Mon.Jan 08, 2024

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TIA Technovations with Tom Curee

The Logistics of Logistics

Tom Curee and Joe Lynch discuss TIA Technovations, a logistics and transportation conference designed to explore technology trends and innovation driven by logistics industry leaders. Tom is the Founder and President of Qued , a freight technology company focused on workflow automation, and the TIA Technology Committee Chairman. About Tom Curee Tom Curee has served in the transportation industry for nearly 20 years working at 3PLs, carriers and most recently as a freight tech provider.

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Supply Chain New Year’s Resolutions: Things to STOP Doing in 2024

Talking Logistics

Back in 2017, I wrote a post highlighting four things supply chain and logistics professionals should stop doing in the new year. Since those things still apply today, I am resharing them again below. I also added a couple of more things to stop doing in 2024 and beyond. Recommendations from 2017 that still apply. Read more The post Supply Chain New Year’s Resolutions: Things to STOP Doing in 2024 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The US Leads the World in the Fight Against Slavery

Logistics Viewpoints

Detainees listening to speeches in a camp in Lop County, Xinjiang, April 2017 All countries claim that they have outlawed slavery. But slavery still exists. Today we refer to slavery as “forced labor.” Forced labor can be imposed by State authorities, by private enterprises, or by individuals. It is observed in all types of economic activity and exists in every country.

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2024 Predictions: A New Era of Strategic Supply Chain Design

Supply Chain Brain

The time for pandemic-era thinking is over. This will be the year of strategic supply chain design — but companies must be shrewd in their technology and vendor selection.

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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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Buddy Moore Trucking acquired by PS Logistics

Commercial Carrier Journal

PS Logistics in eight years has acquired 25 trucking operations and five non-asset logistics operations across the country.

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How to Overcome the Blooming Complexities of Floral Logistics and the Cold Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

Overcoming Floral Logistics Complexities Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 8, 2024 Floral logistics, shaped by global demand, has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry. Yet, beneath the tranquil surface of the floral world lies a intricate web of challenges, with the cold chain as its pivotal component.

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A lifetime of tire talk provides valuable learnings

Truck News

There’s something that I’ve found constantly tiring throughout my trucking career. Tires, and paying for more tires.

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‘Windshipped’ Offers a Vision of an Alternative to Commercial Trucking in Hudson Valley

Supply Chain Brain

John Bowermaster’s movie makes a compelling argument for figuring out how to send non-perishable goods by wind and water

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Truckers' New Year's Resolutions: Get closer to the freight source

Overdrive Online

Worried about the percentage "a broker might keep?" Owner-ops should ask how much is needlessly lost daily. Three Trucker of the Year finalists and an Overdrive contributor here offer ways to reassess -- and fully engage your primary freight partners.

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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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India Facing Surprising Shortage of Factory Workers

Supply Chain Brain

Instead of seeing workers move onto factory floors, India appears instead to be de-industrializing.

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FDA Registration for Fulfillment Centers

Ship Monk

If you live in the United States, you’ve encountered FDA labels. They’re everywhere from the milk you buy in the grocery store to the cosmetics you purchase at the mall. While you may not think much about these three little letters signifying the US Food and Drug Administration , they exist for the protection of all consumers. Exaggeration? Definitely not.

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Germany Sticks to Subsidy Cuts as Farmer Protests Block Roads

Supply Chain Brain

Scholz defended the farmers’ right to protest, but warned about efforts by far-right groups to hijack demonstrations and destabilize the country.

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The Effects and Challenges from Steamship Lines Pausing Suez Canal Movements

MTS Logistics

Steamship lines have halted transits via the Suez Canal as the Houthi militants continue their attacks in the Red Sea. The issues center mainly near the Bab-el-Mandeb Straight, also known as the Gate of Tears, a choke point where 12% of global trade passes through. Carriers are now scrambling and adjusting shipping routes. Instead of carriers passing through the Suez Canal, ships are heading south to sail around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.

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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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Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Deny Reported Safe Passage Deal With Houthis

Supply Chain Brain

ShippingWatch said the pact would involve shipping companies agreeing to not go to Israel in return for being allowed through safely.

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3 Strategies to Improve Logistics Customer Service

IFS Blogs

Learn three impactful logistics customer service strategies to convert more customers and boost your sales.

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Deliver Europe, Amsterdam

Logistics Business Magazine

Now in its 9th year, DELIVER brings together the commerce and supply chain ecosystem to make deals in one-to-one meetings, network, and share thought leadership. With our easy-to-use digital platform, we connect leading vendors with retailers and brands looking for new solutions and technologies to shape the future of our industry. DELIVER gives you a focussed opportunity to connect in-person at a series of invaluable one-to-one meetings, share insights at inspiring interactive sessions, and see

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Home Service Pricing Strategies: Maximizing Profitability and Market Success

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes Pricing is a critical aspect of any service-based business, determining not just the revenue but also playing a pivotal role in profitability, sustainability, cash flow and market positioning. Choosing the right pricing strategy is essential for businesses aiming to thrive in competitive landscapes and secure a prominent position within local markets.

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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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South Carolina Governor’s Budget Requests Funds for SC Nexus, EV Training Institutes

NGT News

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has outlined his Executive Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. Among the budget’s highlights are $15 million requested for SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy and $50 million for electric vehicle training institutes. “South Carolina’s booming economy has once again created a record budget surplus, this year totaling over $1.64 billion […] The post South Carolina Governor’s Budget Requests Funds for SC Nexus, EV Training Institutes appeared first on

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Strategic Pricing Strategies for Service Businesses: Maximizing Profitability and Market Success

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes Pricing is a critical aspect of any service-based business, determining not just the revenue but also playing a pivotal role in profitability, sustainability, cash flow and market positioning. Choosing the right pricing strategy is essential for businesses aiming to thrive in competitive landscapes and secure a prominent position within local markets.

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5 Innovative Ways Enhanced Retail Logistics Visibility Can Amplify Your Profits

Locus

In the tightly knit fabric of retail, a clear view of the supply chain’s inner workings is a definitive edge for business. It’s in this landscape that operational efficiency isn’t just beneficial, it’s essential for financial health. Clarity in supply chain operations distinguishes the leaders in retail. Strategic technology deployment unlocks efficiencies that go beyond mere cost control, enriching the customer’s experience at every touchpoint.

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Completion of cargo-partner Acquisition

Logistics Business Magazine

NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., is pleased to announce that, in accordance with the share transfer agreement concluded on May 12, 2023 with cargo-partner Group Holding AG and its subsidiaries Multi Transport und Logistik Holding AG, Safer Overseas Transport Holding GmbH, cargo-partner GND GmbH, and CARGO-PARTNER US HOLDINGS INC. (hereinafter collectively referred to as “cargo-partner”), it acquired all shares of several cargo-partner subsidiaries based mainly in Central and Eastern Europe that pr

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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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Boeing Under Scrutiny Over Max 9 Blowout

Supply Chain Brain

Investigators said their findings so far did not suggest a widespread flaw with the Boeing Max 9 aircraft.

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Weleda Bolsters Hubs with WMS

Logistics Business Magazine

Weleda AG is a leading manufacturer of anthroposophical medicine and holistic natural beauty products. The company has achieved a significant milestone with successful integration of the LFS warehouse management system supplied by EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group) at its production location in Switzerland. Introducing the system signifies a crucial step in transitioning all manufacturing sites in the German-speaking region to LFS.

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UK Logistics Sector Returns to Pre-Pandemic Level

Logistics Business Magazine

Occupier demand for UK logistics and industrial space returned to its pre-pandemic norms following a year of tough market conditions, according to newly-published data from global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield. According to the firm, more than 10.2 million sq ft of space transacted in the occupational market during Q4 2023, taking the total annual figure to 32.5 million sq ft.

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Peru Operations Expand with Racking

Logistics Business Magazine

OXXO, the convenience store chain has taken a significant step forward in its growth in the Peruvian market. In collaboration with AR Racking, industrial storage solutions supplier, OXXO has successfully completed an ambitious expansion and optimisation project of its logistics operations in Villa el Salvador, Peru. This initiative involved the installation of 1000 PAL positions and 98 picking spaces, significantly improving its storage capacity and operating efficiency.

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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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Commercial Vehicle Show

Logistics Business Magazine

The Commercial Vehicle Show is the largest and most comprehensive road freight transport, distribution, and logistics event in the United Kingdom. The show offers commercial vehicle manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and hundreds of sector suppliers an energetic event based on an established brand first launched in 2000. Brand new for 2024 is a 3 day class-leading on-site seminar to complement the extensive exhibition, covering all of the ‘hot topics’ including, ministerial announcements, dec

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