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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 22, 2024)

Talking Logistics

“For all of you Stanford students, I wish upon you ample doses of pain and suffering.” Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s CEO, offered that wish to students at his alma mater last week. “Greatness is not intelligence,” Huang said. “Greatness comes from character. And character isn’t formed out of smart people, it’s formed out of people who. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 22, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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FMCSA on AEBs, broker transparency -- no mention of safety ratings

Overdrive Online

The agency provided updates Friday at the Mid-America Trucking Show on an automatic emergency braking mandate, the safe integration of automated driving systems, and transparency in broker transactions.

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Starbucks Union Breakthrough Could Signal Big Shift in Retail

Supply Chain Brain

Starbucks has for years been cited by experts as the most aggressive union-buster, so the news will boost confidence in unionization at other retailers that have resisted it.

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New seat, custom replica: Trucker of the Year Jay Hosty recognized

Overdrive Online

At MATS, Hosty was recognized and presented a model replica of his 2006 Western Star 4900EX, as well as a surprise gift from Trucker of the Year sponsor Commercial Vehicle Group and its Bostrom Seating brand: A seat up to a $2,500 value.

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Benefits of ERP-Integrated Shipping for Parcel, LTL, and TL Shipment Management

Streamline your logistics operations with ERP-integrated shipping solutions, offering seamless data integration, cost savings, and enhanced customer experience. These systems automate shipping tasks, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide real-time analytics for parcels, LTL, and TL freight. Achieve better inventory coordination and scale effortlessly as you expand into new markets.

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LogiNext Wins ET BrandEquity Best Service Provider of the Year Award for Logistics & SCM

Loginext

LogiNext Wins ET BrandEquity Best Service Provider of the Year Award for Logistics & SCM We are thrilled to announce that LogiNext has been honored with the prestigious ET BrandEquity Best Service Provider of the Year Award for Logistics & Supply Chain Management (SCM). This recognition stands as a testament to LogiNext’s unwavering commitment to […] The post LogiNext Wins ET BrandEquity Best Service Provider of the Year Award for Logistics & SCM appeared first on loginex

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IMO Heading for ‘Robust’ Pollution Fee

Supply Chain Brain

The news comes after critics of the IMO warned that if it did not accelerate its efforts, more individual countries would begin to adopt legislation setting their own standards.

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German Shipping Company Hapag-Lloyd Expecting Major Decline in Profits This Year

MTS Logistics

Last Thursday, Hapag-Lloyd announced that it is once again expecting a drop in revenue for 2024’s earnings, a trend that follows the company’s financial results from last year. Though Hapag-Lloyd is world’s fifth-largest carrier with 266 vessels at their disposable, the German shipping line find themselves struggling to find their footing in this post-pandemic era.

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FMCSA provides update on regulatory agenda

Overdrive Online

The agency provided updates Friday at the Mid-America Trucking Show on an automatic emergency braking mandate, the safe integration of automated driving systems, and transparency in broker transactions.

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How Automated Guided Vehicles Transform Material Handling

Conger

Imagine a future where autonomous vehicles take care of your daily commute. This new idea has become a big part of the modern business world, revolutionizing how goods are transported within warehouses and manufacturing plants through automated guided vehicles (AGVs). These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations.

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PC*MILER vs. MileMaker: What Are the Differences?

MileMaker vs. PC*MILER: What are the differences? Both software options perform similar functions, but MileMaker stands out in key areas. Powered by Rand McNally, MileMaker offers truck-specific routing with a legacy of mapping excellence. MileMaker's U.S.-based customer service team provides responsive support and custom API updates. The software is regularly updated to meet customer needs, while PCMILER relies on an older interface.

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Operator Assistance Optimises Warehouse Practices

Logistics Business Magazine

Yale Lift Truck Technologies has launched Yale Reliant – an advanced suite of operator assistance technologies that help reinforce lift truck best practices in warehouses and intralogistics operations. The innovation was shown for the first time in Europe at LogiMAT 2024. At the heart of Yale Reliant is advanced dynamic stability technology. This adjusts performance of the lift truck or warehouse equipment in real time, assisting the operator to not exceed the truck’s capabilities.

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How Automated Guided Vehicles Transform Material Handling

Conger

Imagine a future where autonomous vehicles take care of your daily commute. This new idea has become a big part of the modern business world, revolutionizing how goods are transported within warehouses and manufacturing plants through automated guided vehicles (AGVs). These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations.

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Solaris Receives 20-Unit Order for Hydrogen Buses from Cologne, Germany

NGT News

The public transport operator in Cologne, Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH (RVK), has once again chosen Solaris Bus & Coach as its supplier of hydrogen-powered buses, ordering 20 new buses. Nine of the buses are Urbino 12 hydrogen buses with a length of 12 meters, while 11 are articulated Urbino 18 hydrogen buses. After the order is […] The post Solaris Receives 20-Unit Order for Hydrogen Buses from Cologne, Germany appeared first on NGT News.

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ecommerce Transforming Express Courier Services

Logistics Business Magazine

Online to inflight, ecommerce is transforming international express courier services, writes Matthew Ware, CEO at CFL , Chairman at Aviation Services UK. It is widely believed that Sting’s “Ten Summoner’s Tales” was, in 1979, the first ever item purchased online – marking the birth of ecommerce. Today, the global ecommerce market is simply vast; in 2019, ecommerce value was estimated at $26.7 trillion, about 30% of world GDP, according to a 2021 report by UNCTAD, the United Nations Conference on

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2025 Warehouse Cycle Count Automation Guide

Automating cycle count tasks is a lot easier than you may expect. Learn how leading warehouses are improving inventory accuracy while reducing their dependency on expensive labor. This automation resource will provide insight on: How to capture a 300’ L x 30’ H aisle in 35 minutes. Improve the overall accuracy of your WMS. Reduce dependency on slow and expensive labor.

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Women in Ecommerce | Interview #2

Ship Monk

ShipMonk is privileged to work with so many amazing ecommerce brands, and we are honored to help them achieve their business goals every day through custom 3PL services and omnichannel fulfillment solutions. This month, we proudly recognize the female entrepreneurs, leaders, and forward thinkers we work with who take on their industries with passion, savvy, strategy, and resolve.

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ASCM Connect Brussels

Logistics Business Magazine

ASCM Brings Supply Chain Insights to Brussels In an era of constant disruption, rapid digitization and growing consumer demands, supply chain professionals need to stay on top of the latest emerging and best practices to keep their supply chains resilient and profitable. ASCM, the global leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation and leadership, provides industry professionals with essential insights about the global technologies, trends and innovations.

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Funding Enables Nearly 1,000 Zero-Emission Buses to Hit the Roads in England

NGT News

The United Kingdom’s government has invested another 143 million pounds to roll out almost a thousand new zero-emission buses in England. UK Transport Secretary Mark Harper has confirmed that 955 zero-emission buses will hit the road as 25 councils receive funding to decarbonize their bus fleets, with rural areas prioritized as part of the government’s […] The post Funding Enables Nearly 1,000 Zero-Emission Buses to Hit the Roads in England appeared first on NGT News.

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Taming the Supply Chain Beast: Tech Solutions for Smoother Operations with Kendra Phillips

The Logistics of Logistics

Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss taming the supply chain beast. Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc , a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company. About Kendra Phillips Kendra Phillips is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc, a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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Nikola Marks Opening of HYLA Refueling Station in Southern California

NGT News

Nikola Corporation, provider of zero-emissions transportation, energy supply and infrastructure solutions via the HYLA brand, celebrated the grand opening of its inaugural HYLA high-pressure modular refueling station and facility in Southern California. The celebration welcomed fleet customers, dealers from Nikola’s sales and service network, government officials, industry press and members of the Nikola leadership and […] The post Nikola Marks Opening of HYLA Refueling Station in So

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This Week in Logistics News (March 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

As Steve Banker wrote earlier this week, robots are everywhere. At MODEX this year, 33 exhibitors had the word “robot” or “robotics” in their title, and almost all the large material handling vendors and systems integrators that don’t include that word in their title were also displaying bots. But it’s not just at shows like MODEX where robots are showing up.

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ANGI Breaks Ground on Midwest’s First Hydrogen Refueling Test Facility

NGT News

ANGI Energy Systems, a Vontier business, has broken ground on its new, $4 million Hydrogen Refueling Test Facility: the first of its kind in the Midwest. Attending the groundbreaking event were senior executives from ANGI and FASTECH, together with members of the Janesville and wider Wisconsin administration and community. ANGI, with more than 40 years […] The post ANGI Breaks Ground on Midwest’s First Hydrogen Refueling Test Facility appeared first on NGT News.

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The Perfect Alternative for Former Convoy Trucking Company Users

Freightera

Get The Service You Need at The Level You Deserve and With a Sustainable Road Forward The logistics and freight industry faced a significant shakeup in 2023 with the closure of Convoy’s trucking software company. This Seattle startup raised over a billion dollars in investments in a challenge to become a leading digital freight carrier network similar to Freightera.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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Happening Now: EV trucking grid could cost $1 trillion

West Coast and California Logistics

FreightWaves reports that the Biden administration’s plan to decarbonize the trucking industry will come with a staggering $1 trillion price tag. This is according to a study released by the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC), which is made up of trucking associations, carriers, truck dealers and truck stop operators.