Supply Chain Brain

JULY 15, 2024

ILA president Harold Daggett says threat of October 1 strike growing more likely as current contract with USMX expires September 30.

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Trux

JULY 15, 2024

TRUX software revolutionizes material hauling, enhancing efficiency for contractors, fleet owners, and producers with real-time updates and analytics.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 15, 2024

Tom Moore and Keith Moore, CEOs of, respectively, ProvisionAi and Autoscheduler.AI, talk about how AI is helping to solve problems in supply chains — and where it's more a matter of hype.

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Supply Chains 112

Overdrive Online

JULY 15, 2024

The entry period for the annual competition is now open through August 18. The five categories for the contest are: Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior.

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Trucking 82

Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 15, 2024

The demand for container ships worldwide is at previously unheard-of levels. A significant portion of the capacity for container transportation has been sucked in by severe port congestion worldwide, driving up demand for oceangoing box carriers to all-time highs. In May 2024 alone, a total of 15.94 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of record volumes were delivered by sea, surpassing the previous record of 15.72 million TEUs set in May 2021.

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Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Supply Chains 81

Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 15, 2024

The Model 579EV is a strong zero emission entry for applications that need a lot of power but not a lot of range.

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Modeling 98

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 15, 2024

Beryl slammed into Texas on July 8, causing widespread power losses. At least four LNG cargoes were cancelled during Freeport’s outage.

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Cargo 87

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 15, 2024

Carly Bly Promoted to VP of LTL Pricing Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Adam Blankenship - July 15, 2024 BlueGrace Logistics Promotes Carly Bly to Vice President of LTL Pricing and Carrier Relations TAMPA, FL (July 15, 2024) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), a leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider operating within North America, today announced the promotion of Carly Bly to Vice President of LTL Pricing and Carrier

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Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Case Study 62

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 15, 2024

There are signs these sanctions are proving effective, at least in terms of disrupting tankers that had been moving Russian oil.

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Loginext

JULY 15, 2024

In the fast-evolving logistics world, automated distribution centers for perishable products are a game-changer. They boost efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize labor. Discover five key ways these high-tech facilities are shaping the future of retail logistics The post 5 Ways Automated Distribution Centers for Perishable Products Are the Future in Logistics appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 15, 2024

Unipart, the supply chain solutions and performance improvement technologies partner, provides advanced warehousing solutions to deliver dynamic multi-channel fulfilment. To ensure it continues to meet customer demands and to provide real-time visibility of its warehouse operations at its Nuneaton site, the company has deployed global visibility platform DexoryView, from Dexory, a global leader in AI-powered robotics and visibility solutions.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Resource Reduction Supply Chains 62

NGT News

JULY 15, 2024

Bollinger Motors, a subsidiary of electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc., has reached an agreement to sell 70 all-electric Class 4 Bollinger B4 commercial trucks to Doering Fleet Management, one of the nation’s leading fleet management companies. The vehicle order is valued at approximately $11.5 million with first vehicle deliveries set for late 2024.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 15, 2024

Before working with Zendbox, the technology-driven eCommerce fulfilment specialist, Awesome Supplements faced a series of challenges that impeded their growth trajectory. Unfortunately, their experience with a previous 3PL was marked by communication difficulties, damaged goods, stock management issues, and an incapacity to support their desired expansion into the European market.

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3PL eCommerce Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Sabine Vromans, Product Director at Smart Robotics, discusses the hidden barriers to integrating robotics with WMS. She highlights market fragmentation, integration concerns, and the need for strategic solutions to unlock automation's full potential.

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NGT News

JULY 15, 2024

Global energy technology company Enphase Energy Inc. has introduced the CS-100 EV Charger for customers with commercial fleet electric vehicles in the United States. The CS-100 is a Level 2 charging station and Enphase’s most powerful EV charger on the market, providing up to 19.2 kW of continuous power output. The CS-100 also enables customized […] The post Enphase Energy Provides Its Most Powerful EV Charger for Fleets appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 15, 2024

The convergence of technology and legislation offers a multi-faceted approach to combating organized retail crime.

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NGT News

JULY 15, 2024

Phoenix Motor Inc.’s PhoenixEV, a manufacturer of electric buses, delivered five 40-foot ZX5 battery electric buses in May 2024 for the University of California, Irvine (UCI). This achievement marks a major step for PhoenixEV in providing universities with reliable and sustainable transportation solutions. UCI has had an electric fleet since January 2018 and is the […] The post PhoenixEV Delivers Five Electric Buses to California University appeared first on NGT News.

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Reliability Transportation 52

Freightera

JULY 15, 2024

Differences and Impact on LTL Shipping Efficiency and Emissions Reduction Introduction Tractor trailers are the backbone of the logistics industry. Without them, there is no freight transport as we know it. The design and operation of these vehicles vary significantly between Canada & the USA, and the EU, which means there are significant differences in how LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping is conducted in each region.

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Material Savings Trucking Case Study Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

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By 2027, Gartner predicts that 40% of sourcing will be handled outside of the procurement function. How can procurement pros ensure that the process is efficient and unified for all users? For a synchronized and democratized approach to procurement, leaders are embracing total procurement orchestration solutions. The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration details how a multi-level orchestration strategy streamlines procurement processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2024

Kinaxis is a leading provider of supply chain solutions. Their Kinexions 2024 user conference ended yesterday (June 19 th ). Like many enterprise application providers, they had a story to tell about artificial intelligence. It is a good story. And a refreshingly honest explanation. Kinaxis used to refer to itself as a supply chain planning supplier.

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Overdrive Online

JULY 15, 2024

With all those safe miles in the rear view in just a single truck, owner Kitzhaber joins a pretty exclusive club. How'd he do it? This week's Overdrive Radio talk with Kitzhaber reveals a keen focus on preventive maintenance, and increasing efficiency.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 15, 2024

Senator Tom Cotton requested the Biden administration provide a plan to protect Americans’ data from Shein, and identify whether Shein is complying with U.S. laws.

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Stord

JULY 15, 2024

We have passed the halfway point in 2024, and the view of the windshield looks brighter than the rearview mirror. Yes, we are still oversaturated in terms of capacity, and the majority of U.S. freight markets are displaying deflationary patterns, but the lead up to the 4th of July holiday showed rejection rates at 2-year highs across multiple markets, causing rates to shoot up as high as 9.6% week-over-week at the national level, right before the holiday.

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Negotiating Skills Material Savings Negotiate Pricing Freight 78

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