Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

I am coming to you from the sunny confines of San Diego, CA where I am attending the 2024 Körber Elevate conference. This is my first time attending Körber Elevate, and it did not disappoint, with over 800 attendees, 60 thought provoking sessions, and lots of networking and learning opportunities. The theme this year was “Chart Your Course” which Richard Stewart, EVP Americas at Körber Supply Chain pointed out, is all about overcoming supply chain complexities and challenges.

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2024

It seems everywhere you look you see AI. There are 70,717 AI startups and counting. AI chatbots are everywhere. And there’s even AI in refrigerators. Love it or fear it, Artificial Intelligence appears to be the new normal in everything, including supply chain and logistics operations. In this post, Stord’s team of supply chain experts shares insights and predictions to help you prepare for AI’s impact on logistics and how high volume e-commerce, DTC and B2B brands can be prepared to capitalize

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 24, 2024

Moving from risk-reduction mode (defense) to opportunity-creation mode (offense) requires a mindset change and more advanced processes, technologies and talent.

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NGT News

APRIL 24, 2024

BAE Systems and Cummins Inc. plan to collaborate on the integration and certification of a B hybrid-compatible diesel engine and hybrid electric drivetrain for the transit market, targeted for launch in 2027. The hybrid electric solution will continue to provide transit agencies with proven and cost-effective technology that reduces fuel use and emissions.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 24, 2024

Technology, including AI, offers help with almost all challenges in today's supply chains. But it's important to separate hype from reality, says Amin Sikander, president of Synkrato.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 24, 2024

A chronic, nationwide shortage of truck parking is forcing America’s professional truck drivers into an untenable position— either violate federal hours-of-service regulations that mandate rest breaks at specific times, or park in unsafe and unauthorized locations. Approximately 98% of truck drivers regularly experience this fraught scenario—a problem that grows more pervasive as cities across the country prohibit trucks from parking within city limits.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 24, 2024

While the effort may be more challenging than Scope 1 and 2 reporting, there are many things a company can do to reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 24, 2024

During the most severe drought period in the history of the Panama Canal, we are watching the weather forecast closely. Even if rains are higher-than-expected in May, the water level in the canal is at its lowest level in recent years and there is the potential for disruptions to continue. Higher rainfall could mean some relief soon though. The decrease in the water level of the canal can be attributed to the decrease in rainfall in Panama, and the area surrounding the canal is currently witness

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 24, 2024

Gartner's report warns that a focus on using GenAI to cut down on labor costs could alienate supply chain workers.

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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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Loginext

APRIL 24, 2024

Dive into the world of JIT delivery and LogiNext's supply chain visibility software solution! Learn how they work together to make businesses run smoother, reduce waste, and keep customers happy. The post How “Just in Time Delivery” Becomes a Superhero with Supply Chain Visibility Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 24, 2024

The law requires select EU companies to mitigate against business practices like forced labor, pollution, and various other human rights abuses.

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NGT News

APRIL 24, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched the nearly $1 billion Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program to fund the replacement of certain polluting heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission vehicles. Funded through the Inflation Reduction Act under President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA will award competitive grants for projects that will reduce climate and air pollution […] The post US EPA Launches Grant Program to Finance Transition to Clean HD Vehicles appeared fir

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 24, 2024

The latest advances in battery recycling, including by leading U.S. battery recycler Redwood Materials, are shrinking EVs’ footprint.

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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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NGT News

APRIL 24, 2024

Volvo Trucks North America has announced a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts by fueling newly assembled trucks with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a renewable fuel, as they depart from the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Assembly Operations (NRV) in Dublin, Virginia. All Volvo trucks for the North American market are produced at the NRV […] The post Volvo Takes the HVO Route to Sustainability at New River Valley Assembly Plant appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 24, 2024

The planemaker saw revenue fall 8% year-over-year in Q1, in what CEO David Calhoun called a "tough moment" in a letter to employees.

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NGT News

APRIL 24, 2024

Blink Charging UK, a subsidiary of global electric vehicle charging provider Blink Charging Co., has collaborated with parcel delivery company Evri to install one of Evri’s first EV charging hubs at its sorting center in Rugby, United Kingdom. The charging site is the first step in a larger program that will see new EV chargers […] The post Blink Charging UK Teams Up with Evri to Install EV Charging Hubs Nationwide appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 24, 2024

The NRF argues a federal response to organized retail crime is critical, as law enforcement agencies across jurisdictions often lack sufficient resources to quickly catch and prosecute retail criminals.

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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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NGT News

APRIL 24, 2024

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through its Loan Programs Office (LPO) has closed a $362 million loan to CelLink Corporation to help finance the construction of a domestic manufacturing facility that will produce components essential to electric vehicle assembly. Located in Georgetown, Texas, the facility […] The post DOE Loans $362 Million to CelLink to Bolster Domestic EV Component Production appeared first on NGT News.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 24, 2024

While companies deploying battery electric vehicles has been an uphill battle, the results of the NACFE “Run On Less” pilot reveals the road ahead may be evening out.

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NGT News

APRIL 24, 2024

Austin, Texas-based fleet electrification solutions company Gage Zero LLC has deployed its new zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) charging depot for heavy-duty trucks in Fontana, California. The Fontana hub will feature high-speed chargers to accommodate the charging needs of Class 8 trucks and other vehicles. Gage Zero has developed a multi-fleet charging hub model that allows fleets […] The post Gage Zero Deploys HD Electric Truck Charging Depot in California City appeared first on NGT News.

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Trux

APRIL 24, 2024

As demand for road construction materials increases, the pressure mounts on asphalt plants to deliver without compromising on quality or production time.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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NGT News

APRIL 24, 2024

NovaCHARGE, a provider of utility-grade hardware and software for charging electric vehicles, has expanded its total solutions package for fleets with FLEXX mobile EV charging systems. This new solution will ensure efficiency, productivity and ease of transition to EVs for fleet managers of municipalities, enterprises and utilities. The company now offers fleet managers a way […] The post NovaCHARGE Expands Fleet Package with FLEXX Mobile Charging Systems appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

FORTNA, a leading automation and software company for the full logistics value chain, today announced the launch of its innovative Goods-to-Person (GTP) e-Commerce Assessment Calculator. This cutting-edge tool provides businesses across industries with a comprehensive analysis of potential labour savings achievable by integrating goods-to-person technologies.

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NGT News

APRIL 24, 2024

Workhorse Group Inc., an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, has added Milea Truck Sales and Leasing to its Certified Dealer network. With locations in the Bronx and Brooklyn, Milea Truck Sales and Leasing marks Workhorse’s second dealer partner in New York state, 12th dealer nationwide and its latest […] The post Workhorse Group Adds 12th Dealer Nationwide appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

DELIVER Europe, the premier matchmaking event for retail and commerce professionals, is back in Amsterdam on 5th and 6th June 2024. Held at the esteemed Taets Art and Event Park, this year’s event is set to gather over 1,000 leaders from industry giants such as Amazon, Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, L’Oréal, Samsung, and Tiktok, offering unparalleled opportunities for connection, collaboration, and innovation.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Reliable package fixation is crucial for adequate loading and is frequently requested by shippers. Palletizing can help reduce overall shipping costs since a pallet is considered a single piece, regardless of the number of packages. Some freight carriers require mandatory palletizing, so knowing the basics of palletized freight shipping will help avoid confusion when shipping pallets by LTL freight.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

International haulage company JJX Logistics has improved the safety and sustainability of its fleet operations by implementing advanced AI solutions from Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud. The move has enabled JJX Logistics to achieve a 17% reduction in fleet emissions in just three months and become one of the seven UK companies to gain Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) Trucking Security Requirements (TSR) Level 1 approval.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 24, 2024

Starting on July 1, the threshold will increase from $35,568 to $43,888, and then again to $58,656 on January 1, 2025.

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