Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2024

Supply chain leaders of enterprise organizations and rapidly growing businesses know: The best thing they can do to streamline and supercharge their operations is hire best-in-class logistics expertise. The second-best thing they can do is to equip those experts with a best-in-class Transportation Management System (TMS). The modern transportation management system (TMS) is the cornerstone.

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Trux

JULY 29, 2024

Efficient dispatch and delivery processes are pivotal in the dump truck industry, where timing and reliability can significantly impact overall operational success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2024

For retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, the busy shipping season came early. The peak inbound season typically starts around this time of year. But shippers looking to avoid disruptions and ensure that tight inventory levels don’t lead to missed sales opportunities pulled their orders forward. In the past month, imports — both ocean and air — surged as disruptions exacerbated congestion at the ports.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

Better communication is needed about the flow of drugs, from the manufacturer, through the distribution network to the hospital and, at the end, how those medications are being prescribed.

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MileMaker vs. PC*MILER: What are the differences? Both software options perform similar functions, but MileMaker stands out in key areas. Powered by Rand McNally, MileMaker offers truck-specific routing with a legacy of mapping excellence. MileMaker's U.S.-based customer service team provides responsive support and custom API updates. The software is regularly updated to meet customer needs, while PCMILER relies on an older interface.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2024

Matt Harding and Joe Lynch discuss Greenscreens: benchmarking for shipper success. Matt is Chief Technology Officer at Greenscreens.ai , a freight-tech company on a mission to rock the freight world through accurate predictions, actionable insights and cutting-edge technology. Summary: Greenscreens: Benchmarking for Shipper Success Discover how technology is revolutionizing the shipping industry in this insightful podcast.

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Food Logistics

JULY 31, 2024

Most brokers appear optimistic that volume growth is just around the bend, despite demand challenges.

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10xLogistics

JULY 27, 2024

In David Koch’s book "Good Profit," the concept of benchmarking is highlighted as a crucial tool for achieving sustainable success. For supply chain leaders, benchmarking offers a systematic approach to measuring and improving performance by comparing practices and metrics against industry standards or best practices. This post explores why benchmarking is essential for supply chain leaders and outlines the different types of benchmarking, along with their applications.

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NGT News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Verbio has begun commercial production of corn-based ethanol at its biorefinery facility in Nevada, Iowa. The plant, a subsidiary of European biofuels and bioenergy producer Verbio SE, underwent a thorough commissioning process over the past six months resulting in the successful start of bioethanol production. The completion of this second phase of the Nevada plant`s […] The post Verbio Starts Producing Corn-Based Ethanol at Biorefinery Facility in Iowa appeared first on NGT News.

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Locus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Convenience and ease are the pillars of great engagement, and AI can supercharge them all. – David Clarke, Chief Experience Officer, PwC This quote hits the bullseye on what retail businesses need to win in today’s marketplace. While cutting logistics costs is crucial, but implementation in of itself does not guarantee or sustain the customer base that businesses expect.

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The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

Changes are inevitable. One way by which we may have to change is our coffee drinking habits. According to Bloomberg , the coffee supply chain is struggling with constrained supply and increase in prices is inevitable. In today’s dynamic business environment, disruptions like material shortages or changing customer preferences can cripple your bottom line.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2024

Are your kids interested in learning about supply chain management? Are any of them pursuing (or have gotten) a degree in the field? In my case, my kids have certainly become more aware about supply chain management since the pandemic, but none of them (so far) have pursued a degree in it. My two oldest. Read more The post Gen Z Getting Into Supply Chain Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Stord

JULY 29, 2024

Stord’s eleven North American fulfillment centers maximize customer experience while reducing operational costs for omnichannel brands. ATLANTA, July 29, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and commerce enablement technology for omnichannel brands, today announced the acquisition of Pitney Bowes’ E-commerce Fulfillment business.

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Overdrive Online

JULY 30, 2024

After starting his trucking career nearly 40 years ago but spending a number of those years in other industries or elsewhere in trucking than behind the wheel, Nichols well knows his biz strengths, too, and finds home leased to Wayne Transports.

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2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2024

A Tier 1 WMS Should be Capable of Complex Optimization ARC Advisory Group does global market research on the warehouse management system market. We write about trends in this study. I am the author of this year’s study. One trend I believe is imminent is that the market appears to be poised to bifurcate in terms of functionality. There will increasingly be Tier 1 solutions with complex optimization.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2024

One of the things many companies learned during the height of the Covid pandemic is that they really didn’t have good visibility across their end-to-end supply chain — at least not beyond their Tier 1 suppliers and partners. Fast forward to today and having multi-tier transparency and traceability is more important than ever. What trends. Read more The post [Video] The New Visibility: Unlocking Multi-Tier Transparency And Traceability appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzale

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 28, 2024

VR holds immense potential to transform supply chain management, driving innovation and efficiency.

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Freightos

JULY 30, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home July 30, 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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As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Stord

AUGUST 1, 2024

Independent audits confirm 6 of Stord’s first party fulfillment centers to exceed the Good Manufacturing Practices requirements. ATLANTA, August 1, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced that 4 more facilities have been certified cGMP, joining 2 previous climate-controlled facilities, for a total of 6 first party locations meeting the FDA and USDA rigorous standards.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 2, 2024

It’s my birthday today. My 53rd year on this rotating planet was an interesting one, to put it mildly. I spent most of the first half not feeling well and most of the second half working to get healthy again. I began my birthday early this morning with a visit to my endocrinologist. We talked, Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 2, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 28, 2024

There’s a slow-speed race going on to determine which “green” alternative marine fuel will prevail in the years ahead — and it’s far from clear who the winner will be.

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Overdrive Online

AUGUST 1, 2024

This classic Peterbilt was rebuilt with a Western theme to pay homage to its original owner, Kenny Reagan aka "Twister," who hauled cattle with it for many years out West.

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Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Ship Monk

JULY 30, 2024

Summer may be a time for beach parties and picnics, but for ecommerce brands it’s also a pivotal time for peak season planning. Part of that planning is making the tough decision of whether or not your current order fulfillment setup is working to meet your needs. If you’re a company that’s been handling your own order fulfillment, maybe last peak season you realized that you have outgrown the time and labor needed to successfully fulfill orders in-house, especially around these higher-selling

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 29, 2024

Adam White Promoted to VP of Marketing Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Adam Blankenship - July 29, 2024 BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Adam White to Vice President of Marketing TAMPA, FL (July 29, 2024) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), a leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider operating within North America, announced today the promotion of Adam White to Vice President of Marketing.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2024

Drug cartels typically rely on Chinese suppliers to smuggle precursor chemicals in shipments to ports they control up and down Mexico's coast.

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Overdrive Online

AUGUST 1, 2024

While the debate over broker transparency rages, DAT Chief of Analytics Ken Adamo said the load board is toying with a new product feature that would show what shippers paid brokers.

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In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Loginext

AUGUST 2, 2024

LogiNext’s fleet management software is essential for improving driver performance. Learn how real-time GPS tracking, route optimization, and fuel management can boost safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The post 3 Ways Fleet Management Software Can Maximize Driver Performance appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Women in Trucking

JULY 31, 2024

Work-life balance can often be a struggle for many. Leaders of the 2024 Top Woman-Owned Businesses in Transportation share their advice.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 1, 2024

While the technology continues to push live-tracking devices forward, businesses need to evaluate the pros and cons of what’s available today,

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