The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

Karl Swensen and Joe Lynch discuss solving the $1.8 trillion distortion inventory problem. Karl is the CEO and Co-founder of Pull Logic , an AI-enabled tech company focused on reducing lost sales for retailers, brands, and manufacturers due failure points in the supply chain and selling processes. Summary: Solving the $1.8 Trillion Inventory Distortion Problem In this podcast, Karl Swensen, CEO and Co-founder of Pull Logic, discusses how their AI-enabled technology helps retailers, brands, and m

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

I called my father Papi. My kids call me Papi too. Well, not all the time. Sometime ago, one of them (I don’t remember who), started calling me A-Dwee-An. This quickly morphed into just Dwee (which they spell DWI, to my dismay). “Dwi,” they call out to me. “Papi!” I remind them. It doesn’t matter, Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 14, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 12, 2024

Chris Camacho and Joe Lynch discuss the Phoenix factor: how Arizona became a logistics hub. Chris is President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) , an organization working to attract and grow quality businesses in the Greater Phoenix area. Summary: The Phoenix Factor: How Arizona Became a Logistics Hub In this podcast, Chris Camacho, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, discusses how Phoenix has become a thriving logistics hub and a prime location for bu

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2024

Christian Klein, SAP’s CEO, Speaking at Sapphire SAP’s user conference, Sapphire, ran from June 3 rd through the 5 th in Orlando. 12,000 SAP customers and partners attended the event, and another 15,000 watched remotely. SAP (NYSE: SAP) is the world’s largest provider of enterprise applications. The German software colossus has 27,000 customers and 300 million users that rely on their software.

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Food Logistics

JUNE 9, 2024

3PLs and cold storage providers remain a key puzzle piece to building and nurturing partnerships, cultivating resilience and helping companies in the cold food space overcome supply chain disruptions. Let's meet the winners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods. The main drivers for growth in autonomous supply chains are the increasing demand for efficiency, transparency, and resilience in supply chain operations, the rapid advancement of technologies including cloud computing and 5G, and the vulnerabilities and inefficiencies of traditional supply chains that w

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 11, 2024

On May 30, Amazon announced that “the FAA has given Prime Air additional permissions that allow us to operate our drones beyond visual line of sight, enabling us to now serve more customers via drone and effectively expand and scale our drone delivery operations.” Here are some excerpts from the blog post: To obtain this. Read more The post How Much Would You Pay for Drone Delivery?

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West Coast and California Logistics

JUNE 13, 2024

Finding the right 3PL provider to perform and manage your beer, wine and spirits logistics operations can be a daunting task. Mistakes in this industry can be costly and damage your reputation with customers. In this article, we’ll examine the 3 most common mistakes that 3PL providers make when handling these sensitive products.

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NGT News

JUNE 13, 2024

Volvo Trucks North America customer Legend Transportation has secured the first order of 50 all-new Volvo VNL trucks. Legend worked with TEC Equipment to order 50 VNL 860s, Volvo Trucks’ flagship sleeper with top-of-the-line features that will be manufactured at the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Assembly Operations (NRV) in Dublin, Virginia. Volvo Trucks introduced […] The post Volvo Trucks Lands First Order of New VNLs from Legend Transportation appeared first on NGT News.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 10, 2024

Charlie Saffro and Joe Lynch discuss recruiting and retaining top performers in logistics. Charlie is Founder and CEO of CS Recruiting , a recruitment company that specializes in the logistics, transportation, and supply chain verticals. About Charlie Saffro Charlie Saffro is a recruiting and retention expert, a female entrepreneur, and a TEDx speaker with a passion for sharing ideas around human leadership, talent acquisition and retention, employee engagement, and company culture.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2024

As part of my personal and professional development, I’ve been participating in our book club at Lucas Systems over the past several months. We’ve read and discussed some fantastic and thought provoking books. One of the most recent, “ The Goal ,” by Eliyahu Goldratt and Jeff Cox, suggested by our CEO, really got me thinking about the book’s centering theme, the Theory of Constraints, it’s applicability to my area of expertise, software development, and how it can also be applied to processes in

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 13, 2024

In April 2023, one of our Indago members — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — submitted the following question: “We see the future of transport moving toward electric and autonomous vehicles. However, ownership, energy sources, and labor relations will change drastically versus the current market structure.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JUNE 12, 2024

Weber Logistics has been named as one of the winners of this year’s Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award. The award is presented by Food Logistics , the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain. The award recognizes leading 3PLs and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry.

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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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Freightos

JUNE 11, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home June 11, 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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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2024

A “rebound” in global trade is underway, and the U.S. and China are the big beneficiaries, according to a new report. For suppliers, however, the news isn’t all good.

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NGT News

JUNE 11, 2024

In round three of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean School Bus Program funding, more than $6.7 million has been allocated for the purchase of clean propane autogas buses. Fifty-eight districts have been tentatively selected to receive a total of 269 propane autogas buses to replace the nation’s aging, dirty diesel buses. For every […] The post Clean School Bus Program Allocates Funding for 269 Propane Autogas Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 12, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 12, 2024 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: Protein Shipping Unveiled: Keys to Efficiency and Reliability WHAT IS THE TOPIC? As summer grilling heats up, protein shipping takes center stage in logistics. From fresh meat to plant-based options, safe and efficient delivery is key.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 13, 2024

It’s a simple fact. People can’t survive without food. When times are tough, we can certainly make sacrifices in other parts of our lives, like our online shopping habits or a remodel we wanted, but not food. This makes food manufacturing a reliable and even diverse industry to run a business in. Yet, it doesn’t come without its own set of unique challenges, especially with its logistics.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JUNE 11, 2024

According to CNBC , talks between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) – which represents the union workers at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports – and the ports have broken down over automation allegations.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2024

Regardless of the size or age of a warehouse, person-to-goods (P2G) robotics is better for warehouse functionality than goods-to-person (G2P), says Kait Peterson, senior director of product marketing at Locus Robotics.

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Food Logistics

JUNE 11, 2024

Personnel updates sees new hires for FreshRealm, Motiv and more, with memoriam for the founder of BSY Associates.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JUNE 11, 2024

Cybersecurity insurance is a topic of increasing interest in the trucking community, and small fleets may stand to benefit the most.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. A LOOK AT THE PAST AND FUTURE OF THE FREIGHT MARKET The Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) measures the volume of contracted freight in the U.S. While this does not account for the spot market, ebbs and flows in contract freight have a direct impact on spot market volume and pricing.

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NGT News

JUNE 14, 2024

Solaris Bus & Coach, one of the leading producers of city and intercity buses in Europe, has received two substantial orders from different sources: one for mild hybrid buses, the other for hydrogen buses. The Municipal Transport Company of Krakow (Poland) has selected Solaris as the supplier of 37 low-emission buses through a tender process. […] The post Solaris Secures Separate Orders for Mild Hybrid, Hydrogen Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2024

Our guest will discuss the latest regulation updates on circular economy, and how these changes are shaping decisions on how brands are trying to achieve their environmental targets. through visibility and real time data for decision making.

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Loginext

JUNE 14, 2024

Avoid the financial and reputational risks of food recalls by investing in Delivery Management Software. Track deliveries, ensure safety standards, and maintain quality control to keep your business thriving. The post How Does Delivery Management Software Help Avoid Food Recall? appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JUNE 13, 2024

According to a recent report from Descartes, truckload and less than truckload were cited as the modes to have the worst performance overall in real-time visibility.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 13, 2024

The truck is the last truck still owned by the fleet that was purchased by founder Keith Titus, father of current owner Dan Titus. It was restored and unveiled to Dan Titus at MATS back in March.

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