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Winning 1966 Peterbilt 281 a piece of trucking history, and more

Overdrive Online

Kevin Cimmiyotti's red and white rig took the Antique division of Overdrive's Pride & Polish competition. It brings with it storied parts of trucking's long forgotten past.

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Combatting Cargo Theft and Freight Fraud: Proven Strategies

Trinity Logistics

In recent years, the transportation industry has seen a concerning rise in cargo theft and fraud, and the culprits behind it are becoming increasingly sophisticated with their tactics. According to Land Line , cargo theft increased by 49 percent in the first quarter of 2020, with an average cargo loss value exceeding $105,000 per incident. In a recent report in July 2023 by CargoNet , it was found that supply chain risk events increased 57 percent year-over-year (YoY), accounting for 44 million

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10 Pointers for Food & Beverage Supply Chain Success

Loginext

This article is a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the food and beverage supply chain landscape. From demand fluctuations to the importance of trust, we've listed the ten key pointers to help you stay ahead of the curve. Don't miss out on this amazing guide! The post 10 Pointers for Food & Beverage Supply Chain Success appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Logistics and the Supply Chain This Holiday Season: What to Expect

MTS Logistics

With Thanksgiving having come and gone for the year, that can only mean one thing: the holiday season is upon us. Believe it or not, after more than three years of a global pandemic and various disruptions and issues around it, the 2023 holiday season is expected to be the most normal one since 2019. There are several areas in logistics and the supply chain that we at More Than Shipping have been watching to determine what this year’s holiday season will look like for consumers and busines

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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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Top 10 SCM Trends for 2024

Logistics Business Magazine

Things are changing in supply chain management: while cost-cutting has been at the top of the agenda for many executives for years, in future they will be increasingly concerned with the shortage of skilled workers, sustainability and resilience. Ralf Duester, board member of the Bochum-based SCM software specialist Setlog, shows which trends will be important in 2024.

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AMR Commissioning at Dutch Logistics Centre

Logistics Business Magazine

Dematic has recently completed the implementation of an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solution for Radial Europe, a leading BTC e-commerce fulfilment expert and subsidiary of bpostgroup. The 299 newly installed AMRs move pallets and totes to transfer stations and picking stations at its logistics centre in Groningen, Netherlands. With the Dematic solution, Radial has enhanced its warehouse processes and anticipates significantly higher efficiency in order fulfilment.

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More Options with new Tugger Trains

Logistics Business Magazine

Customized solutions designed primarily for either indoor or outdoor use can now be implemented thanks to new tugger trailer frames from Linde Material Handling (MH). Equipped with application-specific functions, comfortable and safe for operators and gentle on transported goods, the frame modules combine with tow tractors from the Linde product portfolio to form custom-fit Logistic Train solutions that make horizontal transport and synchronized manufacturing processes even more effective and co