Food Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Supply chain rock stars are the backbone of the cold food chain. Meet the winner's of this year's Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

There was a time when a business person’s Rolodex® was considered a treasure. Salesmen, PR agents, and many other professionals recorded names, addresses, phone numbers, and maybe fax numbers on 2 ¼” x 4” cards that were filed alphabetically on the wheel-shaped roll. For readers too young to know about this tool, it was first. Read more The post Who’s Really in Your Supply Chain Network?

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West Coast and California Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the Supply Chain Agreement, part of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, will come into effect on February 24, 2024, marking a significant milestone. The agreement, involving 14 partners including the U.S., Australia, and Japan, aims to enhance coordination in building resilient, efficient, and inclusive supply chains, addressing challenges like those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

With the unveiling of the all-new Volvo VNL truck, Volvo Trucks North America has further extended its fuel efficiency by enhancing the Volvo D13 engine and I-Shift transmission. Design enhancements to the D13 engine include a new wave piston with a shorter piston height, as well as a longer connecting rod; smaller injector needle control […] The post Volvo Enhances Fuel Efficiency of VNL Truck appeared first on NGT News.

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Advertiser: GEP

Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

One challenge stalling manufacturers' ability to cut carbon emissions is a lack of data, with supplier information notoriously hard to obtain. Solving this problem is a top priority.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

While the overall picture is mixed, some Chinese-linked vessels have to pay as little as 0.35% of their hull and machinery value to obtain insurance for transit.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

How Logistics Powers Super Bowl Food Favorites Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 6, 2024 What’s a Super Bowl Sunday party without the quintessential foods that accompany it? In this blog, we’ll explore the most popular foods during the Super Bowl and why logistics and the supply chain play such a crucial role in ensuring that everyone gets to enjoy their favorite snacks on game day.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of almost 2.2 million Tesla vehicles sold in the U.S. February 2.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Fermata Energy, a provider of intelligent bidirectional technology solutions, has integrated its Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) services platform with bidirectional electric vehicle chargers manufactured by BorgWarner Inc. Together, the companies are accelerating ongoing efforts to integrate bidirectional charging capabilities with a variety of automotive OEMs.

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Over the last three decades, emissions from new trucks have been reduced by more than 98 percent. In fact, it would take 60 of today’s trucks to generate the same level of emissions from a single truck in 1988. Despite these impressive improvements, many trucking businesses continue to seek methods to achieve sustainability goals in a viable, measurable way.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The healthcare industry's digital transformation will have a profound impact on the supply chain in 2024. Adoption of modern technologies will lead to increased automation and efficiency.

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MercuryGate

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A Transportation Management System (TMS) offers significant value for wholesalers and the wholesale distribution industry. This transportation software for wholesale distribution streamlines logistics processes, optimizes delivery routes, and enhances supply chain efficiency. The post Transportation Software for Wholesale Distribution Improves Efficiency & Sales appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

ORTEC, a global provider of leading end-to-end supply chain solutions developed specifically for the operational needs of manufacturers, retailers, and distributors, introduces a state-of-the-art solution purpose-fit for the operational needs of the manufacturing and finished goods logistics industries. ORTEC’s Manufacturing Solution Suite provides valuable insights and planning tools that help companies optimize their supply chain and reduce costs.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Toyota has made a $1.3 billion investment in its flagship Georgetown, Ky., facility for future electrification efforts including assembly of an all-new, three-row battery electric SUV for the U.S. market. The project brings the plant’s total investment to nearly $10 billion and reinforces Toyota’s commitment to high-quality vehicles and long-term job stability.

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By 2027, Gartner predicts that 40% of sourcing will be handled outside of the procurement function. How can procurement pros ensure that the process is efficient and unified for all users? For a synchronized and democratized approach to procurement, leaders are embracing total procurement orchestration solutions. The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration details how a multi-level orchestration strategy streamlines procurement processes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Logistics specialist Witron has benefited from the strength and versatility of bespoke loading ramps from Thorworld during its construction of a new distribution centre for a retail customer. The largest of the four ramps delivered to the Northwest site had to withstand the weight of a 48-tonne crane. Thorworld’s involvement came after Witron was let down by its existing ramp supplier.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Bollinger Motors, a majority-owned company of electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc., has received IRS approval as a “qualified manufacturer” for clean vehicle credits under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). This designation enables the Bollinger B4 chassis cab to qualify for the IRA’s new credit for qualified commercial clean vehicles, providing eligible purchasers […] The post Bollinger Motors Wins IRS Approval for $40,000 Credit appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

WEROCK Technologies GmbH, an innovative provider of industrial IT solutions, introduces the Rockscan W100, a wearable barcode scanner that sets new standards for efficient and flexible scanning. The Rockscan W100 enables effortless and fast hands-free scanning, offers the best scanning performance in its class and is rugged and durable. Working in industry, logistics and retail, numerous barcodes need to be scanned every day.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Hyzon Motors Inc., a hydrogen fuel cell technology developer and global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), and privately held New Way Trucks have established a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to develop a fuel cell-powered refuse vehicle for the North American market. “Zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell technology is the key to reducing […] The post Hyzon, New Way Trucks Agree to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Refuse Vehicle appeared first on NGT Ne

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Change is a constant in the transportation industry. Amid business competition, regulatory developments, environmental concerns, and myriad other challenges, motor carriers must continually adapt to an ever-evolving operational landscape. Fleet telematics technology can help transportation businesses navigate uncertainty, gain a competitive advantage, and boost profitability.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The New York Federal Reserve Bank’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index rose from -0.15 in December 2023 to -0.11 in January 2024.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By Andre Luecht, Global Strategy Lead for Transportation, Logistics and Warehouse, Zebra Technologies. Imagine going to a shop and it has run out of roses, chocolates, or luxury dine for two meals – it might mean a romantic plan is spoiled and reverting to a less-than-ideal back-up option. In a few weeks’ time, Valentine’s Day will be upon us again.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The partnership brings to the Global Supply Chain Management Summit Manifest’s unmatched expertise in the inner workings of supply chain management

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

One of Britain’s leading bakery brands, Warburtons , has selected Tiger Trailers to supply 38 rigid box vans to its nationwide fleet of trucks , that transport fresh bread to around 18,500 locations daily, around the nation. When Warburtons approached Tiger in the winter of 2022, they needed the vehicles to be built to match their specific operational requirements.

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A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The partnership brings Manifest’s unmatched expertise in the inner workings of supply chain management to Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Protecting farmers’ incomes has been a major demand of the farmers’ protests that have popped up all across the EU in recent weeks.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Saurajit Kanungo, president of CG Infinity, addresses the gap between AI skills and talent that’s endemic in many companies today.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The European Commission set a target of 750 gigawatts of solar power generation capacity by 2030, up from 260 gigawatts in 2023.

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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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