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What is a Warehouse Customer Portal and Its Benefits

Cyzerg

In the competitive and fast-paced logistics environment, 3PLs strive to simultaneously ensure that cargo moves uninterrupted through the supply chain and deliver a better customer experience. One of the technologies that can help accomplish the latter is a warehouse customer portal.

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Drivers Can Drive Remotely Too with Nils Alstad

The Logistics of Logistics

Nils Alstad and Joe Lynch discuss how drivers can drive remotely. Nils is the Chief Product Officer at Phantom Auto , a technology platform that enables people to remotely control vehicles across sites from thousands of miles away with just the click of a button. About Nils Alstad Nils Alstad is the Chief Product Officer at Phantom Auto, a technology platform that enables people to remotely control vehicles across sites from thousands of miles away with just the click of a button.

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The Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Market Continues to Grow – Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Logistics Viewpoints

I am placing the finishing touches on ARC Advisory Group’s research on the warehouse management systems (WMS) market ( [link] ). ARC has been publishing structured research on the global WMS market for over 20 years and this history provides us with valuable context for understanding the changes that occur and serves as an anchor to our five-year market forecast.

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Cash-strapped Yellow preparing for 'range of contingencies'

Commercial Carrier Journal

Yellow pushed back Wednesday afternoon on reports of its pending financial demise, saying it was still meeting with Teamster leadership and "continues to prepare for a range of contingencies.

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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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Pentagon Seeks Supply of Chip-Mineral Gallium After China Curbs Exports

Supply Chain Brain

China announced restrictions on gallium and another mineral, germanium, in a move seen as part of the country’s tit-for-tat trade war on technology with the U.S. and Europe.

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Side underride guards the costliest trucking mandate ever?

Overdrive Online

As NHTSA considers a mandate for side-underride guards on new trailers, small-biz truckers voice cost, operational and safety concerns. Advancing any mandate, OOIDA contended, would ignore longstanding worry left unaddressed over many years.

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Barbie’s Creator Was Supply Chain Innovator Too

Talking Logistics

Have you seen the new Barbie movie? According to Comscrore, this past weekend the movie brought in an estimated $155 million in ticket sales in the United States and an additional $182 million overseas. I haven’t seen the movie yet, and I’m not sure if/when I will. I’m more of an Oppenheimer guy, which I’m. Read more The post Barbie’s Creator Was Supply Chain Innovator Too appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Waymo puts driverless truck program on hold

Commercial Carrier Journal

While Waymo says it will continue to work with Daimler Truck North America, it will focus its efforts primarily on its autonomous ride-hailing business.

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General Motors Blames Supplier for Slow EV Production Rates

Supply Chain Brain

GM's CEO said she was disappointed with the supplier and that the company has been surprised by the minimal progress made by the unnamed organization.

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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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Teamsters Reach Deal with UPS to Tentatively Avert a Nationwide Strike

MTS Logistics

UPS and the Teamsters Union have agreed on a new contract to avert a strike. We previously reported on More Than Shipping that a nationwide UPS strike was looking more likely, after talks fell apart last week. However, as the old saying goes “it’s always darkest before dawn” and often when negotiations fall apart, a deal is finally possible.

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Germany Will Rely Heavily on Hydrogen Imports in Light of Updated Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

Germany will need to import between 50% and 70% of its hydrogen to meet the demands mapped out in the updated National Hydrogen Strategy.

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July 26, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home July 26, 2023 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. Judah Levine July 26, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge.

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Restoring Control Over Strategic Sourcing and Inventory Management

Supply Chain Brain

To be able to respond quickly to future supply chain disruptions, companies need to embrace strategic sourcing and inventory management.

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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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Warehouse Operations Redefined: The Augmented Reality (AR) Revolution

3PL Links

The Use of Augmented Reality (AR) in Warehouse Operations | Image source: Pexels The term “augmented reality” (AR) refers to a technology that merges the physical and digital worlds. Wearables, smartphones, tablets, and other computerized devices are used to directly visualize images, sounds, films, and graphics in the real environment. With these tools, the user may see the area clearly and get a sense of what can be done right now with greater effectiveness and dynamism.

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Fostering Inclusivity in Transportation by Heeding the Voices of Female Drivers

Supply Chain Brain

Trucking companies need to build a more inclusive environment by addressing the distinctive experiences and issues of female drivers.

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UK 3PL Experiences Impressive Growth

Logistics Business Magazine

Cargo Express, a transport, warehousing, and logistics management company based in the West Midlands, has experienced an impressive period of growth, resulting in huge developments to its fleet, workforce, and services. Cargo Express work with companies located around the world with their fast and reliable, road, sea, and air freight solutions. The company has invested an impressive £2 million over the past year into an already extensive fleet, including Scania’s, DAF’s Renault’s and various tra

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Salvage Operations Underway Following Deadly Cargo Ship Fire Near Ameland

Supply Chain Brain

A spokesperson for the Dutch Coastguard said the fire was likely caused by one of the 25 electric vehicles being transported by the vessel.

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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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Manhattan Associates Reports Record Revenue

Logistics Business Magazine

Leading Supply Chain and Omnichannel Commerce Solutions provider Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) today reported revenue of $231.0 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. GAAP diluted earnings per share for Q2 2023 was $0.63 compared to $0.49 in Q2 2022. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share for Q2 2023 was $0.88 compared to $0.69 in Q2 2022.

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Porsche Looking for Investors, New Site for Cellforce Factory

Supply Chain Brain

Porsche executives are in talks with advisors and investors to help raise between €2 billion and €3 billion for the factory.

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Manifest Las Vegas

Logistics Business Magazine

The Future of Logistics is Here Manifest Vegas is the premier global gathering for industry leaders, innovators and investors that strive to find solutions and cutting-edge logistics & supply chain technologies. Join over 4,500 of the most influential leaders in logistics technology to forge new relationships and foster new strategies to help move your business forward.

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Syphilis Emergency Looms in the U.S. as Drugs Run Low

Supply Chain Brain

While rates of HIV have been declining, other sexually transmitted diseases have become more prevalent in recent years.

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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.

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Brokers cannot afford to go without high-frequency data, expert insights

FreightWaves SONAR

Brokers are faced with a wide range of challenges every day. Many of these tough situations arise from a lack of market visibility, including uncertainty surrounding the bidding process, inability to analyze trucking capacity and a general lack of advanced technology to manage daily workflows. When brokers lack access to the insights necessary to understand capacity trends in real time, they are not able to price freight in accordance with real-world market conditions.

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Florida Utility Establishes Program to Aid Fleets in Electrification

NGT News

JEA, a nonprofit, community-owned utility based in Jacksonville, Fla., is working with Resource Innovations to launch an electrification program aimed at assisting fleet utility customers in their transition from conventional internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles. “This collaboration brings together our strengths and resources, enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and comprehensive support to […] The post Florida Utility Establishes Program to Aid Fleets i

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Tracking Ecommerce Shipments: Tips & Insights

Ship Monk

Having a great product is key to ecommerce success, but so is making sure it gets to customers safely. In order to protect your inventory and customer experience, it’s vital that you understand the key components of keeping your orders safe when en route, know how to track them as they travel, and grasp the meanings behind different delivery status notifications.

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Blue Bird, Accelera by Cummins Roll Out New Vision Electric School Bus

NGT News

Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc., and Blue Bird Corp. have premiered the next-generation Vision electric school bus, which features the Accelera PowerDrive 7000, the newest version of its electric powertrain system. The upgraded system provides superior performance and is equipped with a next-gen battery that has a capacity of 196 […] The post Blue Bird, Accelera by Cummins Roll Out New Vision Electric School Bus appeared first on NGT News.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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3PL Cost Savings with Cloud Accounting

Logistics Business Magazine

Cambridgeshire, UK based warehouse and distribution specialist Brett’s Transport has invested in new cutting-edge cloud accounting software to improve visibility and efficiency across operations and reduce its reporting admin, a move which will save approximately one week of manual data entry every month. Cloud accounting software, bluQube, will integrate with Brett’s Transport’s other back-office systems to allow greater visibility across the organisation and enable the development of a flash r

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Refuse Fleet Purchasing Hexagon Agility Modules for Mobile Natural Gas Refueling

NGT News

Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites, says it has received orders for Mobile Pipeline modules and renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel systems from a major refuse fleet in North America. The modules will be used in mobile refueling of the company’s growing fleet of natural gas vehicles. “We applaud our customer for their continued […] The post Refuse Fleet Purchasing Hexagon Agility Modules for Mobile Natural Gas Refueling appeared first on NGT News.

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Watch: Meeting the Demand for New Warehouse Space

Supply Chain Brain

Jake Terkanian, executive vice president of CBRE, explains the challenges that distribution centers are encountering today in meeting the demand for new capacity.

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