Fri.May 12, 2023

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Smarter Fleet Operations with Kayne Grau

The Logistics of Logistics

Kayne Grau and Joe Lynch discuss smarter fleet operations. Kayne is the CEO and Board Director at Uptake , a Chicago-based Industrial AI and Analytics company that specializes in providing predictive analytics software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to various industries. About Kayne Grau Kayne Grau is a seasoned executive with an impressive track record in the technology industry.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 12, 2023)

Talking Logistics

Which musical act have you seen the most in concert? For me, you can probably guess the answer if you’re a long-time follower of Talking Logistics. Yes, it’s Depeche Mode, and I’m seeing them again in October. But number two on the list is Seal. The first time I saw Seal in concert was with. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 12, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Fleet Leasing Firm Orders 250 Mullen Class 3 Electric Trucks

NGT News

Mullen Automotive Inc. has signed a vehicle purchase agreement with MGT Lease Co., a national fleet leasing provider, for 250 all-electric commercial Class 3 cab chassis electric trucks. The vehicles are slated for delivery beginning in August, with complete fulfillment of the purchase agreement occurring by December. The orders will be fulfilled through Randy Marion […] The post Fleet Leasing Firm Orders 250 Mullen Class 3 Electric Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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Cutting out the double broker 'cancer' | New Pete 589: Go inside

Overdrive Online

Drop in with Jason Decker of General Transportation in his talk at MATS detailing proactive strategies to fight back against double brokers, and: More on the new Peterbilt Model 589 with recent test-drive, walkaround showcasing details.

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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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EU Creates Alert System for Semiconductor Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The system will enable customers and companies to raise awareness of disruptions taking place in Europe’s semiconductor supply chain.

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An Overview of Loading Containers: Types of Container Loading

MTS Logistics

Loading containers is a critical process in the shipping and logistics industry. It requires careful planning and attention to various considerations to ensure the safety of the cargo and efficient transportation. Here are some important factors to consider when loading containers. Container Stacking and Loading Container stacking is generally used to mean the proper stacking or loading of cargoes that need to be transported into the container.

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Avetta Launches New Cybersecurity Risk Management Tool

Supply Chain Brain

Avetta's Cyber Risk Solution provides a quantitative score that evaluates ten areas of cybersecurity while simultaneously delivering a cyber health grade to suppliers.

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DB Schenker Earns FSSC 22000 Certification at Two Regional DCs in Canada

Now, That's Logistics

A food safety management system certification scheme developed by the Foundation for Food Safety Certification, FSSC 22000 is a comprehensive certification program that covers food safety management requirements for food manufacturers, packaging material manufacturers and food processors. Required by many food retailers and manufacturers because it demonstrates that a company has a robust food safety management system in place, the certification also incorporates additional requirements for prog

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Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2023 Highlights: A Human-Centric Approach to Unlocking Productivity

Locus

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo has once again, exceeded our expectations, leaving us inspired and engaged We had some thought-provoking conversations with stakeholders on the latest industry dynamics, pain points, customer expectations, and innovative supply chain strategies. Throughout the three-day event, industry analysts and speakers shared their perspectives on crucial subjects such as logistics automation, workforce efficiency, AI, last-mile optimization, and customer experience.

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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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Improve Data Quality in Air and Sea Supply Chains

Logistics Business Magazine

Over the past three years, global supply chains have been challenged by structural issues intensified by the COVID pandemic. Transport companies have increasingly had to push for the digitalization of their supply chains. Nevertheless, there is still a lack of transparency in logistics, as data volumes are often insufficiently filtered and processed.

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How the U.S. is Trying to Block China's Control of Ports Around the Globe

Supply Chain Brain

In a video report, the WSJ looks at how U.S. diplomats have been working to counter Beijing’s influence, but how that effort has had mixed success.

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Linde Producing Hydrogen for in-house Material Flow

Logistics Business Magazine

It is a pilot project that is unparalleled in this industry in Germany and even throughout Europe: Using its own infrastructure, Linde Material Handling (MH) is now producing green hydrogen to power 21 fuel cell forklifts of its in-house fleet. On Thursday, May 11, the new hydrogen production facility and vehicles were officially put into operation at the Aschaffenburg site.

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Trans.eu and project44 Launch Spot Transport Tracking Tool

Supply Chain Brain

Trans.eu agreed to a partnership with project44 to launch enhanced "spot" freight tracking capabilities on both companies’ supply chain platforms.

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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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This Week in Logistics New (May 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

I’ve often wondered what happens to clothes that can’t be sold. And I’ve covered this before when thinking about the “Championship” clothing of a team that lost. But it turns out, unfortunately, that there is so much more material waste in this world that we never think about. A mountain of discarded clothing, including Christmas sweaters and ski boots, cuts a strange sight in Chile’s Atacama, the driest desert in the world, which is increasingly suffering from pollution created by fast fashion.

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Everything You Need to Know about Carrier Surcharges

Ship Monk

To say that ecommerce shipping costs have skyrocketed over the past few years would be an understatement. Now that demand is easing and supply chain bottlenecks have cleared, we can expect shipping prices to decrease, right? Don’t count on it. During the pandemic, as online shopping and demand for small-parcel shipping multiplied tenfold overnight, shipping companies found they could charge a premium for space on a limited number of trucks and cargo planes.

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Hyster Provides Electric Empty Container Handler

Logistics Business Magazine

Hyster announces it will provide CARU Containers B.V. with a 100% battery-powered empty container handler for the depot in Rotterdam. The electric empty container handler will be powered by 650-volt lithium-ion batteries, with electricity sourced from solar panels on site at the CARU depot. With more than 95% of CARU Container’s Scope 1 CO2 emissions coming from its diesel forklifts and empty container handler in 2021, the introduction of the electric Hyster Empty container handler can help the

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Packaging is not just packaging ???

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Packaging can be classified by function into two main categories: industrial packaging and commercial packaging. This blog will discuss the impact of industrial packaging on logistics and transport costs in the context of the IKEA case. The concept from modern logistics is that packaging is the end of production and the beginning of logistics. As the end of production, the last process, packaging marks the completion of production as the beginning of logistics, packaging has the ability to logis

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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.

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Omnichannel Returns Resolution

Logistics Business Magazine

Fashion fulfilment centres continue to face a substantial increase in the rate of returns as omnichannel shopping becomes increasingly prevalent. But though it is a pain point for many fashion logistics companies, within the challenge of returns lies opportunity, writes Harald Hanaweg , Head of Sales Engineering at BEUMER Group. The continuing growth of online retail brings with it great rewards for online retailers.