Tue.Mar 12, 2024

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Beyond Go-Live: Navigating the Post-Implementation Journey

Talking Logistics

On the surface, parenting and implementing logistics technology are two very different tasks, ones that have no overlap. I have been implementing logistics technology for over 25 years, with countless “Go-Lives” under my belt, and for 16 of those years, I have been a parent with three “Go-Lives” of my own. With those experiences as. Read more The post Beyond Go-Live: Navigating the Post-Implementation Journey appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Convoy's unpaid carriers signing back up to haul loads

Overdrive Online

Flexport's Convoy relaunch has achieved a shocking success: Recruiting carriers that Convoy had stiffed in October. Here's why carriers are going for it, and what that says about trucking today.

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March 12, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home March 12, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Logistics Powers Unleashed Comic Book

Blue Grace Logistics

Harness the power of a proven strategy to navigate supply chains seamlessly. Tailored to address your specific challenges, a custom logistics management program includes BlueShip TMS, ERP integration, process enhancement, order optimization, network design, RFP management, and dedicated account managers. Take charge of your logistics operations with a BlueGrace managed transportation program, freeing up business resources for core functions and growth.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Class 8 truck orders saw gains in February 2024

Commercial Carrier Journal

Despite the soft freight market, new truck orders are seeing gains in February, notably beating last year’s numbers, according to FTR and ACT Research.

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Ecommerce Kitting Services

Ship Monk

People experience products in different ways. When it comes to ecommerce orders, that also means experiencing different ways to order products within the same website. There are so many SKUs out there that sometimes an online shopper can be lost in the abyss of product pages forever, even if they do have an idea of what they’re looking for. Since you, as an ecommerce business, want to win out their attention in the competitive market, why not appeal to them by making shopping for multiple items

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We need to make trucking tougher, not easier

Truck News

A coworker said to me recently, “We need to make it harder, not easier.

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Watch: How Marketers Can Build Trust in Their Brand

Supply Chain Brain

Georgia Wraight, a strategic executive leader and former executive with Covetrus and The Rockport Group, discusses the importance of brand today, and shares tips on building brand trust for all stakeholders.

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Hyzon Launches Prime Mover with Single-Stack 200-KW Fuel Cell System

NGT News

Hyzon, a U.S.-based hydrogen fuel cell technology developer and supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), launched its single-stack 200-kilowatt fuel cell system and powertrain in a vehicle at a ceremony attended by government officials, heavy-duty fleet operators and company employees and executives. The vehicle — Hyzon’s 200-kW Prime Mover, the Australian term […] The post Hyzon Launches Prime Mover with Single-Stack 200-KW Fuel Cell System appeared

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability in the Fashion Sector

Supply Chain Brain

To meet changing consumer expectations and comply with new sustainability laws, traceability in the fashion and apparel supply chain is key.

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What is a Conveyor? A Guide to Streamlining Operations

Conger

Have you ever wondered how grocery stores are restocked so smoothly or how your luggage effortlessly makes its way from check-in to the airplane? These daily wonders are enabled by an unsung hero: the conveyor. But what is a conveyor? This article delves into what is a conveyor system, not just as a means of transporting items but as a marvel of mechanical engineering.

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Data Is Environmentally Dirty. What to Do?

Supply Chain Brain

Now that data is mostly out there, in the cloud, it seems easy to imagine that it’s “clean.” Time to think again.

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The Long Road to Just-in-Time

FreightWaves SONAR

The adage goes, “It takes a long time to become an overnight success.” It’s also a long road to meet just-in-time delivery. For years prior to the pandemic, the consistency and integrity of global trade lanes meant that the industry viewed costs and lead times as assumptions rather than obstacles, especially as each generation of cargo ship has grown ever larger.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Pirates Board Commodity Ship Off the Coast of Somalia

Supply Chain Brain

The attack is the most recent sign of a fresh bout of Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean, coinciding with a slew of attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.

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Logistics Partnership Success: Caliber.global & MercuryGate

MercuryGate

A quest for global growth brought Caliber.global face-to-face with operational challenges, particularly integrating a sophisticated TMS with its Tract® platform. The strategic network changes underscored the need for a robust TMS solution to manage shipments across multiple modalities and geographies. The post Logistics Partnership Success: Caliber.global & MercuryGate appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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China’s Xiaomi to Start Electric Car Sales

Supply Chain Brain

The smartphone giant has said it will invest $10 billion in its vehicles business over the next 10 years.

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Vision Picking Improves Warehouse Operations

Logistics Business Magazine

TeamViewer, a leading global provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalization solutions, recently announced that the Vandemoortele group has deployed TeamViewer’s Augmented Reality (AR) platform Frontline to digitally transform its warehouse picking operations. Vandemoortele, a European market leader in the production of both bakery products and margarines, culinary oils and fats is using TeamViewer ’s vision picking solution at its warehouse in Izegem, Belgium, to compile bulk order

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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AI-Powered Dynamic Slotting Drives Warehouse Optimization

Supply Chain Brain

Slotting has a significant impact on all the warehouse key performance indicators – productivity, shipping accuracy, inventory accuracy, warehouse order cycle time, and storage density. Yet, typical warehouses have less than a third of items located in optimal locations.

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Grocery Retail Giants Rely on Automation

Logistics Business Magazine

Cimcorp is a pioneer in intralogistics solutions, simplifying material flows and improving customers’ profitability by offering innovative and efficient solutions for automation. The company’s high-level technical skills combined with software know-how have created a unique formula for success in grocery retail automation. Through its automated logistics systems, Cimcorp provides its customers with the freedom to focus on their core business and offers them peace of mind.

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United CEO Tells Boeing to Stop Making Its Long-Delayed Max 10s

Supply Chain Brain

The plane’s certification, expected this year, has been pushed back indefinitely as Boeing addresses issues in its factory.

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IoT Platform Recognised by ISO

Logistics Business Magazine

Underscoring the strength of its financial, IT and data security controls, Wiliot, the Internet of Things company whose ambient IoT Visibility Platform is enabling trillions of “things” to gain intelligence, today announced that the data security and governance robustness of its platform has recently been certified by two leading independent examiners.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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Boeing Woes Continue as Issues Mount and Rival Airbus Widens Lead in Orders

Supply Chain Brain

A rough start to the year for Boeing has only gotten worse as the company continues to hit hurdles.

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Penske Truck Leasing opens new state-of-the-art facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Penske Move Ahead

Reading, Pa., March 12, 2024 – Penske Truck Leasing has recently opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in the southwest region of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Located at 1150 60 th Street SW, Byron Center, Michigan – it is conveniently located near US-131. At this location, Penske offers consumer and commercial truck rental, full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance.

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The Impact of Germany's New Toll Framework on Transport

Trimble

The implementation of Germany's new toll framework and new emission classification on 1 December 2023, has sent ripples through the landscape of the road haulage industry. As the largest European country transitioning to this framework, this change signifies a pivotal moment for commercial vehicles, given tolls' influential role in determining transportation costs.

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Penske Truck Leasing opens new state-of-the-art facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Penske Move Ahead

Reading, Pa., March 12, 2024 – Penske Truck Leasing has recently opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in the southwest region of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Located at 1150 60 th Street SW, Byron Center, Michigan – it is conveniently located near US-131. At this location, Penske offers consumer and commercial truck rental, full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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It’s time to admit trucking has a safety problem

Truck News

It’s a difficult topic to address, but we can’t fix a problem unless we acknowledge it’s broken.

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Chinese Crane Maker Refutes U.S. Cybersecurity Concerns

Supply Chain Brain

The Biden administration recently announced it would replace the nation’s Chinese-built port cranes with Japanese ones.

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Freight Corridor Strategy Aims to Accelerate Deployment of Zero-Emission Infrastructure

NGT News

The Biden-Harris administration has released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy. Developed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the strategy will guide the deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (ZE-MHDV) charging and […] The post Freight Corridor Strategy Aims to Accelerate Deployment of Zero-Emis