Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 21, 2024

FMCSA admitted its "very dated" registration system "desperately" needs to improve for truckers. Now, owner-ops and others may have to go through some additional hoops as the system revamps in the mission to tamp down fraud.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 21, 2024

Whitepaper Building a Stronger Logistics Program: Strategies for Success Thank you for your interest in our whitepaper! Be sure to click the download button at the top right of the window below to save the PDF. For further insights or to connect with a BlueGrace logistics expert, click here to contact us today.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 21, 2024

Cold-storage operators today are looking for sustainable, long-term investments that can satisfy changing consumer demands, while complying with strict regulations.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 21, 2024

Whitepaper Building Shipping Operations That Attract Big-Box Retailers Thank you for your interest in our whitepaper! Be sure to click the download button at the top right of the window below to save the PDF. For further insights or to connect with a BlueGrace logistics expert, click here to contact us today.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

Legacy Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems, such as Salesforce, were originally developed to help sales teams funnel and track potential customers through long sales pipelines, from generating leads to closing the sale, then supporting and maintaining the customer relationship. With most ecommerce businesses, however, the sales pipeline isn’t nearly as long or as hands-on.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 21, 2024

Pam Simon, conference chair and executive vice president of programming for Manifest 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, sums up the themes of the show, offers a peak at next year's event, and discusses Manifest's newly announced partnership with SupplyChainBrain's Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit.

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Loginext

MARCH 21, 2024

Showcasing the driver bonus and payouts within the driver app can significantly impact driver performance and fleet productivity. By enabling drivers to track their progress and make informed decisions, companies can effectively empower their delivery associates to maximize their earnings and achieve their goals. The post 4 Driver Bonus Programs That Result In Improved Fleet Dispatch appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of the Treasury claims that a vessel owned by Vishnu Inc. has been involved in "illicit shipments" to China, in support of Iran-backed Houthis.

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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

MARCH 21, 2024

A resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s independent contractor rule faces a long road to repealing the current rule of law, but cleared its first hurdle Thursday.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 21, 2024

The overarching suite — dubbed Transfix Shield — includes a pair of offerings: RateCon Shield and Facility Shield.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 21, 2024

Rush Enterprises is hosting a sweepstakes with the last and only 2025 Peterbilt 389X as the prize. The one-of-a-kind 389X is painted to match the 1965 Peterbilt 358 on display at Rush headquarters.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 21, 2024

The effort is at the center of the president’s goal to reduce America’s reliance on foreign countries.

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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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Overdrive Online

MARCH 21, 2024

At the Mid-America Trucking Show, the working gems and show trucks served as the unofficial kick-off to the event, with dozens of rigs competing in the annual PKY Truck Championship, this year taking place out front, near the main entry gate.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 21, 2024

Both Temu and Shein have faced frequent allegations over forced labor at their production and manufacturing facilities.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

MARCH 21, 2024

Excess of used trucks and the bankruptcy liquidation of Yellow Corporation’s of assets hints at market shifts.

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Stord

MARCH 21, 2024

Growing national footprint helps DTC and B2B brands reach their customers rapidly and more cost-effectively ATLANTA, March 21, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced expanded warehouse capacity with a new Dallas fulfillment center. The 280,000-square-foot facility will serve Stord’s omnichannel customers for both DTC and B2B fulfillment across the southern part of the United States.

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NGT News

MARCH 21, 2024

Power management provider Delta has launched its 500-kW DC ultra-fast electric vehicle charger UFC 500. Amid the rise of high-power charging needs and challenges in land acquisition for EV charging operators, the UFC 500 offers a remarkable power-versus-footprint ratio. The UFC 500 can charge one heavy-duty EV (e-truck or e-bus) with large battery capacity at […] The post Delta 500-KW UFC 500 Charger Ramps Up the Power, Not the Footprint appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 21, 2024

Low flows on the Mississippi could have potential impacts on those navigation and commercial interests that depend on water from the river, NOAA said.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

VisionNav Robotics launched its latest automatic trailer truck loading and unloading solution – featuring the newly unveiled VNST20 PRO AGV robotics – to a European audience at LogiMAT 2024, the international trade show for intralogistics solutions and process management in Stuttgart, Germany. The European premiere of the pioneering solution from the materials handling robotics specialist saw demonstrations of how it is capable of loading and unloading trailer trucks in just 45 minutes.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 21, 2024

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about how much data we have…if you’re new to SONAR, it’s a lot. SONAR boasts more than $1.7 trillion in annual supply chain data across more than 300,000 unique data points/deliverables. That’s enough to make a head spin. It’s like walking into Willy Wonka’s factory and wondering what to eat first. Good problem to have?

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Advertiser: GEP

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

MARCH 21, 2024

SICK has unveiled a pioneering compressed air monitoring system that accurately predicts where significant energy cost-savings can be made by fixing air leaks and removing wastage across entire logistics facilities. SICK’s Monitoring Box FTMg Premium is a digital and scalable service that can be used by production planners, energy managers and maintenance engineers to make compressed air cost savings of up to 30%, as well as to eliminate costly manual maintenance regimes.

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NGT News

MARCH 21, 2024

Freight mobility company Einride has opened its first U.S. Einride Smartcharger Station in Lynwood, California. With 65 chargers and capacity to charge up to 200 vehicles a day, the Los Angeles County site is the largest operational charging site for electric heavy-duty freight in North America and represents a landmark for charging infrastructure in the […] The post Einride Opens First US Smartcharger Station Near Two Major California Ports appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 21, 2024

For Boeing board chair Larry Kellner and other board members, the initiative will provide unfiltered feedback from some of the largest airlines in the world.

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NGT News

MARCH 21, 2024

Infinium is now successfully operating the world’s first commercial-scale facility making drop-in-ready electrofuels (eFuels) in Corpus Christi, Texas. The project, known as Project Pathfinder, consists of a continuously operating plant producing synthetic, ultra-low-carbon eFuels that can be used in heavy transportation applications and chemical processes. “Project Pathfinder would not have achieved this milestone without the […] The post Infinium Project Pathfinder Produces S

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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

MARCH 21, 2024

Webasto's charging systems optimize real-time power and load distribution, taking into account peak grid times, weather conditions, and surplus charging.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 21, 2024

3D printing is just hitting the acceptance curve for wide-scale adoption by manufacturers.

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