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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

In the rapidly evolving world of global supply chains, interoperability—the ability of systems, devices, and organizations to work together seamlessly—has become a critical factor for operational efficiency. By applying the ISO OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layer model, traditionally used in networking, to logistics, businesses can achieve a structured framework that enhances communication, reduces friction, and improves collaboration throughout the supply chain.

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Letter from a Dead Man (Alive Again)

Talking Logistics

Have you had thoughts of hurting or killing yourself? I was asked that question several times this past year, whenever I visited my doctor or therapist. My answer was always the same: No. But to be honest, for the first time in my life, I can now see how someone reaches that point. When your. Read more The post Letter from a Dead Man (Alive Again) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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'Confessions of a Freight Broker' sends up seedy middlemen

Overdrive Online

"Confessions of a Freight Broker" is authored by a former broker and here reviewed by Long Haul Paul, who notes it's time for a serious conversation about money, and how much of it in trucking is making its way to those behind the wheel.

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The New Maritime Superpower: China’s Expanding Fleet and Global Influence

MTS Logistics

Current Size of the Chinese Navy As of 2024, the Chinese Navy has become the most powerful naval force in the world in terms of numbers. With 234 active warships, China has surpassed the United States, which has 219 warships. However, the U.S. Navy still possesses the most modern aircraft carriers and destroyers, meaning the balance of power between the two countries remains very close.

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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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Trucker cited in Kansas for being too festive: Troopers

Overdrive Online

A Volvo festooned in multi-colored Christmas lights got ticketed by Kansas Highway Patrol, and the post announcing the incident blew up into a heated conversation on just how festive drivers can be.

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Cold Chain Operations Require Strategic View of Insourcing and Outsourcing Logistics

Food Logistics

Logistics leaders must consider what functions or capabilities should be considered for bringing in-house and which would be best managed through a 3PL partner.

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VW to Sell Xinjiang Facilities

Supply Chain Brain

The carmaker's joint-venture assembly plant in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, designed to build gasoline-powered cars, was also losing money.

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Blue Yonder’s Security Fails: LogiNext is the Right Solution

Loginext

The recent Blue Yonder breach exposes the risks of legacy systems. Learn why LogiNext’s secure, modern approach to supply chain management is the right solution. The post Blue Yonder’s Security Fails: LogiNext is the Right Solution appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Balancing Pickups and Deliveries: Why a Delivery-First Model Wins

Trux

Material producers are the backbone of construction projects, ensuring that essential aggregates like sand, gravel, and asphalt reach job sites efficiently. Today, most producers rely heavily on customer pickups to move materials. While this approach has its advantages, it also leaves significant opportunities on the table.

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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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Types of Forklift Attachments: A Complete Guide

Conger

In material handling, efficiency and adaptability are essential. Understanding the types of forklift attachments and the vital role they play is necessary to turn a standard forklift into a multi-functional tool. From pallet forks to specialized clamps, these attachments streamline operations, improve safety, and reduce product damage. This article explores the different types of forklift attachments and their applications.

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WattEV Teams with CharIN to Develop New Rapid-Charging Standard

NGT News

WattEV, developer of medium- and heavy-duty truck charging depots, has partnered with the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) to finalize a new rapid-charging standard — the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) — that will enable heavy-duty electric trucks to fully charge in less than 30 minutes. CharIN is an international association focused on establishing open and interoperable […] The post WattEV Teams with CharIN to Develop New Rapid-Charging Standard appeared first on NGT News.

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Unlocking Operational Excellence with Advanced Analytics in 3PL Warehousing

Camelot 3PL Software

In today’s rapidly changing logistics landscape, third-party logistics (3PL) providers face mounting pressure to deliver exceptional service, reduce costs, and adapt to ever-evolving client needs. One game-changing way to meet these challenges is by harnessing the power of advanced analytics and reporting. At Camelot 3PL Software, we believe in empowering warehouse operations to achieve peak performance, and here’s how advanced analytics can help you gain that competitive edge. 1.

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Chevron, CalBio Complete Dairy Biomethane Project

NGT News

CalBioGas Hilmar LLC, a joint investment between Chevron Corporation subsidiary Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio), has completed the central processing facility for its dairy biomethane project in Merced County, California. CalBio brings technology and expertise to help local dairy farmers capture methane from dairy manure in anaerobic digesters on their farms.

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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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What The Canada Post Strike Means for Freight Shipping

Freightera

Canada Post’s Strike Is Impacting Businesses Across North America: Here’s What You Need to Know The nationwide strike by Canada Post workers, which began on November 15, 2024, has had a significant impact on the freight-shipping landscape of Canada. While this strike mainly affects mail and parcel services, its ripple effects can be felt across the freight industry too.

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Schneider Electric Assists Stagecoach to Electrify Its Fleet

NGT News

Schneider Electric is working with United Kingdom-based Stagecoach as it heads toward zero-emission transport. Stagecoach is embarking on a nationwide program to electrify its bus fleet and deliver greener public transport options. It is partnering with Schneider Electric to provide the critical electrical infrastructure, software and services to support this move.

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Mexico Threatens to Bite Back Against Trump Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

President Claudia Sheinbaum warned that the proposed 25% import tariffs on all goods entering the U.S. would result in mutually assured economic destruction for both countries.

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New Flyer Again Chooses Hexagon Purus to Supply Hydrogen Cylinders

NGT News

Hexagon Purus, a manufacturer of zero-emission mobility and infrastructure solutions, has been selected by New Flyer to supply hydrogen cylinders for the fifth consecutive year. New Flyer, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., is helping to enable zero-emission transportation in North America, deploying hydrogen buses and infrastructure in cities across the U.S. and Canada.

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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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Trump Tariffs: Mexico, Canada and China Tariff Announcement: Impact & Analysis

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Trump Tariffs: Mexico, Canada and China Tariff Announcement: Impact & Analysis Judah Levine November 27, 2024 Get Started President Elect Trump announced on social media yesterday that he intends to impose a 25% tariff on all goods entering the US from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office as a response to illegal drugs and immigrants enteri

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November 27, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog More Resources Home November 27, 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. Judah Levine November 27, 2024 Get Started Weekly highlights Ocean Rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 4% to $5,122/FEU.