Talking Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

It was only a question of time, really. Last Friday, AILO, a startup logistics service provider billing itself as “the industry’s first AI-PL,” came out of stealth mode. The company, which has received over $200 million in funding from investors including Google, Amazon, and Andreessen Horowitz (among others), promises to usher in “a new era. Read more The post Move Over 3PLs and 4PLs, the AI-PL Is Here appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Loginext

APRIL 4, 2024

Neglecting the essential functions of logistics management software can spell trouble for your business. Efficient routing ensures timely deliveries. Making data-driven decisions improves operational efficiency and reduces costs. These aspects, along with facilitating scalability and integrating third-party carriers seamlessly, are pivotal for success in modern logistics and supply chain.

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Food Logistics

APRIL 5, 2024

A reputable 3PL becomes the guiding light for shippers in flat market conditions, offering a comprehensive suite of services designed to prioritize reliability and service quality and mitigate the driver shortage.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 3, 2024

Daniel Sokolovsky and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing distribution. Daniel is the Co-founder and CEO of WARP , a company that connects shippers, carriers, and facilities to find the most efficient route for middle-mile freight. About Daniel Sokolovsky Daniel Sokolovsky is a Los Angeles based entrepreneur and Co-founder and CEO of WARP, a tech-powered freight network specializing in middle-mile solutions.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 31, 2024

In the logistics world, there’s always more than what meets the eye concerning operational efficiency. But with resource-level insight into your transportation operations, you have a chance to discover that more in- depth.

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Food Logistics

APRIL 3, 2024

The growth of consumers staying at home and buying food/merchandise online is not slowing down. Luckily, grocers have a wide range of technology and suppliers to move forward developing micro-fulfillment operations to satisfy the demand.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 5, 2024

Dan Lindsey and Joe Lynch discuss building strong carrier relationships. Dan is the Co-founder of Linkage Logistics and the Broker-Carrier Summit , which will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, April 22 – 24, 2024. About Dan Lindsey Dan Lindsey is the Co-founder of Linkage Logistics and the Founder of the Broker-Carrier Summit. Dan has been in the logistics industry since 2001 when he began working the preload shift for UPS.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 5, 2024

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2024

Across the globe, companies continue to pledge to reduce their emissions, capture their emissions, and help to reduce the negative impacts of climate change. For many companies, this process begins with an overhaul of their manufacturing processes, looking at ways to promote sustainable manufacturing. Sustainable manufacturing is one step in the process of building sustainable supply chains.

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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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Food Logistics

APRIL 2, 2024

Sheer Logistics acquired CargoBarn, a tech-enabled third-party logistics provider (3PL) that provides full truckload freight brokerage, expedited, drayage, and other specialized services.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 1, 2024

A growing economy, drought conditions at the Panama Canal, and systems not designed to plan for trucking schedules could all spell trouble for the Port of LA in the months to come.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 3, 2024

If Logistics Services Providers (LSPs) and shippers thought 2024 was going to be smooth sailing, the dual impact of the ongoing Panama Canal congestion and Red Sea shipping attacks has been a rude awakening with severe delays in container transportation, higher costs of ocean freight, and unpredictable departure and arrival times. For two months now, Read more The post Redefining Resilience: Seizing Business Opportunities Amid Supply Chain Challenges appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adri

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2024

Blue Yonder’s CEO, Duncan Angove The supply chain software landscape is changing rapidly. On Friday, March 29 th , Blue Yonder, a leading provider of supply chain planning and today execution solutions, announced signing an agreement to acquire One Network Enterprises for approximately $839 million. This is a significant acquisition that will change the supply chain software landscape.

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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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Food Logistics

APRIL 4, 2024

All last-mile food deliveries should be made with electric vehicles (EVs) sooner rather than later. So, the big question is, why aren’t we there yet?

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

LLMs, Optimization and Automation: Supply Chain's Defenses Against Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 1, 2024 Azad Ratzki | The Association for Supply Chain Management March 20, 2024 The unpredictable economic landscape of a bear versus bull market poses significant challenges to supply chain professionals.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home April 2, 2024 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.

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Stord

APRIL 5, 2024

Acquisition broadens Stord’s DTC and B2B fulfillment capabilities for high growth omnichannel brands ATLANTA, April 5, 2024 —Stord, a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced today its acquisition of ProPack Logistics , a renowned provider of fulfillment services.

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NGT News

APRIL 5, 2024

The Florida city of Hallandale Beach has launched the Cloud, an all-electric bus fleet, with a complimentary service to the community beginning April 5, 2024. This fleet of nine electric vehicles is one of the largest electric bus fleets owned by any Florida municipality and is a testament to the city’s commitment to forging a […] The post Nine-Unit Bus Fleet Buoys Florida City’s Green Agenda appeared first on NGT News.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 3, 2024

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Overdrive Online

APRIL 3, 2024

After a talk on business fundamentals and Rutherford's insights on winning mind-sets, an owner-operator in the crowd clashed with him on the issue of brokered-freight transaction transparency.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 31, 2024

Are global supply chains finally shaking off the after-effects of the pandemic? The latest findings from GEP’s Global Supply Chain Volatility Index suggest that might be the case.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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NGT News

APRIL 4, 2024

Ford Motor Company is retiming the launch of upcoming electric vehicles at its Oakville, Ontario, assembly plant while continuing to build out an advanced industrial system to produce its next-generation EVs, including greenfield construction and conversion of existing assembly plants. The company continues to invest in a broad set of programs as it works to […] The post Ford Updates EV, Hybrid Plans as It Continues Construction on Plants appeared first on NGT News.

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Linxup

APRIL 1, 2024

On April 8th, 2024, the world will witness a rare celestial event: a total (in some areas) solar eclipse. For fleet-based field service industries, this presents a unique challenge and opportunity. Depending on their location to the eclipse's path, businesses must adapt their operations to ensure continuity while maximizing the potential for experiencing this awe-inspiring phenomenon.

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West Coast and California Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

Supply Chain 24/7 has released its list of the top universities for studying supply chains. Six of these schools – including #1-ranked MIT – are in the US, while four are in Europe.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 1, 2024

U.S. East Coast ports are modifying their operations to absorb cargo diverted from Baltimore harbor, where salvage specialists are clearing debris from the destroyed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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NGT News

APRIL 1, 2024

Ballard Power Systems has signed a long-term supply agreement (LTSA) with its customer Solaris Bus & Coach, a leading European bus manufacturer, for the supply of 1,000 hydrogen fuel cell engines through 2027 for the European transit bus market. The LTSA consolidates existing orders for approximately 300 fuel cell engines, while adding aftermarket and extended […] The post Ballard Agrees to Supply 1,000 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines for Solaris Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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IFS Blogs

APRIL 3, 2024

Turn leads into loyal customers. This guide explores effective 3PL sales strategies & the importance of the sales pipeline in growing your logistics business.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 3, 2024

In the first three months of 2024, we have seen major growth, crises, and an important incident. The crises in the Panama and Suez Canals, Red Sea, and Middle East caused fluctuations in ocean freight rates and longer transit times. The Chinese New Year increased import demand, leading to limited space and capacity issues, which further impacted ocean freight rates.

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