The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Anthony Sutardja and Joe Lynch discuss booking more loads using AI. Anthony is the CEO and co-founder of Parade , the leading truckload capacity management platform for freight brokers. About Anthony Sutardja As CEO & co-founder of Parade, Anthony leads product vision and strategy to enable logistics service providers to work smarter and faster with modern tools.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 21, 2024
There’s a chill in the morning air, the leaves are turning, and the sun is setting earlier each day. Yes, we are well into Q4, that magical time when supply chain and logistics executives have to balance the demands of the upcoming holiday season with planning and budgeting for the year ahead. Add in the. Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In today’s fast-paced and competitive market, businesses must adapt quickly to changing customer demands and operational challenges. Third-party logistics (3PL) providers like Staci Americas have become invaluable partners for companies looking to optimize their supply chain and distribution processes.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Maybe it’s my beard. When I go through airport security now, those new cameras that take a photo of you and compare it to your license or passport photo, they don’t recognize me. The TSA agent tries two or three times and nothing. But here is the kicker. The agent has to call a supervisor. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 18, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 18, 2024
October 14th – 18th 2024 Supply Chain & Logistics News Yesterday, I landed back in the States from my autumn getaway. While I was away, I visited Barcelona and enjoyed the beautiful architecture, temperate weather, delicious cuisine, and affordable wine. For today’s round-up introduction, I decided to investigate the reasons behind the cheap and tasty wine.
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The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Kara Brown and Joe Lynch discuss the revenue engine. Kara is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage , the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage. About Kara Brown A prominent thought leader in B2B go-to-market strategy, Kara Smith Brown is CEO of LeadCoverage, the pioneering consultancy transforming approaches to PR, demand generation and marketing across the supply chain, heavy in
Food Logistics
OCTOBER 21, 2024
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Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Historically, there has been a disconnect between Supply Chain Planning and Supply Chain Execution processes and applications. As a result, companies tend to plan, optimize, and execute their inventory, labor, transportation, and warehousing operations separately (that is, in a siloed manner). Is that the case at your company? What are the main problems caused by.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Harvard Business Review recently published an article, “ To Build Resilience, CEOs Need to Become Supply-Chain Experts ”. They noted the fact that companies whose leaders had supply chain experience took a more proactive approach to addressing potential supply-chain challenges, and in leveraging the supply-chain function to generate new business opportunities.
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
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 20, 2024
John Rogula, managing director and leader of the enterprise risk management offering of Baker Tilly, provides a sneak peek at a new supply chain risk-assessment tool from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Truck News
OCTOBER 16, 2024
It’s getting embarrassing to say you work in the Canadian trucking industry. I’m officially sick and tired of hearing about another carrier breaking the law. This week, drivers weren’t paid.
NGT News
OCTOBER 16, 2024
GreenPower Motor Company Inc. has delivered four all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission school buses in Arizona, California and West Virginia in the first half of October 24 and plans to deliver six more Type D BEAST school buses in California and West Virginia in the near term. In West Virginia, GreenPower delivered the first of the 37 […] The post GreenPower Delivers Four Electric School Buses, Plans to Deliver Another Six appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 15, 2024
India’s growth story can continue if it streamlines and effectively manages its supply chain like the iconic dairy brand Amul that recently entered the US market. Amul formed a strategic partnership with the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) to facilitate its US product launch. MMPA is responsible for the collection and processing of milk, while the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which operates Amul, oversees marketing and branding initiatives.
Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 20, 2024
As the holiday season approaches and the pace of warehouse activity accelerates, employee safety becomes an even more critical priority.
Trux
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Running a smooth, efficient hauling operation can make or break a construction project. But if you're still relying on manual or outdated systems to manage your trucks and materials, you're probably facing more headaches than you'd like. From tracking delays to communication breakdowns, these old-school methods just can't keep up with the demands of today’s fast-paced job sites.
West Coast and California Logistics
OCTOBER 21, 2024
According to Transport Topics , U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% in September from the previous month, marking the third consecutive increase. The retail sales data, released by the Commerce Department on October 17, are not adjusted for inflation, though overall prices of goods slightly decreased during the month.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post by Phani Reddy from e2open’s blog highlights the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism — what it is, how it will.
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Autonomous delivery vehicles (ADVs) are bringing significant changes to last-mile logistics, an essential component of the supply chain. With the rising demand for faster and more cost-effective deliveries, ADVs are becoming a viable solution to a variety of logistical challenges. For professionals in logistics and supply chain management, understanding the implications of this technology is crucial, as it has the potential to fundamentally change the way goods are transported and delivered.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 15, 2024
While many recognize the need to upskill and reskill supply chain planners, most aren't placing enough emphasis on building planners’ confidence and giving them the space to innovate.
Trinity Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. Feels like 2022 For the majority of this year, volumes have seen their traditional seasonal patterns and have been trending above 2023 levels. Many have commented that market balance will be driven more by carrier attrition versus an event that spurs freight volumes. 2022 was a pretty good year from an industry standpoint.
West Coast and California Logistics
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In an era where technological advancements are rapidly changing the landscape of every industry, logistics and supply chain operations are no exception. Businesses face increasing pressure to integrate advanced technologies to stay competitive. However, the investment of money and resources required to implement these technologies can be daunting.
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Over the last three decades, emissions from new trucks have been reduced by more than 98 percent. In fact, it would take 60 of today’s trucks to generate the same level of emissions from a single truck in 1988. Despite these impressive improvements, many trucking businesses continue to seek methods to achieve sustainability goals in a viable, measurable way.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association calls for giving carriers a voice on the Carrier411 legacy "carrier vetting" platform, after that company made changes to its consequential FreightGuard reporting system for brokers earlier this month.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 21, 2024
President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010. The new law meant that the way medical systems operated had to change. Expanded health insurance coverage led to increases in the demand for care. The ACA led to a move away from fee-based services and toward compulsory value-based payment initiatives. This lowered hospitals’ margins and created an impetus for hospital chains to begin to tackle costs, but to do so in a manner that did not compromise patient outcomes.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Jeremy Michalek, director of Carnegie Mellon University’s Vehicle Electrification Group, describes the impact to date of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on efforts to reduce U.S. automakers’ dependence on China for electric vehicle battery production.
Stord
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Picture the last time you lost a package. That sinking feeling in your stomach. The frantic tracking page refreshes. The mad dash to find the customer service information. Now imagine being responsible for millions of packages arriving perfectly to the end consumer. This is the world of e-commerce fulfillment, where every lost, damaged, or delayed package isn't just an isolated annoyance—it's a customer relationship on the line.
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
10xLogistics
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Introduction I recently attended CSCMP's ( Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ) EDGE 2024 conference, and it was both inspiring and insightful. The experience reminded me why professional development and networking are so important in the supply chain industry. With an amazing lineup of speakers, sessions, and workshops, the event had something for everyone.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg gave a press conference in North Carolina laying out the timeline and uncertainties surrounding the rebuilding of I-40 after Helene's path of destruction.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Amazon is making significant investments in nuclear energy, focusing on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Following recent clean energy initiatives by Google and Microsoft, Amazon has partnered with X-energy to bring over 5 GW of new nuclear power online by 2039. The company plans to deploy SMRs at multiple locations, including four 80-MW reactors at Columbia Generating Station and a potential 300-MW plant near Dominion Energy’s North
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