The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Bob Kosek and Joe Lynch discuss Goergia: the future of supply chain. Bob is the Division Director of Global Commerce at the Georgia Department of Economic Development , your one-stop shop for Georgia business. About Bob Kosek Bob Kosek is the Division Director of Global Commerce at the Georgia Department of Economic Development. He is responsible for overseeing the statewide and regional teams responsible for attracting job and investment growth to the State of Georgia.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The direct sales industry is distinct, requiring fulfillment partners that understand its unique challenges. As direct sellers transition from start-ups to high-volume operations, they often face obstacles such as managing rapid growth, addressing seasonal or post-convention surges, and ensuring a flawless brand experience for customers. At Staci Americas, we specialize in scalable, tailored solutions that align with the dynamic needs of direct sales businesses.

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Shipsta

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As the founder and Managing Director of Shipsta by Freightos, I've witnessed firsthand how the freight industry has transformed over the years. Today, I'm thrilled to announce our latest innovation that's set to reshape how we approach freight procurement events: Rate Refresh.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Many companies learned the hard way during the Covid pandemic that their supply chains were not nearly as resilient as they thought. These companies were not able to adapt and recover from the pandemic-induced disruptions quickly and effectively enough to avoid financial or customer service harm. That’s why over the past few years, enabling supply. Read more The post Operational Resilience in Action: A Practical Guide for Supply Chain Leaders appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonza

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Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo Lenovo is ranked tenth by one leading analyst firm among a list of global companies with exceptional supply chains. Based on an interview with Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo, the word “exceptional” certainly applies.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 3, 2024

One of the ways companies can meet the new FDA requirement for cold-chain traceability is through smart labels that trace packages throughout the supply chain journey,

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Stord

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This is the second blog post in a series on the tactics and benefits of deploying a comprehensive kitting solution. You can catch up on the first post about how to tactically create a kiting system for your organization here. I’m not kitting around - your brand cannot simply have just any kitting solution and expect success. To achieve repeatable growth with kitting, your business should consider and implement several tactics to ensure a seamless and impactful consumer experience.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Cargo thieves love the holidays. That time of year when the industry ships a higher volume of desirable, in-demand goods. Appliances and furniture, food and beverages, and electronics are hot commodities. Warehouses and distribution centers are top targets. It’s also the time of year when we face immense pressure to deliver more packages, faster than.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Reshoring, the practice of bringing manufacturing operations back to the United States, has gained renewed momentum in recent years, largely driven by a combination of political priorities, economic strategies, and global supply chain disruptions. Spearheaded by initiatives like those championed during Donald Trump’s past presidency (and likely during his upcoming term), policies promoting domestic manufacturing—such as tax breaks, tariffs, and regulatory incentives—have redefined how companies

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

What is automation and why is it so important to ports? The term “container port automation” refers to the implementation of automated systems with the objective of managing the movement of containers within a port or terminal. The underlying rationale is that such systems can enhance efficiency and productivity by reducing the time and cost associated with manual handling processes.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2024

To adapt to shifting trade policies, U.S. manufacturers should focus on supply chain resilience, cost-efficient production through automation, and recurring revenue through monetization and servitization.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Q4 2024 Shipper Rate Report Q4 2024 Shipper Rate Report Explore the Q4 2024 Shipper Rate Report , a collaboration between FreightWaves , BlueGrace Logistics , and U.S. Bank. This comprehensive resource examines the latest shipping rates and highlights the key factors shaping the freight industry today. With FreightWaves’ advanced SONAR data, BlueGrace Logistics’ operational expertise, and U.S.

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Food Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Saddle Creek, Flux Power and more.

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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd – December 5th Experts claim that Cyber Monday the Monday following Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days for deliveries followed by the Mondays leading up to Christmas. In 2022, the Postal Service processed more than 11.7 billion mailpieces and packages during the holiday season. In 2023, Amazon delivered around 5.9 billion packages more than UPS and FedEx.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2024

We got our first snow of the season yesterday. Not much, but enough to turn the lawn white. Im a fair-weathered cyclist, so that signals the end of riding outdoors for me this year. Like a bear hibernating over winter, Ill be riding in my basement cave until spring. Before I head down there, heres. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 6, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Paul Debolt, government contracts practice group co-leader with Venable LLP , predicts how requirements for selling to the federal government will be impacted by the new administration.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Hyundai Motor Group is deploying 21 XCIENT fuel cell trucks for logistics operations at its Georgia plant, marking a significant step toward a sustainable future for the trucking industry.

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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Loginext

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Meet today’s delivery demands with advanced route planning software. Optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction with real-time solutions tailored for logistics success. The post Advanced Delivery Route Software to Meet Today’s Delivery Demands appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 2, 2024

FMCSA says it intends enforce broker records transparency, but will it work? Or might brokers eventually find another easy out with contract language, timing, or some other loophole?

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Women in Trucking

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Join the Military Women's Memorial and Women In Trucking to honor women veterans’ service stories. Share yours today and make HERstory count!

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

TradeBeyond’s Retail Sourcing Report: 2025 Supply Chain Trends provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical developments that will continue to reshape global retail supply chains in 2025 and beyond.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Werner is seeking the reversal of a $100 million windfall from a 2014 accident that saw one of its trucks struck by another driver who crossed the median.

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Loginext

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Last mile delivery tracking software is a game-changer, enabling businesses to optimize operations, cut costs, and improve customer satisfaction during peak demand periods. The post Last Mile Delivery Tracking Software: A Savior During Crunch Time appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Image source: Pexels | How can Lean Logistics Transform your Company? The Lean method was created by the Japanese company Toyota with the aim of optimizing manufacturing flows and eliminating everything that generates errors, delays, and bottlenecks. When applied to logistics, this method has the potential to revolutionize the supply chain and generate great benefits.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Blog More Resources Home Shipsta by Freightos Introduces Rate Refresh: The Future of Agile Procurement in 2025 December 3, 2024 Visit Shipsta by Freightos Luxembourg, December 3, 2024 – Shipsta by Freightos (Nasdaq: CRGO) continues to drive freight procurement’s evolution with the rollout of Rate Refresh, a key addition to its procurement platform.

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and inflation increase operational challenges. While you can’t control external factors, you can improve warehouse agility. Low-code application platforms (LCAPs) make that possible.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2024

While it used to take hours to do manually, Nussbaum Transportation’s custom tool Sales Scope, allows the company to deal with a shipper’s RFP in just seconds.

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Loginext

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Thanksgiving logistics made efficient: Learn how logistics software helps transport turkeys, gifts, and FMCG seamlessly, ensuring on-time delivery, optimized routes, and real-time tracking during peak demand. The post <strong>Driving Thanksgiving Cheer: The Logistics Behind the Holiday Season</strong> appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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