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Labor Shortages: What Are the Challenges for Supply Chain and Logistics? 

Talking Logistics

Labor shortages were among the top supply chain challenges faced by companies during the Covid pandemic. In fact, back in January 2022, we had Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Industry at Descartes Systems Group, on the program to discuss this problem in an episode titled, “The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think.”. Read more The post Labor Shortages: What Are the Challenges for Supply Chain and Logistics?

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Ikea v. Convoy: Lawsuit brings broker transparency

Overdrive Online

Ikea's lawsuit against Convoy reveals freight rates the mega shipper agreed to pay the broker, sometimes well above the average that brokers were paying owner-ops on the spot market at the time.

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How 3D Visuals and AI-Based Analytics Benefit Retail

Supply Chain Brain

Two key technologies that have gained significant traction in recent years are 3D product imaging and artificial intelligence-based analytics.

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Knight-Swift president Dave Jackson stepping down

Commercial Carrier Journal

Dave Jackson is stepping away from Knight-Swift Transportation after nine years as Chief Executive Officer and member of its board of directors, and 13 years as company president.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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ShipMonk Ranks No. 130 on the Inc. 5000 List for Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Ship Monk

With 12 state-of-the-art locations across the globe, ShipMonk proudly represents a wide range of regions. However, today we want to pay special tribute to the southeast region of the United States where our headquarters is located because we’ve just been ranked No. 130 on the Inc. Regionals 2024 Southeast list of fastest-growing private companies in North America.

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Julie Su headed toward DOL confirmation

Commercial Carrier Journal

A Senate labor committee sent Julie Su's confirmation to the Senate floor Tuesday following a closed-door meeting.

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Voltera Aims to Double Zero-Emission Vehicle Charging Sites in 2024

NGT News

Voltera, a developer, owner and operator of charging and refueling infrastructure for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets, has secured 19 new ZEV infrastructure development sites since it spun out of EdgeConneX in August 2022. This brings the company’s total portfolio to 21 sites, representing approximately $150 million of private investment in ZEV infrastructure real estate and […] The post Voltera Aims to Double Zero-Emission Vehicle Charging Sites in 2024 appeared first on NGT News.

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Let’s Face It: Last-Mile Delivery Fails the Sustainability Test

Supply Chain Brain

The self-evident questions are: Can’t you consolidate packages going to the same street on the same day? Do you really need a giant van to deliver a small box?

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Examining the Logistics Software Build vs Buy Debate

MercuryGate

A common question in transportation management and logistics software often arises: build or buy? Is it better to build a transportation management system or buy logistics management software? The build vs buy debate arises in many industries – not just in the transportation and supply chain space. Let’s consider the build vs buy question from a different angle: home improvement.

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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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Watch: Time to Digitize Your Yard Operation

Supply Chain Brain

Eric Breen, director of enterprise sales with Kaleris, explains why, when it comes to digitizing logistics processes, it's essential to automate operations in the yard area of the warehouse.

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The changing landscape of global container shipping alliances

Shipping and Freight Resource

In the latest news relating to global container shipping alliances, the OCEAN Alliance, comprising CMA CGM (No.3 in the world), COSCO SHIPPING (4), Evergreen (7), and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL – part of COSCO), has extended its operational cooperation for another five years, solidifying its presence until 2032. The Ocean Alliance is one of […] The post The changing landscape of global container shipping alliances appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource.

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Accelerate Model Building with SC Navigator’s New Whiteboard Functionality

AIMMS

SC Navigator's new Whiteboard functionality visually maps supply chains, simplifying data input for efficient modeling.

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FreeWire’s Boost Power Pro Elevates EV Charging, Energy Management

NGT News

Electric vehicle charging station provider FreeWire Technologies has launched Boost Power Pro, the flagship offering within its Pro Series product line. The company leverages built-in energy storage to deliver new features such as power sharing, blackout charging and site backup power that lower operating expenses, increase resiliency and provide a superior charging experience for drivers. […] The post FreeWire’s Boost Power Pro Elevates EV Charging, Energy Management appeared first on NGT

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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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A Beginner’s Guide to Export Shipping

I.C.E. Transport

While there are abundant opportunities for business growth right here in America, some of the fastest growing markets are overseas. Capitalizing on these opportunities requires knowledge of export shipping. This article covers the basics of shipping your U.S.-made products overseas – efficiently and in full compliance with customs agency requirements.

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A Mitie Milestone: UK Company Adds 4,000th Electric Vehicle to Fleet

NGT News

Mitie has welcomed the 4,000th electric vehicle, a Volkswagen ID Buzz, to its fleet. This milestone underscores Mitie’s commitment to creating a zero-emission fleet. Over the past year alone, Mitie has added more than 1,000 new EVs, solidifying its position as one of the largest electric fleets in the United Kingdom. The vehicle was unveiled […] The post A Mitie Milestone: UK Company Adds 4,000th Electric Vehicle to Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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U.S. Queries Solar Supply Import Chains Amid China Crackdown

Supply Chain Brain

An extensive questionnaire was sent to companies by U.S. Customs and Border Protection earlier in February, marking a widening effort to seek disclosure about provenance.

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Lynkwell Will Help Power Transition to All-EV Fleet by Schenectady, New York

NGT News

Lynkwell, a provider of electric vehicle charging software and solutions, has been named a partner of the city of Schenectady, New York, in powering the transition to an all-EV fleet. This strategic alignment establishes Lynkwell’s software as the driving force behind the city’s fleet operations, fueling its commitment to operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Macy’s to Close 150 Stores, Focus on Luxury Market

Supply Chain Brain

In January, Macy’s announced plans to cut 2,350 jobs, or 3.5% of its workforce, calling for a “bold new chapter that concentrates more on luxury shopping.

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Penske Logistics First to Employ Blue Yonder Artificial Intelligence Yard Management Technology

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Logistics is utilizing machine learning technology to further automate the process for customer goods that are being handled at a distribution center. Penske is the first Blue Yonder customer to employ their innovative Yard Management solution. Ramu Pannala, vice president supply chain technology, Penske Logistics: “Thanks to Blue Yonder’s computer vision-based Yard Management solution we have gained greater visibility in our yard, allowing us to know trailer and container location detail

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Norfolk Southern Counters Activist Ancora Group With New Board Picks

Supply Chain Brain

Ancora Holdings is looking to overhaul Norfolk Southern’s leadership through its roughly $1 billion stake in the carrier.

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Redefine Packaging Efficiency and Compact Footprint

Logistics Business Magazine

CMC Packaging Automation, a leading supplier of fully automated right-sized packaging solutions is thrilled to introduce the groundbreaking CMC CartonWrap DUO. This cutting-edge technology offers a single solution for packaging diversity: both boxes and corrugated envelopes, all on demand. The CMC CartonWrap DUO was unveiled for the first time during CID24, CMC’s annual innovation day, where it garnered widespread acclaim for its ingenuity and practicality.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Flexible Warehouse Automation Prepares for Unexpected

Logistics Business Magazine

In his latest byline, Simon Jones (pictured), UK Sales Executive at Exotec , a global warehouse robotics provider, outlines how automated systems help mitigate against inefficient warehouse processes and shortfalls in times of fluctuating demand. Consumer demand for products remained unpredictable throughout last year, plaguing the market with uncertainty.

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Self-Managed Fleet and Video Telematics

Logistics Business Magazine

Queclink Wireless Solutions has teamed up with a growing number of fleet management and tracking platform providers to deliver self-managed telematics for vehicle operators and technology resellers. The company’s range of 4G vehicle telematics, asset tracking and dash cameras are now integrated seamlessly with IoT software platforms from Key Telematics, Wialon, 3Dtracking, GpsGate, RedGPS, Mapon and Maptex as part of its UK and international expansion plans.

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