The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2024

Michael Horvath and Joe Lynch discuss the CRM-powered TMS. Michael is the CMO and Co-founder of Revenova , the industry’s exclusive provider of CRM-powered transportation management systems (TMS) for freight brokers, 3PL/4PLs, carriers and shippers. About Michael Horvath Michael Horvath is the CMO and Co-founder of Revenova. The company provides CRM-powered transportation management solutions (TMS) for freight brokers, 3PLs, carriers and shippers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 18, 2024

Happy Hour Started at 4 PM at the Locus Robotics Booth at MODEX The last MODEX show I went to was in 2016. Last week I went to MODEX 2024. Wow! This show is massive! MODEX 2016 had 800 exhibits and 25,000 attendees. MODEX 2024 has 1,200 exhibits. They expected over 48,000 attendees by the end of the day on Thursday. In 2016, I only remember three robotic firms at the show – Locus Robotics, 6 River Systems, and Fetch Robotics.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 18, 2024

Last week, The Biden-Harris Administration released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy to “guide the deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (ZE-MHDV) charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure from 2024 to 2040.” Here’s an excerpt from the press release: Providing ubiquitous and convenient access to electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling along our nation’s.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 18, 2024

The trend toward curbside pickup complicates the exercise of determining where tax should be collected, and the rate at which it should be applied.

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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

MARCH 18, 2024

AB 5 should get back to "the soap box and the ballot box," a California judge said March 15, ruling against trucking's last legal challenge. The judge denied an injunction to block the state's worker classification law from applying in trucking.

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Food Logistics

MARCH 18, 2024

Total shipments saw a 4.7% quarter-over-quarter decrease and an 8.9% year-over-year decline. Invoice amounts per shipment and total revenue also faced significant drops, indicating that the fourth quarter was the toughest of 2023.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 18, 2024

To start 2024, the Port of Los Angeles has already moved an estimated 1.6 million TEUs, marking a 35% bump over that same period last year.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 18, 2024

Last week in Los Angeles, I attended the TPM conference, where several compelling discussions took place, notably around U.S. policy impacts on trade, the Maersk/Hapag Gemini concept, and more. However, the discussion led by Otto Schacht, a shipping veteran with extensive experience at Kuehne + Nagel and Hapag Lloyd, particularly inspired this piece.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 18, 2024

The five-foot-eight-inch humanoid robot would be used to automate "physically demanding, repetitive and dull tasks" in Mercedes-Benz's manufacturing facilities.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

CMC Packaging Automation North America, a subsidiary of CMC Packaging Automation SpA, a leading supplier of fully automated right-sized packaging solutions and a proud partner of KKR’s Global Impact team, backed by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, proudly announces the grand opening of its innovative, 30,000 sq. ft. Tech Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The inaugural event was held on March 12th, 2024, marking a significant milestone in CMC’s commitment to revolutionizing the packaging and automat

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 18, 2024

All shipping companies are mandated to monitor, report, and verify their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually in order to determine the EUA that they need.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Ed Wainman, Aftersales Manager at Conveyor Systems Limited (CSL) explores the vital role conveyor maintenance has to play in the burgeoning ecommerce industry and gives his top tips for developing a fuss-free and effective maintenance schedule. Conveyor systems are the lifeblood of any ecommerce distribution centre, 3PL, or warehouse. They enable the efficient movement of goods through the facility, connecting various processes and ensuring that orders are fulfilled on time.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 18, 2024

A pair of slots are up for auction for transit dates starting on March 18, with an additional slot for dates beginning on March 25.

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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

MARCH 18, 2024

MEGALINEAR Live Roller Belt 45mm is Megadyne ‘s latest innovation for the logistics industry. Engineered for reliability, durability, and efficiency, it exceeds the demands of automated warehouse systems. Made from polyurethane 85° ShA, with high-grip surfaces to enhance operational efficiency and reduce maintenance, it offers a dependable solution in a sector that cannot afford sudden breakdowns.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 18, 2024

The group believes hydrogen-powered planes are a crucial long-term solution to achieving a carbon-free future for aviation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Past mistakes should inform, but not inhibit, the adoption of new technologies within the food supply chain. Dan Migliozzi, Sales & Marketing Director, at independent systems integrator, Invar Group , explains why the sector needs to rediscover its appetite for risk. The food and grocery market in the UK is one of the most competitive and fast-moving retail sectors, arguably, in the world.

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NGT News

MARCH 18, 2024

Phoenix Motor Inc., a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and electrification solutions provider for medium-duty vehicles, has reached an integration agreement with InductEV, a provider of wireless vehicle charging technology. InductEV’s solution allows EV fleets to achieve their decarbonization goals with hands-free on-route (opportunistic) charging, while reducing costs.

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Compactor Management Company

MARCH 18, 2024

Are you weary of dealing with overflowing garbage cans and having to take out the trash continually? Have you ever considered the benefits of a garbage compactor ? It is a wonderful piece of equipment that lowers trash volume and improves the overall efficiency and convenience of the disposal process. Imagine never having to deal with stinky, nasty trash again!

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NGT News

MARCH 18, 2024

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded BorgWarner Inc. and project partners Fermata Energy and The Lion Electric Company a $3 million grant for an innovative vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project. This initiative is set to bring grid-supporting and cost-saving V2G solutions for services provided by American Transportation to California school districts, marking a significant step forward […] The post Energy Commission Awards BorgWarner, Partners $3 Million V2G Project Grant appeared fi

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Companies aiming to improve their competitiveness through more highly automated intralogistics will find everything they need from a single source at Linde Material Handling (MH): a broad portfolio of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and mobile robots (AMRs), suitable for projects ranging from small to large and simple to complex. Additionally, they will have at their disposal a team of experts that has grown considerably in recent years and serves to ensure professional planning and implementat

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NGT News

MARCH 18, 2024

DFDS, one of the largest shipping and logistics companies in Northern Europe, is seeing a growing demand for transport solutions with lower environmental impact. The company has now placed another order for 100 electric trucks from Volvo. Previously, DFDS had purchased a total of 125 heavy electric trucks from Volvo. Ninety-five Volvo electric trucks are […] The post DFDS Orders Another 100 Electric Trucks from Volvo appeared first on NGT News.

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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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MARCH 18, 2024

Image source: Rawpixel | Top 5 Inventory Management Tips for Small Businesses The retailer who thinks that inventory control is an exclusive activity for large retail organizations is mistaken. Inventory management for small businesses is essential, and is even more important, as this sector must be the differentiator of the business, not allowing losses and losses.

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