Thu.Nov 09, 2023

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5 Myths of Making Robots Work with People

Logistics Viewpoints

Robotics and automation in the warehouse continue to be a growing trend, with a recent study estimating that the warehouse robotics market is expected to reach USD 23. 09 billion by 2027 and grow at a rate of 15. 33% annually from 2022-2027. But there is still much to learn. As autonomous mobile robots ( AMRs ) find their place in the DC, there is much promise in terms of benefits to derive, but your challenge is to coordinate and optimize the tasks of humans and their robotic coworkers by allev

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TQL, other brokers 'offsetting' their way out of paying carriers?

Overdrive Online

After an owner-operator confronted TQL face-to-face over nonpayment issues, other carriers say the broker is withholding tens of thousands in cash, and they're mulling legal action.

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U.S. to Build $553M Deep-Water Shipping Terminal in Sri Lanka

Supply Chain Brain

The Port of Colombo has been operating near its capacity since 2021, meaning the new terminal will enable the continued growth of economies located in the Bay of Bengal.

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Building a Strong Team: Best Practices for Dump Truck Driver Recruitment

Trux

Establishing strong working relationships with reliable dump truck drivers is crucial in the construction industry. In this article, we will discuss the significance of establishing connections and collaborating with dependable dump truck drivers.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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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Shelley Simpson Named WIT’s 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking

Supply Chain Brain

Simpson beat out Tori Blake (chief financial officer and co-owner of Western Logistics Express and WLX) and Megan Ferguson (vice president of End-to-End Delivery Acceleration for Walmart) for the award.

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Flexport.org and CHOOOSE Develop Aviation Decarbonization Tool

Supply Chain Brain

The companies said that the feature will accelerate the decarbonization of air freight by allowing customers to purchase certificates that can be applied as direct reductions against Scope 3 emissions.

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Mack Trucks strike could be near an end

Commercial Carrier Journal

A strike at Mack Trucks' facilities in three states is rounding the corner on 5 weeks, but it could soon be over.

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Truckload Demand Was Positive YoY for the First Time in Nine Months, Study Finds

Supply Chain Brain

LTL tonnage and shipment count are expected to maintain reduced overall levels through the end of 2023 and into 2024 following the shutdown of Yellow Corp.

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Owner-op Marlin Coblentz's 'old-school style' '86 Pete 359

Overdrive Online

The North Carolina-based owner of Precision Transport & Moving (PTM) delivers storage buildings with this unique Pete 359. Instead of a fifth-wheel behind the cab, the truck has a flatbed over the drive axle to fit his operation.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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Russia Expected to Lift Fuel Export Ban Soon

Supply Chain Brain

The Deputy Prime Minister said the country will continue its voluntary cut of 300,000 barrels per day of crude oil and petroleum products until the end of December 2023.

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Cloud-based Labelling, Marking and Coding

Logistics Business Magazine

Seagull Scientific supplies software to design, print, mark and code labels, RFID tags, products, and packaging. Its BarTender Cloud allows users to print labels in the cloud. But until now, they had to design those labels using on-premise software. As of today, the launch of BarTender Cloud Designer allows businesses to design as well as print their labels in the cloud.

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Podcast | On the Journey Toward Supply Chain Digitization

Supply Chain Brain

Setting out on the journey to digitize your supply chain? It’s a long and winding road.

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Centralized DC in Spain using Mobile Robots

Logistics Business Magazine

In an effort to expand its logistics capacity and deploy efficient logistics management and technological innovations throughout the company, Desigual, an international fashion company based in Barcelona, has once again trusted SSI Schaefer. To centralize operations at its distribution centre in Viladecans, Spain, Desigual is replacing a traditional pallet rack for overstock with a new area equipped with 24 RackBots from SSI Schaefer’s range of SSI Mobile Robots.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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Truck freight volumes to grow over the next decade

Commercial Carrier Journal

Overall truck tonnage expected to grow from an estimated 11.3 billion tons this year to 14.2 billion tons in 2034.

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IoT Tracking Solution for Load Carriers

Logistics Business Magazine

Container management plays an important role in the logistics of manufacturing companies. However, this aspect usually only comes into play when load carriers go missing, transport times increase, or new purchases have to be made at great expense. “Particularly in the case of expensive special load carriers, which are frequently used in the automotive industry, non-transparent delivery chains are an avoidable nuisance.

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Navigating the Chilled Maze: Demystifying Cold Supply Chain Logistics

Loginext

This article provides an analysis of the cold supply chain logistics market. It includes the key findings of the cold supply chain logistics market, the factors that are expected to have the greatest impact on the market, and the major challenges faced by the market. Also, learn how TMS solutions can help tackle these challenges. The post Navigating the Chilled Maze: Demystifying Cold Supply Chain Logistics appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Greenplan joins Route Planning Elite

Logistics Business Magazine

Another success for Greenplan: the EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group) route planning solution has been included in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling after just two years on the market. This milestone places Greenplan at the forefront of global route planning and execution systems. Its inclusion underscores the fact that Greenplan achieves great success thanks to its focus on users’ needs.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Automation Project for German Food Retailer

Logistics Business Magazine

Dematic has recently completed commissioning of an automation project featuring innovative warehouse technology for Bünting SCM/Logistik GmbH & Co. KG at its new logistics centre in Nortmoor, in the German state of Lower Saxony. “We realised we needed to provide a growing selection of items in discount superstores and we were looking for an efficient solution to improve our processes.

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E-Cargo Bikes Partner

Logistics Business Magazine

Zoomo, provider of last-mile electric fleet solutions, today announced its plans to double down on four-wheeled e-cargo bikes, catering to the needs of the burgeoning urban logistics sector. The announcement sees Zoomo welcome VOK, a provider of automotive- grade cargo bikes, and Fernhay, micro-mobility vehicle solutions provider, to its platform. Zoomo will offer financing for both Vok and Fernhay vehicles, with full maintenance and its advanced fleet management software which helps businesses

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Automated Sortation System Selected

Logistics Business Magazine

James and James is a third party logistics (3PL) business set up for multiple small clients. Its UK fulfilment centre is strategically located an hour north of London in Brackmills, Northampton, central England’s logistics hotspot. It is close to both national courier hubs and international airports, making it ideal for fulfilling orders for both UK and European customers.

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November 2023

Logistics Business Magazine

The November ’23 issue of Logistics Business magazine: 76 pages of exclusive content spanning the international supply chain and warehousing sector. We have features on the logistics of the Ryder Cup, Gaming Experience, Brexit, Supply Chain Orchestration, Electric HGVs, Digital Innovation, Inventory Accuracy, Autonomous Data Capture, Voice Picking, WMS selection, Automation & Robotics, Omnichannel, Fulfilment, High-Density Storage, Side Loading, Floor Systems, Automated Packaging, Cardboard

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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.