Fri.Aug 16, 2024

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Increasing Severe Weather & Supply Chain disruption: Are You Prepared?

Trinity Logistics

Severe weather events are the new normal. Can the logistics industry handle more supply chain disruption? It’s a hot, sunny day, and you’ve found the perfect spot on the beach to sit back, relax, and enjoy the cool breeze of the ocean waves. As you’ve sat down and unpacked your snacks, a thunderstorm rolls in, causing the lifeguards to hop off their chairs, stating the beach is closing.

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Avoiding Logistics FUD with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss avoiding logistics FUD. Steve is the Founder and Managing Director of iDev Partners, a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm. Summary: Avoiding Logistics FUD In this episode, Joe Lynch and guest Steve Elwell tackle the pervasive issue of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) and its impact on various aspects of business, particularly in logistics.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 16, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Have you ever cleaned your clothes dryer vent? You know, that hose that goes from the back of your dryer to the outside? You’re supposed to clean it at least annually to prevent the risk of fire (and other reasons), but I cleaned mine for the first time in 17 years recently. What prompted me. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 16, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Truckers to EPA: Decline CARB waiver for ZEV purchase mandates

Overdrive Online

An EPA public hearing about whether the agency should grant California the necessary waiver for its "Advanced Clean Fleets" rule showed a few trucking interests commenting in virtual unison against ZEV purchase mandates.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

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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Delivery Routing Software: Boosting Customer Satisfaction

Loginext

Delivery routing software is key to meeting customer expectations in today's logistics landscape. By optimizing routes and offering real-time tracking, businesses can ensure timely deliveries and elevate customer satisfaction. The post Delivery Routing Software: Boosting Customer Satisfaction appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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XPO Explores Sale of European Transportation Business

Supply Chain Brain

XPO unveiled plans in 2022 to split its freight brokerage and North American trucking operations into two publicly traded companies.

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Exploring Different User Roles in AIMMS SC Navigator

AIMMS

The three user roles in SC Navigator - the modeler, analyst, and consumer encapsulate a streamlined process for data-driven decision-making.

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Fleet Managers can Navigate Phase-out of 2G/3G Networks

Logistics Business Magazine

The logistics sector is currently at a crossroads, induced by the global phase-out of 2G and 3G networks. Like any infrastructure upgrade, this transition requires careful planning and strategic adjustments – particularly for those managing lorry and truck fleets, writes Iain Davidson (pictured), Senior Product Manager at Wireless Logic. Imagine a lorry driver crossing an international border, only to discover that the 2G network they depend on for navigation and tracking has suddenly gone dark.

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HVS Collaborates with Guangzhou Hybot to Promote Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

NGT News

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the United Kingdom-based hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer, has formed a strategic collaboration with Guangzhou Hybot Technology Co. Ltd. to promote the application of hydrogen fuel cell trucks in the U.K. and European Union markets, developing hydrogen fuel cell trucks suitable for various transportation scenarios.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

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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Penske Used Trucks Launches New Auction Website

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Used Trucks is pleased to announce the launch of its online auction platform for used vehicles. This new auction site is designed to streamline the commercial equipment-buying process, providing a seamless and intuitive interface that allows buyers to easily find and bid on a wide selection of quality equipment from Penske. Key Features: Exclusive Access: Bidding available only to registered users.

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September 2024

Logistics Business Magazine

The September ’24 issue of Logistics Business magazine : 76 pages of exclusive content spanning the international supply chain and warehousing sector. We have exclusive features on warehouse property location and development, the challenges of trucking, robotics and automation, driver training & safety, rugged mobile computing, yard management systems, voice picking, transport cost data analysis, materials handling R&D, fashion ecommerce logistics, automated tote handling, shuttle system

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This Week in Logistics News (August 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. And for me, that day is today. After 10+ years of writing the weekly news roundup, as well as a bi-weekly column for Logistics Viewpoints, today is my last day at ARC Advisory Group. Over these 10 years+ I have learned a lot about supply chain and logistics through conversations with end users, suppliers, and my colleagues.

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ShipMonk Ranks Nationally in Inc. 5000 for 7 Straight Years

Ship Monk

ShipMonk has been named an Inc. 5000 Top US Company for the SEVENTH year in a row! Who’s on the List? What do Chobani, Under Armour, Jenny Craig, Patagonia, and ShipMonk have in common? They’re all among the esteemed global brands that boast innovative spirit, impressive year over year growth, and admirable visions for their future. These qualities are the roots for the select entrepreneurs and companies that made it onto Inc. 5000’s coveted list of Top US Companies for 2024 among millions of ap

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

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.