Mon.Dec 04, 2023

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Financial Predator vs Partner with Bharath Krisnamoorthy

The Logistics of Logistics

Bharath Krisnamoorthy and Joe Lynch discuss financial predator vs partner. Bharath (“B”) is CEO and Co-founder of Denim , an all-in-one financial services platform rapidly disrupting the $250 billion freight intermediary market. About Bharath Krishnamoorthy Bharath Krishnamoorthy is CEO and co-founder of Denim , a freight financial partner that processes over $1 million daily.

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State of the Industry: Top 10 Trends to Shape Cold Food Chain in 2024

Food Logistics

With the help of some supply chain visibility, sustainable measures, more focus on people and the ability to pivot at a moment’s notice, 2024 is anyone’s and everyone’s game to succeed.

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Top Transportation Technology Trends

Logistics Viewpoints

Transportation Technology Maturity Curve This is the time of year when industry analysts and technology pundits make predictions about the future. McKinsey & Company, a worldwide management consulting firm, has done the same. However, their predictions are based, in part, on a survey of more than 250 global shippers and logistic service providers.

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Top 10 Trends to Shape Cold Food Chain in 2024

Food Logistics

With the help of some supply chain visibility, sustainable measures, more focus on people and the ability to pivot at a moment’s notice, 2024 is anyone’s and everyone’s game to succeed.

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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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Going Beyond the Hype: Successful AI in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

When it comes to Artificial Intelligence, many companies are still in the learning phase. They’re trying to understand the technology landscape and what’s possible, but it’s a bit challenging because everything is evolving so fast. At the moment, the buzz and hype are centered on Generative AI, thanks in large part to the November 2022. Read more The post Going Beyond the Hype: Successful AI in Supply Chain Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Electric-truck purchase incentives: Challenges for small fleets

Overdrive Online

While small fleets are by and large excluded from current "zero-emission" transition requirements in California and elsewhere, funding exists for those looking to be proactive. At once, taking advantage of those incentives could be difficult.

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How Apparel and Retail Companies Are Implementing Intelligent Returns

Supply Chain Brain

With the help of data analysis and intelligent systems, companies are able to more efficiently manage product returns, repairs, recycling and other processes

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Ongoing Panama Canal Drought Conditions Likely to Drive Further Surcharges

MTS Logistics

The ongoing drought conditions in the Panama Canal, the worst in 73 years, is disrupting the number of daily transits in the canal. The normal level of transits per day is around 30 to 40 vessels. The Panama Canal Authority plans to cut down the number of guaranteed booking slots to 18 by February 2024. In response, ocean carriers are rerouting vessels and cancelling sailings.

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Is Artificial Intelligence a Solution for Modern Slavery?

Supply Chain Brain

How humans can partner with AI to tackle the pressing societal issue of slavery, for a more resilient and sustainable global supply chain.

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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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The 'exit interviews': Overdrive's 2023 Truckers of the Year

Overdrive Online

This Overdrive Radio roundtable, the first two of sets of talks featuring Trucker of the Year semi-finalists, focused on the year just passed -- the challenges faced, and just how the businesses chose to overcome.

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Panama Chaos Grows as U.S. Diesel Shippers Bypass Canal

Supply Chain Brain

In the past, such delays tended to be related to maintenance work, and, as such, were mostly short-lived, but there is little relief in sight in the months ahead.

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Inventory Management Excellence: Some Companies to Learn From

Logistics Bureau

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? The answer depends, of course, on your company’s objectives and, particularly, on your customer service promises.

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Hungary Plans to Build €6B Dubai-Style Budapest District

Supply Chain Brain

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has mandated the construction of a major project reminiscent of Dubai in terms of its grandeur.

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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.

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Stord Named a 2023 Top Tech Startup by Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics

Stord

ATLANTA, GA, December 4, 2023 – Stord , a leader in omnichannel fulfillment services and technology for mid-market and enterprise brands, announced today that it has been named a Top Tech Startup for 2023 by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive created this award series to spotlight top software and technology startups in the supply chain and logistics space.

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Europe, U.K. Lag in Race for Electric Car Battery Raw Materials

Supply Chain Brain

Tesla in the U.S. and China’s BYD are significantly ahead of many of their European rivals in securing access to key raw materials.

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7 Reasons to Outsource Returns

Ship Monk

As your ecommerce businesses powers through the peak shopping season, it’s easy to forget there’s one more peak to climb. “Let’s hear it for peak return season!” said nobody, ever. But it’ll be upon us before we know it. The week after Christmas typically sees the largest number of returns, around 17.9% of total holiday sales in 2022. That’s a whopping $171 billion out of a total of $960 billion U.S. holiday sales last year, according to the National Retail Federation.

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'Clean Truck Express' Lane To Open at Pier 400 Los Angeles

Supply Chain Brain

APM says new priority lane incentivizes environmental stewardship while enhancing customers’ operational efficiency.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Top Logistics Management Software for the Transportation and Logistics Industry

Loginext

Dive into the dynamic world of the Transportation and Logistics Industry, unravel the challenges, explore innovative solutions, and witness a transformation in supply chain dynamics using LogiNext. Discover how our Logistics Management Software can elevate your logistics game and have positive ROI. The post Top Logistics Management Software for the Transportation and Logistics Industry appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Peak Season Efficiency with Mobile Label Printing

Logistics Business Magazine

Peak season is a chaotic and profitable time for the majority of retailers and wider value chain. Websites and ecommerce engines need to be fully functioning, able to accept orders and fulfil deliveries – and warehouses and fulfilment centres need to be ready to meet customers’ delivery needs fast. Alongside this, last mile delivery operators need to ensure they have the right processes and systems in place to ship goods on time.

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Designing Conveyor Systems With Simulation Software

Supply Chain Brain

Conveyors play a key role in the endless quest by distributors and manufacturers for improved efficiency and productivity. So it should come as no surprise that the logistics sector would be drawn to modern-day conveyor systems simulation software.

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Over 1,000 Cemex HD Trucks Operate Using Lower-Carbon Fuels

NGT News

Cemex announced that it now has over 1,000 heavy-duty trucks powered with lower-carbon fuels as part of a comprehensive transition strategy seeking to decarbonize its global fleet. This initiative is part of the company’s flagship Future in Action program to become a net-zero CO2 company by 2050. The company has made significant investments over the […] The post Over 1,000 Cemex HD Trucks Operate Using Lower-Carbon Fuels appeared first on NGT News.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Dashboard Displays Warehouse Data

Logistics Business Magazine

Logistics providers need to process large quantities of warehouse data every day to control their material flow efficiently. The German Fressnapf Group supplies more than 1,800 branches and regional warehouses in eleven European countries from its central warehouse in Krefeld. This requires efficient, forward-looking warehouse management. That’s why Europe’s market leader in pet supplies places its trust in both the LFS warehouse management system and the Timesquare supply chain control tower by

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Volvo Trucks Expands EV Dealer Network with Five Vanguard Locations

NGT News

Volvo Trucks North America says Vanguard Truck Centers has completed its Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer program at five locations — Phoenix, Ariz.; Atlanta, Ga. (Forest Park); Charlotte, N.C.; and Austin and Houston, Texas — to provide comprehensive sales and service support for customers’ electromobility journeys. With the addition of Vanguard’s five locations, […] The post Volvo Trucks Expands EV Dealer Network with Five Vanguard Locations appeared first on NGT News.

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Material Handling at Latin America’s Largest Port

Logistics Business Magazine

Konecranes delivered 7 forklifts and 2 gantry cranes to Eldorado Brasil’s new cellulose terminal in Port of Santos in Q3 2023, completing an order that also involved joint planning and consulting on the layout of the terminal to ensure Eldorado gets the best business return for its major investment. Eldorado Brasil’s new terminal in Port of Santos, Latin America’s largest port, is designed to process 3,000,000 tons of pulp bales annually – or close to 8,300 tons daily by rail and truck.

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Universal EV Chargers Wins NEVI Grants to Boost Charging Infrastructure

NGT News

Universal EV Chargers LLC has been awarded significant funding through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program to bolster electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. The NEVI program, established by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), aims to foster the development and expansion of zero-emission vehicle charging and refueling infrastructure […] The post Universal EV Chargers Wins NEVI Grants to

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Reduction in Non-fault Claims with AI

Logistics Business Magazine

International haulage firm Roelofs Transport has been working with Samsara, a pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, to digitise its operations as it continues to grow. By implementing Samsara’s Dual-Facing AI-powered dash cams, Mobile Experience Management and Fleet Telematics, Roelofs Transport has real-time visibility into its operations and is managing its fleet more safely and efficiently.

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Incentive Program Offers Rebate to Vicinity VMC 1200 Buyers in Quebec

NGT News

Vicinity Motor Corp., a North American supplier of commercial electric vehicles, has been approved by the Quebec Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility in Canada for the VMC 1200 to be included in its Écocamionnage Program to incentivize the electrification of the commercial freight and heavy vehicle transportation industry. The Écocamionnage Program aims to reduce […] The post Incentive Program Offers Rebate to Vicinity VMC 1200 Buyers in Quebec appeared first on NGT News.

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Small Businesses Thrive at Logistics Park

Logistics Business Magazine

SEGRO has welcomed three new customers to its logistics park in Rainham, as it continues to meet strong demand for well-located and modern industrial space in East London. The businesses will be located in the development’s Enterprise Quarter which provides industrial space designed to enable small businesses to thrive and grow. Star Batteries, a newly formed business that provides high quality power units to the automotive industry, has agreed a lease for a 1,115 sq ft unit.