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5 Principles for Navigating the Digital Fog Around AI in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Chief supply chain officers feel overwhelmed navigating the intense digital fog surrounding AI in supply chain, so I offer five principles for navigation. For sure, the opportunity for AI in supply chains is massive.

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Warehouse Operations: Definition, Functions, Optimization Strategies

Cyzerg

Efficient warehouse operations are vital for businesses to stay competitive. The key to success lies in streamlining these operations to maximize efficiency. From inventory management to order fulfillment, every aspect of the warehouse must be optimized for smooth and seamless processes.

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Avoiding Shipping Scams as a Freight Agent

Trinity Logistics

Shipping scams have increased exponentially in the past few years. Is your Freight Agent business taking all the steps needed to prevent them? As a Freight Agent, your days are busy servicing your customer and carrier relationships and managing shipments. The last thing you need on your plate is a scam artist wreaking havoc and getting your business (or one of your relationships) into trouble.

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Harnessing Nearshoring Potential: Answers to Key Questions

Blue Grace Logistics

Harnessing Nearshoring Potential: Answers to Key Questions Harnessing Nearshoring Potential: Answers to Key Questions Thank you for requesting this report. Don’t forget to click the download button on the top right of the window below to save the PDF for your files. Interested in talking to a BlueGrace logistics expert? Click here to contact us today.

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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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Color-changing '22 Kenworth a nod to owner's previous show truck

Overdrive Online

Extreme Transportation Specialized owner Rob Harris' 2022 Kenworth W900L in some ways resurrects the styling on a 1994 W900L he owned and showed on the circuit through the late 1990s, both rigs featuring color-shifting "harlequin" paint from PPG.

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Watch: Warehouse Automation Is More Than Just Robotics

Supply Chain Brain

Robotics and artificial intelligence are on everyone's mind, but many operators don't need that level of technology at this point, says Jason Joachim, chief executive officer of Cargo Spectre.

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Stord Expands SOC 2 Type II Compliance, Strengthening Customer Trust and Data Security

Stord

ATLANTA, August 17, 2023 — Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its System and Organization Controls (SOC 2) compliance, marking a significant milestone for the company. This is the second SOC 2 Type II report Stord has received for Stord One Commerce, its order and inventory management platform (OMS), and the first SOC 2 Type II report for Stord One Warehouse, its warehouse management system (WMS).

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Tesla Warns Mining Company of Possible Legal Claim on Failed Supply Talks

Supply Chain Brain

The potential legal claim is related to a binding term sheet in negotiations with the electric-vehicle giant for the supply of spodumene concentrate, Core said August 16.

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How Fire Turned Lahaina Into A Disaster Area – and How You Can Help through ALAN

Women in Trucking

Learn how fire turned Lahaina into a sisaster area and how you can help through the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN).

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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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Four Ways Warehouse Operators Can Use Automation to Overcome the Labor Challenge

Supply Chain Brain

Automation can help warehouse operators overcome their labor challenges in many ways. But the implementation process requires careful consideration and planning.

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Canoo Plans Debut of Class 2 Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle 190

NGT News

Canoo Technologies, an advanced mobility company, says it is launching its new Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV) 190, which expands the company’s lineup into the Class 2 electric cargo van segment. “This newest vehicle offers even greater space and flexibility for fleet owners with the same unique technologically advanced performance of our original LDV 130,” says […] The post Canoo Plans Debut of Class 2 Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle 190 appeared first on NGT News.

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EV Batteries, Car Parts Now Scrutinized Under U.S. Forced Labor Law

Supply Chain Brain

Batteries, tires, steel and aluminum were added to the list of Chinese imports that should be more heavily scrutinized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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PowerFlex, Samsara Integration Enhances EV Fleet Operations

NGT News

PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables affiliate and provider of large-scale EV charging solutions, has announced a new integration with Samsara, developer of the Connected Operations Cloud, a platform that enables organizations dependent on physical operations to harness IoT data and develop actionable insights. The integration of the PowerFlex X EV charging management software with Samsara’s vehicle […] The post PowerFlex, Samsara Integration Enhances EV Fleet Operations appeared first on NGT News

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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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Unleashing the Power of Supply Chain AI: A Roadmap to Competitive Success

Supply Chain Brain

Over 64% of businesses believe they can increase their productivity by using AI, making it imperative for organizations to embrace this form of technology.

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3PL Best Practice Forum to Tackle Transportation Challenges

Food Logistics

The new forum will support 3PL leaders by exploring the issues set to define the next decade for the logistics sector.

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NFI Won’t Achieve Pre-COVID Production Levels Until 2025

Supply Chain Brain

"The last 36 months at NFI have been extremely difficult to navigate," chief executive officer Paul Soubry told analysts August 16.

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Transparent Dialogue for Customer Satisfaction

Logistics Business Magazine

Reliable, fast and competent customer service along with a strong customer satisfaction focus have always been hallmarks claimed by Still. With innovative, digital solutions, forward-looking and individual service and a high level of solution expertise, the Hamburg-based intralogistics specialist ensures customer satisfaction and the maximum availability and efficiency of their material handling fleets.

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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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Rotolatch Launches Technology to Improve Drone Deliveries

Supply Chain Brain

Drones equipped with RotoBird's automated winch can now drop off and pick up multiple deliveries without intervention.

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Make the Most Out of Selling on Amazon

Ship Monk

With sales of over $524.9 B per year, the Amazon marketplace gives ecommerce sellers access to hundreds of millions of potential customers worldwide, and over 200 million Prime members. As an ecommerce business owner, you’d be silly not to at least consider it. Still, there are tradeoffs: you have to follow their rules, you give up some (or all) control over your brand, and a significant portion of your profit margin goes to Amazon.

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European Supply Chain Summit to take place in Berlin November 2023

Supply Chain Brain

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.

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Global Logistics Industry Contracts for Third Straight Month

Supply Chain Brain

July 2023 marked the fifth straight month that the Logistics Managers' Index score hit a new all-time low.

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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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Podcast | The Past, Present and Future of Gig Work

Supply Chain Brain

How did the gig economy survive the pandemic? And how is it evolving today?