Thu.Jun 22, 2023

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Let’s Talk Warehouse Automation ROI

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

An ROI on warehouse automation isn’t always automatic. Companies need to do their homework before flipping the switch. That due diligence process was one of several aspects of warehouse automation ROI discussed during a recent episode of the Unboxing Fulfillment Podcast. Host Chad Warzecha tackled the issue during a conversation with Lori Gibson, Director of Consulting Services at Hy-Tek Intralogistics Consulting.

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Accidents involving shadow fleet cast dark light

Supply Chain and Logistics

This account of the aftermath of the Pablo explosion on May 1 is chilling. Three crew were killed. But now no one is standing up to take charge of disposal of the wreck, much less the other damages it caused.

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Log hauler's truck stops suspects fleeing cop shooting

Overdrive Online

A log truck driver took matters into his own hands by stopping a car that attempted to flee after its occupants shot at a state trooper. Who says truck drivers aren't still the "Knights of the Road?

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A Complete Guide to Shipping Hazardous Materials

Blue Grace Logistics

Shipping Hazardous Materials Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 22, 2023 Shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) requires adherence to specific rules and regulations, along with the implementation of safety precautions. Neglecting these measures can pose risks to both individuals and the environment, and may result in potential fines or penalties.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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1995 Peterbilt 379 makes U.S. debut after 27 years overseas

Overdrive Online

After spending its first 27 years as a show truck in the United Kingdom, Flores bought the truck and brought it home, where it made its U.S. truck show debut at the 2023 Mid-America Trucking Show.

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Proposal to mandate automatic emergency braking systems announced

Commercial Carrier Journal

NHTSA and FMCSA will jointly issue a rulemaking proposal to require AEB on new trucks with a GVWR over 10,000 pounds. Also: Load board equipping 800 trucks with autonomous tech for long runs; Volvo testing impacts of extreme heat, cold on electric trucks.

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Airbus Outsells Boeing as Focus Shifts from Buying to Building

Supply Chain Brain

North American and European carriers sat largely on the sidelines while Airbus raked in a record-setting deal for 500 narrowbody jets from low-cost carrier Indigo.

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5 Reasons You Should Choose Carrier Integration for Smoother Deliveries

Loginext

Fleet Managers no longer have to worry about assigning the orders to own-fleet or 3rd party carriers using LogiNext's Carrier Integration Marketplace. The post 5 Reasons You Should Choose Carrier Integration for Smoother Deliveries appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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ZIM American to Expand Headquarters in Virginia

Supply Chain Brain

Virginia was able to beat out several other states for the project which will create “several hundred jobs” over the next five years, according to Governor Glenn Youngkin.

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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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Manitoba crash makes case for video-based telematics systems

Truck News

Highway crashes don’t discriminate. They take the aging and the young, all before their time.

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South Africa Plans $1.5bn Water Fund with Climate Finance

Supply Chain Brain

The Development Bank of Southern Africa has applied to the South Korea-based Green Climate Fund for $235 million, according to documentation on the fund’s website.

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Building an Effective Data Infrastructure – Foundation for Data Analytics and AI

Log-hub

In a world driven by information, the key to success lies in harnessing the power of data. Unlock the untapped potential of your data and propel your business to new heights with innovative approach to building a robust data analytics and AI infrastructure. Embark on this transformative adventure and unlock a world of possibilities with Log-hub. When it comes to envisioning data analytics infrastructure, it may seem as simple as extracting data, connecting it with suitable tools, and visualizin

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For Freight Brokers, Carrier Relationships Are More Important Than Ever

Supply Chain Brain

Double-brokering freight fraud is a major concern for shippers, carriers and logistics providers worldwide, costing the industry around $100 million per year.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Volvo Trucks Performing Extensive Real-World Extreme-Weather Tests on Class 8 EVs

NGT News

Volvo Trucks North America is working with the University of Minnesota (UMN) to conduct extreme weather testing for its Class 8 VNR Electric model to analyze the impact of ambient temperature on a truck’s battery life. UMN has teamed up with Murphy Logistics Solutions to test the trucks in Minnesota with cold winter temperatures and […] The post Volvo Trucks Performing Extensive Real-World Extreme-Weather Tests on Class 8 EVs appeared first on NGT News.

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Vizion Launches Intermodal Rail Tracking Tool

Supply Chain Brain

The new feature eliminates the need for a lengthy letter of authorization process as well as separate transactions for ocean and rail freight tracking.

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Achieve Flawless Transporter Management Without APIs | Locus Transporter Management

Locus

Transporters serve as the backbone for successful delivery companies when it comes to long-haul, multi-day deliveries. Without these vital links in the supply chain, many organizations would struggle to grow their business. However, transporters face a call on their business growth as many of their systems lack tech and API capabilities, necessitating time-consuming manual coordination with intersted businesses.

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Shein Eyes Overseas Expansion to Shift Supply Chain Beyond China

Supply Chain Brain

The company will launch an online marketplace in Mexico followed by rollouts in Germany, Spain, France and Italy during the third quarter of 2023.

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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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Elevate Your Ecommerce Brand with Custom Packaging

Ship Monk

If you’re an ecommerce business owner, you’ve already spent a great deal of time and effort developing your products. The next step is developing the packaging that carries them safely to your customers. Clearly, your first consideration should be protecting your product, but there are a million ways to do this without sacrificing your brand’s image.

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How an Asset-Light Fulfillment Model Can Free up Cash Flow

Supply Chain Brain

Healthy cash flow is essential to establishing strong vendor relationships, seizing growth opportunities and maintaining financial stability.

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Innovations to Orchestrate End-to-End Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

At its annual customer community conference Kinexions, Kinaxis Inc., a leading provider of supply chain management solutions, unveiled new product innovations spanning the end-to-end supply chain. Delivered during the Day One keynote, these innovations aim to empower businesses with the transparency, control and agility they need to navigate today’s volatile business landscape.

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Innovative Supply Chain Center Solution Launched in Illinois

Supply Chain Brain

The center will cater to the state’s SMMs and OEMs, providing them with the tools and services needed to strengthen their supply chains.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Seven Theses on Ergonomics in Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Johannes Schweiger (pictured) is managing director of Witron Service GmbH + Co. KG and talks about ergonomics in logistics and the distribution centre. Schweiger has been with WITRON for ten years. In the interview, he explains that a distribution centre is a holistic structure where economical, ecological, and social factors have to be harmonized in order to generate sustainable competitive processes for the operator in the long term: Premium customer service, high availability, leading-edge wo

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Hog Herds to Shrink as U.S. Farms Lose Money, Smithfield Warns

Supply Chain Brain

American pig growers are losing as much as $80 a hog according to Shane Smith, the chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods.

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IFOY Test Report: Volume DIVE

Logistics Business Magazine

Our penultimate look at all the finalists ahead of the IFOY Awards ceremony in Dortmund on Thursday June 22nd brings the DIVE storage and packing system from Volume Lagersysteme GmbH under the microscope. Volume DIVE is a patented robotics-based storage and picking system for standard Euro bins and beverage crates, developed for quick commerce. The throughput can be flexibly scaled up to 4,000 bins/h.

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Alcott Global Reveals the Nominees for the Leaders in Supply Chain Awards 2023

Supply Chain Brain

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Redkik Partner to Speed Transactional Insurance

Logistics Business Magazine

Redkik, a global software company with the mission to simplify and improve the supply chain with technology, has announced its collaboration with Cover Whale, an American commercial trucking insurtech. Redkik enables coverage to be purchased at the time of booking a shipment, which better meets the fast-paced needs of the transportation industry. Through the affiliation, Cover Whale can act as a source for shippers and freight carriers to instantly access per-load cargo insurance through Redkik’

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Podcast | AI, Automation and the Future of Work

Supply Chain Brain

Is artificial intelligence the technology that will finally make humans obsolete?

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IFOY Test Report: Youibot AT100

Logistics Business Magazine

Tonight is the night when the winners of the 2023 IFOY Awards will be revealed at a ceremony in Dortmund. Alphabetically last, but certainly not least, we take an in-depth look at the AT100 warehouse fulfillment solution from Youibot Robotics. Youibot’s Automatic Trolley warehouse fulfillment solution utilises its brand-new assistance picking robot AT100 AMR and its robot fleet management system YOUIFleet to integrate with retailers’ and 3PL’s existing infrastructures and workflow and help them

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