Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2023

Across enterprises and boardrooms, companies are looking for solutions that not only address their business today, but the world around them tomorrow. Investors, customers, and other stakeholders are paying closer attention to the companies they do business with, asking that they not only make decisions that improve operations, but also decrease the negative effect on their environment and community: a supply chain with a conscience.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

In software development, there is an adage that if you identify and correct a bug in early-stage design, it costs you a penny, a nickel in development, a dime in test, and after release, a dollar. Essentially, the later you identify a bug, the more costly it is to fix; therefore, organizations adept at building. Read more The post The Key to Effective Vendor Selection in Transportation Logistics Technology appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

This is the kind of cooperative project that can provide success in ESG innovation. It’s a sort of ‘green corridor’ project, with a network of bunkering terminals, and ships to service offshore oil operations in the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

Are you leading a team within your Freight Agent office and want to be a more effective leader? Do you often feel like you don’t have the time? There may be issues with the way you’re running the team. I don’t mean to be harsh, and I certainly don’t mean to imply that you’re not doing enough. If you look at the bigger picture, the issue is probably the opposite: you’re probably doing too much.

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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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Overdrive Online

JUNE 27, 2023

Her 27 years in trucking and two decades as an independent have played out in numerous niches, leading her to where she is today, hauling for a direct shipper customer pulling a van, and hauling logs as a side gig.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JUNE 27, 2023

Yellow has maintained that without a union-backed makeover of its LTL network, the company will not survive.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2023

ResGreen will integrate its BotWay Software and LilBuddy AMRs into ProGlove’s wearable hands-free barcode scanners, increasing the productivity of supply chains, assembly lines and logistics centers.

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Women in Trucking

JUNE 27, 2023

Warmer seasons bring orange cones and constructions signs to our nation’s highways. Although these barriers might be frustrating, they are needed to maintain nearly 50,000 miles of interstate highways.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2023

“Political leaders in Europe. are interested in so-called decoupling or de-risking. Which, to be honest, according to our understanding, would be [economic] suicide,” said Hungary’s Foreign Minister.

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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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CLX Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

In an era of increasing global awareness and growing demands for responsible business practices, sustainability is critical to every industry. This practice is spotlighted and increasingly required and necessary in logistics and chemical supply chain management, prompting chemical shippers to rethink traditional operations. Supply chain sustainability is more than a buzzword and rather a powerful approach linking ethical, economic, and environmental considerations in a strategic symphony.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2023

As consumers demand more sustainable practices, and governments increase regulations, businesses must promote environmental responsibility, and change how they operate.

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TransAudit

JUNE 27, 2023

The supply chain, an integral part of modern commerce, continues to evolve, learning from the impacts of industry trends and global events over the years. One of the most profound technologies influencing this evolution is machine learning (ML), a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that’s proving instrumental in enhancing various areas of supply chain operations.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2023

Generative artificial intelligence is coming, and the ability of procurement organizations to adopt it quickly, safety and securely could be key to their success in 2023 and 2024.

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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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Freightos

JUNE 27, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home June 27, 2023 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. Judah Levine June 27, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2023

The new feature enables shippers to interact with the ShipperGuide platform “as if they were talking to colleagues,” according to a statement from Loadsmart.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

Are you leading a team within your Freight Agent office and want to be a more effective leader? Do you often feel like you don’t have the time? There may be issues with the way you’re running the team. I don’t mean to be harsh, and I certainly don’t mean to imply that you’re not doing enough. If you look at the bigger picture, the issue is probably the opposite: you’re probably doing too much.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2023

"Temperatures above the norm across Europe could potentially increase energy demand for cooling purposes,” said Energi Danmark in a note.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

LCI Highlights Industry Sentiment for Q3 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 27, 2023 New BlueGrace Logistics Index Highlights Industry Sentiment for Q3 Inventories, Revenues, and Orders Jeff Berman | Logistics Management June 27, 2023 The new edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index , which was recently released by Tampa, Fla.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2023

In May 2023, exports from South Korea were down 11% over the last 12 months when compared to levels recorded during September 2022.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

Clevon, a global autonomous delivery innovator, and Lithuania’s leading grocery chain IKI are bringing Europe’s first fleet of Autonomous Robot Carriers (ARCs) onto public roads. Three driverless carriers will offer daily commercial delivery services in the busy Vilnius city centre area and be operated by the last-mile transportation platform LastMile.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2023

China imported just 490,000 tons of cotton during the first five months of 2023, half the amount compared to the same period in 2022.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

Dexory has secured $19 million in Series A funding led by leading European VC firm Atomico, with participation from existing investors Lakestar, Kindred, Capnamic, and Maersk Growth, the investment arm of the global logistics and container shipping company, Maersk. As part of this investment Atomico Partner Ben Blume will join Dexory’s board of directors.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2023

Since the company was founded in 2018, Gather AI's software has been able to recover more than $1 million in lost inventory.

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Women in Trucking

JUNE 27, 2023

Becoming a commercial truck driver offers veterans an opportunity to balance their work and home lives while continuing to strive for safety and security.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

Leading toy retailer, Smyths Toys, has implemented Sparck Technologies’ advanced right-size auto-boxing packaging systems to boost throughput for its ecommerce business, installing three Sparck CVP machines at its distribution centre in Corby, Northamptonshire. Sparck Technologies has provided Smyths Toys with three of its market-leading ‘fit-to-size’ CVP packaging systems – two CVP Impack machines, each capable of forming and sealing up to 500 tailor-made cardboard boxes per hour, along with it

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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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Women in Trucking

JUNE 27, 2023

We’re excited to celebrate and honor Char Pingel, who retired from the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) last month. Char was instrumental in establishing WIT in 2007 with Ellen Voie and over the last 16+ years has been foundational in the growth and expansion of WIT’s membership, programs and presence. She’s had many roles and responsibilities over the years, including Director of Member Services, where she has engaged with thousands of WIT members and collaborators over the years.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

The LogisticCity in Nuremberg is the logistics centre of the Hoffmann Group, which was put into operation at the end of 2021. As a market-leading partner for quality tools, the company supplies over 135,000 customers worldwide. The increased output of the highly automated LogisticCity led to the evaluation in use of protective void fill cushioning materials.

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Locus

JUNE 27, 2023

Transportation networks form the vital nerve center for every delivery-focused organization. Even the industry’s titans, who boast sizable in-house fleets, often find themselves outsourcing orders to third-party carriers due to overwhelming volumes and the absence of logistical infrastructure in specific areas and countries. However, it’s not merely these reasons that should prompt delivery organizations to consider strategic partnerships with external transport providers.

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