Red Sea ripples spread across trades
Supply Chain and Logistics
AUGUST 7, 2024
The Red Sea crisis caused unexpected and prolonged disruptions in shipping, affecting global trade and creating new shipping routes.
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Don’t Let Your Warehouses and Buildings Become a Vector for a Cyber Attack
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 7, 2024
In the world of supply chain and logistics, the built environment comes in many forms, from warehouses and logistics parks to the buildings associated with ports and terminals. The IT realm spends a significant amount on cybersecurity and there are many large suppliers that provide solutions for cybersecurity at the IT and enterprise level. The operational technology (OT) world, however, is a different story.
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5 Ways 3PLs Impact Shortages and Disruptions in the Cold Chain
Food Logistics
AUGUST 7, 2024
Partnerships with 3PLs can enhance resiliency and operational continuity no matter the disruption— so long as the 3PL has made those factors the biggest priority.
ILA Sets Date to Prep for Potential East Coast, Gulf Port Strike
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2024
The union for Atlantic and East Coast port workers is planning to meet in September to look over its final contract demands.
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.
Maximizing Efficiency: The Crucial Role of Order-Level Management and Cost to Serve in Freight Shipping
Blue Grace Logistics
AUGUST 7, 2024
The Crucial Role of Order-Level Management and Cost to Serve in Freight Shipping Search Search Chris Kupillas - August 7, 2024 According to a recent 2023 industry survey, businesses that prioritize order-level management and utilize cost-to-serve analysis in their freight shipping operations have reported significant improvements in efficiency and overall performance.
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Optimizing Cost-to-Serve: A Comprehensive Analysis of Freight Costs and Supply Chain Operations
Blue Grace Logistics
AUGUST 7, 2024
Whitepaper Download Optimizing Cost-to-Serve: A Comprehensive Analysis of Freight Costs and Supply Chain Operations Thank you for your interest in our whitepaper! Be sure to click the download button at the top right of the window below to save the PDF. For further insights or to connect with a BlueGrace logistics expert, click here to contact us today.
Gemini’s Hub and Spoke Model and the Risks Associated With It
MTS Logistics
AUGUST 7, 2024
A year after Maersk announced that it will be ending its alliance with MSC in 2025, earlier this year Maersk announced that it will go into a new alliance called Gemini with Hapag-Lloyd. This year, I attended the TPM conference, where I listened to details during the presentations where the new alliance is aiming for 90% schedule reliability. This is compared to the industry average of less than 60%.
Weeklong Delays at Bangladeshi Port Caused by Political Unrest
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2024
Clothing factories have been shuttered for two days, with the customs process all but suspended, and exports forced almost to a halt.
Future-Proof Your Delivery Operations: Why You Need Last Mile Delivery Software Today
Loginext
AUGUST 7, 2024
Enhance your delivery operations with LogiNext’s last-mile delivery software. From real-time tracking to route optimization, this solution helps improve customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs. The post Future-Proof Your Delivery Operations: Why You Need Last Mile Delivery Software Today appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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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.
Boeing’s Instructions to Workers Criticized as Complicated, Confusing
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2024
The complaints were raised during the second day of an extensive hearing held by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.
DAT Partners with Orderful to Enhance Supply Chain Intelligence
Food Logistics
AUGUST 7, 2024
DAT Freight & Analytics announces a strategic partnership with Orderful, an advanced Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) vendor specializing in end-to-end document management for enterprise-level shippers.
Stronger freight demand may be around the corner, broker survey says
Commercial Carrier Journal
AUGUST 7, 2024
Consumer spending and interest rates could be the strongest factors to influence market conditions in the coming months.
Diesel Direct, Saia Trucking Partnership Aims to Pilot Use of Renewable Diesel
NGT News
AUGUST 7, 2024
Diesel Direct, a provider of sustainable fuel delivery solutions across the U.S., has established a partnership with Saia Trucking. This collaboration aims to pilot the use of renewable diesel at Saia’s locations in Oakland, San Jose, Orange and San Diego, California. The initiative represents a pivotal advancement in promoting environmental sustainability and enhancing fuel efficiency […] The post Diesel Direct, Saia Trucking Partnership Aims to Pilot Use of Renewable Diesel appeare
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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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.
How to Overcome Uncertainty for Seamless Customer Delivery
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 7, 2024
For all businesses, especially in the retail sector, the threat of uncertainty casts a dark cloud over the customer delivery experience, leading to doubts and anxieties at various touch points along the delivery journey. Whether it’s the unpredictability of delivery service, or the lack of communication during critical moments, uncertainty will impact how customers perceive and interact with a brand.
Blink, EVSTAR Introduce Extended Warranty for Electric Vehicle Charging
NGT News
AUGUST 7, 2024
Blink Charging Co., provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has established a strategic agreement with EVSTAR to introduce extended warranty coverage options for Blink customers. This new, optional extended warranty program aims to boost customer confidence and includes coverage in cases of accidental damage, OEM connection issues and power surges.
Kersey, CO Body Shop Tech Places 2nd Overall at SkillsUSA
Penske Move Ahead
AUGUST 7, 2024
For Mario Saenz, pursuing a career in the automotive industry was a no-brainer. The youngest of six, he credits his family as his main driving force. “I’ve been around cars all my life,” said Saenz. “My dad has an auto dealership. One of my older brothers is a mechanic who currently runs his own shop, and one of my other brothers is a diesel mechanic who works on heavier industrial equipment.
Ford Police Interceptor Utility Bolsters Law Enforcement, Includes Hybrid Option
NGT News
AUGUST 7, 2024
Ford Pro’s new 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) with hybrid powertrain option is shipping to police agencies across the U.S. The PIU continues to set the bar for pursuit-rated law enforcement vehicles with a standard hybrid powertrain option. This hybrid system powers onboard equipment even when the gasoline engine is off, contributing to a […] The post Ford Police Interceptor Utility Bolsters Law Enforcement, Includes Hybrid Option appeared first on NGT News.
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
Edge Energy Collaborates with Naka Power to Install Fast-Charging Stations
NGT News
AUGUST 7, 2024
Edge Energy, a leader in energy conversion technology, has formed a new partnership with Naka Power to install DC fast-charging stations in the remote town of Enterprise, Northwest Territories, Canada. This collaboration addresses the need for ultra-fast electric vehicle charging solutions in an area where traditional three-phase power is unavailable.
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