The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Kary Jablonski and Joe Lynch discuss how to level up your freight brokerage. Kary is the CEO of Trucker Tools , the leading carrier relationship management platform that helps brokers grow their carrier network, book loads digitally, track freight, and build enduring relationships with carriers to drive reuse. About Kary Jablonski Kary Jablonski is Trucker Tools’ CEO and is passionate about building great teams that underpin any successful business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s human nature to want to start a new year with new goals—the ever-present new year’s resolutions. Typically, we make it at least one month into the new year before we have to revise our plans. However, it’s only early February 2024, and we already have several major disruptions impacting supply chains. As Alan Amling at the University of Tennessee put it, “2024 is riddled with uncertainty.

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MercuryGate

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As Valentine's Day approaches, it's not just about heart-shaped chocolates and bouquets. Transportation management professionals love the seamless integration of logistics technology and collaboration, leading to operational excellence. This article dives into three compelling logistics case studies showcasing how MercuryGate enhances transportation management for three of our clients.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The United States has established itself as an unrivaled leader in the North American e-commerce logistics market. This success is primarily driven by its cutting-edge technologies and robust infrastructure. Online sales in the country have experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, registering an impressive annual increase of 13% to 18%. This remarkable trajectory is.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Bill Thayer and Joe Lynch discuss channel free logistics. Bill is the Founder and CEO, of Fillogic a l ogistics-as-a-service platform for retail that converts underutilized space at retail centers into tech-enabled, micro distribution hubs. About Bill Thayer Bill Thayer is the Founder and CEO, of Fillogic a logistics-as-a-service platform for retail that converts underutilized space at retail centers into tech-enabled, micro distribution hubs.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As the technology has advanced and become more available, 3D printing is expected to become an integral part of many industries’ operations and could ultimately help companies achieve sustainability goals.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

You’ve probably heard the phrase “Too much of a good thing,” which the Grammarist defines as “an excessive amount that becomes overwhelming or harmful, rather than helpful or pleasurable.” The phrase popped into my head the other night as I helped myself to another serving of ice cream. In case you’re wondering, you can’t have. Read more The post Can You Have Too Much Supply Chain Visibility?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Kate Klemmer Terry and Joe Lynch discuss the brand-centric 3PL, Outerspace. Kate is the Chief Commercial Officer at Outerspace , a 3PL made for brands, by brands. About Kate Klemmer Terry Kate Klemmer Terry is the Chief Commercial Officer at Outerspace where she leads a cross-functional team that oversees all marketing, sales, and existing customer commercial relationships.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

CVSA's International Roadcheck will be held May 14-16. For trucks, inspectors will focus specifically on the tractor protection valve, trailer supply valve and anti-bleed back valve, which may be overlooked during trip and roadside inspections.

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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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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

CVSA's International Roadcheck will be held May 14-16. For trucks, inspectors will focus specifically on the tractor protection valve, trailer supply valve and anti-bleed back valve, which may be overlooked during trip and roadside inspections.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We’re getting 8-12 inches of snow tomorrow. That’s what the weather forecasters were saying Monday morning. By that evening, they had dialed back their prediction to 5-6 inches. When I woke up Tuesday morning and looked out my window, there was no snow on the ground. Nothing. Zero. A reminder that even with all the. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 16, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Just months after snarled supply chains led to widespread inventory shortages, the proverbial pendulum has decidedly shifted to the other side.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has appointed Monarch Truck Center, a medium-duty truck dealer in the California Bay Area, as its commercial dealer serving the St. Clara, San Jose and Union City, California markets. As a dealer for GreenPower, Monarch will sell and rent/lease […] The post GreenPower Appoints Monarch Truck Center as California Bay Area Dealer appeared first on NGT Ne

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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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Stord

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A modern WMS must have a dedicated focus on the warehouse employees' experience and present only the most crucial information, and deliver it in an easily comprehensible fashion.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Recovery in freight rates in the second half of this year should set up the 2025-2026 freight cycle, and a big part of Volvo’s future growth, of course, is its newly revamped VNL on-highway tractor.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The British Retail Consortium said that it had noticed a “temporary disruption” to some black tea lines, while an industry source suggested that some flavored lines had been delayed.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Alexander Dennis Ltd., a subsidiary of independent bus and coach manufacturer NFI Group Inc., says that Sound Transit, which provides regional transit in the Seattle metropolitan area, has placed a firm order for 33 zero-emission Enviro500EV buses. These double-deck buses for Sound Transit are scheduled for delivery in 2026 by Alexander Dennis Inc., the U.S. […] The post Seattle Transit Company Orders 33 Electric Buses from Alexander Dennis appeared first on NGT News.

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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Join Overdrive and ATBS for the annual Partners in Business seminar at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville on March 22 at 2:45 p.m., this year with emphasis on pulling through the tough freight markets.

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Food Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. The 2024 Manifest Las Vegas event proved again to be a space where big ideas prosper in big ways.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Respondents expressed optimism in the economy, and more than 50% say they’ve seen a “greater focus and understanding of supply chains” from those in the C-Suite.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

KMB Design Group LLC is collaborating with Metric Engineering for the design of 13 electric vehicle hubs in the historic city of St. Augustine, Florida. This innovative project, undertaken in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), aims to revolutionize transportation infrastructure while preserving the city’s rich cultural heritage.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Local New York City-based blog Gothamist reported today that New York City is eyeing a transformative vision for how shipping and freight intersect and function across the city. NYC plans to transform six locations around the city’s waterfront into “hubs” for maritime shipping. The idea is to make it easier to complete shipments via waterways, not roads.

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Food Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Despite inflation, holiday spending in 2023 outpaced the year before, and the annual growth of spending continues, but the rate of growth is slowing and returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from ITS Logistics.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Further, despite the global emphasis on sustainable practices, the study reveals low prioritization of sustainability among logistics companies.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has completed its latest renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Marshall County, Iowa. The Marshall Ridge Dairy project is expected to produce 1.7 million gallons of low carbon-intensity RNG annually. The three-digester facility in State Center, Iowa, is now producing pipeline-quality RNG and injecting it into the national grid.

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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Ohio-based Scott Carder built this tritoon boat from the ground up, with a Peterbilt 379 cab as the centerpiece. Everything else on the build is custom, Carder said.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

I have an embarrassing story to tell. My son requested a comforter for Christmas this year, and picked out an exceptionally fluffy one online. He was flying home for Christmas, so I had the comforter shipped to myself (free shipping, yay!), knowing I’d have to ship it to his house after the holidays. What I wish I’d known was that, due to the size of the box, it would cost me almost $100 to ship it to his house — nearly as much as the price of the comforter!

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

By leveraging advanced and predictive analytics, organizations will be able to identify potential disruptions before they materialize.

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