Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As automation continues to evolve in logistics, two technologies are becoming central to modern delivery methods: autonomous drones and autonomous vehicles. Both are advancing through operational trials led by companies like Amazon, UPS, Alphabet’s Wing, Tesla, and TuSimple. However, each technology serves different purposes within logistics, and the question remains: Which will ultimately shape the industry’s operational structure?

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

By aligning loans with inventory turnover, reducing supply chain timelines, and carefully balancing inventory purchases, businesses can significantly cut costs and boost profitability.

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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The second phase of FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule takes effect Nov. 18, which requires states to revoke drivers' CDL privileges if they have a drug or alcohol violation reported to the Clearinghouse.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) have become the centerpiece of many brands’ ecommerce calendar - offering unprecedented opportunities for online retailers to boost sales, attract new customers, and move inventory. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, retailers can earn approximately 20% of their annual sales during the Black Friday to Christmas shopping period.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Southwest’s order book with Boeing had originally called for 86 aircraft deliveries in 2025, but the airline has since lowered that number to 73.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Many organizations deploy AI systems without fostering trust or buy-in among their teams. They fail to take the employee’s view of “What’s in in for me?

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Delta, a global supplier of power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, today announced an advancement in robotics simulation. Its flagship product, the D-Bot Series Collaborative Robots (cobots), now integrates with NVIDIA Omniverse — a platform of application programming interfaces (APIs), software development kits, and services that enable developers to harness Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) for physical AI — and NVIDIA Isaac Sim, a reference simulation platform

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The ILA and USMX have until January 15, 2025 to avert a second East and Gulf Coast strike, just days before the start of the next presidential administration.

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Loginext

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

LogiNext’s automated order allocation empowers QSRs to meet customer demands by optimizing delivery speed and accuracy. This solution reduces errors, cuts costs, and enhances customer satisfaction and efficiency. The post LogiNext’s Automated Order Allocation streamlines QSR operations. appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The coalition is hoping to have zero or near-zero emission technologies make up 5-10% of the maritime industry's fuel and energy sources by 2030.

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Bulk Connection

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Bulk liquid transport is a complex operation requiring careful planning, safety protocols, and attention to detail. At Bulk Connection, we understand that the secure loading of bulk liquid tanker trucks is essential for the safe delivery of materials to their destination. In this post, we’ll highlight the key steps that go into loading a tanker truck and share our new video, which shows each of those steps in detail.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The ILA and USMX have until January 15, 2025 to avert a second East and Gulf Coast strike, just days before the start of the next presidential administration.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Baseload Power Corporation has received $9.445 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to support the expansion of its electric vehicle charging network across Canada. Baseload and NRCan announced the funding agreement in Toronto. This funding will directly support the addition of 126 fast EV chargers to Baseload’s AURA EV Charging network, which will […] The post Baseload Receives Funding from NRCan to Expand EV Charging Network appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The platform was first hinted at in June 2024, when CNBC reported that Amazon had announced the store to a private conference of Chinese sellers.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Centrica and United Kingdom bus operator First Bus have formed a new partnership. The collaboration will give Centrica secure access to First Bus’ rapid electric vehicle charging infrastructure at bus depots across Britain. This new deal lets Centrica join the ranks of Openreach, DPD and Police Scotland, plugging into this shared infrastructure initiative from First […] The post Centrica, First Bus Establish EV Charging Partnership appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The logistics landscape is poised for transformative changes in 2025, writes Mike Colarossi, head of enterprise sustainability at Avery Dennison. “The rapid evolution of technology, coupled with lessons from recent global disruptions, is driving a new era of innovation and resilience in the sector. For business leaders, understanding these emerging trends is crucial to navigating the complexities of the modern supply chain and maintaining a competitive edge.” Strengthening Supply Cha

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Paired Power, a provider of microgrid solar-powered electric vehicle charging, has completed the installation of two PairTree solar EV chargers at the Port of Hueneme in California. “This partnership with the Port of Hueneme exemplifies how solar EV charging technology reduces emissions while providing power for electric vehicles in the maritime sector,” says Tom McCalmont, […] The post Paired Power Installs Two Solar EV Chargers at Port appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

One element of warehousing that can have a negative impact on supply chain costs is the way in which the space is set out and utilized. How many of the following five inefficiencies do you recognise within your company’s warehouse layout? If you can identify with one or more of them, you’ll find a tip or two here to help remedy the situation and improve warehouse layout efficiency. 5 Ways to Achieve Efficient Warehouse Design: Improve Layout Efficiency & Save Costs!

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The joint venture provides Rivian with cash, and VW with the ability to use Rivian's technology in its own range of vehicles.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

With Black Friday fast approaching, brands and retailers are in full planning mode, writes Jonny Mocton, CEO at ITD Global. Officially the biggest shopping day of the year across the globe, Black Friday continues to see sales growing each year. According to Finder’s latest research Brits plan to spend an estimated £3.8 billion on Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases this year, and despite an unsettled economic climate, analysts are predicting a bumper spend for 2024.

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IFS Blogs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Learn the power of freight technology in optimizing operations and propelling your business toward efficiency and success. The post Understanding Freight Technology: A Beginner’s Guide appeared first on IFreight Systems.

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Fly By Nite, renowned specialists in trucking, logistics and warehousing for the entertainment industry has, for what is now the fourth time, placed its continued trust in Tiger Trailers with a further order which this time comprises temperature controlled trailers, as the operator expands its offering by introducing vehicles aimed at touring orchestras.

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Truck News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

On Nov. 5, I was glued to the U.S. news channels watching the election unfold. Leading up to the last day of voting, I wasn’t bullish on either candidate.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Yard and facility management have historically been a significant supply chain blind spot, writes Tom Perrone (pictured below), SVP Global Professional Services at project44. Yet, the challenge of moving assets through various warehouses continues to put the delivery of goods at risk. In fact, McKinsey estimates that up to 19% of logistics costs stem from inefficient mid- and last-mile interactions, amounting to an average loss of $95 billion a year.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As Europe aims to become the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050, the haulage industry must accelerate its transformation. Haulage leaders are exploring available funding and innovative solutions to achieve sustainability goals within truck parks. SNAP, a digital marketplace for the haulage industry, has predicted how truck parks will evolve to advance the logistics and haulage industry and its carbon footprint by 2049.

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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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