Supply Chain and Logistics

MARCH 5, 2024

Truckers for Convoy can't get paid for their work for IKEA.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 5, 2024

The world’s major ocean container lines can’t get enough of big new ships — never mind the threat of severe overcapacity and a resulting downward pressure on freight rates.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 5, 2024

No flower wants to stay a seed, no tree wants to stay a sampling, and no ecommerce business wants to stay stagnant. Every brand wants to grow; however, overzealous or uninformed decisions in pursuit of growth can hinder a brand from doing so. Ecommerce businesses that want to grow then scale successfully and sustainably have to make strategic decisions in every aspect of their operation.

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NGT News

MARCH 5, 2024

Heavy-duty transit bus manufacturer GILLIG has delivered the first 35 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to Albuquerque, New Mexico’s transportation agency ABQ RIDE, with an additional 18 scheduled for mid-2024. This inaugural purchase marks a major transition for the agency as it replaces old diesel-hybrid buses with new, eco-friendly and cost-effective GILLIG buses.

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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 Brain

MARCH 5, 2024

The shift is Whirlpool’s latest effort to overhaul its more than century-old business as consumers pull back on large purchases following the upheaval of the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 5, 2024

Join Uber Freight and SupplyChainBrain for a timely webinar on best practices in fleet management. Our panel will dive into critical aspects of assessment, management, and bid execution, along with the current market dynamics that impact both shippers and carriers.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 5, 2024

Wondering why supply chain is such a great career option? Why should you choose it? What’s on it? Let’s break it down: it’s analytical, practical, and full of opportunities. How can we attract and keep talented people in this field? Join us as we explore the world of supply chain careers with Sofia Rivas Herrera. Learn from her expertise and insights as she shares key points from her own career journey.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 5, 2024

Supply chain sustainability might once have once seemed like a luxury: nice to have, but not a strategic imperative. Those days are over.

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NGT News

MARCH 5, 2024

The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) congratulates New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state she governs for signing the Clean Transportation Fuels Standard Bill, HB 41, into law. “This is a big victory for the people of New Mexico,” says Dana Adams, RNG Coalition’s manager of Legislative Policy. “Clean fuels, like […] The post RNG Coalition Salutes New Mexico on Passing Clean Transportation Fuels Standard appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 5, 2024

Supply Chain leaders face increasing expectations around their supply chain's sustainability performance from regulators and other stakeholders, while cost savings and business growth remain key priorities.

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Camelot 3PL Software

MARCH 5, 2024

As the logistics industry continues to evolve, 3PLs play a crucial role in ensuring seamless supply chain operations. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of mobile barcode scanning within 3PL warehouses, exploring its benefits, best practices, and how it impacts productivity. Why Mobile Barcode Scanning Matters 1. The Rise of E-Commerce E-commerce witnessed explosive growth during the global pandemic.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 5, 2024

The company has previously sponsored the restoration of the Apollo basin in the gardens of the Versailles Palace and the renovation of the Musee National de la Marine.

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MercuryGate

MARCH 5, 2024

Selecting the right transportation management solutions provider is not just about choosing a software solution; it's about forging a partnership to steer your logistics and transportation management journey toward success. The post The Four-Step Roadmap to Successful Transportation Management Solutions appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 5, 2024

This brings the number of months of consecutive growth to 19, mainly driven by companies buying vehicles for use by their employees.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, announces an advancement in thin plate pure lead (TPPL) battery technology with the introduction of an optional Accelerated Throughput Package (ATP)* for select NexSys® TPPL batteries. NexSys® TPPL batteries equipped with the new ATP offer a significant increase in daily energy throughput compared to standard NexSys® TPPL batteries – making them ideal for harder-running, higher-reaching Class 1 and 2 equ

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NGT News

MARCH 5, 2024

Range Energy, a hardware company bringing powered trailers to the commercial trucking market, has launched its operational expenditure (OpEx) savings calculator for commercial fleet owners and operators. The first-of-its-kind online calculator captures and analyzes unique data points from fleets, including the price they pay for diesel fuel, baseline fuel efficiency, current electricity costs and miles […] The post Range Energy Offers Online Calculator to Show Electric-Powered Trailer Savi

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Linxup

MARCH 5, 2024

The utilization of fleet tracking technology has transformed how businesses oversee their fleet vehicles, providing real-time insights into their location, movement, and status. However, the advantages extend beyond mere vehicle tracking. Through harnessing telematics capabilities, fleet managers can elevate safety and liability measures, enhance efficiency, optimize routes, and streamline maintenance processes.

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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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NGT News

MARCH 5, 2024

LG Business Solutions has joined the Electric Vehicle Charge Station (EVCS) Certification Program of EV Connect, an electric vehicle charging business platform. The new Level 2 AC charging stations from LG for the North American market are now fully certified for operation on the EV Connect platform and within its charging ecosystem. The certification program […] The post LG Business Solutions Joins EV Connect’s Charge Site Certification Program appeared first on NGT News.

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Linxup

MARCH 5, 2024

Fleet managers have various avenues to trim operating expenses, and among them, optimizing resource management to enhance the longevity of vehicles and equipment stands out as the most lucrative. This approach can also prove to be one of the most straightforward strategies, particularly when equipped with the appropriate solutions. Harnessing a top-tier telematics ( GPS technology plus on-board diagnostics) solution , which offers a comprehensive approach to fleet management, providing 360-visib

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NGT News

MARCH 5, 2024

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says funding is now available for electric school bus charging infrastructure under the historic $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act and through the New York School Bus Incentive Program (NYSBIP). Support is available to help make installing Level 2 or Direct Current Fast Charging […] The post New York Provides Funding to Support Electric School Bus Charging Infrastructure appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 5, 2024

For Target and other retailers, paid memberships are valuable because they bring in additional revenue and deepen loyalty among its customers.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

Geopolitical upheaval and legislative change: More turmoil for shipping ahead. There’s no such thing as a typical week for shipping. Global routes form a delicate web, and disruption is to be expected. From inclement weather to economic headwinds, disruption rarely makes global headlines, as contingency planning by shippers and carriers usually shields consumers from its effects.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 5, 2024

Forget about the omnichannel. We're living in the world of "channel-free" logistics, says Bill Thayer, founder and chief executive officer of Fillogic.

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3PL Links

MARCH 5, 2024

5 Main Advantages of Hiring a 3PL Logistics Operator | Image source: Pexels We defined the term “3PL” and discussed its use in the logistics industry in our previous post. Let’s review its essential idea to help you remember: 3PL stands for Third Party Logistics. Stated differently, a third-party logistics (3PL) provider will handle all aspects of your business’s logistics.

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NGT News

MARCH 5, 2024

MoveEV, an artificial intelligence(AI)-powered electric vehicle transition platform that helps organizations convert fleet and employee-owned gas vehicles to electric and reimburse for charging at home, is providing a new Home Charging Savings Calculator for fleet managers who currently or soon will manage EVs. This easy-to-use online tool is designed to demonstrate the savings that can […] The post MoveEV Offers Fleet Managers Home Charging Savings Calculator appeared first on NGT News.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

MARCH 5, 2024

As a result of this acquisition, IMC will have more than 500 trucks in California.

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NGT News

MARCH 5, 2024

The Transportation Energy Institute’s Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has released a new study entitled “Demand Charge Mitigation Strategies for EV Chargers” to evaluate the potential effects of different strategies on various stakeholders, including utilities, EV charger site hosts and EV drivers. Stakeholders, including many utilities, recognize that electric utility demand charges can have significant impacts […] The post EV Council Evaluates Demand Charge Mitigation Strategies for

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

Friday March 1st marked the date when Samskip took the next step in its strategic Baltic Sea development by increasing service capacity and adding the port of Klaipeda to its network. The extended service follows the successful establishment of Samskip’s dedicated Baltic Sea shortsea service in November 2023. Since its kick-off, the Samskip Baltic Sea service has aimed to provide a market-leading scheduling reliability, supported by good customer experience.

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