The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Brad Forester and Joe Lynch discuss FreightTech reality check. Brad is the Founder of JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator to logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. About Brad Forester Brad Forester is the Founder and Managing Partner of JBF Consulting. Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Demonstrators from Mighty Earth and Youth Climate Strike LA dressed in red “Squid Game” suits and staged a “die-in” at the LA Auto Show November 18.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Turning the tables – in this episode, Nate Shutes interviews Joe Lynch on his podcast, The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics. Nate is also the Founder of Ballast , the world’s first private community exclusively for logistics entrepreneurs. About Nate Shutes Nate Shutes is the host of The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Logistics podcast and is currently building a private community for logistics entrepreneurs.

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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

If you're enjoying a little downtime over-the-road or at home, know that we're thankful for all of you here at Overdrive. Enjoy this run back through some of the Reader Rigs entries who've helped serve it up in this and Thanksgivings past.

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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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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is contemplating a significant East-coast-wide strike in October 2024. This action could severely disrupt supply chain operations for imports into the United States from Asia, Europe, and South America. Impact on Imports Shipment Delays: Ports along the East Coast, crucial for global trade, may face operational halts, causing substantial delays.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As part of Zhao’s guilty plea, he agreed to pay a $50 million fine and announced he would be stepping away from his role as the company’s CEO.

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Loginext

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the most popular online shopping weekends of the year, and with it, the busiest time for online retail websites. To ensure your business thrives during this extravaganza, we've compiled a comprehensive checklist with 20 essential pointers to maximize profit. The post 20-Point Checklist To Master Your Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The White House is closely monitoring the situation, and law enforcement is on the scene and investigating, an administration official said.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Motor carriers and other truck operators will see changes year by year in which engine models they can buy to operate in the Golden State.

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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

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Nestlé ended up with the highest score on Permutable AI’s list while JBS registered the lowest ranking on the list with a score of -151.

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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

A potential terror attack has shut down all the ports of entry between the U.S. and Canada in Western New York after a "vehicle explosion" near Niagara Falls.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Between October 1, 2023 and November 11, 2023, the average number of recorded theft reports increased to 66 reports per week.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Nippon Express Europe GmbH (NX Europe), a group company of the global Japanese logistics service provider Nippon Express Holdings, is set to realize the achievement of its sustainability goals in collaboration with the Climate Tech start-up, Cozero, based in Berlin. In NX Group’s pursuit of reducing its CO₂ emissions by 50 percent by 2030 as compared to 2013 (Scope1,2), the parent company, Nippon Express Holdings Inc., submitted a letter of commitment to obtain Science Based Targets (SBT) certif

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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

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Rainbow Bridge, which bans commercial traffic and mainly serves tourists, remains closed indefinitely.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In Africa, e-commerce revenues are expected to exceed $46 billion in 2025, up from $28 billion in 2021, and 500 million online shoppers in 2025, up from 350 million in 2022, according to the latest study by consulting firm TechCabal Insights. Launched in 2016 by the Universal Postal Union (UPU), the Ecom@Africa project aims to develop intra-African and international e-commerce through the postal network in each of the five major African regions.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Engine Shipping Quote Calculator Load Type Less Than Truckload Full Truckload From To Pickup Get Quote How To Ship An Engine Updated 12/03/2023 – Many people are hesitant to ship engines and transmissions. They’re bulky, heavy, and irregularly shaped. They also contain potentially hazardous liquids and oils. Despite these concerns, engines are actually one of the easiest items to ship!

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

November will be seen in the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) history as an auspicious month with the first meeting of its new Sustainable Logistics Policy Group, managed by Mike Jones, policy advisor for sustainability and environment. For many years BIFA has been monitoring the legislation, tracking any new regulations, and delivering advice to its corporate members on various environmental issues such as plastic packaging and the problems surrounding its disposal, as well as

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

400 Macy’s employees working in the state of Washington are planning strike actions Black Friday after 96% of workers voted in favor of striking back in October 2023.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The revolution in food retail logistics began in Parkstein in 2003. Today, the OPM system is the world’s most successful fully automated logistics and order picking system for cases. It all started with a cake lifter. The story of WITRON’s Order Picking Machinery system (OPM) begins at Walter Winkler’s coffee table in Parkstein. The breakthrough came with a cake and a cake server from the WITRON founder.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

7 min read In the dynamic world of supply chain management, optimizing warehouse operations has become an indispensable factor for businesses. Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. In this blog post, we will explore the highly effective ABCD Analysis technique for warehouse optimization with its pitfalls and how organizations can leverage their data to implement this st

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FW Logsitcs

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

From the integrity of the food products to their overall freshness, packaging plays a critical role in food-grade warehousing, prompting the need for careful consideration and adherence to a series of regulatory standards. In this blog, we will explore the importance of proper packaging in food-grade warehouses , highlight the key factors to consider in packaging, and discuss strategies to overcome commonly associated challenges.

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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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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

7 min read In the dynamic world of supply chain management, optimizing warehouse operations has become an indispensable factor for businesses. Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. In this blog post, we will explore the highly effective ABCD Analysis technique for warehouse optimization with its pitfalls and how organizations can leverage their data to implement this st

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This past Sunday, another cargo ship was attacked by Iranian-linked rebels, this time in the Red Sea. Using helicopters, Houthi rebels from Yemen seized a cargo ship, named The Galaxy Leader , that was linked to Israel. The attack happened in the Red Sea. It was the latest in a string of attacks on cargo ships and threats against cargo ships, in the Middle East region.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

7 min read Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency: Unleashing the Potential of ABCD Analysis In the dynamic world of supply chain management, optimizing warehouse operations has become an indispensable factor for businesses. Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits.

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