The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Curtis Garrett and Joe Lynch discuss LTL in a Post-Yellow world. Curtis is the Senior VP of LTL at FreightPlus , a managed transportation provider. Curtis is also the Founder of Understand LTL , an LTL training firm. Curtis is hosting the industry’s first live LTL Mastermind Event, November 9 th and 10 th in High Point, North Carolina. About Curtis Garrett Curtis Garrett is the Senior VP of LTL at FreightPlus, a managed transportation provider.

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Cyzerg

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Inventory control is a crucial element of success in the ever-evolving world of warehousing. Effective inventory management can significantly impact a company's profitability and overall financial health. However, balancing maximizing profitability and minimizing storage costs can be like walking a tightrope. With the right strategies and tools, businesses can master the art of inventory control.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It’s been a very long week for me, but a relatively short one for supply chain and logistics news. Without delay, here’s what caught my attention this week: Flexport Buying Convoy’s Tech: Going the “One-Stop-Shop” 3PL Route A couple of weeks ago, the news broke that Convoy was shutting down its operations (see my commentary. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 3, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Order Volumes for Holiday Freight Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 3, 2023 While uncertainty has clouded the economy and consumer spending habits this year, shippers appear to agree on what they expect regarding revenue, inventory levels and order volumes headed into the holiday season.

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Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Truck News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This column would have been completed sooner, but I was stuck in traffic. There’s nothing unusual about that. Not in the Greater Toronto Area.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Nio said that it would also defer or entirely cut long-term project investments that would not contribute to the company’s financial performance within the next three years.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We are hearing today a great deal about a “freight recession”, but what exactly is a freight recession? According to Freightwaves, when there are consecutive quarters of decline in freight volumes, this can be considered a freight recession. This typically means that both freight volumes and tender rejections are low, suggesting overcapacity in the industry.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Denmark-listed shares in the shipping firm fell by 18% the day the announcement was made, hitting their lowest levels since October 2020.

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Loginext

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Learn how McDonald's makes food ordering more enjoyable and easier for their colorblind consumers with its colorblind feature that allows them to truly visualize how their meal looks in real life. Now that's one way to enhance your customer experience while ordering from the app or through the website. The post McDonald’s Aims To Enhance Customer Experience With Color-Blind Friendly App appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The new technologies, dubbed Sequoia and Digit, are already operating at one of the company’s fulfillment centers in Houston, Texas.

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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This year's Small Fleet Championship saw some of the closest margins of victory in the recognition program's four-year history, following the judging round conducted by Overdrive editors and contributors.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

One of the largest regional tank truck carriers in North America, Florida Rock & Tank operates in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee with 17 terminals and six satellite locations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This year, the transport, shipping and logistics industry is celebrating the 10th anniversary edition of TransLogistica Poland , the international trade fair for transport and logistics. The fair will take place from 7-9 November 2023 at the EXPO XXI Warsaw, where over 390 exhibitors and up to 10,000 participants from Poland and abroad will gather in four exhibition halls.

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Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Beatles are back! The Fab Four have released their first song since 1995, Now and Then , which will officially be their final song. Obviously, it is not a new collaboration between the foursome, what with John Lennon’s assassination in 1980, and George Harrison’s passing in 2001. The song was built using a demo track from John Lennon dating back to the 1970s and a guitar track from George Harrison from 1995.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

AIMMS, a global leader in advanced supply chain planning and optimization solutions, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with BigMile, a pioneering technology partner specializing in providing accurate carbon emission data for supply chain and logistics. This collaboration marks a significant step toward enhancing AIMMS’ commitment to sustainability and equipping its customers with the tools to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In the high-stakes world of international trade, swift and reliable goods transportation is paramount. Importers dealing with Asia—a manufacturing powerhouse—face a strategic choice in their shipping options. One compelling option is expedited ocean freight services. So, what makes this an attractive choice, and how does it stack up against other alternatives like air freight?

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