Mon.Oct 07, 2024

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Revisiting Data Quality in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

Poor data quality is the Achilles’ heel of supply chain management (see “The Big (Crappy) Data Problem In Supply Chain Management.”) This is especially true for data received from suppliers, logistics service providers, and other external trading partners. How would you rate the overall quality of the data you receive from your external trading partners?

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Supercharging A Warehouse’s Performance With AI-Driven Computer Vision

Logistics Viewpoints

Computer Vision can be used to improve process adherence in the warehouse Flymingo is an Israeli computer vision company that identifies supply chain mistakes in operating processes in existing warehouse camera feeds. This is the only supply chain software company that the industry analyst firm ARC Advisory Group knows where AI Vision is core to the solution.

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Why Inventory Management Isn't Just for Christmas

Supply Chain Brain

If you’ve built up a reputation throughout the year for delivering on convenience, you will stand a much stronger chance of winning in the upcoming "golden quarter.

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ATBS' owner-operator performance update: Inside the numbers

Overdrive Online

A measure of cost/income stability showed in ATBS' update, but what about rates? ATBS VP Mike Hosted's full presentation offers plenty insights, likewise on maintenance spend, fuel costs and efficiency, and much more. Track through it all here.

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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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LNG Ships Divert to Europe to Tap Into Higher Prices

Supply Chain Brain

The diversions come as European futures jumped on concerns about increased risk to supplies in the Middle East, just as the heating season gets under way.

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BIMCO and ICS Issue Guide to Help Maritime Industry Reduce Underwater Noise

Supply Chain Brain

The demand for action on underwater radiated noise from ships has significantly increased over the last few years, due to its negative effects on marine creatures and the environment.

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GFL, OPAL Fuels Joint Venture Begins Operating North Carolina RNG Facility

NGT News

Paragon RNG, a joint venture of GFL Environmental Inc. and OPAL Fuels Inc., has commenced commercial operations of its new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Sampson County Landfill. The landfill, owned and operated by a subsidiary of GFL, is in Roseboro, North Carolina. The plant is producing and injecting pipeline-quality RNG. U.S. Environmental […] The post GFL, OPAL Fuels Joint Venture Begins Operating North Carolina RNG Facility appeared first on NGT News.

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From Current Conundrums to Future Fantasies: AI and ML Transforming Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Brain

The current conundrum of supply chain planning is rooted in the tremendous complexity of end-to-end supply chain data.

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FM Conway Expands Use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil

NGT News

United Kingdom-based civil engineering contractor FM Conway has extended its use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in its local and strategic highways operations, shifting away from diesel in its work to achieve net zero. HVO is a synthetic biofuel made from re-used cooking oils and is completely fossil-free. It serves as a direct replacement for […] The post FM Conway Expands Use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Innovation Is Driving Growing Advances In Women’s Uniform Comfort

Women in Trucking

According to the 2024 Women In Trucking Index , women make up nearly 9.5% of today’s professional drivers. That might seem relatively small, but it has increased by over 68% since 2010.

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Arriva Group Wins First Electric Bus Fleet Contracts in Hungary’s Capital

NGT News

The British-based public transport company Arriva Group has been successful in its bid to be the first operator of an electric bus fleet in the Hungarian capital of Budapest, following the award of two new 12-year contracts by Budapest Transport Center (BKK) authorities. Contracts were signed at a ceremony recently. Arriva will introduce a completely […] The post Arriva Group Wins First Electric Bus Fleet Contracts in Hungary’s Capital appeared first on NGT News.

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Kenya’s National Airline Seeks Some Control of Biggest Airport

Supply Chain Brain

By 2054, JKIA is expected to handle 32 million passengers and nearly one million tons of cargo, compared to 8.6 million passengers and 367,000 tons of cargo currently.

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ComEd Initiative Awards Instant Discounts to Fleet EV Customers

NGT News

ComEd has introduced the Point of Purchase initiative, which leverages the firm’s electric vehicle rebate programs and will deliver instant discounts to qualifying business and public sector customers in the market for fleet EVs. The initiative, designed to provide more certainty around the total costs of a conversion to all-electric fleet vehicles, is powered by […] The post ComEd Initiative Awards Instant Discounts to Fleet EV Customers appeared first on NGT News.

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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.

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Technology should make drivers’ lives easier, not more complicated

Truck News

I’ve always thought I am fortunate to be a Gen-Xer. It has been fascinating to see the progression of technology.

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Hurricane Milton Update

Penske Move Ahead

As of 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7, the following Penske locations have adjusted operating hours, due to Hurricane Milton. At the following location, Rental will be open from 7 a.m. to Noon on Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Service will be open. The location will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and reopen Thursday, Oct. 10 : 072810 Sarasota At the following locations, Rental will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 8 but Service will be open.

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New LiDAR Sensors more Powerful, Compact and Robust

Logistics Business Magazine

Sensor supplier SICK has expanded its high performance multiScan and picoScan LiDAR ranges to make them even more powerful, compact and robust. With a variety of industry specific software applications that run on-device, SICK aim to take LiDAR sensor technology to new levels of performance, reliability and flexibility. The modular multiScan 100 3D product family and compact picoScan 150 LiDAR sensors are customisable to suit a wide range of applications, with bespoke parameters, operation and i

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U.K Plans to Store Carbon Dioxide Under the Sea

Supply Chain Brain

The government said the plans would create 4,000 jobs and support 50,000 others.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

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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Fulfilment Service gets Robots to Boost Warehouse Efficiency

Logistics Business Magazine

THG Fulfil, THG Ingenuity’s fulfilment and courier management service, has enhanced its warehouse automation capabilities with the addition of a fleet of Geek+ Goods-To-Person robots at its Omega facility in Warrington, UK. The addition of Geek+ to its repertoire will enable THG Fulfil to improve warehouse performance, enabling faster delivery times and higher customer retention as artificial intelligence and automation technologies drive significant advancements in warehouse efficiency.

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Nissan Joins ChargeScape Joint Venture for At-Home Charging, Grid Integration

NGT News

Nissan has entered into an agreement to invest in ChargeScape, a joint venture equally owned by BMW, Ford and Honda focused on electric vehicle-to-grid integration. Once the transaction is complete, Nissan will become an equal 25% investor in ChargeScape and will roll out ChargeScape’s services to its EV drivers across the U.S. and Canada. In […] The post Nissan Joins ChargeScape Joint Venture for At-Home Charging, Grid Integration appeared first on NGT News.

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