The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 29, 2024

Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss freight recession: opportunity or threat. Steve is the Founder and Managing Director of iDev Partners a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm. About Steve Elwell Steve is the Founder and since 2010 Managing Director of iDev Partners a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm located in Farmington Hills, MI.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2024

Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Ferguson PLC In 2022, I wrote an article called The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of. The article was about Ferguson PLC, a value-added distributor of plumbing and heating products. Ferguson has an extensive and complex supply chain. When I had an opportunity to catch up with Michael Jacobs, the senior vice president of supply chain at Ferguson, I leapt at the chance.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 29, 2024

Over the past four years, due in large part to the Covid pandemic, there has been significant discussion about the importance of risk management in logistics and how companies must create more resilient supply chains. Logistics operations are key enablers in this process. We were reminded of this again recently when a cargo ship crashed. Read more The post The Important Role of Logistics in Enabling Risk Mitigation and Resilience Strategies appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzale

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NGT News

APRIL 29, 2024

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has awarded NFI Group subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. a contract for up to 460 next-generation Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot battery electric transit buses (BEBs). This contract includes a firm order for 80 vehicles, including 48 buses with New Flyer’s standard two-door configuration and 32 buses with an […] The post Boston-Area Transit Authority Orders 80 Electric Buses from New Flyer appeared first on NGT News.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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West Coast and California Logistics

APRIL 30, 2024

In the intricate world of temperature-controlled trucking, selecting the right provider is the key to ensuring the safety and quality of your products during transit. In this article, we cover 5 critical items to consider when choosing transportation providers for your temperature-sensitive logistics needs.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 29, 2024

Over the past four years, due in large part to the Covid pandemic, there has been a lot of discussion about the importance of risk management and how companies need to create more resilient supply chains, with logistics being a key enabler. We were reminded of this again just a few days ago, when a. Read more The post [Video] The Important Role of Logistics in Enabling Risk Mitigation and Resilience Strategies appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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NGT News

APRIL 30, 2024

Toyota will prepare for assembly of an all-new, three-row battery electric SUV in the U.S. as part of a new $1.4 billion investment in its Princeton, Indiana, facility, affirming the firm’s commitment to reinvesting profits in its U.S. operations and bringing total investment in Toyota Indiana to $8 billion. The investment will also create up […] The post Toyota Invests $1.4 Billion in Indiana Plant to Produce New Battery Electric SUV appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2024

Warehouse orchestration is the answer for facilities looking to integrate and efficiently manage a multitude of discrete systems, says Keith Moore, chief executive officer of Autoscheduler.ai.

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Overdrive Online

APRIL 30, 2024

With 30-plus years of small business behind him, Gary Schloo is the kind of owner-operator who can tell you at any time what his overall cost-per-mile is, down to the cent -- likewise what portion of that is tied up in fuel, tires, brakes, you name it.

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Freightos

MAY 1, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home May 1, 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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NGT News

APRIL 29, 2024

To advance the equitable adoption of electric vehicles throughout northern Illinois, ComEd joined the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) and members of the Bronzeville community to commission the latest EV charging station as part of a first-of-its-kind U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) pilot to boost charging access for communities with limited access.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 29, 2024

While some retail supply chain leaders may initially feel hesitant about investing in achieving RAIN-tagging compliance, doing so can deliver significant upside potential.

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Overdrive Online

APRIL 29, 2024

Data and no shortage of anecdote show it's been a tough market for motor carriers these last two years. Yet despite many hurdles and handicaps asset-heavy carriers face, they're still doing better on the whole than brokers.

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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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Loginext

APRIL 29, 2024

Hyperlocal deliveries are transforming convenience for consumers and businesses. LogiNext's delivery management software optimizes operations with features like route optimization, real-time tracking, and geofencing. It enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and improves customer satisfaction. As hyperlocal deliveries gain popularity, we empower businesses to thrive in this dynamic landscape, revolutionizing convenience one neighborhood at a time.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

Amidst escalating tensions in the Red Sea, another Houthi missile strike has targeted a bulk vessel. The rebels boasted of the attack’s precision, claiming to have hit the vessel, Cyclades. According to U.S. Central Command, three missiles and three UAVs were launched at the ship. U.K. Maritime & Trade Operations relayed a statement from a Company Security Officer confirming damage to the vessel but assuring the safety of its crew, who are proceeding to their next port of call.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 28, 2024

What Kinaxis calls "concurrency" tears down silos from end to end in the supply chain, guaranteeing success, says Tom Rhoads, the company’s global vice president of sales and supply chain execution.

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NGT News

APRIL 29, 2024

Polestar and fast-charging battery pioneer StoreDot have successfully demonstrated the implementation of StoreDot’s Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) technology in a car for the first time, charging a Polestar 5 prototype from 10% to 80% in just 10 minutes. The fully drivable verification prototype saw a consistent charge rate starting at 310 kW and rising to […] The post Polestar, StoreDot Charge Prototype from 10 to 80 Percent in 10 Minutes appeared first on NGT News.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

Importing into the U.S. is no small task, and at DGL, we go beyond the basics of ocean and air freight. Our suite of value-added services caters to clients with specific needs, offering personalized solutions that streamline the import process, cut costs, and align perfectly with your business requirements. We tailor our services based on your freight volumes, specific metrics, and custom criteria.

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Camelot 3PL Software

MAY 1, 2024

Summary Introduction at IWLA 2024: Geoff Greenhill, Director of Sales, introduces ALAN at the IWLA event in Orlando, Florida, highlighting their partnership and representatives Emilee Martichenko and Alexia Nobles from ALAN. Overview of ALAN: ALAN is short for the American Logistics Aid Network, is a nonprofit organization focused on disaster relief.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 28, 2024

The attacks on Red Sea shipping have forced carriers to reroute their vessels around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, resulting in increased cost. But that hasn’t fazed New Balance.

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NGT News

MAY 1, 2024

Blue Bird Corporation, provider of electric and low-emission school buses, has extended its exclusive clean school bus collaboration with Ford Component Sales and ROUSH CleanTech to 2030. The agreement strengthens Blue Bird’s industry leadership in low- and zero-emission student transportation. The company says it is now the only school bus manufacturer in the United States […] The post Blue Bird Extends Clean School Bus Alliance with Ford, ROUSH CleanTech appeared first on NGT News.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Overdrive Online

APRIL 29, 2024

Part 2 of this Overdrive Radio podcast talk with small fleet owner Surinder Gill follows on the collapse of the Convoy brokerage, Gill's former principal partner for freight, and his new resolve to be there for change in shippers' approach to carriers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 30, 2024

National market trends are good for understanding where we are in any given freight cycle, but they say little about specific markets where companies operate daily or need to plan around in the future. Decisions made here have the highest impact on results, no matter where you are in the cycle. Understanding this, SONAR provides a plethora of tools and insights around both individual market granularities and national trends.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2024

Spurred by the cloud computing boom, warehouse management systems (WMS) are seeing a widespread move from on-premise solutions to software-as-a-service (SaaS) and cloud-hosted delivery. With this supply chain evolution in mind, how can change management move from something organizations avoid at all costs to something they embrace?

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NGT News

MAY 1, 2024

Reaffirming its commitment to support fuel cell and additional hydrogen-related products and technology toward a hydrogen economy, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) is renaming the TMNA research and development (R&D) California office as its new North American Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ). The office workspace at the new H2HQ was recently redesigned for its teams working from […] The post Toyota Establishes North American Hydrogen HQ appeared first on NGT News.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

You may never have considered the work organization in shipping ports, but your delivery flow depends on them extensively. Any delays or port congestion can have a domino effect on shipping lines, cargo handlers, your business, and sales. Is there anything business owners can do to reduce the risk of port congestion? Before anything else, let’s understand port congestion’s causes and possible effects.

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MercuryGate

APRIL 30, 2024

Efficient and cost-effective fresh logistics are imperative for improving the accessibility and affordability of healthy and high-quality products, especially during the peak produce season. The post Navigate Fresh Logistics during Produce Peak Season appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2024

As a business leader, you’re almost surely familiar with the phrase, “Go where the talent is.” This saying holds especially true when planning your industrial real estate strategy.

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