Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It’s one of those Fridays, where I’m short on sleep, short on time, and have lots to do before the day is over. So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Happy (But Hopefully Fewer) Returns With the holidays approaching, this is the time of year when. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 27, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 27, 2023

These six films are more about suspense and psychology than blood and guts, and while these movies may vary in tone, our favorite parts of all of them are the classic trucks. Best watched in the dark at a lonely rest stop. Pull over, kill the lights.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The shipping industry reaped substantial profits during the pandemic, which led to an aggressive approach throughout 2023. However, it wasn’t just shipping companies that benefited from this tumultuous period. Drayage firms, brokers, and other land transportation-related businesses also experienced a two to threefold increase in their earnings during the same timeframe.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We have learned that anything can happen in the last three-plus years when it comes to transportation. Currently, we are seeing interest rates above seven percent , and the future freight market is not clear. Being uncertain about what the future brings can make people afraid of it, but being engulfed in that fear is bad for everyone. As a Freight Agent, what should you be doing in this uncertain freight market?

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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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Locus

OCTOBER 27, 2023

There’s something magical about the festive season in India. As the colors of Dussehra meld into the sparkles of Diwali, it’s not just the streets that light up – the shopping scene explodes, making this period a golden opportunity for businesses. It’s during these months that consumers eagerly wait, wallets at the ready, for their favorite deals and discounts.

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Loginext

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Real-time communication holds the key to sway your success in tune with your customers' demand. Find how it impacts customer experience and how partnering with LogiNext can help improve your customers' delivery experience. The post How did real-time communication boost customer experience by 90% appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 27, 2023

One solution is a regulatory filing tool for international customers brokerage while the other tool connects shippers and ocean carriers to logistics companies.

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Loginext

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Delivery routing software has emerged as a game-changer, helping companies optimize routes, reduce fuel consumption, and enhance customer satisfaction. This listicle highlights the top 5 delivery routing software solutions that can revolutionize your delivery operations. The post Top 5 Delivery Routing and Delivery Route Optimization Software in 2023 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Bulk Connection

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In a recent article, FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller, gives a powerful summary of the current popularity of freight brokers in the US supply chain, along with a concise history of how freight brokers have arrived at this point. It’s a fascinating article with great insights – so great, in fact, that we’re going to share and summarize it in this blog post.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This new order brings the total number of LNG vessels that will be delivered to QatarEnergy and its affiliates up to 77 ships, the company said.

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Compactor Management Company

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Paper is everywhere in your life, from packaging to writing supplies. However, as environmental concerns develop, issues concerning the biodegradability of paper have surfaced. Is paper biodegradable? It’s a common question that may be perplexing, especially with the quantity of paper trash observed daily. But, before addressing this concern, another essential question must be answered – What does it mean to be biodegradable?

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Loginext

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Let's understand the importance of order time windows in logistics operations. The significance it offers for your business operations. And how you can benefit to stay ahead of competition. The post Importance of Order Time Windows For Logistics Operations appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Kevin Coomes , Matt Parry and Joe Lynch discuss using AI to gain a competitive advantage. Matt is the Senior Vice President of Werner Enterprises , a key component of the company’s portfolio of transportation services solutions. Kevin is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Greenscreens.ai , a pricing platform specifically tailored for the truckload spot freight market.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Next Tuesday is Halloween, a night when kids don costumes and go trick or treating, and parents open their wallets for all sorts of Halloween fun. Total Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion, exceeding last year’s record of $10.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics.

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