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Perspective of A Warehouse Robotics Insider

Logistics Viewpoints

An Interview with Warehouse Robotics Veteran, Jon Schechter. Jon Schechter. I live in the Greater Boston area. This provides me with the valuable convenience of visiting with the innovative warehouse robotics companies in this metropolitan area – a large number of companies I called the Greater Boston Robotics Cluster. A few years ago, I met Jon Schechter at a RightHand Robotics (RHR) event.

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The Chain.io Story with Brian Glick

The Logistics of Logistics

Brian Glick and Joe Lynch discuss the Chain.io story. Brian is the Founder and CEO of Chain.io, a cloud-based integration platform that connects partners across the global supply chain. About Brian Glick. As Founder and CEO of Chain.io, Brian Glick has made a career of simplifying complex supply chain and trade compliance IT challenges. Whether analyzing complex coding issues or rationalizing the compliance impacts of a vendor direct drop ship program, Brian brings a rare combination of execut

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House approves bill focused on reaching a deal between railroad carriers and labor unions

Logistics Management

The uncertainty regarding the impasse between freight rail carriers and rail labor unions received some potential clarity earlier today, when the United States House of Representatives signed off on H.J. Res. 100, whose objective is to “provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved differences between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers’ Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees,” according to the bill’s text.

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Mind the Gap: Where to Find the Greatest Opportunities for Supply Chain Innovation and Improvement

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published this week, “Transportation Pulse Report 2023 – Welcome to the Platform Era: Uniting the Transportation Industry to Collaboratively Make a Difference.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Transporeon, includes insights from our Indago supply chain research community and from executives.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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OneRail heralds $33 million Series B funding round

Logistics Management

Orlando-based OneRail, a provider of final mile delivery services for enterprise shippers via a delivery fulfillment SaaS platform, announced it has closed its $33 million Series B funding round. This most recent round of investment brings the company’s total capital raise to $54.5 million, going back to its seed round in 2020.

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Averitt Express rolls out new distribution and fulfillment facility in the Memphis area

Logistics Management

Company officials said that this facility will be used to handle the flow and distribution of domestic and international freight. And they added that it is in close proximity to the Memphis International Airport and also the Memphis-area rail yard and will be equipped to handle the region’s growing international needs.

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Watch: Solving the Problem of Counterfeit Goods

Supply Chain Brain

The volume of counterfeit products is huge and poses safety issues for manufacturers, carriers and consumers, says Phil Hamilton, chief executive officer and co-founder of Countercheck.

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Q&A: Karl Siebrecht, CEO of Flexe

Logistics Management

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently caught up with Karl Siebrecht, CEO of Seattle-based Flexe, the first and largest on-demand warehousing solution, which connects organizations in need of warehousing services to those that have excess capacity and a desire to generate new revenue streams. Siebrecht addressed various topics, including: the state of that warehousing economy; the impact of BOPIS (buy online pickup in store) on e-commerce and the shifts between online and in

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San Diego MTS Orders 41 New Flyer Xcelsior Buses with Options for 432 Units

NGT News

NFI Group Inc.’s New Flyer of America Inc. subsidiary has received new firm orders for 41 transit buses from the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) with options for up to an additional 432 buses. In total, NFI will add 617 Equivalent Units (EU) to its backlog from firm and option orders. These units were […]. The post San Diego MTS Orders 41 New Flyer Xcelsior Buses with Options for 432 Units appeared first on NGT News.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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Key questions to ask your pharmaceutical distribution warehouse provider

Kanban Logistics

When evaluating the 3PL provider in charge of your pharmaceutical distribution warehouse, safety is the name of the game. You want to make sure that your provider is doing all that it can to protect the integrity of your products while adhering to GMP guidelines. In this article, we’ve listed several specific questions that you should ask your current or prospective 3PL provider to make sure that your pharmaceutical products are in good hands.

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The Mobility House, NYCSBUS Bring Additional Electric School Buses to New York City

NGT News

The New York City School Bus Umbrella Services (NYCSBUS) has selected The Mobility House to manage electric vehicle charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) operations for the largest V2G school bus electrification project in the state. Awarded $8 million by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority‘s (NYSERDA) New York Clean Transportation Prizes program, NYCSBUS […].

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U.S. House passes bill to avoid rail strike

Commercial Carrier Journal

The trucking industry is among the legions of concerned parties that have called on Congress to help avoid a rail worker strike that President Joe Biden says "would devastate our economy.".

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HAM Group Opens CNG/LNG Refueling Station

NGT News

HAM Group has opened a new EDUX compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas refueling station in the La Plana Nord service area, located in Borriana, Castellón, Spain. The station is located on the AP-7, also known as the Mediterranean highway, that connects the entire Spanish Mediterranean coast from the border with France to Guadiaro, […].

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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U.S. Freight Rail Strike Threatens Supply Chain Disruptions

MTS Logistics

From retailers to chip manufacturers, folks from businesses owners to congresspeople are desperately trying to find new solutions in the face of what could be a devastating freight rail strike. The Strike. Congressional lawmakers have said they’ll work quickly to ensure they prevent the strike of tens of thousands of rail workers nationwide to combat the potential disastrous economic impact.

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NCEP  Releases Guide on Coordinated State EV Infrastructure Planning

NGT News

The National Council on Electricity Policy has released Mini Guide on Transportation Electrification: State-Level Roles and Collaboration among Public Utility Commissions, State Energy Offices, and Departments of Transportation, the eighth in its guide series promoting dialogue among state-level electricity decision makers by highlighting examples of successful engagement.

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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in Washington, D.C.

Overdrive Online

Husband-and-wife team Ed and Deb Kingdon, who haul for Hardy Brothers Trucking, moved the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina to Washington, D.C.

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How Shippers Can Find Relief from Drayage Disruptions

Supply Chain Brain

By understanding how drayage fits into the larger supply chain, shippers can take a more comprehensive approach and get ahead of problems like equipment shortages and bottlenecks.

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What Your Order Management System Should Be Doing

To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.

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Pallet industry calls for power cut protection

Logistics Business Magazine

The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has asked the UK government to confirm it will act to keep the pallet and packaging business operational in the event of any planned power outages during the winter. The organisation, which represents the sector in the UK and Ireland, is seeking clarity that it will be accorded ‘protected site status’ and be able to manufacture and repair during any rolling power cuts that may be introduced if gas supplies run low in the months ahead.

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A Digitally Native Footwear Brand Finds Rapid Fulfillment

Supply Chain Brain

Challenge: A rapidly growing D2C footwear brand required an agile fulfillment operation that could scale just as quickly as their business was growing — without being bound by geography.

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Rugged, Extreme Performer

Logistics Business Magazine

Rugged technology leader Panasonic has recently launched a flat version of its TOUGHBOOK N1, optimised for logistics and delivery users. Blizzards. Hurricanes. Deserts. The warehousing and logistics industry faces many challenges, but fortunately those sorts of extremes are not usually part of a typical day’s headaches. Wait a second, though. Warehouses and DCs are relentless, 24/7 environments, where speed, focus, accuracy and reliability are all vital watchwords.

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Watch: Bringing Order to Shipping Data Chaos

Supply Chain Brain

Companies need a centralized location for accessing data, and making smart decisions based on it. John Errebo, chief technology officer of Enveyo, assesses the state of data management.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Cummins Finishes Acquisition of Siemens Commercial Vehicles Unit

NGT News

Cummins Inc., through its Meritor subsidiary, has completed its acquisition of Siemens’ Commercial Vehicles business, a global supplier of high-performance electric drive systems for commercial vehicles. In May, Meritor announced it had entered into an agreement to acquire the business for approximately €190 million enterprise value; Cummins subsequently completed its acquisition of Meritor in August. […].

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6 simple steps to select the right AIS data solution to enhance ship visibility

Shipping and Freight Resource

Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) data provides benefits to many types of businesses, from maritime and shipping to commodity trading and investment analysis. While there are several options for AIS tracking data for most applications, here are 6 simple steps to determine the best solution for your needs. 1 – Understand What You Are Buying.

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Hyliion Hypertruck ERX Chosen as First Electric Truck to Transport NYSE Christmas Tree

NGT News

Hyliion Holdings Corp. has successfully delivered the New York Stock Exchange’s iconic Christmas tree for the 99th annual lighting ceremony. The NYSE Christmas tree has been a downtown New York mainstay since 1923. This is the first time an electric semi-truck has delivered the 18,000-pound Norway Spruce to the NYSE site in the city’s Financial […].

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Delivery Management 101 – Lowers Costs & Retain Customers

Ship Monk

For some ecommerce business owners, sending their customers’ orders out the door feels a little like watching your 16-year-old drive off in the family car. You’ve done all you can to prepare them, but all you can do now is hope and pray they get where they’re going safely. But when it comes to ecommerce delivery, that’s not entirely true. There are many things you can do to improve the odds that your packages will arrive at your customers’ doors on time and in one piece.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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LHoF presents new humanitarian award

Logistics Business Magazine

Starting in 2023, the Logistics Hall of Fame will present a new international award: the Lynn C. Fritz Medal for Excellence in Humanitarian Logistics. The medal will annually recognise humanitarian organisations and their partners for outstanding logistics projects. The Hall of Fame organisation made the announcement at its traditional gala reception with around 200 guests from politics, business and academia on 29th November in Berlin.

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Penske Transportation Solutions Earns Placement on 2023 Military-Friendly Listing

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Transportation Solutions has received a 2023 Military-Friendly Employer designation from VIQTORY, the publisher of the G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse publications. Organizations that received this distinction were culled from public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. In excess of 1,000 companies completed the survey. “We are appreciative to once again receive recognition as a top military-friendly employer,” stated Jennifer Sockel, executive vice president of talent and

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Locus Robotics attracts $117m funding

Logistics Business Magazine

Locus Robotics , a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfilment and distribution warehouses, has attracted more than $117m (£97.6m) in Series F funding, led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and G2 Venture Partners. As part of the financing, Mark Midle, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs, and Zach Barasz, Partner, G2 Venture Partners, will join the Locus Board of Directors, bringing their unique industry perspectives and insights to further guide Locus’s next stage of growth and global