Wed.Sep 04, 2024

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How Blockchain Technology Powers the Foundation of Digital Product Passports

Logistics Viewpoints

One promising application that is emerging in the Supply Chain and Sustainability space is Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Driven by regulations and a thirst for data transparency. Blockchain can serve as the backbone for tracking and managing product information throughout its entire lifecycle. The potential to provide reliable, tamper-resistant data across supply chains is driving interest from various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food production.

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Overdrive's 2024 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists unveiled

Overdrive Online

At NASTC's annual conference November 7-9, we'll recognize two finalists each in two separate competitive divisions. Today, we're announcing semi-finalists in each category. Congrats to all of them, and good luck!

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Harnessing AI for Supply Chain Resilience in Extreme Conditions

Supply Chain Brain

To ensure that their supply chains are resilient and capable of handling disruptions, organizations must take proactive measures supported by artificial intelligence.

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Overdrive's 2024 Pride & Polish: Cast your votes today

Overdrive Online

Get your votes in this week in Overdrive's 2024 Pride & Polish competition to help select the winning truck in five separate categories — Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior. Cast your votes here.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Sourcing from the Americas Now the Focus of U.S. Importers, Survey Says

Supply Chain Brain

Nearly half of respondents (47%) believe the primary benefit to having a more diversified supply chain is reducing the risk of disruption from various events such as natural disasters.

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ILA Says Negotiating Parties are 'Very Far Apart' Ahead of Port Strike Deadline

Supply Chain Brain

The ILA is wrapping up a two-day "marathon" of meetings, where it's preparing its members for the possibility of an impending work stoppage.

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Mullen Ships First Vehicles Under Contract with Volt

NGT News

Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc. has shipped the initial vehicles under a $210 million purchase contract with Volt Mobility, based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Mullen will recognize revenue under the agreement in its fiscal first quarter that begins Oct. 1. The agreement is for Volt to purchase 3,000 Mullen Class 1 and […] The post Mullen Ships First Vehicles Under Contract with Volt appeared first on NGT News.

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Amazon to Give U.K. Warehouse Workers 10% Raise

Supply Chain Brain

This comes more than a month after Amazon beat back an organized labor push from workers at the company's Coventry warehouse by a 28-ballot margin.

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Partnership Aims to Deploy 5,000 EV Chargers in NYC

NGT News

Invisible Urban Charging (IUC), a provider of charging-as-a-service solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Hudson Valley Parking Trust (HVPT) to deploy a network of 5,000 electric vehicle chargers across New York City. IUC’s charging-as-a-service model, combined with HVPT’s extensive parking footprint, will create a robust EV charging infrastructure that meets the demand from New […] The post Partnership Aims to Deploy 5,000 EV Chargers in NYC appeared first on NGT News.

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The Essential Role of Gripper Technology in Optimizing Pick-and-Place Robotics

Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.

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Global Goods Trade Recovery Extends Into Third Quarter, WTO Says

Supply Chain Brain

The WTO’s goods barometer increased to 103 compared with a reading of 100.6 in March, the Geneva-based organization said in a new report.

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Ford Pro Ships 2024 E-Transit with Enhanced Range

NGT News

Ford Pro is now shipping the 2024 E-Transit with Enhanced Range, the latest version of America’s best-selling electric van, to customers across North America. E-Transit serves more industries than any other electric van, according to the company. Now, the enhanced range version is expected to serve even more industry use cases, including refrigerated delivery, thanks […] The post Ford Pro Ships 2024 E-Transit with Enhanced Range appeared first on NGT News.

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EU Responders Say it's Unsafe to Tow Burning Oil Tanker in Red Sea

Supply Chain Brain

Oil has yet to leak out of the vessel, but U.S. military leaders estimate that the Sounion could spill four times as much oil as the Exxon Valdez.

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Packaging Automation Sustainability Report

Logistics Business Magazine

CMC Packaging Automation, a global supplier of sustainable fully automated packaging on demand solutions, is proud to announce the publication of its annual Sustainability Report. This comprehensive report highlights CMC’s steadfast commitment along the three ESG dimensions and details the Group’s significant achievements and strategic plans within their roadmap.

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10 Practical Steps To Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

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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DOE Grants $4.8M for Hydrogen Fuel Research at Washington State University

NGT News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Washington State University grant funding of $4.8 million for hydrogen fuel research. One of the grants will also assist in building a heavy-duty hydrogen fueling station on the Pullman, Wash., campus. WSU professors Jacob Leachman and Konstantin Matveev are leading a $3 million Hydrogen Properties for Energy […] The post DOE Grants $4.8M for Hydrogen Fuel Research at Washington State University appeared first on NGT News.

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Medical Device Supplier’s Long-term Logistics Partnership

Logistics Business Magazine

Owen Mumford, a global company for the design, manufacture, and advancement of medical devices, has renewed its long-standing logistics partnership with Davies Turner for an additional three-year term, further solidifying the two companies’ collaborative efforts in logistics and supply chain management. The renewed contract, which emphasises a long-term commitment, will continue to see Davies Turner providing comprehensive UK logistics solutions, EU exports, and NHS fulfilment services for Owen

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Penske Celebrates Rental Associate Appreciation Week

Penske Move Ahead

Penske is proud to recognize its Inaugural Rental Associate Appreciation Week Sept. 8-14. With the theme, “Your Effort Moves Us,” we celebrate the thousands of Penske Rental associates who help customers move through life’s biggest milestones, businesses navigate their busiest seasons and drivers handle their most hectic days. We know that effort equals results, and it’s the effort of our exceptional Rental associates that truly move us.

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Turn Uncertainty into a Competitive Advantage with a 3PL Partner

Radius Logistics

In an era marked by increasing volatility in the supply chain, the importance of a strategic 3PL Partner has never been more evident. Businesses of all sizes are grappling with challenges that were once considered anomalies but are now becoming the norm. From unexpected strikes in the transportation sector to economic fluctuations and shifting market dynamics, these disruptions can derail operations and threaten the bottom line.

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Overcoming the Hidden Barriers to Integrating Robotics with Warehouse Management Systems

Sabine Vromans, Product Director at Smart Robotics, discusses the hidden barriers to integrating robotics with WMS. She highlights market fragmentation, integration concerns, and the need for strategic solutions to unlock automation's full potential.