The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 29, 2024

Roy Gherman and Joe Lynch discus supercharging your warehouse using AI vision. Roy is the Co-founder and CEO of Flymingo , a pioneering AI computer vision company focused on logistics warehouse operations. About Roy Gherman Roy Gherman is the Co-founder and CEO of Flymingo, a pioneering AI computer vision company focused on logistics warehouse operations, proudly supported by Amazon, Lightspeed, B37, and Jibe VC.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 30, 2024

The future lies in getting more conversions and building customer trust with the power of AI-driven estimated delivery dates. Parcel tracking has evolved from a differentiating feature to a baseline expectation. Customers rightfully demand visibility into the whereabouts of their orders. But that’s already old news. Today, the real transformative power of logistics data lies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The study showed that the workforce problem is pervasive, with 76% of respondents indicating they are facing notable shortages.

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Food Logistics

MAY 27, 2024

Truckstop was named the overall Top 3PL winner for Food Logistics’ 2024 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers award.

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Advertiser: GEP

A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MAY 26, 2024

DP World is launching a new rail service transporting automobiles from Mexico to the US using 53-foot containers. This innovative approach eliminates the need for transloading for US road transport. With many cars produced in Mexico for the US market and growing business due to trade barriers, this move also promises reduced emissions and competitive travel time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 29, 2024

Global Trade Compliance ( GTC ) solutions automate and streamline processes related to customs and regulatory compliance. GTC solutions automate the discovery, creation, retention, analysis, and communication of information about international supply chains that is of importance to customs and other government authorities responsible for regulation and taxation of cross-border trade.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2024

Saying you have zero tolerance for forced labor and child labor is easy; making sure they don’t exist in your supply chain is much more difficult. “[While] luxury perfume brands claim to have zero tolerance on child labour, a BBC investigation into last summer’s perfume supply chains found jasmine used by Lancôme and Aerin Beauty’s. Read more The post The Scent of Child Labor in Your Perfume appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Overdrive Online

MAY 29, 2024

Alec Costerus, owner of two-truck Alpha Drivers Transportation, was an owner-op for 8 years before coming off the road for a medical issue. He started the new business in 2022 with a mind toward growth, and a pay-for-all-time approach to operators.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 29, 2024

With supply chains facing increasing complexities and risks, a “China Plus One” sourcing strategy has emerged as crucial for businesses operating on a worldwide scale.

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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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NGT News

MAY 30, 2024

Two South Dakota transit agencies — People’s Transit in Huron and Prairie Hills Transit in Spearfish — unveiled their first orders of safe, environmentally friendly and economical buses fueled with propane autogas. “Prairie Hills Transit is on the cutting edge of public transit operation with these new propane buses and the first propane fueling infrastructure […] The post Two Transit Agencies Order South Dakota’s First Propane-Fueled Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2024

In 2020, Microsoft committed to become carbon negative by 2030, and by 2050, the company aims to remove historical emissions since its founding in 1975. The company is operationalizing this target by reducing emissions as much as possible, increasing use of carbon-free electricity, and removing the emissions that remain. Meanwhile, Microsoft opened roughly 100 new datacenters in 2023, and now has over 300 of them.

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Freightquote

MAY 30, 2024

Looking to avoid LTL carrier fees? Discover ways to minimize carrier fees and optimize your shipping costs. Avoid unnecessary fees with these expert tips.

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Overdrive Online

MAY 30, 2024

What's behind all the cut-rate freight? Foreign carriers evading taxes? A government subsidy scheme? Clueless carriers headed for the poor house? Overdrive readers weigh in.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 30, 2024

Supply chain disruption continues to be a challenge for retailers across the globe. Nevertheless, there are some proactive measures that retailers can take to mitigate risk.

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NGT News

MAY 30, 2024

Building materials provider Cemex and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. have reached a new fueling agreement to provide ultra-clean renewable natural gas (RNG) to power 39 of Cemex US’s ready-mix and cement bulk trucks in Southern California. Cemex’s collaboration with Clean Energy is the latest addition to its lower-carbon fuels portfolio for its California fleet.

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Stord

MAY 29, 2024

If you work in the fast-paced world of e-commerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) business, you rarely have a moment to breathe, let alone think. It can feel like you are constantly ping-ponging from one problem to the next. So the idea of taking the time to travel and visit your 3PL fulfillment partner is rarely, if ever, an option. But I am here to tell you, you need to make the time.

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Food Logistics

MAY 29, 2024

As consumer preferences and market dynamics continue to evolve, agility, adaptability and a customer-centric approach will be essential for navigating the road ahead in alcohol transportation.

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Overdrive Online

MAY 28, 2024

Given the speed of spot freight transactions, owners are running with rates in their playbook that are, at best, guesstimates for the cash needed to pay the business's bills and then some. Here, two good questions to answer toward better profits.

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Bulk Connection

MAY 30, 2024

June marks the 5th anniversary of the Bulk Connection Tank Wash Finder , the bulk freight industry's most comprehensive tank wash location directory. Since its launch in 2019, the tool has been used tens of thousands of time by dispatchers, drivers and chemical shippers to quickly locate wash facilities for tanker trucks across the U.S. and Canada.

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NGT News

MAY 30, 2024

To help the city of Kingston, Ontario, achieve its sustainability goals, its municipal leaders recently ordered two Mack LR Electric battery electric vehicle (BEV) refuse models. The Mack LR Electric vehicles will be the Canadian city’s first two BEVs in its refuse fleet. “Mack is excited that the city of Kingston opted to order two […] The post City in Ontario Will Add Two Mack LR Electric Vehicles to Refuse Truck Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 27, 2024

Supply chain consulting firm MWPVL International estimates that Amazon is planning for at least 170 new distribution facilities in the U.S. alone.

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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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West Coast and California Logistics

MAY 25, 2024

According to The Loadstar , forwarders are reporting that there are container shortages in northern China. This is primarily due to a strong market and lower vessel capacity related to events in the Red Sea.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 29, 2024

Navigating Regulatory Shifts: Billing Updates in Per Diem Invoices Search Search Dana Ricksecker - May 29, 2024 Navigating the intricacies of per diem billing can be a daunting task for many in the logistics and shipping industry. With ever-changing laws and regulations, shippers and carriers continue to face challenges. On February 28th, 2024, The Federal Maritime Commission made a final ruling on Per Diem billing requirements, set to go into effect on May 28, 2024.

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Freightos

MAY 28, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home May 28, 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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Overdrive Online

MAY 27, 2024

Part 2 of our talk with May Trucker of the Month and longtime owner-operator Gary Schloo features his advice for the next generation of truck owners, likewise a special treat: A window on the two custom 589s you see here, with Semi Casual's custom shop.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 29, 2024

The bill would establish a program to map and model U.S. supply chains, and look for potential gaps in manufacturing and distribution.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 29, 2024

A software problem caused a major disruption for the South Carolina Ports Authority last week. As a result, all vessel and container operations were put on hold from Sunday, May 19th until Tuesday morning, May 21st. Both marine and inland terminals were impacted by the suspension. Gates were closed, and no cargo was picked up or dropped off during this time.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 30, 2024

A spot rate benchmarking tool has become an essential application for brokers, carriers and shippers to have at their fingertips. While being able to return a spot rate per mile on a lane is a valuable data point, the rate alone cannot paint a full picture of the market conditions that are influencing that rate up or down. By being able to understand markets that are experiencing volatility in pricing and capacity along with the rate per mile, SONAR customers are using the newly released Market

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