Fri.Jan 26, 2024

article thumbnail

Load Building and Optimization with Tom Moore

The Logistics of Logistics

On this podcast interview, Tom Moore and Joe Lynch discuss load building and optimization. Tom is the CEO and Founder of ProvisionAi, a technology that automatically gets the right products on the right number of trucks at the right time to increase service levels and maximize network efficiency. About Tom Moore Thomas A. (Tom) Moore is the CEO and Founder of ProvisionAi and AutoSchedulerAI.

article thumbnail

This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

I have often written about legal issues and battles in California, as the state has been in the news for its warehouse and trucking emission rules, independent contractor rules for gig workers, and union disagreements at ports. Well, this week, I saw a new story about a bill in California that is turning heads. If a bill introduced by San Francisco-based state Senator Scott Wiener becomes law, California could become the first state to require certain new cars to be equipped with a device capabl

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Hazmat Products Shipping Tutorial for Ecommerce Businesses

Ship Monk

Is your ecommerce merchandise considered hazardous materials? You are about to find out what that means, and how it might affect your daily business operations. First of all, any substance that is flammable or combustible, pressurized, corrosive, radioactive, or infectious is considered a hazardous material (or hazmat, for short). While you may not be in the business of selling combustible materials, like lithium for example, all sorts of toys, electronics, and household items contain lithium-io

eCommerce 103
article thumbnail

Navigating the Diesel Price Surge

Food Logistics

While the scale of food and beverage logistics networks makes diesel prices particularly impactful, exploring cost-competitive alternative fuels can provide network price stability and reduce emissions.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

The Impact of Chinese New Year on Shipping and Logistics

MTS Logistics

As the Chinese New Year approaches, businesses around the world brace themselves for the impact that this significant cultural event can have on logistics, particularly in ocean and air shipments. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and tradition. However, its influence extends far beyond the festive spirit, reaching into the global supply chain.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Stord Powers a Superior Pre- and Post-Purchase Brand Experience With Order Management Software (OMS) Expansion

Stord

With Stord’s Consumer Experience capabilities, brands can offer a magical experience for their consumers, accelerating online sales and simplifying the purchase process from storefront consideration through product delivery. ATLANTA, January 24, 2024 — Stord, a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announces Consumer Experience capability for its Stord One Commerce OMS, designed to significantly elevate pre-purcha

article thumbnail

Developing an ENHANCED Fleet Safety Program

Linxup

Infographic: Elevate your safety measures with an ENHANCED fleet safety program that not only responds to issues but actively prevents potential incidents.

59
article thumbnail

LogiMAT ’24 Has Your Back

Logistics Business Magazine

Exhibitors from nearly every sector of the industry are coming to LogiMAT 2024 to present their latest products and solutions for ergonomically optimized intralogistics processes, healthy workplaces, and injury prevention. The spectrum ranges from modular workstation designs and systems to hoists not yet exhibited anywhere in the world, software-driven language-based picking processes with smart glasses, and new accessories and assistance systems for forklift operators.

article thumbnail

Allison Transmission Will Supply e-Axles for Oshkosh Refuse Collection Vehicles

NGT News

Oshkosh Corporation has selected Allison Transmission, a designer and manufacturer of conventional, electric hybrid and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions, as its electric axle supplier for North America’s first fully integrated, zero-emission electric refuse collection vehicle (eRCV). The Allison eGen Power 100S has been successfully integrated into the McNeilus Volterra ZSL, an eRCV designed for […] The post Allison Transmission Will Supply e-Axles for Oshkosh Refuse Collection

52
article thumbnail

Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

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.

article thumbnail

Investment Pays Off, Calmest Peak for 3PL

Logistics Business Magazine

Specialist 3PL fulfilment provider Europa Warehouse has reported a 45 per cent increase in total orders picked in December 2023* across its 3PL sites. Despite this increase, its facilities in Birmingham, Corby, and Dartford – which offer over one million sq. ft combined of dedicated warehouse and logistics space – operated without the usual stress and pressure associated with “peak”.

3PL 58
article thumbnail

Hyzon Delivers First Four Fuel Cell EVs to Performance Food Group

NGT News

Hyzon Motors Inc., a hydrogen fuel cell technology developer and global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), has delivered four FCEVs to leading food distributor and supplier Performance Food Group (PFG). A joint ceremony at PFG’s Vistar facility in Fontana, Calif., marking the event was attended by local government leaders, company leaders […] The post Hyzon Delivers First Four Fuel Cell EVs to Performance Food Group appeared first on NGT News.

Groups 52
article thumbnail

Holistic Robotic Automation

Logistics Business Magazine

Arvato is increasing the targeted use of robots in its logistics centres. After the successful implementation of several robot-assisted palletizing and depalletizing applications at various locations, the supply chain and e-commerce service provider now has decided to use the robot item pick solution “justPick” from the Polish robot specialist Nomagic as the next step in its holistic automation strategy.

article thumbnail

Tesla Recalls 200,000 Cars Due to Backup Camera Issue

Supply Chain Brain

Affected models include the 2023 versions of Tesla Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, based on a document published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration January 23.

article thumbnail

Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

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.

article thumbnail

Success story – Increasing end-to-end transparency in the supply chain

Log-hub

In this blog post you can discover how Log-hub’s strategic collaboration with Huber+Suhner transforms supply chain management, overcoming challenges, enhancing end-to-end transparency, and delivering substantial business value through innovative data-driven solutions. The initial contact between Huber+Suhner and Log-hub AG, marked by a ground-breaking network design study, quickly revealed the potential for a profound transformation through data.

article thumbnail

Biden Administration Pausing Several LNG Export Projects

Supply Chain Brain

Two senior officials said a recent boom in U.S. LNG exports prompted the need for an analysis of the entire domestic gas market, the U.S. gas industry’s first since 2018.