Fri.Oct 04, 2024

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Technology that Matters with Michael Kornhauser

The Logistics of Logistics

Michael Kornhauser and Joe Lynch discuss technology that matters. Michael is Sector Vice President of Trimble , a global technology company that provides hardware, software, and services to improve efficiency and productivity in industries like construction, agriculture, and transportation. About Michael Kornhauser Michael Kornhauser is Sector Vice President of Trimble Transportation, where he is responsible for all three divisions of the company: Enterprise, Maps and Mobility.

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Logistics Viewpoints (09/30/24 – 10/03/2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

Logistics Viewpoints (09/30/2024- 10/04/2024) As a Florida native, hurricanes are a familiar part of life, shaping the experiences of millions who call the southern coastal regions home. Among the most devastating storms in the last century, Hurricane Helene ranks in the top five deadliest. It unleashed severe flooding across unexpected areas of the Carolinas, submerging coastal homes under record-high water levels.

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Dispatch Scheduling Software: 5 Ways to Increase Efficiency

Loginext

In logistics, dispatch scheduling software is essential for optimizing operations. This blog outlines five key ways it enhances efficiency, including automating task allocation, real-time fleet management, and optimizing routes, ultimately improving delivery times and customer satisfaction. The post Dispatch Scheduling Software: 5 Ways to Increase Efficiency appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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U.S. Dockworkers Go Back to Work as Talks Extended to January

Supply Chain Brain

While the ILA and USMX found common ground on wages, the remaining issues may prove to be thornier ones.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

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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Vertical Integration in the Supply Chain: A Full Guide

Logistics Bureau

Ever since the early 1970s supply chain organisations have taken on increasingly distributed structures, a shift from a long-standing tradition of vertical integration, which had been prevalent since the late 1800s. Here’s everything you need to know about vertical integration. What is Vertical Integration in the Supply Chain? In simple terms, vertical integration is a process companies go through to expand their operations into different areas of the supply chain.

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LG Takes Orders for UL-Certified DC Fast Charger

NGT News

LG Business Solutions USA has begun taking orders for its first Level 3 DC charger in the United States. The new fast-charger, model LG EVD175SK-PN, has been certified to UL 2594, the UL Standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. To be assembled starting in autumn 2024 at the company’s Fort Worth, Texas, EV charging production […] The post LG Takes Orders for UL-Certified DC Fast Charger appeared first on NGT News.

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The Importance of Tracking Third-Party Haulers and How to Do It Right

Trux

Managing third-party haulers can feel like trying to keep a moving target in sight. When your construction projects rely on outside trucks to deliver materials, there’s always a risk of delays, miscommunication, and costly downtime. Without proper tracking, you’re often left in the dark about where those trucks are, when they’ll show up, or if they’re running late.

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EVgo Gains DOE’s Conditional Commitment for $1.05 Billion Loan

NGT News

EVgo Inc. has received a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $1.05 billion of debt financing, from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) under its Title 17 program to accelerate expansion of its electric vehicle fast-charging network in community locations across the U.S. The financing would accelerate EVgo’s […] The post EVgo Gains DOE’s Conditional Commitment for $1.05 Billion Loan appeared first on NGT News.

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Dry ice Dewar for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products

Logistics Business Magazine

CSafe, a global provider of end-to-end cold chain shipping solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, launches the CGT Ultra D – a multi-use, dry ice dewar built to meet the evolving needs of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). It maintains temperatures below -70C for an industry-leading 37+ days. Patrick Schafer, CEO of CSafe, commented, “CSafe is committed to supporting the secure and sustainable transport of cell & gene therapies.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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Zero-Emission Shipping for First and Last-Miles with Purolator

Freightera

Freightera and Purolator Team Up for Zero-Emission First and Last-Mile Freight I n an exciting step forward for sustainable freight shipping, Freightera has partnered with Purolator, a renowned freight shipping solutions provider. Our collaboration is part of a larger movement toward zero-emission freight transportation in Canada, and we hope to bring Purolator’s zero-emissions first and last-mile solutions directly to Freightera’s customers.

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Large Solar Panel Installation at London Logistics Centre

Logistics Business Magazine

SEGRO has completed its largest solar panel installation in London at SEGRO Logistics Centre Faggs Road, which is located a few minutes from Heathrow Airport. The project is in partnership with its customer, GEODIS, a leading worldwide provider of customised transportation, warehousing, global logistics and supply chain solutions. SEGRO has been working closely with GEODIS, which occupies a 96,562 sq ft unit in Hounslow, to install 1,750 PV panels on its roof, with installed capacity 700 kWp.

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U.S. Port Strike Ends as Parties Reach Tentative Agreement: What to Expect

MTS Logistics

Last night, the U.S. port strike, which began on Tuesday, October 1st, came to a swift end after the parties reached a tentative agreement. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) announced that it had reached a deal with the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) on a tentative wage increase. Ports are expected to reopen Friday. Ports are expected to reopen Friday.

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Shipping Methods 2024 Overview

Ship Monk

(VCN, UPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL, DHL Express, Passport) There’s a lot of shipping information to sort through if you’re an ecommerce brand. What carriers are best for your business, what services suit your needs, how fast can your orders get to customers without hurting your margins? Don’t waste time going to different websites and comparing a dozen charts on a dozen different tabs.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

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.