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Retail Non-Compliance Costs with Tony Altman

The Logistics of Logistics

Tony Altman and Joe Lynch discuss retail non-compliance costs. Tony is the President and CEO of Motivational Fulfillment & Logistics Services , a leading omnichannel 3PL based in Southern California. About Tony Altman As President and CEO of Motivational Fulfillment & Logistics Services, Tony Altman brings a remarkable blend of hands-on experience, entrepreneurial vision, and a profound commitment to excellence.

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20 Years of Outsourcing Come Back to Haunt Boeing

Logistics Viewpoints

Alaska Airlines Door Blows Out in Flight For 20 years, Boeing has engaged in collaborative product development with a significant number of suppliers. The outsourced R&D, in turn, supported outsourced manufacturing with over 50 key suppliers. These suppliers, in turn, outsourced various parts of the modules they produced to their suppliers. Historically, Boeing was vertically integrated – the great majority of product development was done in-house.

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February 2024 Freight Market Update

Trinity Logistics

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. COULD WE LOSE CARRIER CAPACITY….WITHOUT LOSING ACTUAL CAPACITY? Certainly, this question could cause one to scratch his head. If we don’t have a decline in the number of operating authorities, or available trucks, then how could we lose capacity?

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The Five Most Dangerous Supply Chain Attacks in The Last Five Years

Supply Chain Brain

Equipped with automated tools, hackers can hunt through cloud-native applications, public code repositories, unprotected networks and more, without even paying much attention to their computers.

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How to Minimize Chargebacks in Retail Logistics

Struggling with chargebacks from major retailers? In a market shaped by rising tariffs, transportation costs, and operational pressure, reducing chargebacks in your retail logistics is one of the most direct ways to protect your bottom line. This ebook covers the main reasons consumer brands see compliance fees in their retail fulfillment process, and more importantly, what to do about them.

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A Peterbilt living history from the 359 to 389, with three owners

Overdrive Online

For this Overdrive Radio edition, settle in for the run through 40 years of living history with three iconic Pete models, all also well-entrenched in the present through the work of these owners: Greg Crispell, Jarrett Landry, Troy Massey.

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Manifest 2024: Automation, Robotics and Puppies, Oh My

Food Logistics

The week of Feb. 5 in Las Vegas was ripe with lights, bells and tons of buzz, but it wasn't just because Super Bowl LVIII was to take place that weekend. It was because of Manifest 2024.

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Helping Healthcare Adhere to Good Distribution Practices for Patient Wellbeing

Now, That's Logistics

As pharmaceuticals, medical devices and other products make their way through the healthcare supply chain, the quality, integrity and safety of those products is of utmost importance. A set of guidelines that ensures the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products during storage, tra 100 8122 0 8122 0 0 6336 0 --:--:-- 0:00:01 --:--:-- 6335nsport and distribution, good distribution practices (GDP) covers all activities from the time a product leaves the manufacturing site until it reaches the

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Methanol-Powered Vessels

Logistics Business Magazine

Unifeeder Group has successfully completed a long-term charter agreement for two additional methanol-capable container feeder vessels. This follows the agreement for two initial vessels announced in October 2023, underscoring the group’s commitment to greener shipping solutions. The latest agreement is in partnership with German-based ship owning group Elbdeich Reederei and Norwegian shipowner MPC Container Ships (MPCC), who are responsible for one vessel each.

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Connecting the Dots: The Role of the Modern-Day Warehouse Execution System

Supply Chain Brain

While new technologies can often take time to reach full adoption, the warehouse execution system has seen a quicker acceptance curve than its predecessors.

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Shorten the Cycle: Building Supply Chains That Don’t Break When Tariffs Shift

We're breaking down how to tighten timelines by addressing one process at a time—from automating freight bookings to accelerating classification and invoicing.

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Extensive Material Handling Lineup at LogiMAT

Logistics Business Magazine

LogiMAT 2024 will see the first showcasing of an extensive lineup of material handling products from Bobcat. The global rebranding and integration of Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV) under the Bobcat brand with its range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, will provide even more solutions to help Bobcat customers to accomplish more. From 1st January 2024, all of the company’s material handling equipment has been produced in the signature Bobcat colours – white and orange.

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Arizona Company Planning $344M Solar Panel Recycling Factory in Georgia

Supply Chain Brain

Solarcycle said that it would hire over 600 employees to work at the Cedartown, Georgia-based facility, which is set to open in 2026.

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Latest Automation Innovations at LogiMAT

Logistics Business Magazine

Fives will present its complete ecosystem of smart and automated solutions at the LogiMAT tradeshow in Stuttgart, Germany (Hall 1 at Booth 1A61 & Hall 3 at Booth 3A30) from March 19 to 21st. This event will also be the opportunity to showcase its innovations designed to optimize the performance in material handling and automation. Fives, through its Smart Automation Solutions Division, is an industry leading provider and integrator of cutting-edge, smart, scalable, and sustainable material h

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Volkswagen Plans to Supply EV Parts, Cells to India’s Mahindra

Supply Chain Brain

Mahindra will equip some of its five planned electric sport utility vehicles with components from Volkswagen’s MEB platform and unified cells, the carmaker said in an exchange filing February 16.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Transforming Ecommerce Warehouse

Logistics Business Magazine

Next day delivery is a logistical challenge that warehouses often require an upgrade to achieve. David Priestman visited such a facility in Birmingham. BES are a plumbing, gas and heating trade supplier selling products and brands ranging from Bosch tools to Danfoss thermostats, Grohe taps to Grundfos pumps, Triton showers to Bostik glue. This inventory, in a 80,000 sq. ft.

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Young Is Named President of Fontaine Modification

NGT News

Jamil Young has been promoted to president of Fontaine Modification, a leading commercial truck modification provider. Young has held leadership roles with the company since 2009 and had served as president of Fontaine Modification Heavy Truck Operations since 2014. Paul Kokalis wraps up more than 35 years at Fontaine Modification, including the past 10 years […] The post Young Is Named President of Fontaine Modification appeared first on NGT News.

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Proven Tips for Boosting Growth in Sales and Logistics

IFS Blogs

Learn how to be successful in logistics sales and convert more customers using the seven strategies in this article.

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Navigating Trends and Projections in Logistics for 2024

3PL Links

Image source: Flickr | Navigating Trends and Projections in Logistics for 2024 The logistics industry is always changing due to fluctuations in the market, technology advancements, and the never-ending quest for efficiency. As we have already bid 2023 farewell, now is the ideal moment to examine logistics industry predictions for the following year.

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Why Your AI Strategy Will Fail Without a Data Strategy First

AI can’t fix broken data. Learn why logistics companies struggle to scale AI and how building a data-first foundation drives real results — not just pilots.