and 2022 (viastore). As a result, it has increased its presence in all integrated and automated projects worldwide, and capitalised on the synergies between the respective organisations and the added value they offer to the market.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 5, 2024

Companies need to take an integrated approach to improving the environmental performance of their warehouses. Experience shows that allowing for key factors at the outset can make the journey easier.

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Truck News

MAY 8, 2024

Trucking HR Canada’s labor market information (LMI) shows that women remain a largely untapped labor pool for trucking and logistics.

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