ILA Says Threat of East Coast and Gulf Ports Strike Growing More Likely
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2024
ILA president Harold Daggett says threat of October 1 strike growing more likely as current contract with USMX expires September 30.
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Don’t Propagate Chaos with Your Supply Chain Planning System!
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 15, 2024
Kinaxis is a leading provider of supply chain solutions. Their Kinexions 2024 user conference ended yesterday (June 19 th ). Like many enterprise application providers, they had a story to tell about artificial intelligence. It is a good story. And a refreshingly honest explanation. Kinaxis used to refer to itself as a supply chain planning supplier.
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Let your truck shine! Enter Overdrive's annual Pride & Polish
Overdrive Online
JULY 15, 2024
The entry period for the annual competition is now open through August 18. The five categories for the contest are: Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior.
Watch: AI in the Supply Chain: Fact and Fiction
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2024
Tom Moore and Keith Moore, CEOs of, respectively, ProvisionAi and Autoscheduler.AI, talk about how AI is helping to solve problems in supply chains — and where it's more a matter of hype.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Record-Breaking Demand for Container Shipping in 2024
MTS Logistics
JULY 15, 2024
The demand for container ships worldwide is at previously unheard-of levels. A significant portion of the capacity for container transportation has been sucked in by severe port congestion worldwide, driving up demand for oceangoing box carriers to all-time highs. In May 2024 alone, a total of 15.94 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of record volumes were delivered by sea, surpassing the previous record of 15.72 million TEUs set in May 2021.
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4 million miles in a '95 KW T600: Owner-operator Alan Kitzhaber
Overdrive Online
JULY 15, 2024
With all those safe miles in the rear view in just a single truck, owner Kitzhaber joins a pretty exclusive club. How'd he do it? This week's Overdrive Radio talk with Kitzhaber reveals a keen focus on preventive maintenance, and increasing efficiency.
Legislation and IoT: The Dynamic Duo to Combat ORC
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2024
The convergence of technology and legislation offers a multi-faceted approach to combating organized retail crime.
Revolutionizing Material Hauling: How Dispatching Software Enhances Efficiency for Contractors and Fleet Owners
Trux
JULY 15, 2024
TRUX software revolutionizes material hauling, enhancing efficiency for contractors, fleet owners, and producers with real-time updates and analytics.
Freeport LNG Plans Phased Restart After Hurricane Damage
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2024
Beryl slammed into Texas on July 8, causing widespread power losses. At least four LNG cargoes were cancelled during Freeport’s outage.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
5 Ways Automated Distribution Centers for Perishable Products Are the Future in Logistics
Loginext
JULY 15, 2024
In the fast-evolving logistics world, automated distribution centers for perishable products are a game-changer. They boost efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize labor. Discover five key ways these high-tech facilities are shaping the future of retail logistics The post 5 Ways Automated Distribution Centers for Perishable Products Are the Future in Logistics appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Six Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Drivers
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2024
Finding and retaining drivers is a challenge in 2024. Trucking companies lose or rehire more than 90 truck drivers for every 100 they hire over one year.
BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Carly Bly to Vice President of LTL Pricing and Carrier Relations
Blue Grace Logistics
JULY 15, 2024
Carly Bly Promoted to VP of LTL Pricing Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Adam Blankenship - July 15, 2024 BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Carly Bly to Vice President of LTL Pricing and Carrier Relations TAMPA, FL (July 15, 2024) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), a leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider operating within North America, today announced the promotion of Carly Bly to Vice President of LTL Pricing and Carrier
U.K., EU States to Target Russian Oil Fleet With More Checks
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2024
There are signs these sanctions are proving effective, at least in terms of disrupting tankers that had been moving Russian oil.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
Visibility Platform for Warehouse Optimisation and Accuracy
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 15, 2024
Unipart, the supply chain solutions and performance improvement technologies partner, provides advanced warehousing solutions to deliver dynamic multi-channel fulfilment. To ensure it continues to meet customer demands and to provide real-time visibility of its warehouse operations at its Nuneaton site, the company has deployed global visibility platform DexoryView, from Dexory, a global leader in AI-powered robotics and visibility solutions.
Bollinger Agrees to Sell 70 Electric Trucks to Doering
NGT News
JULY 15, 2024
Bollinger Motors, a subsidiary of electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc., has reached an agreement to sell 70 all-electric Class 4 Bollinger B4 commercial trucks to Doering Fleet Management, one of the nation’s leading fleet management companies. The vehicle order is valued at approximately $11.5 million with first vehicle deliveries set for late 2024.
Health Retailer Improves Subscription Fulfilment with 3PL
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 15, 2024
Before working with Zendbox, the technology-driven eCommerce fulfilment specialist, Awesome Supplements faced a series of challenges that impeded their growth trajectory. Unfortunately, their experience with a previous 3PL was marked by communication difficulties, damaged goods, stock management issues, and an incapacity to support their desired expansion into the European market.
Enphase Energy Provides Its Most Powerful EV Charger for Fleets
NGT News
JULY 15, 2024
Global energy technology company Enphase Energy Inc. has introduced the CS-100 EV Charger for customers with commercial fleet electric vehicles in the United States. The CS-100 is a Level 2 charging station and Enphase’s most powerful EV charger on the market, providing up to 19.2 kW of continuous power output. The CS-100 also enables customized […] The post Enphase Energy Provides Its Most Powerful EV Charger for Fleets appeared first on NGT News.
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Tractor Trailers and LTL Shipping Practices in Canada, USA, and EU
Freightera
JULY 15, 2024
Differences and Impact on LTL Shipping Efficiency and Emissions Reduction Introduction Tractor trailers are the backbone of the logistics industry. Without them, there is no freight transport as we know it. The design and operation of these vehicles vary significantly between Canada & the USA, and the EU, which means there are significant differences in how LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping is conducted in each region.
PhoenixEV Delivers Five Electric Buses to California University
NGT News
JULY 15, 2024
Phoenix Motor Inc.’s PhoenixEV, a manufacturer of electric buses, delivered five 40-foot ZX5 battery electric buses in May 2024 for the University of California, Irvine (UCI). This achievement marks a major step for PhoenixEV in providing universities with reliable and sustainable transportation solutions. UCI has had an electric fleet since January 2018 and is the […] The post PhoenixEV Delivers Five Electric Buses to California University appeared first on NGT News.
Senator: Shein’s Supply Chain Tech Could ‘Subvert U.S. Interests’
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 15, 2024
Senator Tom Cotton requested the Biden administration provide a plan to protect Americans’ data from Shein, and identify whether Shein is complying with U.S. laws.
July 2024 Freight Market Update
Stord
JULY 15, 2024
We have passed the halfway point in 2024, and the view of the windshield looks brighter than the rearview mirror. Yes, we are still oversaturated in terms of capacity, and the majority of U.S. freight markets are displaying deflationary patterns, but the lead up to the 4th of July holiday showed rejection rates at 2-year highs across multiple markets, causing rates to shoot up as high as 9.6% week-over-week at the national level, right before the holiday.
Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.
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