The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Evan Smith and Joe Lynch discuss the Altana Story. Evan is the CEO and Co-founder of Altana , a technology company that transforms the world’s public and non-public data into an intelligent, shared model of the global supply chain. About Evan Smith. Evan Smith is CEO and co-founder of Altana. He founded Altana in 2018, along with co-founders CTO Peter Swartz and COO Raphael Tehranian, after identifying a need for access to a trusted source of real time supply chain information.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Insights market data for additional insights and perspective. I once again shared my commentary for this month in a brief Transporeon Journal video commentary.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF Began their Digital Resilience Transformation 20 Years Ago! I interviewed John Sobeck, Vice President Material Management Services and Supply Chain 4.0 at the ZF Group, about their digital supply chain transformation journey. It turns out ZF has been on this journey for over 20 years! They began this journey before the term “digital transformation” was even being used.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Nikola Corp. and KeyState Natural Gas Synthesis are working together to create Pennsylvania’s first low-carbon hydrogen production value chain, which includes full integration of commercial carbon capture and storage. The parties are working towards a definitive agreement to expand the hydrogen supply for Nikola’s zero-emissions heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). “Nikola’s participation in the […].

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In light of today’s era of inflation and a possible recession just on the horizon, now is the ideal time to seek out ways to optimize your business’s processes as a way to cut down on costs. .

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 31, 2022

To meet modern customer demands, including same-day delivery and real-time visibility, specialized companies within the last-mile space are needed.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Dynapower, a power conversion and energy storage solutions company, has partnered with Alphastruxure and Montgomery County, Md. to provide energy storage that will help provide uninterrupted power to the county’s fleet of electric buses using on-site generation including renewable resources. The Brookville Smart Energy Bus Depot uses an integrated system of solar, microgrid energy storage […].

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 31, 2022

An update on the partnership between Overhaul and Microsoft, discussing the ever-increasing importance of tight security throughout every stage of the supply chain.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Blink Charging Co. and open IT platform provider Hubject Inc. have signed a collaborative agreement to provide Blink customers in the United States and Europe with the Plug&Charge functionality and grow the Plug&Charge ecosystem. The Plug&Charge feature is based on the ISO 15118 protocol, which allows a fully automated charging process, as the authentication begins […].

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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

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Laura Baucus, director of the automotive industry group of the Dykema law firm, advises how companies can protect their contracts with suppliers, and how they should respond when supply issues arise.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

As has been discussed on More Than Shipping, the backup of container ships off the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA was one the biggest problems of U.S. supply chain congestion during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, though, it’s just disappeared thanks to a drastic decline in import demand nationally. The Wait Time. The queue of ships waiting to unload at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach fell from a peak of 109 ships in January to four vessels last week, according to the Marine Exchang

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 31, 2022

As demand for home deliveries increases, delivery companies struggle to find experienced and knowledgeable drivers. .

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Food Chain Digest Names 2022 Top Food Chain Providers Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. News. Press. Whitepaper. Case Study. Webinars. Search. Search. BlueGrace Logistics. BlueGrace is proud to be named a 2022 Top Food Chain Providers in the Food Chain Digest, the official magazine of Food Shippers of America. Our Temperature Controlled and Specialized Freight program relies on time-sensitive execution and deep cold chain expertise.

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Advertiser: GEP

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Since early 2020, global trade has been buffeted by waves of increased customer demand, supply chain challenges, and constant uncertainty and volatility. This article provides an overview, based on a survey of over 1,200 small businesses, of how small and midsize businesses have weathered the storm, and how a changing – and potentially recessionary – market is impacting their outlook.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, which provides subsidies to support green technologies in the U.S., is seen as discriminatory by the EU, South Korea and other trading partners.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Motormax is hosting a webinar with Samsara to learn how the automated use of vehicle telematics and 360° video-based safety solutions can be used to: Enhance driver and vehicle safety via 360° vision. Improving fleet safety through automated use of vehicle telematics. Use 360° vision and video-based safety solutions to support achieving FORS and DVS.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

What is demand planning? Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. A demand planning team will forecast demand for their stock items so that supply chain and inventory managers can decide what, how much and when they need to order. They will aim to have enough stock to avoid stockouts, but not so much that they end up with obsolete stock or high inventory values.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Like nearly everything in today’s world, manufacturing operations are going through a radical transformation. By implementing modern methods of identification — such as advanced barcoding & labelling technologies , RFID, machine connectivity, and business system integration – organisations are now unlocking a level of visibility into their operations that has only recently become possible.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

What is demand planning? Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. A demand planning team will forecast demand for their stock items so that supply chain and inventory managers can decide what, how much and when they need to order. They will aim to have enough stock to avoid stockouts, but not so much that they end up with obsolete stock or high inventory values.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2022

From rising inflation and interest rates to broken supply chains and tight labour markets, there are many current factors contributing to an unsteady environment for companies reliant on physical operations, writes Ursula Worth ( pictured ), VP Channel Sales and Strategic Partnerships at Samsara. Whether that be fleet, logistics or construction companies, the frontline workers in this field are facing increasingly uncertain times and are having to juggle numerous macro challenges that require th

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NGT News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Highland Electric Fleets, a provider of fleet electrification-as-a-service, and Peak to Peak Charter School, a charter school in the Boulder Valley School District in Colorado, have partnered to launch a fleet of electric buses to serve the students attending the school. Peak to Peak Charter School engaged with Highland as an affordable solution to provide […].

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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2022

What to do with all the cardboard that accumulates in a supermarket every day? That’s an important question in the world of food retail. There are hundreds of cardboards of various sizes that arrive every day and must be disposed of. The immense amount of required work for this has been transformed into a simple process with the AutoLoadBaler, a r(e)volution of a baler from Strautmann Umwelttechnik.

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Loginext

OCTOBER 31, 2022

[SupplyChainBrain Special] Catch Dinesh Dixit in conversation with Russel W. Goodman During the recently concluded Home Delivery World Event, Senior Editor, Russel W. Goodman from SupplyChainBrain caught up with Dinesh Dixit, VP of Account Excellence, LogiNext discussing the importance of automation for home deliveries. Right from route optimization, and assignment of orders, to […].

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The dispute is over who is responsible for connecting moored vessels to shore-based electricity while docked, in a process known as “cold ironing.”.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 31, 2022

About 94% of the 9,980 aviators casting ballots voted against the proposal, the Air Line Pilots Association said in a statement November 1.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Hou’s dismissal follows months of upheaval at TuSimple, including the departures of its chief financial officer and chief legal officer.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Russia halted its backing for the deal on October 29, accusing Ukraine of using a safety corridor to attack its fleet.

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