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How Do Warehouse Inventory Drones Work?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Have you ever wondered how warehouse inventory drones work and how they could augment your cycle counting process? Hear our Senior Director of Customer Solutions, Austin Feagins, tackle that issue in this short video. Amware has deployed warehouse inventory drones effectively to reduce labor and improve inventory accuracy.

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Watch: The Power of Purpose and People-Centricity

Supply Chain Brain

In a purpose-driven supply chain, everyone understands the purpose behind what they do every day, and how they bring value to the consumer, according to Lori Shaffer, VP of global nonwovens at Kimberly-Clark.

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Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes in Warehouse Design

Logistics Bureau

I see 3 common mistakes in establishing requirements for distribution centers and warehouses. It’s about the design, and location selection. You don’t have to make these mistakes.

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Autonomous trucks face sizeable challenges

Truck News

So what’s the deal with autonomous trucks these days? Will your trucks drive themselves any time soon? Will you be out of a driving job before you want to be?

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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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The Global Factory Activity Slump Continued in July

Supply Chain Brain

The J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index registered a score of 48.7 during July, matching the index’s lowest level since June 2020.

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Ford Restarts EV Truck Plant as Price Cuts Spark More Demand

Supply Chain Brain

The company expects F-150 Lightning sales to “significantly increase” in September and October as production ramps up and it fills back orders.

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Schneider National acquires dedicated carrier M&M Transport

Commercial Carrier Journal

In its acquisition of another CCJ Top 250 carrier, Schneider will have roughly 6,500 dedicated tractors in service.

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Walmart and Rubi Laboratories Want to Recycle Carbon to Make Clothing

Supply Chain Brain

Rubi's process will capture and convert emissions into cellulose, creating a carbon-negative product that can be used to make clothing and other items.

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Less-Than-truckload: A True Shipping Advantage

Food Logistics

Here are 4 things a good 3PL partner will look for when it comes to identifying and executing LTL shipping opportunities.

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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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BNSF Agrees to Paid Sick Leave, Improved Schedules for Union Workers

Supply Chain Brain

The agreement includes up to eight days of paid sick leave and scheduled time off for all BLET-represented BNSF locomotive engineers.

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Show your work -- enter the truck in Overdrive's Pride & Polish

Overdrive Online

Overdrive's decades-running Pride & Polish truck show competition returns for 2023 in a virtual format once again. Entries are being accepted now through Sept. 4 in five categories: Working Bobtail and Combo, Antique, Interior, and Limited Mileage/Show.

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Five Incremental Changes to Improve Supply Chain Performance

Supply Chain Brain

Companies can drive efficiencies and reduce costs by making several small changes across their supply chains. Here are five of them.

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August 1, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home August 1, 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 August 1, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge.

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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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The Importance of Investing in Ports for the Future of the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Reliable logistical information depends on seaports with technological systems that move containers without delays.

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New Freight Train from Rijeka Port

Logistics Business Magazine

A new regular common user freight train service was recently launched by Metrans that links the Croatian port of Rijeka, via the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), to Budapest in Hungary. Launched in June, the new rail cargo service connects AGCT with Metrans’ Csepel Terminal in Budapest. “We commend Metrans for launching this new service that connects Rijeka to Csepel Terminal and Metrans’ entire intermodal network in Europe.

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How AI Can Help to Reduce Supply Chain Fragility

Supply Chain Brain

Shortages, shipping delays and logistics breakdowns are offering businesses an opportunity to achieve competitive advantage.

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Death in Confined Spaces: Hidden Danger

Logistics Business Magazine

International freight transport insurer TT Club is seeking to draw attention to the hidden danger and life-threatening hazards caused by enclosed and confined spaces prevalent throughout the global supply chain. Toxic gases produced by some cargoes as well as leakages, residual fumigants and other causes of a reduced oxygen environment are the chief problems, with 60% of fatalities suffered by would be rescuers.

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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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100 GREAT SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERS

Supply Chain Brain

SupplyChainBrain's 2023 list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners.

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Behind the Scenes at AIMMS Connect Week

AIMMS

AIMMS Connect Week is about starting with ourselves, to reinforce our purpose-driven and self-organized work culture.

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Log-hub 3.3: Introducing Shipment Analyzer and Routing Optimization Enhancements

Log-hub

3 min read Log-hub has officially launched their most recent version of the platform, Log-hub 3.3. This release introduces a brand-new app named providing a wide range of features. With the Shipment Analyzer app , users now have access to a detailed breakdown of shipment trends, providing crucial insights for strategic decision-making. Additionally, they can utilize benchmark tariffs, cost adjustments, and consolidation rules to optimize expenditures.

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Locus Identified as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Supply Chain Execution Technologies, 2023 report.

Locus

We are pleased to announce that Gartner® has included Locus as a Sample Vendor for Last-Mile Delivery (LMD) solutions in their Hype Cycle 2023 for Supply Chain Execution Technologies report. This is the consecutively the second such mention. Previously, Locus was also mentioned as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Technology.

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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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Chief Procurement Officer Summit Takes Place in Miami, November 2023

Supply Chain Brain

The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Summit is a highly anticipated event that brings together industry leaders, procurement professionals, and supply chain experts from around the US.

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Enabling Peak Season Fulfillment During Ramadan in the Middle East

Locus

To believe or not to believe? Were the literary titan Shakespeare here today, observing the contemporary business landscape, he might pose this question. There was a time when we considered customers’ beliefs to be unshakeable and deep-rooted, immune to change. Yet, the landscape has evolved, and a delightful experience can ultimately make or break a customer’s belief in that brand.

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What is EZVision Load Board? Visibility & Collaboration

MercuryGate

What is EZVision Load Board? In this blog, we examine advanced transportation management features of the EZVision Load Board and the value those features bring to users in various supply chain roles. Details below highlight use cases to explain how the EZVision Load Board applies in your operations. The post What is EZVision Load Board? Visibility & Collaboration appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Freight shipments, spending dropping

Commercial Carrier Journal

In second quarter, truck shipments dropped 9% nationwide and as much as 27% regionally.

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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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Apple Supplier Planning $500M Investment to Build Two Factories in India

Supply Chain Brain

Though the exact locations of the facilities have not yet been decided, a formal announcement could come as early as this week.

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Enter Overdrive's Pride & Polish competition today

Overdrive Online

Overdrive's decades-running Pride & Polish truck show competition returns for 2023 in a virtual format once again. Entries are being accepted through Sept. 4 in five categories: Working Bobtail and Combo, Antique, Interior, and Limited Mileage/Show.

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Brake Safety: 10+ Tips to Pass an Inspection

Penske Move Ahead

When you press the brake pedal on your truck, you expect an instant response. Yet any number of issues can cause your vehicle’s braking systems to fail, increasing your risk of a serious accident while putting you and your cargo in danger. That’s why maintaining your truck’s braking system is so important and a major part of your Pre-Trip Inspection.

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