Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article comes from Greg Quirk, Product Marketing Manager at Kinaxis and looks at AI in supply chains. Data is the lifeblood of AI in the supply chain. Without sufficient data, AI models can’t uncover meaningful patterns, make accurate predictions, or provide valuable insights for informed decision-making in complex and dy

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home July 23, 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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2024

Abe Eshkenazi, chief executive officer of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), discusses the challenge of achieving true end-to-end visibility across global, multi-tier supply chains.

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Overdrive Online

JULY 23, 2024

Tackle today's central problem with us in this live online event. Learn how to prep for and profit in times of rising costs and declining revenues by routinely doing the small things, and being smart enough to spot the big ones, necessary to run strong.

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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

JULY 23, 2024

While the SEC’s recent rule remains tangled up in legal challenges, major corporations are moving forward with voluntary climate reporting through their supply chains.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2024

Women who sorted resin for the Somaliland supplier claimed that they would work 12-hour days, six days a week, in facilities with no toilets or running water.

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Loginext

JULY 23, 2024

Learn how integrating a shipper management system can simplify operations, reduce errors, and enhance customer satisfaction. Explore the benefits of automating shipping costs, special handling fees, location fees, and more. The post Streamlining Shipment Requests: Simplifying Shipper Management for Enterprise Customers appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2024

The move underscores the heightened attention on airline safety this year, with headline-grabbing incidents from multiple carriers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 23, 2024

Hurricane season is one type of disruption to the freight market that, while seasonal, are extremely hard to predict. What’s even harder to predict are the impacts to the freight market when a hurricane makes landfall. Predictions for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season indicate that it could be one of the most active and most severe seasons in quite some time.

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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

JULY 23, 2024

Kroger plans to use Ocado's robotic picking arms to move groceries off of nearby shelves into bags for online customer orders.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 23, 2024

We’ve had some exciting developments in the works over the past few months and are happy to explore a couple of new updates to make SONAR users’ experience even more valuable. From improved search capabilities to AI-powered forecasting, the last few releases truly have something for everyone. No other freight company spends more time and energy investing in fine-tuning and improving the data and tools our customers use every day, and we’re excited to bring these new features and updates to you.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2024

Telematics company Geotab tracked an 81% increase in EV adoption among U.S. commercial fleets between 2022 and 2023.

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Truck News

JULY 23, 2024

Skills and training remain one of THRC’s 5 key strategic goals, supporting our work in ensuring that Canada’s road transportation network has the skilled workforce needed for today and into […]

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Advertiser: GEP

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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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 23, 2024

Sometimes the most familiar way to do something really is the best way to get it done. The supply chain and logistics industry is known for its love of a good, old-fashioned spreadsheet — and why not?! We learn how to use tools like Excel and Google Sheets out of necessity to organize the world around us. Who hasn’t used one to plan a vacation, workout program or to evaluate their options when buying a car or house?

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2024

An example of a top strategic shift is adopting a more agile and iterative approach to supply chain optimization supported by technology.

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NGT News

JULY 23, 2024

Bollinger Motors Inc., a commercial electric vehicle manufacturer, has released its full warranty coverage on the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab, the company’s new, all-electric Class 4 commercial truck. Under the warranty, Bollinger will provide comprehensive, competitive coverage for: “We have designed and engineered the Bollinger B4 to have unmatched capability and durability, and we are […] The post Bollinger Motors Provides Full Warranty Coverage on Electric B4 Chassis Cab appeared first on

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I.C.E. Transport

JULY 23, 2024

Europe is a varied, vibrant region with high demand for all kinds of goods produced in the U.S., making it a natural choice for companies looking to expand and become an exporter. According to the U.S. Trade Representative, U.S. goods exported to European Union (EU) countries alone totaled $368.6 billion in 2023, up 5% from $350.8 billion in 2022.

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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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NGT News

JULY 23, 2024

The California Mobility Center (CMC) and GenCell Energy have partnered to demonstrate the zero-emission GenCell EVOX bridge power solution for fast electric vehicle charging at CMC’s Sacramento facility throughout 2024. The GenCell EVOX combines hydrogen fuel cells generating 240 kWh/day with 372 kWh of lithium-ion batteries and proprietary AI-driven DERMS software to provide reliable, long-duration, […] The post CMC Deploys GenCell EVOX for Fast Electric Vehicle Charging appeared fi

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MercuryGate

JULY 23, 2024

As we adapt to the evolving demands of the holiday season, staying ahead of last-mile delivery trends prepares logistics managers for immediate challenges and sets a foundation for long-term success. The post Christmas in July: Logistics Planning Today for 2024 Holiday Rush appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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NGT News

JULY 23, 2024

EnergyHub, a provider of grid-edge flexibility, and electric vehicle charging provider Wallbox have partnered to make the benefits of utility programs for EV managed charging accessible to Wallbox customers across North America. Integration of Wallbox EV chargers with EnergyHub’s platform expands the number of devices eligible to participate in utility active and passive managed charging […] The post EnergyHub, Wallbox Aim to Enhance Utility Programs for EV Managed Charging appeared first

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Truck News

JULY 23, 2024

We’ve been sharing news recently about the updated National Occupation Standard (NOS) for commercial transport truck operators which was released in the spring.

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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.

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