Talking Logistics
APRIL 18, 2024
Modern supply chains today must be intelligent, data-driven, and employ every advanced digital tool and automation application under the sun. At least that’s what today’s business pundits evangelize. But how? Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Generative AI, has created a multi-decibel buzz that is unclear, disruptive, inspiring, and annoying all at once.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 18, 2024
The trading world is a perfect candidate for artificial intelligence-based tools and capabilities, to enhance the quality and productivity of classification and compliance.
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Overdrive Online
APRIL 18, 2024
Latest step in the agency's "clean up the bad actors" effort with a new entity registration system: approval sought from the White House OMB to implement a new "FMCSA Registration System (FRS)" to replace the Unified Registration System.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 18, 2024
When it comes to setting priorities for managing the modern-day supply chain, executives can’t have it all.
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.
NGT News
APRIL 18, 2024
Solaris Bus & Coach has delivered 15 Urbino electric buses to the largest Estonian public transport operator, Aktsiaselts Tallinna Linnatransport (TLT), which provides transport services in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The contract value, including delivery of buses and charging infrastructure, exceeds 10 million euros. A few months ago, representatives of the Tallinn government and […] The post Solaris Delivers Estonia’s First Battery-Powered Buses to Nation’s Capital appear
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Women in Trucking
APRIL 18, 2024
Mrs. Trisha Peach teaches a career unit for her fifth and sixth grade students at New London’s Intermediate/Middle School in central Wisconsin. She wanted the trucking industry represented, as many of her students were interested in becoming professional drivers.She knew that trucking was a significant industry in the area and employed many local families.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 18, 2024
A preview of the second annual Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit, to be held June 5-7, 2024 at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, Florida, with original cohort member Lisa Beck, director of marketing and business development with Ortec.
Loginext
APRIL 18, 2024
Choosing between FedEx and UPS for parcel delivery involves complex decisions. LogiNext's logistics management software revolutionizes this process by enabling businesses to switch carriers based on real-time analytics and performance data. This adaptability ensures the most cost-effective and efficient delivery choices, tailored to specific business needs and customer preferences.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 18, 2024
Geely said the divestment is “in accordance with its long-term strategy” and that it will remain Volvo’s second-largest investor.
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West Coast and California Logistics
APRIL 18, 2024
Hazardous materials barreling down the highway in an 80,000-pound tractor trailer – what can go wrong? Unfortunately, a lot can.
Loginext
APRIL 18, 2024
This article ranks the top 10 food and beverage service providers leading the way in sustainability. From reducing plastic waste to implementing energy-efficient practices, these companies are setting benchmarks in environmental stewardship. The report delves into each company’s specific initiatives, such as sourcing renewable energy, utilizing biodegradable packaging, etc.
Food Logistics
APRIL 18, 2024
Lineage Logistics officially rebranded, changing its name from Lineage Logistics to Lineage.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 18, 2024
After the truck was retired about three years ago, owner Joel Anker had it rebuilt into a show truck. The hard work paid off, with a fifth-place finish in the Limited Mileage -- Bobtail with Miles class at MATS in March.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 18, 2024
Alaska shares gained 5% in New York after earlier rising as much as 7.1%, the most in more than two years.
FreightWaves SONAR
APRIL 18, 2024
Most floor brokers land in the industry almost by accident. It’s rare that anyone ever says, “I want to be a freight broker when I grow up”…it either happens by referral from a friend or a random job posting. But once you enter the industry, it is nearly impossible to leave. Brokers are typically paid low salaries with very high commission potential.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 18, 2024
The company posted a $127.5 million profit in the opening months of the year, down from nearly $200 million in Q1 of 2023.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 18, 2024
Every industry, from retail to construction, relies on its supply chain for processes and operations to be successful. But with so many moving parts throughout, challenges arising can have a huge impact on the flow of deliveries. This is why it’s important to identify challenges before they grow into a much larger issue. Wincanton , experts in infrastructure logistics, have provided insight into how to anticipate issues within the supply chain.
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
NGT News
APRIL 18, 2024
Mullen Automotive Inc., an emerging electric vehicle manufacturer, has achieved a manufacturing milestone with the 500th commercial vehicle produced at its Tunica, Mississippi, commercial EV manufacturing and assembly facility recently. Additional recent company highlights include: “We have increased requests for our vehicles internationally, and as result, we plan to launch an expansion into Europe next […] The post Mullen Produces 500th Commercial Electric Vehicle at Facility in Mississi
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 18, 2024
One witness said there was a disconnect between Boeing management's words about safety and what workers observe on the factory floor.
NGT News
APRIL 18, 2024
Hydrogen storage system developer Verne will receive new funding that should enable it to accelerate development of its cryo-compressed hydrogen (CcH2) technology for on-board hydrogen storage for heavy-duty vehicles. A strategic fundraising was led by Trucks Venture Capital with participation from existing investors Collaborative Fund and Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, and new investors United Airlines […] The post Funding Bolsters Verne’s Plan for HD Vehicles to Store Hydrogen on Board ap
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 18, 2024
Less complexity, fewer variants, more efficiency, more power and simpler, faster commissioning, and maintenance. Lenze is driving the future of conveyance with a revolutionary new magnetic motor driven roller (MDR) to support intralogistics customers. The o450 MDR will integrate directly into existing conveyor systems and deliver an output of 115 watts, making it more than twice as powerful as comparable systems on the market.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 18, 2024
Since artificial intelligence (AI) went mainstream, executives across industries have sought to understand how the technology can help transform operations, drive efficiencies, automate repetitive tasks, bridge talent gaps, uncover new insights and everything in between. With the need for efficiency at the core of transportation, AI presents the opportunity to revolutionize the industry.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 18, 2024
Inforlogic has announced that Northern Ireland-based soft drinks manufacturer, Norbev, has selected Infor CloudSuite Industrial. The platform will support an organisation-wide digital transformation strategy at the beverage leader, bringing modern, cloud-based ERP capabilities from which to extend process automation and capitalise on both business intelligence (BI) and artificial intelligence (AI).
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 18, 2024
Revolutionizing Fleet Management with Real-Time Fleet Comparisons Penske unveils Catalyst AI™ – an industry first AI platform set to revolutionize fleet management with instant access to actionable insights that optimize fleet performance. With 77% of transportation professionals relying on aggregated industry benchmarks to determine fleet performance, Catalyst AI™ addresses the need for real-time evaluation tools.
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 18, 2024
Since artificial intelligence (AI) went mainstream, executives across industries have sought to understand how the technology can help transform operations, drive efficiencies, automate repetitive tasks, bridge talent gaps, uncover new insights and everything in between. With the need for efficiency at the core of transportation, AI presents the opportunity to revolutionize the industry.
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Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 18, 2024
Revolutionizing Fleet Management with Real-Time Fleet Comparisons Penske unveils Catalyst AI™ – an industry first AI platform set to revolutionize fleet management with instant access to actionable insights that optimize fleet performance. With 77% of transportation professionals relying on aggregated industry benchmarks to determine fleet performance, Catalyst AI™ addresses the need for real-time evaluation tools.
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