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Is your trucking company compliant with Pay Equity Act?

Truck News

Federally regulated employers — including cross-border and interprovincial trucking companies – are required to develop and implement a pay equity plan for their workplace by Sept. 3, 2024.

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Holiday Food Rush: 5 Essential Supply Chain Tips

Trinity Logistics

While many of us are soaking up the last of summer’s sun and fun, food manufacturing supply chains are readying for the upcoming holiday food rush. Have you ever noticed a lot of our favorite memories are surrounded by food? When we go to celebrate something like a birthday, anniversary, or special achievement, it usually involves food. It’s no surprise then that over the holiday season, nearly 165 million consumers across the U.S. purchase food and beverages to celebrate, according

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Embrace Uncertainty and Complexity with Decision Intelligence

Supply Chain Brain

In today’s economic landscape, uncertainty across the supply chain is inevitable, whether due to the effects of climate change, demand and supply variability, or global unrest. To keep up, supply chain leaders need to continuously make good decisions quickly that consider the ever-changing circumstances, emerging opportunities and disruptions to improve how responsive and adaptable they can be.

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Women in Supply Chain: Freight Freedom's Lida Hakobyan Named Overall Rising Star

Food Logistics

Lida Hakobyan, truck driver-turned entrepreneur and founder of Freight Freedom, was named the overall winner of the Rising Stars category for this year’s Women in Supply award.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Logistics Management: Strategies to Optimize it

Loginext

Boost your logistics efficiency with these 7 proven strategies. Learn how advanced software, route planning, AI, and training can optimize your operations and improve customer satisfaction. The post Logistics Management: Strategies to Optimize it appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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How Blockchain Technology Powers the Foundation of Digital Product Passports

Logistics Viewpoints

One promising application that is emerging in the Supply Chain and Sustainability space is Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Driven by regulations and a thirst for data transparency. Blockchain can serve as the backbone for tracking and managing product information throughout its entire lifecycle. The potential to provide reliable, tamper-resistant data across supply chains is driving interest from various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food production.

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Should truck parking bullpens be mandatory for new warehouses?

Overdrive Online

Long Haul Paul asks this question after an uncommonly positive experience with the truck bullpen and a welcoming attitude at C&S Wholesale Grocers in Plant City, Florida. Here, point of view from five stakeholders, from owner-ops to safety directors.

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Leveraging a Freight Rates Index to Your Advantage

MercuryGate

A freight rates index data delivers insights that allow users to evaluate rates and market trends and see what others are paying for freight. This information helps with negotiating contracts, identifying carries, and more. The post Leveraging a Freight Rates Index to Your Advantage appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Mullen Ships First Vehicles Under Contract with Volt

NGT News

Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc. has shipped the initial vehicles under a $210 million purchase contract with Volt Mobility, based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Mullen will recognize revenue under the agreement in its fiscal first quarter that begins Oct. 1. The agreement is for Volt to purchase 3,000 Mullen Class 1 and […] The post Mullen Ships First Vehicles Under Contract with Volt appeared first on NGT News.

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The Essential Role of Gripper Technology in Optimizing Pick-and-Place Robotics

Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.

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Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age with John Delgado

The Logistics of Logistics

John Delgado and Joe Lynch discuss logistics knowledge work in the AI age. John is CEO of FreightPath , an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. Summary: Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age The logistics industry is grappling with a talent shortage, and the rise of AI is further reshaping the landscape.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News September 2nd – 6th

Logistics Viewpoints

Within the next week, New York will be bustling with people attending fashion shows, brand events, and participating in Fall 2024 Fashion Week. Some of the biggest and emerging brands will showcase their work to the media and the public. This will be a major opportunity for media outlets to produce stories and for companies like Temu and Shein to observe closely.

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Freight Fraud: How Good Are Your Processes to Prevent It?

Talking Logistics

Author’s Note: Yes, it’s Friday, the day I typically highlight the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. But this was a very quiet week for news — maybe Labor Day has turned into Labor Week? Anyway, since there wasn’t much news to write about, I decided to highlight some Indago. Read more The post Freight Fraud: How Good Are Your Processes to Prevent It?

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The Ice Pick Bandit saga: Timeline, friendly warning

Overdrive Online

A look at the timeline of recorded Ice Pick Bandit attacks up and down I-75 show a pattern leading into Halloween. Here's everything we know about the fugitive vandal(s) as law enforcement continues the search.

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10 Practical Steps To Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.

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Meeting Supply Chain Sustainability Standards in a Complex Regulatory Environment

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses are increasingly recognizing the need to integrate sustainability standards required by national laws deep within their international supply chains.

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The Retailer FabFitFun Excels at Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

FabFitFun Warehouse in Chino, CA FabFitFun is an interesting retailer with a complex supply chain. They have assembled a set of hardware and software solutions to enable huge surges in shipping. They have been successful enough with their fulfillment capabilities that they are no longer just a direct-to-consumer retailer; they are also a third-party logistics provider.

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Profiles in Transportation Management Excellence: Molson Coors’ Success with Drop and Hook 

Talking Logistics

Transportation executives are always looking for ways to reduce costs, improve service, satisfy customers, and help their businesses meet their financial and strategic objectives. There are many ways to reduce waste and improve efficiencies in transportation management, and in our latest installment of “Profiles in Transportation Management Excellence,” Jeff Bishop, Category Manager Transportation and Logistics.

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Voting period open for 2024 Pride & Polish

Overdrive Online

The voting period for Overdrive's Pride & Polish virtual truck show is now open. Readers can select their favorite truck in each of five categories -- Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Antique, Interior and Limited Mileage/Show -- to determine finalists.

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EROAD’s Guide to Running a Sustainable Trucking Business

Over the last three decades, emissions from new trucks have been reduced by more than 98 percent. In fact, it would take 60 of today’s trucks to generate the same level of emissions from a single truck in 1988. Despite these impressive improvements, many trucking businesses continue to seek methods to achieve sustainability goals in a viable, measurable way.

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Houston Rolls Out First Electric Buses for Regular Service

NGT News

Passengers on two Houston bus routes will experience a quieter, smoother ride as METRO (the Metro Transit Authority of Harris County) is rolling out its first zero-emission electric buses for regular service. This pilot project represents a significant step toward enhancing the customer experience and improving service reliability. As part of the Texas city’s September […] The post Houston Rolls Out First Electric Buses for Regular Service appeared first on NGT News.

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Unlock $20M Savings with Superior Efficiency: Robotic Sortation vs. Traditional Unit Sorters

Supply Chain Brain

his webinar will break through common misconceptions about unit sortation and reveal how next-generation robotic solutions can deliver unmatched OPEX and CAPEX value, productivity, and scalability—all without disrupting your current workflows.

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Trinity Logistics Announces Key Leadership to Drive Regional Growth

Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics, an exceptional third-party logistics provider (3PL), is pleased to share its recent hirings in vital leadership positions across two of its Regional Service Centers (RSC). Scott Swieca, who recently joined Trinity in April as the Arizona RSC Director of Operations, has been promoted to fulfill the role of Vice President. Swieca brings over 20 years of experience in the logistics industry.

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Overdrive's 2024 Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists unveiled

Overdrive Online

At NASTC's annual conference November 7-9, we'll recognize two finalists each in two separate competitive divisions. Today, we're announcing semi-finalists in each category. Congrats to all of them, and good luck!

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The Project Clinic: Assessing Project Health, Planning, and Execution

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar

Picture your projects as patients, each with its own unique rhythm and pulse, thriving under your care 🥼 🩺 Step into the role of an innovative project doctor in our upcoming webinar! This session is your guide to evaluating the health of your projects through Waterfall and Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. We’ll explore the vital signs of project success through the lens of the “iron triangle” metrics, using deliverables as tracers.

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Builtmore Begins Producing Isuzu NRR-EV Electric Vehicle at Michigan Facility

NGT News

Builtmore Contract Manufacturing, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group Inc., has commenced production of the Isuzu NRR-EV at its facility in Charlotte, Michigan. This achievement stems from a long-standing relationship between Builtmore and Isuzu North America Corporation, bringing an innovative electric vehicle option to the commercial market. “The start of production for the Isuzu […] The post Builtmore Begins Producing Isuzu NRR-EV Electric Vehicle at Michigan Facility appeared

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September 3, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog More Resources Home September 3, 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. Judah Levine September 3, 2024 Weekly highlights Ocean Rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 4% to $6,858/FEU.

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Average truckload driver pay up 10% in two years

Commercial Carrier Journal

Carriers offered smaller referral and fewer sign-on bonuses but more frequently offered tenure bonuses.

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Are Alternate Delivery Locations the Answer to Combating Porch Piracy?

Supply Chain Brain

With alternative delivery locations, retailers can ensure that their customers enjoy a worry-free shopping experience, especially when they are traveling and out of town enjoying summer vacations.

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Overcoming the Hidden Barriers to Integrating Robotics with Warehouse Management Systems

Sabine Vromans, Product Director at Smart Robotics, discusses the hidden barriers to integrating robotics with WMS. She highlights market fragmentation, integration concerns, and the need for strategic solutions to unlock automation's full potential.

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The Present and Future of Maritime Competition in Asia

MTS Logistics

In this article, we take a closer look at maritime competition in Asia by examining the maritime picture for 2021-2024, using indicators such as maritime connectivity, port throughput, and container fleet size. As expected, this analysis reveals why China stands out as the most powerful maritime nation by a significant margin. This dominance is coming from China’s unparalleled performance across the three indicators.

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On-Demand Delivery- Grasping the Logistics of Quick Commerce

Loginext

Quick commerce is revolutionizing on-demand delivery with rapid fulfillment solutions like micro-fulfillment centers, real-time inventory, AI, and sustainability practices. Discover how these innovations tackle logistical challenges and meet growing consumer demands. The post On-Demand Delivery- Grasping the Logistics of Quick Commerce appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Overdrive's 2024 Pride & Polish: Cast your votes today

Overdrive Online

Get your votes in this week in Overdrive's 2024 Pride & Polish competition to help select the winning truck in five separate categories — Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior. Cast your votes here.