Wed.May 17, 2023

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Navigating the Freight Downturn with Kevin Coomes

The Logistics of Logistics

Kevin Coomes and Joe Lynch discuss navigating the freight downturn in the logistics and transportation space. Kevin is the Vice President of Sales at Greenscreens.ai , a technology that provides predictive pricing recommendations for maximum broker margins. About Kevin Coomes Kevin Coomes , the Vice President of Sales at Greenscreens.ai, is an accomplished freight tech professional with over 15 years of sales, business development, and start-up experience spanning two countries.

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Warehouse Performance Objectives Continue to Evolve

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse performance continues to evolve into a more complex, multi-faceted measure. Performance today embodies not only the traditional measures of accuracy and cost-efficiency, but also responsiveness and agility. The importance of these capabilities has increased due to some interesting competitive pressures in the market. And the stimuli continue to change, gradually shifting the relative importance of these capabilities.

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How Would You Rate Your Inbound Logistics Performance?

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of “Enhance Outbound Performance with Better Inbound Logistics,” a report by Adrian Gonzalez published by Manhattan Associates. The report highlights results from a survey conducted with members of Indago’s supply chain research community on the opportunities that exist to improve inbound logistics operations.

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When more is less

Supply Chain and Logistics

Drewry’s has an interesting Container Insight feature that clearly shows how container lines can add ships to their fleet and maintain a fixed effective capacity on a route. The essence of it in simplest form is to go more slowly.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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Trucking associations mount new argument against California AB 5

Overdrive Online

While new arguments are being filed in the case against California's restrictive independent contractor law, a preliminary injunction hearing is effectively on hold and the rule's application to trucking remains in place.

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Bill urges DOT to improve truck driver apprenticeship program

Commercial Carrier Journal

Launched mid-2022, the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot program was capped at 3,000 participating drivers at any one time, but fewer than a dozen driver participants have enrolled.

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Cummins to Support Heliox EV Charging Products for Fleet Customers

NGT News

Cummins Inc. and Heliox, a supplier of fast-charging solutions, have signed an agreement for the sale and service of EV chargers in North America, including the Mobile 50 (50 kW DC) and Flex 180 (180 kW DC) products. The Mobile 50 plugs into 480 V AC wall sockets and can be used anywhere there is […] The post Cummins to Support Heliox EV Charging Products for Fleet Customers appeared first on NGT News.

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Schneider opens innovation center in Green Bay

Commercial Carrier Journal

The Grove houses cutting edge technologies the company said will enable its teams to further drive innovation across the supply chain and logistics ecosystem.

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Supplier Diversification – The Reality

Supply Chain Brain

Options will help explore diversification methods, and continue to help companies deal with any future sanctions or restrictions.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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Amazon Continues to Push Faster Shipping Times With New Changes

MTS Logistics

Amazon is pushing the envelope once again to speed up its shipping times to customers. A series of new infrastructure and procedures have been implemented by Amazon to speed up customer delivery times. First reported by the Wall Street Journal last week, it’s clear that Amazon is not content with two-day or one-day shipping and wants even faster delivery times.

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Global Supply Chains Are Being Underutilized for the First Time Since 2020

Supply Chain Brain

The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index fell from 0.32 in March 2023 to -0.04 in April 2023, meaning supply chains have become less volatile.

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Add-On AI Solutions and Intermodal TOS

Logistics Business Magazine

INFORM, a leading provider of intelligent AI and optimization software solutions, will showcase its proven optimization add-on solutions for maritime and intermodal terminal operators at the upcoming TOC Europe conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. In addition to its add-on optimization modules, at booth number G90, INFORM will also showcase its Intermodal Terminal Operating System (TOS) solution.

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Watch: Solutions for Alleviating Industry Growing Pains

Supply Chain Brain

What's the role of technology in distinguishing between a "supplier" and a "partner," or boosting worker productivity? Buddy Bockweg, chief executive officer of Vsimple, explains.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Businesses Unprepared for Next Global Crisis?

Logistics Business Magazine

New data from Board International, a leading global provider of Intelligent Planning Solutions which help organisations plan smarter, enabling actionable insights and better outcomes, reveals that despite nearly every global business executing some form of planning transformation attempt since 2020, 90% (Supply chain planning professionals: 88%) report it failing to some degree.

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Supply Chain Intelligence: Coca-Cola’s AI-Driven Logistics Optimization

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Efficiency and timely delivery are crucial in the drinks industry, and Coca-Cola is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize its supply chain operations. By integrating AI-driven logistics solutions , Coca-Cola has transformed its supply chain management, enhancing visibility, reducing costs, and improving overall efficiency. Coca-Cola uses AI to drive intelligent logistics optimization to stay ahead in a highly competitive market.

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Samsara Beyond, Austin

Logistics Business Magazine

Data informs. People transform. Shape the future of Connected Operations. Samsara ‘s annual conference, at the Fairmont Hotel in Austin, Texas. Building for tomorrow starts here. Come learn about cutting-edge technology that empowers your teams and keeps your operations moving forward. Hear from leaders paving the way for tomorrow. Leave motivated with insights on leadership, teamwork, and innovation.

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Beyond data: Supply chain intelligence offers pathway to reduced spend, improved relationships

FreightWaves SONAR

Logistics is a complex and swift-changing industry, and decision makers need to be armed with accurate data – and actionable insights – when navigating the evolving landscape. This is especially true in the face of the current freight recession. Shippers understand the importance of data. When people talk about understanding the market and being prepared for changes, they often focus almost exclusively on the importance of accurate, real-time data.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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HOW MUCH SINGING AND LOGISTICS ARE SIMILAR ?

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

At a first glance the two themes (logistics and singing) seems not to be related under any aspects, but if we look closer, a lot of common interesting similarities can be found. To begin with, we will refer to the timing , a very important aspect that relate this two subjects. In the first one (logistics), workers has to deliver the goods on perfect timing, while in the other subject the voice of the singers have to be on time with the music.

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Top trends to look out for last mile delivery in 2023 and beyond!

Loginext

This blog has been created with a focus on last mile delivery and how technology and advanced solutions will play a crucial role to get past modern-day delivery hurdles that will help optimize logistics operations. The post Top trends to look out for last mile delivery in 2023 and beyond! appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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New Electric Combilift Forklift

Logistics Business Magazine

As leading forklift manufacturer Combilift continues to celebrate its 25th anniversary, it has launched the second of five new products planned for this year. The Combi-CB70E was unveiled in mid-May at Ligna, the international timber and woodworking show in Hannover. This is a further addition to Combilift’s ever growing range of electric models which offer powerful performance, extensive battery life and unrivalled ergonomics.

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U.K. Lobbies for Less Strict Brexit Trade Rules as Carmakers Seek Help

Supply Chain Brain

Stellantis NV, which employs 5,000 people in the U.K., said it’s unable to meet local requirements because of rising material costs and a lack of U.Kbattery supplies.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Cost-efficient Brownfield, Retrofit Solutions

Logistics Business Magazine

For the expansion of their existing logistics infrastructure, retailers have for a long time mainly preferred greenfield solutions over brownfield, says Witron. There is currently a trend on the market, both nationally and internationally, for brownfield solutions – i.e., the integration of new technology into existing buildings – to become increasingly attractive and a viable addition to the greenfield strategy.

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California’s Green-Fuel Program Stifles Other Investments

Supply Chain Brain

Carbon-credit markets have emerged among the main tools used to fight global warming, but the details need adjusting for the impact of supply and demand.

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The Synchronization of Taste and Efficiency: Exploring the Crucial Role of Logistics in the Restaurant Industry

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Every successful institution understands the value of providing an exceptional dining experience in the dynamic world of the restaurant industry, where culinary talent meets consumer happiness. Beyond the delectable tastes and the ambiance, logistics play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations. Effective logistics play a vital part in boosting a restaurant’s overall efficiency and performance, from procuring food to managing supply chains and organizing delivery.

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U.S. Imports of ‘Blood Teak’ from Myanmar Continue Despite Sanctions

Supply Chain Brain

The EIA has warned the military-controlled government is likely not following the law, and the country is on track to lose its forests by 2035.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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Building a Better Future: The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Supply Chain

3PL Links

Image source: Pixabay | Building a Better Future: The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Supply Chain Most domestic and foreign corporations, which are positioned at the top of the economic supply chains in terms of size and significance and which increasingly impose strict sustainability standards on the other firms in the supply chain, are finding that a sustainable supply chain is an important component of successful corporate governance.