Now, That's Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

Welcome to my blog series, where we delve into the dynamic world of the land transport industry. As a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in this ever-evolving sector, I am excited to share my industry insights and provide commentary on the latest news and trends shaping the landscape. From advancements in autonomous vehicles to the impact of sustainable transportation solutions, this blog series aims to keep you informed, engaged, and at the forefront of this rapidly changing fie

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 5, 2023

I engaged in numerous discussions with robotics executives last year as I was developing ARC Advisory Group’s mobile warehouse robotics (AMR) research. I noticed that many of them obtained valuable experience at Kiva Systems (Amazon Robotics) prior to their current roles. One such executive credited Mark Messina with Amazon’s ability to scale its rollout of Kiva Systems subsequent to its acquisition of the company.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

We’ve crossed the halfway mark of 2023. How would you characterize this year so far, from a supply chain and logistics perspective? Better or worse than expected? Any surprises? It depends on whom you ask, of course. I’m sure many carriers, for example, are not celebrating the first half of the year. From my perspective, Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Truck News

JULY 5, 2023

As the trucking and transportation sectors increasingly adopt and implement digital technologies and cloud storage solutions, with the goal of modernizing businesses, their risk of exposure to cybersecurity breaches increases […]

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 5, 2023

The food and beverage industry faces a complex assortment of challenges today. Manufacturers must ensure adherence to regulatory compliance, strike a balance between efficiency and profitability, maintain unblemished food safety records, and guarantee customer satisfaction. These efforts are carried out in conjunction with the demands of managing a sprawling global supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2023

Ekart launched its air and surface B2B transportation services in India to provide domestic businesses with improved transportation speeds and greater reliability.

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Food Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

Autonomous trucks have the potential to revolutionize the trucking industry. They could improve safety, efficiency, and productivity, and help to address the the truck driver shortage. However, there are still some challenges that need to be addressed.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2023

A planned $200 million factory will reportedly be finished by January 2025 while construction on a different $46 million plant will be completed by October 2024.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 5, 2023

UPS and the Teamsters union worked through the pre-dawn hours Wednesday to negotiate a new labor deal but left the table without a resolution.

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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

JULY 5, 2023

Panasonic “will need to build" about four more factories to achieve a sharp boost in its battery capacity, according to CTO Shoichiro Watanabe.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

In London this week, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been meeting to discuss progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through pollution-reducing policies in ocean shipping and to set new goals for the future. While large economies like the U.S. are pushing for much tighter rules, other countries are skeptical. Key countries, led by the United States, are pushing the IMO to adopt even stricter restrictions than previously set, as climate change accelerates and progress has

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2023

This webinar gives you the "nuts and bolts" of how decision intelligence can be used to formulate and solve your S&OP problem as an enterprise optimization problem that honors all hard constraints, strives to meet soft constraints, and optimizes comprehensive business metrics.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 5, 2023

Researchers at the University of Central Arkansas concluded that urinalysis misses about 90% of actual drug use.

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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

JULY 5, 2023

Thanks to inflation, distribution facilities are faced with a 30% increase in spend categories — and material-handling equipment is no exception.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 5, 2023

Unless a looming strike of more than 340,000 UPS workers and drivers drags on for several weeks, truckload and LTL carriers are unlikely to see any effects.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2023

Weeks of talks between UPS and Teamsters fell apart early on the morning of July 5 after stretching through the July 4 holiday.

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Freightos

JULY 5, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home July 5, 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 5, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2023

Most cyber risk comes from third-party relationships.

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Locus

JULY 5, 2023

Why Fleet Management Matters for Shippers In the complex sphere of supply chain management, fleet resources remain indispensable and irreplaceable. Shippers tasked with overseeing their fleets, be they captive or outsourced, to ensure the successful completion of deliveries. Yet, this task begs the question: what’s the most efficient way to manage these essential assets?

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Ship Monk

JULY 5, 2023

The demands of ecommerce are always evolving; your order fulfillment operations must do the same or risk falling behind. If you’re an ecommerce brand, being outmatched by competitors is the last thing you want, which is why the most successful brands across verticals bring in reliable 3PL partners to carry out order fulfillment. The problem is, that over the years misconceptions have sprung up about the outsourcing process.

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NGT News

JULY 5, 2023

Chart Industries Inc. is partnering with Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc., a developer of electrolytic hydrogen plants, to supply its Howden compressors an Avina green hydrogen facility in Southern California that will provide fuel for heavy-duty hydrogen trucks. The partnership’s efforts will drive the expansion of sustainable transportation infrastructure and establish Southern California as a leader […] The post Avina to Use Chart Technology for Hydrogen Vehicle Fuel Plant Project appear

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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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LabelMaster

JULY 5, 2023

With electric vehicles now making up 7% of new car sales in the U.S.—and registrations 63% higher than one year ago—it’s clear that EV technology is changing how Americans drive. It’s also changing how car companies and dealers handle breakdowns, accidents and other routine automotive incidents. After more than a century of working with petroleum-powered.

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NGT News

JULY 5, 2023

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian says the first custom electric delivery vans have been delivered to Amazon in Germany, with a total of 300 units being deployed in Munich, Berlin, and Dusseldorf in the coming weeks. Amazon announced last year that it plans to invest more than €1 billion to electrify its European transportation network and […] The post Rivian Supplying Electric Vans to Amazon appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2023

The "final mile" benefits from the collaboration of artificial intelligence and machine learning and optimized data, says Mathew Witte, senior vice president at Ortec.

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NGT News

JULY 5, 2023

KAG Canada, the Canadian arm of The Kenan Advantage Group Inc., North America’s largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, has placed an order for Innovative Fuel Systems Ltd.’s (IFS) proprietary Multi-Fuel Technology Platform (MFTP) MFTP is a patent-pending solution for retrofitting Class 8 heavy-duty diesel engines to operate with compressed natural gas (CNG) or […] The post KAG Fleet Applying IFS Natural Gas Retrofit Technology to Class 8 Trucks appeared first on NGT N

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 5, 2023

Leading online packaging supplier, Kite Packaging, has updated its new pallet range to include eco-friendly nestable and rackable plastic pallets as well as timber and presswood pallets. Kite’s durable, lightweight and cheap nestable pallets provide a long-lasting solution for palletising goods. Their impressive dynamic capacity offers the best of both worlds with no compromise on functionality or cost-effectivity.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 5, 2023

GM sales rose almost 19% during the second quarter of 2023 while Toyota claimed its sales grew by 7.1% during the quarter.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 5, 2023

PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA), headquartered in Singapore, has signed agreements to acquire a 22 percent minority stake in Duisburg Gateway Terminal GmbH (DGT). The transaction is subject to the approval of Germany’s competition and supervisory authorities. Upon completion of transaction, PSA will join Hupac, HTS and Duisport as shareholders of DGT.

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