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Editor’s Pick: Is Your Transportation Management System Adequate or Extraordinary?

Talking Logistics

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post by Mike Mulqueen from JBF Consulting’s blog highlights how to maximize your investment in a transportation management system (TMS).

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Allianz Trade, BPL Unveil API-Powered Management Process for Non-Payment Insurance Enquiries

Food Logistics

This industry-first collaboration is designed to transform how underwriters and brokers share enquiry data using Application Programming Interface (API) integration via Whitespace, a Verisk business.

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What Are Strategies for Mitigating Women Truck Driver Challenges?

Women in Trucking

One of the tenants of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) mission is to remove barriers for women in the industry. That’s why WIT agreed to play a significant role in newly released research that takes a closer look at strategies to mitigate female professional truck driver challenges.

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DAT hacks lead to thousands of 'impossible' $20/mile load posts

Overdrive Online

Brokers reported on Monday a "scary" hack of their DAT accounts that posted attractive, high-paying power only loads in what looked like a possible "inside job" to steal cargo from Amazon warehouses.

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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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Boeing Senate Hearing: Physical Threats Against Whistleblowers and 'Systemic Disregard' for Safety

Supply Chain Brain

The new whistleblower alleges that Boeing has lost track of hundreds of potentially defective parts, and that those parts have been installed in new planes.

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State of Logistics Report: More Climate-Driven Shipping Disruptions to Come

Supply Chain Brain

Kearney's annual State of Logistics report estimates that sea level rise and inland flooding could cost the logistics industry billions annually by 2050.

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How Does Delivery Management Software Manage Reverse Logistics For eCommerce Businesses?

Loginext

Reverse logistics is crucial for eCommerce success. Delivery management software streamlines this process by automating return pickups, providing real-time tracking, and offering robust data analytics. This ensures efficient operations, reduces costs, and enhances customer satisfaction. The post How Does Delivery Management Software Manage Reverse Logistics For eCommerce Businesses?

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The Smart Factory @ Montreal: Believers Made Here

Supply Chain Brain

With inflation and interest rates at their highest levels in years, along with challenges in labor availability and reliability, it is anticipated that warehouse automation will play a key role for organizations to remain competitive.

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Bulk Powder Transport: Tips for Partnering with a 3PL Trucking Provider

Bulk Connection

From the foundation of your house to the ingredients in the foods you eat, many of the items you encounter every day started out in powder form. And many of those powders were shipped over the road using dry bulk trailers and equipment, such as those provided and/or arranged by third-party logistics (3PL) professionals. If you’re tasked with bulk powder transport for your business, read on as we break down a variety of elements you need to consider before putting your loads into motion.

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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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Lawsuit filed against EPA Phase 3 emissions plan

Commercial Carrier Journal

American Petroleum Institute is leading a lawsuit with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association over the implementation of "technology that simply does not presently exist.

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Logisticians Adapting to Permanent Volatility in Their Supply Chains

Food Logistics

The report found that uncertainty is now a near constant in the global economy, and that the smartest way to respond to steady times is to rekindle strategic projects and gather resources to improve resilience.

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Optimize Truck Fleet Routes and Maximize Every Mile

MercuryGate

Smart planning and the right tech elevates truck fleet utilization. Find out why MercuryGate’s transportation management system helps fleet managers manage routes, trucks, and budgets on one platform. The post Optimize Truck Fleet Routes and Maximize Every Mile appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Second-hand Truck Pre-sale Preparation

Logistics Business Magazine

As the demand for new trucks tends to outpace their supply in times of global supply chain disruptions, the second-hand truck market emerges as a vital alternative. To help buyers navigate this market, ClassTrucks, a company specializing in the maintenance and sales of used trucks and semi-trailers, provides expert advice on how to prepare trucks for resale and what buyers should focus on during vehicle inspection.

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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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The Future of EDI in Warehousing

Camelot 3PL Software

As a leading provider of warehouse management system software, Camelot 3PL Software is at the forefront of technological advancements in the logistics and supply chain industry. One of the key technologies that has been a game-changer for us and our clients is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). EDI has been a staple in warehousing for decades, providing a standardized format for exchanging business data electronically.

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Cenntro Delivers 20-Plus Logistar 400 EVs in May

NGT News

Electric vehicle technology company Cenntro Inc. delivered more than 20 U.S.-assembled Class 4 Logistar 400 (LS400) vehicles to its customers and dealers in May 2024. “After thorough testing and certification, we are ramping assembly and delivery of the LS400 to our West Coast and broader U.S. customer base,” says Peter Wang, chief executive officer of […] The post Cenntro Delivers 20-Plus Logistar 400 EVs in May appeared first on NGT News.

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Becoming a Standout Leader

Women in Trucking

Erin Van Zeeland of Schneider shares how the company begins identifies its leaders in their team and lifts them up to reach their true potential.

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ChargePoint, LG Electronics Join Forces to Innovate Electric Vehicle Charging

NGT News

ChargePoint, a provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles, and LG Electronics have formed a strategic partnership to leverage their respective strengths for future innovations in EV charging. The first output of this relationship will be commercial charging solutions that encompass ChargePoint’s charger management software and LG’s advanced EV charging hardware, with deliveries expected […] The post ChargePoint, LG Electronics Join Forces to Innovate Electric Vehicle Ch

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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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Dale Ziegler's Custom '24 Peterbilt 579 pulls a flatbed

Overdrive Online

The truck features a number of aftermarket accessories, including lights, stainless fenders, a reverse bow-tie visor and more.

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AR Data Visualization and Error Analysis in your Pocket

Logistics Business Magazine

SICK UK unveiled its trailblazing SICK Augmented Reality Assistant (SARA) at Smart Factory Expo 2024 in Birmingham. The intuitive augmented reality app provides data visualization and error analysis by merging machine, sensor and diagnostic information with the real environment using technology most people carry in their pocket. With the unique SARA app, you can take data from any source and map it into the SARA augmented reality (AR) engine for review on a handheld device, such as a mobile phon

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Penske Logistics Presents: State of Logistics Report Shows How Logisticians are Adapting to Permanent Supply Chain Volatility

Penske Move Ahead

The 2024 State of Logistics Report revealed that U.S. supply chains pressured by global economic volatility -- including inflation, climate change and geopolitical conflicts -- are enhancing their capabilities by investing in supply chain technologies to accelerate resilience, agility and flexibility to navigate current and future disruption. Produced for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) by Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics, the annual report offers a snapshot

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Descartes Acquires BoxTop Technologies

Logistics Business Magazine

Descartes Systems Group, a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired BoxTop Technologies Limited, a provider of shipment management solutions for small- to mid-sized logistics services providers (LSPs). Based in the UK, BoxTop helps LSPs digitize their operations and connect to the wider logistics community to manage the lifecycle of shipments.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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Lawsuit filed against EPA Phase 3 emissions plan

Commercial Carrier Journal

American Petroleum Institute is leading a lawsuit with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association over the implementation of "technology that simply does not presently exist.

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Verra Mobility Partners with Bluedot to Enhance Fleet Charging Access, Payment

NGT News

Smart mobility technology solutions provider Verra Mobility Corporation has formed a partnership with all-in-one electric vehicle fleet management platform Bluedot to offer charging capabilities to fleet customers. By partnering with Bluedot, Verra Mobility now enables its fleet customers to find, charge and automatically pay for charging at over 80% of public charging stations in the […] The post Verra Mobility Partners with Bluedot to Enhance Fleet Charging Access, Payment appeared first

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Penske Logistics Presents: State of Logistics Report Shows How Logisticians are Adapting to Permanent Supply Chain Volatility

Penske Move Ahead

The 2024 State of Logistics Report revealed that U.S. supply chains pressured by global economic volatility -- including inflation, climate change and geopolitical conflicts -- are enhancing their capabilities by investing in supply chain technologies to accelerate resilience, agility and flexibility to navigate current and future disruption. Produced for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) by Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics, the annual report offers a snapshot