Tue.Sep 10, 2024

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Flexible vs. Fixed Warehouse Automation: The Evolution of Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

The logistics landscape is constantly changing, and the debate between flexible and fixed warehouse automation is heating up. With the rise of e-commerce, omni-channel retail, and unpredictable consumer behavior, businesses face a pivotal choice: stick with rigid, fixed automation systems, or embrace the dynamic adaptability of flexible automation solutions, which can include autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

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The Supply Chain is as Strong as Its Three Links: Physical, Digital, and Financial

Talking Logistics

Although the supply chain industry has garnered plenty of media attention recently, there is still considerable misunderstanding about the true complexity of supply chain issues, the impact on the global economy, and the role technology can play in overcoming challenges. The physical disruptions, like delays caused by threats in the Red Sea, are the issues.

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Owner Jamie Hagen redefines 'hellbent' with growth, fuel economy

Overdrive Online

South Dakota-based Hell Bent Xpress is competing in the 3-10-truck division for Overdrive's Small Fleet Champ award as it continues a post-COVID fleet expansion that's seen it go from 1 truck in 2020, to eight trucks to end 2023, and more since.

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How Robotic Process Automation Helps Reduce Business Costs

Supply Chain Brain

The fact that employees spend many paid work hours on clerical tasks doesn’t help a company's bottom line.

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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.

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AI in Pest Control: Q&A on Field Service Management

WorkWave

Artificial intelligence (AI) is seemingly everywhere. Across industry events, conferences, expos and meetings, AI is the topic that everyone wants to hear more about. The pest control industry is no different. Pest business owners are hungry to know how AI can be embedded into daily workflows to make operations leaner, faster and more efficient. We sat down with WorkWave’s Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence Strategy, Dr.

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Women in Supply Chain: GoBolt's Kristy Bates Named Overall Workforce Innovator

Food Logistics

Kristy Bates, SVP, revenue for GoBolt, was named the overall winner of the Workforce Innovator category for this year’s Women in Supply award.

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Boeing Must Be ‘in the Green’ Before 737 Max Cap Is Lifted, FAA Head Says

Supply Chain Brain

The FAA capped output of Boeing’s 737 Max at a rate of 38 per month in the wake of a January 2024 near-catastrophe, in which a door cover blew off during flight.

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Connection matters for authentic leadership

Truck News

“People buy into the leader, then the vision,” leadership expert John Maxwell once said.

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Bulk Shipping: A Key Strategy for Cross-Border Trade

Supply Chain Brain

Bulk shipping and consolidation strategies are emerging as potential tools for businesses looking to simplify their international shipping.

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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.

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YouTube Takes on TikTok Shop with Its Enhanced Ecommerce Selling

Ship Monk

With TikTok Shop taking more aggressive steps to win buyer dollars, YouTube Shopping is responding by expanding its partnership with Shopify. This expansion means that all eligible Shopify Plus and Shopify Advanced merchants in the US can now sign up for the YouTube Shopping Affiliate Program, which will allow Youtube content creators to access 1,000s of new brands for tagging and pinning vs. the 100’s they presently have access to.

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RPA in Supply Chain: From Manual to Automated

MercuryGate

RPA in the supply chain benefits operations by continuously looking at what is happening, the likely outcome, and if any intervention is required to achieve the best result as determined by stated rules. The post RPA in Supply Chain: From Manual to Automated appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Guidance and its implementation- Logistics ‘unpreparedness’ and the International Forces East Timor mission in 1999 – Part Two

Logistics in War

This article, and the series which follows, are an updated version of a presentation given at the Australian National University titled ‘ Logistics preparedness and mobilising the national support base: the effectiveness of ADF strategic logistics prior to Operation Warden 1999 ‘ The period from 1987-1999 was one of turbulence for Defence, with a variety of forces drawing Defence in different directions.

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Blackstone Acquires Pan-European Logistics Platform

Logistics Business Magazine

Blackstone , the world’s largest alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion in assets under management, will acquire an 80% stake in Burstone’s Pan-European Logistics (PEL) platform, valued at €1.02 billion (R20 billion). Burstone will retain a 20% interest and continue managing the portfolio, while the transaction awaits regulatory and shareholder approval.

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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.

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Breaking Barriers and Building Futures: How Investing in Training Helps Women in the Skilled Trades

Women in Trucking

Photo Credit: Ancora Education Summary : This article discusses the barriers women face in the skilled trades and how investing in career training for women can benefit employers.

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Self-Delivered New Distribution Centres

Logistics Business Magazine

Developing new warehouse sites is imperative to meet the demand for more space in the right locations. David Priestman met with FIREM’s Senior Development Manager, Emily Armstrong, to learn how this developer manages the process. FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) are a British commercial property and asset management company that works with tenant customers to identify and deliver flexible premises.

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AstraZeneca Defends China Compliance In Wake of Staff Detentions

Supply Chain Brain

Chinese authorities are looking into the company’s collection of patient data to assess whether it infringed on data privacy laws.

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Landi Renzo USA Rebrands as Landi Technologies

NGT News

Landi Renzo USA has rebranded as Landi Technologies. “The change reflects our expanded commitment to commercial fleet innovation and our role in guiding fleet owners through regulatory changes and technological advancements,” says Andrea Landi, company president. “As a technology-neutral partner, we collaborate with fleets and OEMs to develop tailored solutions.

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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

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FedEx Fulfillment Invests in Robotics Firm

Supply Chain Brain

FedEx will use Nimble’s fulfillment centers in North America to expand robotics capabilities and attract more e-commerce customer.

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RNG Facilities Operating in North America Total 433

NGT News

The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) has achieved a milestone in the growth of the renewable natural gas industry, with 433 facilities now operational across North America. This achievement represents a significant leap from just a year ago, when the North American RNG industry celebrated the establishment of 300 facilities, marking a 44% […] The post RNG Facilities Operating in North America Total 433 appeared first on NGT News.

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Mad Money: Why it’s never been more important to stay close to your banker

Truck News

The last couple of years have not been kind to truckers. Just ask the bankers.

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Schneider Electric Provides Charge Pro EV Charger

NGT News

Schneider Electric has introduced the new Schneider Charge Pro Level 2 AC commercial electric vehicle charger. Engineered to deliver energy-efficient and sustainable charging for commercial fleets, workplaces, multifamily residences and destination venues, Schneider Charge Pro offers durability, fast setup, and integrated support for commercial EV charging.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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Tropical Storm Francine Update

Penske Move Ahead

As of noon, Tuesday, Sept. 10, the following Penske locations have adjusted operating hours, due to Tropical Storm Francine. All locations in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana District will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 11 and reopen at 7 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 12. Important Penske Information Contact us if you need assistance with your lease or rental units before or after the storm: Penske Location and Fuel Finder Tool 24/7 Roadside Assistance: 1-800-526-0798 Consumer Truck Rental Reservations: 1-888-996

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SoCalGas Offers Fuel Card Program as Incentive for Low-Emissions Transition

NGT News

Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) will make $1.5 million available to provide funds for 50 fuel cards to help accelerate the transition to low- and zero-emissions vehicles in the heavy-duty transportation sector. For 90 days, starting now through Dec. 8, 2024, companies that purchase a qualifying vehicle can apply for a fuel card through SoCalGas’ […] The post SoCalGas Offers Fuel Card Program as Incentive for Low-Emissions Transition appeared first on NGT News.

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September 10, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog More Resources Home September 10, 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. Judah Levine September 10, 2024 Weekly highlights Ocean Rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) stayed level at $6,837/FEU.

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Isuzu Provides Warranty Coverage, Maintenance for Class 5 Electric NRR-EV

NGT News

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc., distributor of low cab forward trucks, has outlined the warranty coverage for its new all-electric Class 5 Isuzu NRR-EV. The Isuzu NRR-EV is assembled in Charlotte, Michigan, and offers four battery configurations (60, 100, 140 and 180 kWh) to meet varying customer range requirements. It also provides a telematics […] The post Isuzu Provides Warranty Coverage, Maintenance for Class 5 Electric NRR-EV appeared first on NGT News.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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The 2024 Election: How Will It Affect Trade and the Supply Chain?

MTS Logistics

Tonight at 9 PM Eastern Time, the long-awaited debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will take place. This may be their only televised debate and our chance to get a closer look at their policies. Voters will need to consider how the candidates’ trade policies will impact the U.S. economy. Also in the background, on October 1st, we could have a potential strike happening at U.S. ports that could cripple our supply chain.

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Greenlane Receives $15 Million Grant to Accelerate EV Charging Corridor Development

NGT News

Greenlane has secured a $15 million grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) under the Carl Moyer Zero-Emission Infrastructure Program. The grant will allow Greenlane — a joint venture between Daimler Truck North America LLC, NextEra Energy Resources LLC and BlackRock (through a fund managed by its Climate Infrastructure business) — to […] The post Greenlane Receives $15 Million Grant to Accelerate EV Charging Corridor Development appeared first on NGT News.