Fri.Aug 19, 2022

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The Future of Logistics is Modularity and Artificial Intelligence

Logistics Business Magazine

Element Logic has invested 15 million NOK (£1.3m) in OmniMod AS, a supplier of modular systems that does parcel sorting automation and processing by utilizing Artificial Intelligence. OmniMod was founded in 2020 by Tobias Drage Roti and Seva Karpov as a part of their master’s thesis and stemmed from the research environment at NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology).

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 19, 2022)

Talking Logistics

Sorry for the delay in receiving this post today. I went for a bike ride this morning with my oldest son, who is going back to college tomorrow. Sometimes you have to hit the pause button on work and enjoy life. Without further delay, here is the supply chain and logistics news that caught my. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 19, 2022).

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This Week in Logistics News (August 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

Some spices are meant to be grown and used year-round. Personally, I’m a fan of a few that I grow in my garden, such as mint, basil, and chives. Then there are the store-bought standbys, such as oregano, onion granules, garlic granules, and the basis of almost all recipes (along with salt), pepper. Using salt and pepper alone is the true test of chef, at least in my humble opinion.

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Pioneering US shipper network reimagines how retailers and brands deliver

Supply Chain and Logistics

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is spearheading a new concept in supply chain organization for retailers. It has set up Quiet Platforms, a cooperative group for retailers which will handle the logistics for fulfillment.

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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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Watch: Quality Assurance in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Quality assurance management no longer needs to convince the C-suite of its contribution to the bottom line, says Lusi Zheng, senior director of quality assurance, with Gartner.

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Watch: A New Era of Supply Chain Planning: Are We Ready?

Supply Chain Brain

Mergers and acquisitions and a digital-savvy younger generation are changing the landscape in supply chain planning, says Alex Pradhan, product strategy leader at John Galt Solutions.

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Companies, Labor Groups Call for Calif. Investment in Hydrogen Fueling Stations

NGT News

Leaders of California’s labor groups, along with CEOs of auto and energy companies, have called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to allocate $300 million in the state budget to fund the final construction of 1,000 hydrogen fueling stations statewide in the next decade to meet the state’s climate goals. In a letter to the governor, […]. The post Companies, Labor Groups Call for Calif.

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Happening Now: Inland Empire Warehousing Expansion Halts in Some Areas

West Coast and California Logistics

Several communities within Southern California's Inland Empire have issued moratoriums on warehouse construction as they seek to better understand the impact of these facilities on the environment. These moratoriums come at a time when warehouse capacity is already non-existent and new construction is sorely needed.

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SoCalGas Constructs Clean Hydrogen Fueling System for Calif. Transit Agency

NGT News

Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has begun construction of an advanced hydrogen generation system at SunLine Transit Agency in Thousand Palms, Calif. The project, called H2 SilverSTARS, will produce hydrogen from renewable natural gas (RNG) and help fuel SunLine’s fleet of 17 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses. At scale, this demonstration project has the potential […].

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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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How brake-adjustment alone can put your truck out of service

Overdrive Online

In this podcast, a former inspector and compliance consultant details just how the out-of-service criteria around brakes adjustment work. A lot depends on knowing your chamber type and stroke length to effectively test your brakes to avoid violations.

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Chula Vista Contracts with Blink for Public EV Charging Stations

NGT News

Blink Charging Co. has signed with the City of Chula Vista in California to install 31 Blink IQ 200 Level 2 fast-charging stations in various locations within the city. The five-year agreement with automatic renewals reaffirms the city and Blink’s commitment to providing accessible, reliable and fast electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout the community. […].

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On the Spot: Where does the market go from here?

FreightWaves SONAR

The freight market has been easing since March, but recent developments show that the contract market is finally starting to roll over. Contract rates currently sit at levels not experienced since January while spot rates continue to set new cycle lows. With contract rates ruling the roost, rejection rates are below 6% for the first time since May 2020, indicating capacity is the loosest it has been in quite some time.

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5 Best Roofing Caulk And Sealants In 2022

WorkWave

Time To Read: 7 minutes. Because most roofing caulk and sealants specialize in specific areas, it’s a challenge to find one with all the best qualities for the job you’re trying to do. You have to do a lot of looking around to find what you want, and even then, it’s unlikely that you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for easily. To help you make sense of what’s what, we’ve taken the liberty of compiling some of the critical things you should look for when buying a roof sealant and our top five

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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Penske Taps Innovative “Step IT Up” Program to Develop Future High-Tech Talent

Penske Move Ahead

Today, Penske Truck Leasing hosted a split, live-streamed graduation ceremony honoring and welcoming 30 new individuals to its IT team. Twenty of the graduates are based out of Tampa, Florida at Penske’s Tech Center, and 10 of the graduates are based at its headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania. What's unique about this group, is that less than a year ago, most were beginners to computer programming.

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Understanding WMS in the Cloud with Dan Gilmore

The Logistics of Logistics

Dan Gilmore and Joe Lynch discuss WMS in the Cloud. Dan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Softeon , a global provider of innovative supply chain solutions that delivers supply chain success – every time. About Dan Gilmore. Dan Gilmore is a recognized thought leader in WMS, with experience prior to his role at Softeon as the founder of Supply Chain Digest, CMO at RedPrairie (now BlueYonder) and as lead WMS analyst at META Group (later acquired by Gartner).

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World of possibilities in advanced automation at IMHX

Logistics Business Magazine

Invar Group , a leading independent software developer and integrator of advanced warehouse automation, will be showcasing its intelligent WMS software, world-class robotic order picking solutions, and the latest technology in warehouse automation at the UK’s IMHX 2022 show – 6th to 8th September 2022, NEC Birmingham (Stand: 5AM26). Visitors looking to transform operational performance in the warehouse will be able to explore the full range of technologies and options available to them – without

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Modular system for all drive solutions

Logistics Business Magazine

NORD Drivesystems supplies its customers from more than 100 industries with optimally matched drive systems that are precisely adapted to their individual requirements. The company is one of the leading international full-service suppliers of drive systems and develops and manufactures gear units, motors and drive electronics. The portfolio includes gear units for torques from 10 Nm up to more than 282 kNm, electric motors for power ranges from 0.12 to 1,000 kW and frequency inverters up to 160

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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.