The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Akash Gupta and Joe Lynch discuss thriving in an omnichannel world. Akash is the CEO of GreyOrange , a robotics company that provides automated fulfillment solutions for ecommerce and retail businesses. About GreyOrange Re-defining fulfillment, GreyOrange Inc. provides a state-of-the-art hardware agnostic fulfillment orchestration platform, GreyMatter , that responds to customer orders in real time as well as proprietary and certified third-party hardware.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

3 quarters down, 1 to go in 2023. The fourth quarter is typically a busy one for retail and logistics service providers, but as Paul Berger reported on August 29 in the Wall Street Journal, “this year’s peak shipping season is arriving with a whimper as merchants and consumer-goods suppliers continue to burn off excess. Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FourKites CEO, Matt Elenjickal One of the two leaders in the real-time transportation visibility market is FourKites. The CEO – Matt Elenjickal – told me that the company has roughly $100 million in revenue. That is fast growth. ARC Advisory Group did a study on the supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) a couple of years ago. ARC considers real-time visibility solutions, like the one from FourKites, one type of SCCN solution.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 2, 2023

For more than a decade running, Overdrive sister company RigDig BI has been the go-to source for used-truck buyers in need of a gut check on any vehicle's title, total loss and inspection history. Now, it's part of OverdriveOnline.com.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

China surpassed 200 million TEUs handled from January to August 2023, marking unprecedented shipping success. China’s maritime prowess is undeniable as it surpasses the 200 million TEU mark in container throughput from January to August 2023, representing a robust 4.8% year-on-year (YOY) increase. Not only does this demonstrate China’s enduring dominance in global shipping, but cargo volume in major Chinese ports increased by an impressive 8.4% during the same period, reaching a stag

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Truck News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Whether you run one truck or hundreds, one of the worst calamities you can face is a breakdown on the road.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Mack UAW members could have gone on strike Monday and had already authorize a strike.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Cargo Chat: BlueGrace Execs Talk Nearshoring Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 2, 2023 Air transport will remain necessary for expedited delivery Yael Katzwer, Deputy Editor | Air Cargo Next October 2, 2023 As more producers turn to nearshoring to reduce costs and add resilience to their supply chain, Mexico is reaping the benefits of moving goods production closer to customers in North America.

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Food Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Supply chains turn to technology to navigate economic volatility and battle for talent, according to a study released by professor and researcher Dr. C. John Langley of Penn State University, along with NTT DATA and Penske Logistics.

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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

More than four out of ten (41%) of European supply chain executives expect this year’s peak retail season to be more challenging than that of 2022, with only 18% believing it will be less difficult. That’s according to a recent survey led by Deposco of 200 supply chain leaders working for European retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, or 3PL/4PL firms.

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Food Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers joined forces to create WWEX Group, what is said to be the second-largest privately held third-party logistics (3PL) firm.

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Log-hub

OCTOBER 2, 2023

3 min read Log-hub has launched their latest update Log-hub 3.4, the most recent platform version. With this release, Log-hub introduced two new features to their platform, ‘Save in Platform’ and ‘Scenario Comparison’ Additionally, they launched a new app, Freight Matrix. Log-hub 3.4 is tailored to the needs of supply chain professionals, bringing in a range of necessary enhancements.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Knight Transportation Inc., the industry’s largest full truckload company, says it has been successfully testing Cummins’ new X15N natural gas engine in Southern California. The truck is fueled exclusively with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. ultra-low-carbon renewable natural gas (RNG) from Clean Energy’s station in Carson, Calif. “We value our collaboration with Cummins and are encouraged […] The post Major Trucking Fleet Finding Success with Cummins Natural Gas Engine appeared first on N

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Log-hub

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Data is present in almost every discussion about innovation and digitalization. Nevertheless, a lot of our customers face uncertainty, insecurity or helplessness when discussing data. They store a significant amount of data in their company, but they haven’t effectively coordinated or utilized it. As a result, they struggle to efficiently analyze the information content of the data and leverage the results to their advantage.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Cummins Inc. says its Cummins Emission Solutions unit has completed the acquisition of two Faurecia commercial vehicle manufacturing plants and their related activities, one in Columbus, Ind., and one in Roermond, Netherlands. “This acquisition provides an opportunity for the Cummins Emission Solutions business to ensure continued access to the technology and facilities it needs to […] The post Cummins Wraps Up Acquisition of Faurecia Commercial Vehicle Facilities appeared first on NGT New

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The nation, which has curbed overseas sales of all grades of rice to control domestic food inflation, will reduce the minimum export price to $850 a ton from $1,200.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The Shyft Group Inc., a company focused on specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit, has finalized an agreement with Rush Enterprises, which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, to sell and service the company’s Blue Arc Class 3, 4 and 5 all-electric delivery vehicles. “We are confident that many fleet […] The post Rush Enterprises Helping to Bring Blue Arc Commercial EVs to Market appeared first on NGT News.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Though UPS did not disclose the financial details of the deal, the acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Held at London Docklands’ Excel centre, this show and conference takes place alongside complementary exhibitions also organised by Fortem – Smart Retail Tech, White Label Expo and Ecommerce Packaging & Labelling. There was a good attendance in 2022 and a strong line-up of exhibitors. Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo is the UK’s leading retail focused supply chain & logistics event, bringing together experts in the field to discover the latest solutions transform

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As technology continues to reshape industries, the role of artificial intelligence in blue-collar recruiting is a question on everyone’s minds.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Last mile delivery within retail and ecommerce is complex and vital to get right. It impacts customer satisfaction and experience, repeat business, brand perception and profitability, among other things. Understandably, therefore, logistics and delivery planning teams tend to spend a significant amount of time preparing their delivery routes, developing the most cost-effective, environmentally friendly plans for their delivery teams and fleets to execute.

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Advertiser: GEP

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The new service connects the capital Jakarta to Bandung, a top economic hub, and is designed to ease the country's severe traffic jams.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Relationships and collaboration are essential to the success of end-to-end supply chains and remain at the center of today’s supply chains. Shippers and third-party logistics companies are forming strategic partnerships and working together to improve decision-making, manage costs and increase agility. Overall, those relationships are working. The 2024 Third-Party Logistics Study found that 95% of shipper respondents agreed that their relationships are successful and 99% of 3PL respondents agree

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The case involves work slowdowns and stoppages at the Pacific Northwest during labor confrontations more than a decade ago.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Sarah Smith, senior vice president – human resources at Penske Transportation Solutions, as vice chair of the association. In this role, Smith will collaborate with WIT’s officers, board of directors, and staff to guide the association’s mission to encourage the employment of women in the industry, minimize obstacles they face, and promote their accomplishments.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The benefits of autonomous trucks for trucking companies are clear.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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