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The Payment Problem with Haley Evans

The Logistics of Logistics

Haley Evans and Joe Lynch discuss the payment problem. Haley is the Senior Vice President of Payor Strategic Initiatives at TriumphPay , the payments network for freight brokers, factors, shippers and carriers in the US trucking industry. About Haley Evans Haley Evans is the Senior Vice President of Payor Strategic Initiatives at TriumphPay. She is at the forefront of spearheading initiatives that enhance the capabilities of the TriumphPay Payments Network for brokers and shippers.

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What is the Size of the Transportation Management Systems Market?

Talking Logistics

What is the size of the Transportation Management Systems (TMS) market? The short answer is that it depends on whom you ask, how broadly or narrowly you define TMS, and your sizing methodology. I did a quick Google search this morning and here’s a sampling of what I found: I also asked ChatGPT and here’s. Read more The post What is the Size of the Transportation Management Systems Market?

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Cybersecurity: The First Line of Defense for Your Warehouse

Logistics Viewpoints

As digital threats loom larger than ever, automating your warehouse is not just about enhancing operational efficiency — it’s equally about safeguarding your digital and physical assets. The relentless rise in cyber threats such as ransomware and phishing attacks underscores the imperative need for robust cybersecurity measures, especially in sectors as vital as warehousing and logistics.

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Trucking Through Trouble with TIA & Anne Reinke

The Logistics of Logistics

Anne Reinke and Joe Lynch discuss trucking though trouble. Anne is the President & CEO of Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) , the trusted voice for third-party logistics companies of all sizes. About Anne Reinke Anne Reinke was named President & CEO of the TIA in October 2020, coming from the USDOT where she served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary – Congressional Affairs.

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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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Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability in the Fashion Sector

Supply Chain Brain

To meet changing consumer expectations and comply with new sustainability laws, traceability in the fashion and apparel supply chain is key.

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Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World

Logistics Viewpoints

AutoStore in action at a Medline Distribution Center AutoStore has a lot of buzz surrounding it. This public company (OSE:AUTO) headquartered in Norway achieved revenues of nearly $650 million in less than 20 years. The company continued to grow during COVID even as the industry shrank. And their revenues don’t include services – they work through system integration partners.

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The Logistics Leadership Void with Jessica Windham

The Logistics of Logistics

Jessica Windham and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics leadership void. Jessica is the Founder and CEO of Solving Work , an advisory firm dedicated to helping shippers transform their people and processes so their teams can crush it at work and sleep at night. About Jessica Windham Jessica Windham is the Founder and CEO of Solving Work, an advisory firm dedicated to helping shippers transform their people and processes so their teams can crush it at work and sleep at night.

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CVSA's new out-of-service criteria: What truckers need to know

Overdrive Online

Another year and more "bizarre" on-highway happenings have led to further refinement of CVSA's Out-of-service criteria. Special attention here to camshaft bushings and unusual couplings.

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March 12, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home March 12, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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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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The Electric Power Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

At the ARC Industry Leadership Forum in February, I had the opportunity to sit down with Rick Rys, Director of Consulting at ARC Advisory Group, to discuss the electric power supply chain. I asked Rick to give some deeper insights on a few key points. First, what are the overall supply chain issues make power greener? Second, what are the driving forces for this transition to renewable and how quickly is it happening?

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SEC Excludes Scope 3 Emissions from Climate Disclosure Rule

Talking Logistics

Last week, The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the adoption of rules “to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings.” The press release outlines all of the disclosures required, including Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse-gas emissions. SEC Chair Gary Gensler commented: “These final rules build on past requirements.

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Convoy's unpaid carriers signing back up to haul loads

Overdrive Online

Flexport's Convoy relaunch has achieved a shocking success: Recruiting carriers that Convoy had stiffed in October. Here's why carriers are going for it, and what that says about trucking today.

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NYC Transit Authority Orders Up to 2,090 Xcelsior Electric Buses from NFI

NGT News

Heavy-duty transit bus manufacturer New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., has been awarded two new contracts from the New York City Transit Authority (NYCT) including firm orders for 429 Xcelsior buses (671 equivalent units or EUs) with options to purchase up to 1,661 additional buses (2,379 EUs) over the next […] The post NYC Transit Authority Orders Up to 2,090 Xcelsior Electric Buses from NFI appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Women in Ecommerce | Interview #1

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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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 15, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Blessed and grateful. That’s how I feel today, thanks to the many messages of love and support I have received from friends and colleagues in the industry following my surgery. Those messages have been a source of strength and inspiration for me during my recovery. Thank you for thinking of me and reaching out. I. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 15, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Happening Now: Truckers Applaud FMC Container Fee Rule

West Coast and California Logistics

The Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) new ruling on detention and demurrage (D&D) charges , effective May 28, is welcomed by the trucking industry, particularly for those involved in international container transport. Previously, truckers had been burdened with D&D fees levied by ocean carriers for delays at ports and inland rail facilities, awaiting reimbursement from shippers.

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Hardworking Pete 379 a company driver's dream

Overdrive Online

James Frenya takes care of the '95 Peterbilt like it's his own, even though he's just the driver. The rig is owned by Kansas-based Fifth Wheel Yard & Truck Service.

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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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We need to make trucking tougher, not easier

Truck News

A coworker said to me recently, “We need to make it harder, not easier.

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Being Authentically You at Work

Women in Trucking

Even if you prefer to keep your work and personal lives separate, it’s important to be your authentic self at work. While you may want to slightly adjust the way you think, interact and behave in the professional setting, being authentic enables you to share your true personality with your colleagues, partners and customers – which ultimately can help you to build stronger, more meaningful relationships.

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Ecommerce Kitting Services

Ship Monk

People experience products in different ways. When it comes to ecommerce orders, that also means experiencing different ways to order products within the same website. There are so many SKUs out there that sometimes an online shopper can be lost in the abyss of product pages forever, even if they do have an idea of what they’re looking for. Since you, as an ecommerce business, want to win out their attention in the competitive market, why not appeal to them by making shopping for multiple items

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NHTSA committee eyes trailer underride retrofit regs

Commercial Carrier Journal

Advisory Committee on Underride Protection will recommend Rule Making that any trailer built in the last quarter century meet IIHS ToughGuard standards, even if that means attaching a retrofit.

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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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How Red Sea Security Issues are Affecting Insurance Risks for Commercial Ships

MTS Logistics

The security problem faced by commercial ships in the Red Sea is causing companies to increase their insurance risks. With recent Yemen-based Houthi rebels attacking Israeli and other ships in the Red Sea, where a significant part of world trade takes place, imports and exports have been seriously disrupted and limited in the region. According to an assessment published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in February, many ships are now avoiding the canal and chang

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Hallmark of the best among owners: Engaged wisdom of experience

Overdrive Online

That's been the case for Overdrive's February Trucker of the Month Doug Viaille, though some of that "expensive wisdom" has been hard-won. In this edition of Overdrive Radio, track back through pivotal moments in Viaille's three decades-plus trucking.

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Importance of Social Proof in Ecommerce

Ship Monk

Did you know that 93% of consumers say that online reviews influence their purchase decisions? That’s a mind-blowing statistic. Why are other people’s opinions so darn important to us? What can ecommerce businesses do to leverage this power? It starts with an admission that, from a consumer standpoint, shopping online can be risky. Every time we buy something online, we’re gambling that what we see is what we’re going to get.

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Bill seeks to remove cost, redundancy from TWIC, hazmat certification

Commercial Carrier Journal

The bill allows workers to apply existing valid background checks to multiple TSA-managed credentialing programs, such as the Transportation Worker Identification Credentials and Hazardous Materials Endorsements.

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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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Empowering Women in the Supply Chain: Bridging Gaps and Fostering a Supportive Community

Supply Chain Brain

The path to gender parity is about spanning bridges across persistent gaps, and cultivating a supportive community that empowers women to thrive.

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Logistics Powers Unleashed Comic Book

Blue Grace Logistics

Harness the power of a proven strategy to navigate supply chains seamlessly. Tailored to address your specific challenges, a custom logistics management program includes BlueShip TMS, ERP integration, process enhancement, order optimization, network design, RFP management, and dedicated account managers. Take charge of your logistics operations with a BlueGrace managed transportation program, freeing up business resources for core functions and growth.

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Hyzon Launches Prime Mover with Single-Stack 200-KW Fuel Cell System

NGT News

Hyzon, a U.S.-based hydrogen fuel cell technology developer and supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), launched its single-stack 200-kilowatt fuel cell system and powertrain in a vehicle at a ceremony attended by government officials, heavy-duty fleet operators and company employees and executives. The vehicle — Hyzon’s 200-kW Prime Mover, the Australian term […] The post Hyzon Launches Prime Mover with Single-Stack 200-KW Fuel Cell System appeared