The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 6, 2024

Kyle Bertin and Joe Lynch discuss the ecommerce fulfillment blind spot. Kyle is the CEO and co-founder of Two Boxes , a returns company that develops technology that enables 3PLs and merchants to improve in-warehouse return operations. About Kyle Bertin Kyle Bertin is the CEO and co-founder of Two Boxes. In 2022, Kyle and his Co-founder Evan Stalter started the company because of their interest and passion for using technology to build more efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.

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NGT News

MARCH 6, 2024

GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has delivered the first GreenPower all-electric Type D BEAST school bus in Arizona to the Phoenix Elementary School District. “We are pleased that the Phoenix Elementary School District has selected a GreenPower purpose-built school bus to help the school […] The post GreenPower Delivers First BEAST Bus in Arizona to Phoenix School District appe

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 6, 2024

BlueGrace Acquires Evos Smart Tools™ Optimization Platform Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 6, 2024 BlueGrace Acquires Evos Smart Tools™ Optimization Platform Company Deepens Proprietary Cloud-based Technology Portfolio TAMPA, FL (March 6, 2024) – BlueGrace Logistics , one of the largest Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers in North America, today announced the acquisition of Evos Smart Tools, a

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 6, 2024

Industry consolidation will continue this year as a proving ground for companies’ tech. Two thousand twenty-four will be the year our industry begins to realize the promises of modernity.

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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 6, 2024

A Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution has been filed that, if enacted, would overturn DOL's rule. A lawsuit brought by a coalition of groups, including the American Trucking Associations, also seeks to stop the rule from taking effect.

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Stord

MARCH 6, 2024

Explore how a modern WMS can overcome the complexities warehouse operators face when trying to fulfill physical goods subscriptions.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 6, 2024

The territorial waters affected extend halfway into the 12-mile-wide Bab al-Mandab Strait, through which around 15% of the world's shipping traffic passes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 6, 2024

Locus Robotics, a global leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for fulfilment warehouses, has partnered with leading online Australian book retailer, Booktopia, to enhance its customer order fulfilment processes at its new customer fulfilment centre at South Strathfield in Sydney. The strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in Australia’s e-commerce landscape, as Booktopia becomes one of the first companies in the country to leverage the power of Locus AMRs to significant

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 6, 2024

Empathetic leadership is so much more than leaders saying caring words. It’s about taking the time to listen to and understand, then following up with meaningful actions.

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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

MARCH 6, 2024

As carriers' revenues takes a hit, companies are reevaluating where to place capital, but experts believe "the freight cycle is on the cusp of improving.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 6, 2024

If adopted, the new draft would represent a win for many corporations and their trade groups that lobbied to water down the rules.

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NGT News

MARCH 6, 2024

Morgan Olson LLC has achieved another milestone in developing the next-generation walk-in step van: Proxima. This version of Proxima has evolved with a new, radically streamlined body design by J.B. Poindexter & Co. Inc. d/b/a EAVX. The next-generation step van Proxima features a number of body design highlights from Morgan Olson, including: Inside the cab […] The post Morgan Olson, EAVX Collaborate on Proxima Step Van Body Redesign appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 6, 2024

The accusation is that no documents exist at Boeing to explain how the airplane left its factory missing bolts that would have prevented the accident in the first place.

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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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NGT News

MARCH 6, 2024

Mack Trucks recently began production of its second battery electric vehicle (BEV), the Mack MD Electric, and delivered units to several customers, which are using the truck in a variety of applications. Mack delivered the Mack MD Electric to ABF Freight, DC Logistics, Mission Linen and Pronto Freight Ways to begin operations and testing. “We’re […] The post Mack Begins Production of MD Electric Truck; Deliveries Underway appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 6, 2024

Technology aims to help drayage companies operating both asset and non-asset divisions.

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NGT News

MARCH 6, 2024

Phoenix Motor Inc., a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and electrification solutions provider for medium-duty vehicles, says repeat customer Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina has placed an order for six zero-emission Phoenix battery electric buses, marking the firm’s first formal order after acquiring the Proterra Transit business line.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2024

The energy transition is driven by the goal to decarbonize the energy used for transportation , buildings, and industry. Lacking a low-cost way of removing greenhouse gases from the air, the solution is to electrify as much as possible with clean power. In 1990, coal accounted for 54.6 percent of the total electricity generated in the US. This number steadily decreased over the years, to less than 17 percent in 2023.

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NGT News

MARCH 6, 2024

Bollinger Motors, a subsidiary of electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc., has named the next two dealership groups, spanning seven states and 11 locations, as Bollinger rolls out its commercial electric truck line, beginning with the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab in the second half of 2024. The dealership groups are: The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab […] The post Bollinger Motors Selects Two Dealership Groups appeared first on NGT News.

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Log-hub

MARCH 6, 2024

7 min read In the evolving landscape of logistics and supply chain management, electric trucks stand at the forefront of sustainable innovation. Log-hub, a Swiss-based technology company, is pioneering this shift with sophisticated mathematical optimization models designed to seamlessly integrate electric vehicles (EVs) into the supply chain. Our dedication to reducing emissions and operational costs through optimizing electric truck routes not only underscores our commitment to green solutions

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 6, 2024

The Yemen-based Houthi described the carrier as “a U.S. ship,” which its owners and the Biden administration said isn’t true.

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MARCH 6, 2024

7 min read In the evolving landscape of logistics and supply chain management, electric trucks stand at the forefront of sustainable innovation. Log-hub, a Swiss-based technology company, is pioneering this shift with sophisticated mathematical optimization models designed to seamlessly integrate electric vehicles (EVs) into the supply chain. Our dedication to reducing emissions and operational costs through optimizing electric truck routes not only underscores our commitment to green solutions

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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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Freightos

MARCH 6, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home March 6, 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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MTS Logistics

MARCH 6, 2024

We now report on the latest developments in the ongoing Middle East and Red Sea crisis for shipping, where a major missile attack in the Gulf of Aden has led to multiple fatalities and abandonment of a cargo vessel. The vessel True Confidence was hit early this morning by Houthi-fired missiles. As a result of the attack, the latest in a string of them since the Israeli-Gaza conflict began in October, the ship’s crew abandoned it.

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