Food Logistics

APRIL 4, 2024

All last-mile food deliveries should be made with electric vehicles (EVs) sooner rather than later. So, the big question is, why aren’t we there yet?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

As a high school student, I worked at a deli that served breakfast and lunch during the day and ice cream at night. Motivated by how many tips I could get, I hated when it would rain for a week straight in the summer because very little ice cream would be sold, and the tip jar would stay empty. During summer days, I didn’t mind doing inventory checks in the fridge and freezer because it meant I got to cool down.

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NGT News

APRIL 4, 2024

Ford Motor Company is retiming the launch of upcoming electric vehicles at its Oakville, Ontario, assembly plant while continuing to build out an advanced industrial system to produce its next-generation EVs, including greenfield construction and conversion of existing assembly plants. The company continues to invest in a broad set of programs as it works to […] The post Ford Updates EV, Hybrid Plans as It Continues Construction on Plants appeared first on NGT News.

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Loginext

APRIL 4, 2024

Neglecting the essential functions of logistics management software can spell trouble for your business. Efficient routing ensures timely deliveries. Making data-driven decisions improves operational efficiency and reduces costs. These aspects, along with facilitating scalability and integrating third-party carriers seamlessly, are pivotal for success in modern logistics and supply chain.

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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

APRIL 4, 2024

It can happen to the best of us, even Overdrive's Trucker of the Year, who on his way toward MATS to accept the award last month had his fuel card skimmed at a truck stop and $1,100 stolen. New controls from card providers could have prevented it.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2024

Are "end-to-end" supply chains really a thing? And if not, what will it take to make them a reality? Erez Agmoni, global head of innovation with Maersk, explains.

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Overdrive Online

APRIL 4, 2024

Troy Massey of Texas-based Massey Motor Freight designed this heavily modified 2022 Peterbilt 389 as a tribute to the friend and pro sales rep Massey had long worked with, Dustin DuPree, before he passed away.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2024

The potential of cobots in packaging — driven by AI, machine learning, and IoT integration — promises a new era of smart packaging lines and predictive maintenance.

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Overdrive Online

APRIL 4, 2024

DAT Chief of Analytics Ken Adamo reveals how some brokers chalked up 70% margins on transactions in March in a push for his own data-driven brand of broker transparency.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2024

The new plant will mass-produce high bandwidth memory used for AI computing, and is expected to open sometime in the back half of 2028.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 4, 2024

ShipMonk is privileged to have a lot of hard-working, incredible team members at all our state-of-the-art locations. We love showing them appreciation at every opportunity, so we created “Thank You Thursday” to celebrate employees on a weekly basis. Check out the shoutouts from March across our 12 fulfillment center locations, now including ShipMonk Europe.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2024

The payment is reportedly for Alaska's pretax losses, as well as lost revenue and costs stemming from returning their Max 9 fleet to service.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

IAG Cargo , the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is announcing the start of its summer schedule which will see an increase in services between its core hubs in London, Madrid, Barcelona and Dublin to key destinations across the world. Restarted services between London and Abu Dhabi for the first time in four years Increased services to the Middle East and Latin America as part of the new summer schedule As part of the new schedule, services between London Heathrow (LHR) and

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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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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2024

The report found that Amazon created 208 million pounds of plastic packaging in the U.S. in 2022, up nearly 10% from the previous year.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 4, 2024

In today’s complex freight industry, comprehending regional market nuances is essential for logistics professionals looking to navigate the intricacies of supply chain management. Key market areas (KMAs) serve as critical geographical segments, delineated by 3-digit ZIP code areas. With 135 such entities spread across the United States, KMAs offer microcosms of freight market behavior, influenced by factors such as population density and economic activity.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2024

The Odesa region is home to Ukraine’s largest ports, where most of the country’s grain is shipped for export.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 4, 2024

Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturing is the production of specialized or unique one-off products in quantities ranging from one to small production runs. Usually, the final product is a combination of custom manufactured components and standard components. With the recent stress placed upon the supply chain in recent years and the changing political alignment across the globe, we are seeing a trend for supply to be bought closer to home which has resulted in Australian MTO manufacturers attracting

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2024

The foodservice industry faces a huge challenge in becoming environmentally sustainable.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Today, consumers across the UK are facing a cost of living crisis. As a result, many retailers and supermarkets are striving to keep their costs down, so that they can avoid passing these onto shoppers. Within this, one area that is increasingly under scrutiny for many organisations surrounds how to improve supply chain efficiency. This is taking place at all levels across the supply chain – from “Farm to Fork”.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2024

While more conventional direct theft of freight during transit still does occur, theft resulting from fraudulent activity has risen sharply in the last 18 months.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Descartes Systems Group , announced that U.K.-based fashion retailer LOVALL , formerly known as Love Leggings, is using Descartes’ ecommerce warehouse management system (WMS) to improve productivity by automating fulfilment and optimizing the use of existing warehouse space to hold three times as much inventory. The solution has enabled LOVALL to meet rising ecommerce order volumes without needing to hire additional resources, even during peak periods like this past November when order volumes i

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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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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2024

Ford shared that it will be "retiming" its planned EV launches at its Ontario plant, while pivoting toward a focus on hybrid offerings.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Descartes Systems Group , announced that U.K.-based fashion retailer LOVALL , formerly known as Love Leggings, is using Descartes’ ecommerce warehouse management system (WMS) to improve productivity by automating fulfilment and optimizing the use of existing warehouse space to hold three times as much inventory. The solution has enabled LOVALL to meet rising ecommerce order volumes without needing to hire additional resources, even during peak periods like this past November when order volumes i

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 4, 2024

The report found that Amazon created 208 million pounds of plastic packaging in the U.S. in 2022, up nearly 10% from the previous year.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 4, 2024

Temperatures are not the only things expected to rise this spring and summer. Soon, more do-it-yourself movers will begin to share the road with professional truck drivers. The added vehicles on the roadway are among the distractions all drivers face and challenge their ability to remain safe when behind the wheel. April has been designated as Distracted Driving Month to educate drivers about distractions and how to practice good distracted-driving safety habits.

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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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Truck News

APRIL 4, 2024

“There are no dumb questions, only dumb answers.” Some people seem to think of that oft-used statement as a challenge.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

APRIL 4, 2024

A new Truckstop survey noted that more than 2,000 carriers had to work harder in 2023 to stay profitable.

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Truck News

APRIL 4, 2024

If you struggled with the switch to daylight saving time, you might feel enlightened to learn it’s not just in your head.

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