Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. Now, more than ever, companies and countries are looking at their overall carbon footprint and trying to establish a path to be more environmentally friendly. A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Earlier this month, as reported by Katie Burke at CoStar News, UPS announced that beginning March 4 it is requiring all corporate employees to return to the office full time. Here’s an excerpt from the company memo to employees: “We acknowledge this news comes with excitement for some and mixed emotions for others. We are. Read more The post Is Your Supply Chain Team Still Working Remotely?

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Mexican exports to the U.S. topped out at $475.6 billion, beating China which saw its exports to the U.S. fall by 20% year-over-year to $427.2 billion.

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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Short answer: It's complicated. Following DOL's final rule on employee/contractor classification, this series examines the opinions of legal experts and the perspectives of owner-operators on just what makes a true independent contractor in trucking.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The headlines about shortages and disruptions in healthcare supply chains aren’t going away anytime soon. The industry needs help.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The South Korean chemical company said that it would supply GM with at least 500,000 tons of cathode materials through 2035, enough to manufacture batteries for 5 million EVs.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home February 7, 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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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Companies considering a move to Mexico should make sure that their nearshoring strategies are built from a rigorous planning process.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Fly By Jing now leverages Stord’s nationwide fulfillment, last-mile delivery optimization, and OMS technology to deliver an exceptional experience to its customers. ATLANTA, February 7, 2024 — Fly By Jing , the first modern Chinese food brand that popularized chili crisp, announces its partnership with Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has been named a new logistics partner for the UK’s number one cereal brand, Weetabix. From the 27th of January, XPO will have started to run the Weetabix multi-warehousing operation at the company’s primary site at Burton Latimer near Kettering, as well as Corby in Northamptonshire.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Though Germany cannot derail the legislation by itself, the measure could be in danger if it receives opposition from other major EU countries, including Italy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Employers anticipate a big disruption in workers’ skills over the next five years that could threaten business transformation unless they invest in strategies to help develop the workforce. Already, many roles connected to Supply Chain and Logistics are going unfilled. Investing in an apprenticeship scheme can be an effective way for businesses to grow talent and prevent skills gaps.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Phoenix Motor Inc., an electrification solutions provider for medium-duty vehicles, has completed the $6.5 million acquisition of the Battery Lease portfolio from Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Company Inc., an innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology. In January 2024, Phoenix received the requisite approval from the U.S. bankruptcy court.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

At LogiMAT 2024, which takes place at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre in Germany on 19-21 March 2024, global leader in warehouse storage solutions stow will be showcasing how it delivers a diverse range of scalable, safe and reliable racking systems that improve warehouse efficiency. Ranking among the leading racking manufacturers in the world, stow specialises in the development, manufacturing and installation of top-quality racking and storage solutions.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Daimler Truck and Linde Engineering have reached an important infrastructure breakthrough on the path toward decarbonizing transportation with hydrogen. Over the past few years, engineers from both companies have jointly developed sLH2, a new process for handling subcooled liquid hydrogen. Compared with gaseous hydrogen, this new approach allows for a higher storage density, a greater […] The post Daimler Truck, Linde Develop Faster Liquid Hydrogen Refueling appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Warehouse technology innovator Synergy Logistics has partnered with leading connected fulfilment solutions specialist Techdinamics, to provide customers with integrated rate shopping and transportation management capabilities. The alliance with Ontario-based Techdinamics is around their techSHIP solution, which dovetails seamlessly with Synergy’s advanced warehouse management system (WMS) SnapFulfil.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For the fourth consecutive year, Hexagon Purus, a manufacturer of zero-emission mobility and infrastructure solutions, has been selected as supplier of hydrogen cylinders by New Flyer, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., an independent global manufacturer of bus and coach solutions. New Flyer delivers low- and zero-emission heavy-duty transit buses to customers across the United […] The post New Flyer Again Selects Hexagon Purus as Hydrogen Cylinder Supplier appeared first on NGT News.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Change comes less than two weeks after completing the acquisition of Omni Logistics – a deal that at first was met with internal controversy and later nearly spiked entirely.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The agency expects to have enough data from an investigation launched after the accident to make initial recommendations as soon as late February, the FAA said February 5.

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Penske Move Ahead

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

With its blush pink exterior, the Blush Spray Tan Studio casts a signature silhouette as it travels across West Virginia, providing more than just spray tan services to customers. The repurposed high-roof cargo van, purchased from Penske Used Trucks in 2021, fulfilled the entrepreneurial dreams of Amber Steele, the van’s new owner, who was motivated in part by the pandemic.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

stow Group, a global market leader in the development, manufacture and implementation of advanced warehouse solutions and automated storage systems, is putting its new Movu Robotics brand in the spotlight at LogiMAT 2024. On booth 3B67 (in hall 3) Movu will feature a dynamic technology showcase of its state-of-the art robotics sub-systems. This ensemble of seamlessly integrated solutions will demonstrate how automation and robotics is not only accessible but is possible in all kinds of warehouse

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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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