Sat.Nov 02, 2024 - Fri.Nov 08, 2024

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Procurement Director Roles Are Changing. Dramatically.

Shipsta

In 2015, nearly a decade ago, I was managing the relationship between Kuehne+Nagel, now the largest air and ocean forwarder in the world, and some of the world's largest companies. Honestly, you're probably reading this on a device one of them makes. These companies set the highest standards for their procurement professionals. But the roles, requirements, and especially skills, required of those same professionals are have evolved enough that it almost feels like a different job.

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Supply Chain AI: 25 Current Use Cases (and a Handful of Future Ones)

Logistics Viewpoints

When it came out, ChatGPT seemed like magic. It has led supply chain vendors to discuss how they currently use artificial intelligence. Further, virtually every supplier of supply chain solutions is eager to explain the ongoing investments they are making in artificial intelligence. Any device that can perceive its environment and can take actions that maximize its chance of success at some goal is engaged in some form of artificial intelligence.

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A Call for Reinvigorating the U.S. as the World’s ‘Manufacturing Superpower’

Supply Chain Brain

John Gardner owns a small business that sells to the U.S. military. He’s also a vocal proponent of reinvigorating America's entire domestic manufacturing base.

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Year-End Message from Marc and Stephen: A Vision of Precision and Transformation

Dedola Global Logistics

Year-End Message from Marc and Stephen: A Vision of Precision and Transformation Dear Valued Clients, As we approach the end of 2024, we’re grateful for your trust and support during this transformative year for Dedola Global Logistics (DGL). We’re excited to share how the innovations and investments made this year lay a strong foundation for 2025 and beyond—where precision, technology, and our talented team come together to better serve you.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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The Trucking Industry’s Growing Headache: Finding Parking

Women in Trucking

Parking lots that can accommodate commercial freight trucks are in short supply around the country. The lack of truck parking can decrease productivity and increase fuel usage because a lack of parking forces drivers to waste time and burn fuel as they seek legitimate parking. HOS violations can result in hefty fines, sometimes reaching thousands of dollars.

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Third Wave Automation Raises $27 Million in Series C Funding Led by Toyota’s Woven Capital

Logistics Viewpoints

Third Wave Automation, a provider of autonomous high-reach forklifts, has closed a $27 million Series C funding round led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth investment arm. The round also included returning investors Innovation Endeavors, Norwest Venture Partners, and Qualcomm Ventures, bringing Third Wave’s total funding to $97 million. This capital will help scale the company’s Shared Autonomy Platform and expand manufacturing for its TWA Reach forklifts, which integrate AI-driven autonomy with

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A Trucker Uses AI to Boost Efficiency for LTL Operations

Supply Chain Brain

PITT OHIO increases efficiency and reduces costs for its pickup, delivery and linehaul trucking business by replacing outdated legacy systems with an AI-powered platform.

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Resilience, Grit, and the Importance of Allies for Women in Construction

Women in Trucking

The aggregates and construction industry is known for its challenging and demanding nature. Whether operating equipment, driving trucks, or working in administrative roles, individuals in this industry face physical and mental challenges. Despite its tough reputation, women are integrated into all aspects of the industry at Pennsy Supply.

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Beyond Intermodal Visibility with Jon Housknecht

The Logistics of Logistics

Jon Housknecht and Joe Lynch discuss beyond intermodal visibility. Jon serves as Senior Sales Manager at Blackberry Radar , a complete asset tracking solution that provides reliable trailer, chassis, container, railcar and ISO Tank status. About Jon Housknecht Jon Housknecht , Senior Sales Manager for BlackBerry Radar, currently partners with Domestic and Global Intermodal companies to represent BlackBerry Radar products and services to help provide greater visibility to their non-powered assets

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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ClearJet and Shipium Announce Partnership to Expand Range of Logistics Solutions

Logistics Viewpoints

The partnership between Shipium and ClearJet enhances supply chain efficiency by enabling businesses to achieve nationwide 2-day delivery at ground rates without changing carriers. By integrating ClearJet’s Super Carrier infrastructure, Shipium users gain access to advanced capabilities such as air zone skipping and final-mile carrier injections. This allows shippers to leverage their existing carrier accounts, like FedEx, UPS, or USPS while benefiting from expanded coverage to every U.S.

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Strong Economy Boosts Outlook for Holiday Shopping Season in U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

The National Retail Federation projects $979-989 billion worth of retail sales in the U.S. during the November-December holiday season in 2024.

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Rissler Transportation, C.W. Express emerge as Small Fleet Champs

Overdrive Online

Indiana-headquartered C.W. and Rissler, out of Missouri, took home the 2024 Small Fleet Champ title belts after the final round in Nashville, Tennessee, during a special event at NASTC's "best three days in trucking" annual conference.

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Happening Now: Great Freight Recession is Over

West Coast and California Logistics

According to FreightWaves , the freight market is showing signs of recovery. This welcome news is supported by SONAR data as well as an increase in tender rejections.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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Fleet Management 2.0: The Rise of Connected Vehicles in Global Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

The Evolution of Connected Fleet Ecosystems Fleet Management 2.0 is redefining transportation by integrating IoT sensors into vehicles, fundamentally shifting fleet operations. These sensors capture precise data on factors like location, speed, fuel usage, and driver behavior, transforming fleet management from reactive to data-driven decision-making.

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The Essentials of Supplier Risk Management

Supply Chain Brain

To improve resilience and business continuity in the face of pandemics, wars, natural disasters and other supply chain vulnerabilities, businesses are adopting comprehensive supplier risk-management initiatives.

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Do carriers deserve blame for getting double brokered?

Overdrive Online

During a conference Q&A, a broker questioned the notion of "innocent" carriers getting double brokered. Isn't it equally both broker and carrier's fault for getting fooled? he asked. Truckers and motor carrier advocates gave him an earful in response.

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Survive Digital Disruption: CrowdStrike Global Outage Takeaways

Trinity Logistics

In a world so reliant on digital technology, we often expect (and hope) that our software will be stable. Yet even the most reliable technology platforms can falter. Take the recent digital disruption felt by businesses affected by the CrowdStrike global outage for example. The recent global outage involving CrowdStrike, one of the world’s leading cybersecurity companies, was a stark reminder that no system is entirely immune to disruption.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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The Impact of NIS 2 Regulations on Manufacturing Supply Chains 

Logistics Viewpoints

NIS 2 Has Deep Impacts on the Supply Chain, Not Just Plant Operations The manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it grapples with the implications of the Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS 2). This EU-wide regulation, designed to bolster cybersecurity and ensure the resilience of essential services and digital infrastructures, presents both challenges and opportunities for manufacturing supply chains.

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Boeing Dismantles DEI Team as Pressure Builds on New CEO

Supply Chain Brain

Elon Musk and other conservative activists blame some of the planemaker's problems with aircraft quality on its decision to add diversity goals to its bonus targets in 2022.

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5 Ways AI Is Transforming the Construction Industry

Trux

The construction industry has been relatively slow to adopt technology compared to other industries. Yet one cutting edge technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), holds tremendous promise. But are AI tools out of reach for material producers, contractors, and dump truck operators?

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Trials and tribulations, and the steady hands, of Zimmerman Ag

Overdrive Online

Overdrive's October Truckers of the Month, owners Daryl and Nelson Zimmerman, combine DIY maintenance prowess with a true love of the trucking business to serve agricultural-support businesses and farmers in and around Belgrade, Minn.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Blynsy Publishes Map of U.S. Interstate Highways Showing Roadway Assets to Enhance Safety, Maintenance, and Accelerate the Digital Infrastructure Movement

Logistics Viewpoints

Blyncsy, a subsidiary of Bentley Systems Inc., announced the launch of a comprehensive public map showcasing all interstate highways in the continental U.S. This map highlights critical roadway assets such as guardrails, speed limit signs, and work zones, aimed at enhancing roadway safety and maintenance. The data is accessible to state U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies, facilitating improved safety, maintenance, and repair of roads, particularly during natural disasters.

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How a 3PL Eliminated Shrink With Drone-Powered Inventory Counting

Supply Chain Brain

A case study on how Gather AI’s autonomous drones are helping a retailer of sports memorabilia to keep near-perfect track of its extensive high-value inventory, and virtually eliminate the problem of shrink within the warehouse.

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Hapag-Lloyd Orders 24 New Container Ships

MTS Logistics

Shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd is expanding its fleet. Two contracts for a total of 24 new container ships were signed by the German shipping company, Hapag-Lloyd, the fifth-largest container line in the world by capacity. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group will construct 12 of these new structures, each with a 16,800-TEU capacity. These units will be used to increase the existing services’ capacity.

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Dispatch Management Software: A Comprehensive Guide

Loginext

In the fast-paced logistics industry, dispatch management software is vital. It streamlines scheduling, tracks deliveries in real-time, and optimizes routes, helping companies reduce costs and meet customer demands. The post Dispatch Management Software: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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EU Investigating Chinese Company TEMU over the Sale of Illegal Products

Logistics Viewpoints

The European Union is investigating Chinese online retailer Temu for potential violations of rules designed to prevent the sale of illegal products. This investigation, launched under the Digital Services Act (DSA), follows complaints from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and its members regarding the platform’s practices, including its game-like reward systems and product recommendation algorithms, which may contribute to addictive user behavior.

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Strike at U.S. Ports Brought Debate Over Automation Front and Center

Supply Chain Brain

The brief strike by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers brought to the fore the ongoing controversy about automation at U.S. ports, and its ultimate impact on human workers.

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Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

Whether you are the CEO of an expanding corporation or the owner of a fledgling enterprise, its fortunes are subject to an undeniable truth. The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. If you want business success (and who doesn’t?), you have to make your supply chain successful too. Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above.