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The Life Science Supply Chain with John Marrow

The Logistics of Logistics

John Marrow and Joe Lynch discuss the life science supply chain. John is the President at RRD Supply Chain Solutions , a recognized provider of global life science supply chain services with decades of experience in developing and delivering value-add solutions to the life science sector. About John Marrow John Marrow is the President of RRD Supply Chain Solutions.

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Top Eight Avoidable Supply Chain Practices

Stord

Explore the top 8 supply chain logistics practices to avoid to prevent disruptions and drive innovation in supply chain management.

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Trucker of the Month banks 'expensive wisdom,' profits in bulk

Overdrive Online

It hasn't been easy over the years owner-operator Viaille has been in business, after learning to haul in the early 1980s. Yet he's learned from every mistake made. Big wins, too. He now pulls a dedicated back-and-forth leased to a bulk hauler.

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Three Benefits of Channel-Free Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Channel-free logistics connects existing infrastructure to simplify the whole order-to-delivery process, encouraging circularity and sustainability, maximizing profits and streamlining operations overall.

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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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Learning to Sit With Uncertainty

Talking Logistics

On an ordinary night this past September, I lost my ability to sleep. The sun went down, it got late, I went to bed, but I never got sleepy. I was up all night. One night of insomnia. It happens. It’s normal. Two nights later, the sun went down again, and once again, sleep never. Read more The post Learning to Sit With Uncertainty appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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JETSI Partner NFI Deploys 50 Zero-Emission Trucks, Activates Charging Depot

NGT News

NFI, a project partner of the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI), has officially received all 50 Class 8 battery electric trucks funded through the project — including 30 Freightliner eCascadia trucks and 20 Volvo VNR Electric trucks. To support its scaled battery electric fleet, NFI has collaborated with Electrify America and Southern California Edison […] The post JETSI Partner NFI Deploys 50 Zero-Emission Trucks, Activates Charging Depot appeared first on NGT News.

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Advances in Thin Film Printed Electronics Enable Active Tracking and Automated Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Thin film electronics is a rapidly evolving technology that has the potential to revolutionize supply chains and shipping as well as other industries.

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Logistics Confidence Index Signals Flat Shipper Confidence for Q2

Food Logistics

The second quarter of 2024 forecast reveals horizontal to slightly down confidence from shippers across industry segments, according to research released by BlueGrace Logistics.

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7 Must-Have Features of a CRM in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

IFS Blogs

Learn the seven must-have features of a CRM in logistics and supply chain management to help you boost sales and operational efficiency.

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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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Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Designates Chinese Shipper as a Controlled Carrier

MTS Logistics

The U.S. government, through the Federal Maritime Commission, has designated a Chinese government-affiliated shipping carrier as a controlled carrier. In its latest update on February 27th, the Federal Maritime Commission published an update to its Controlled Carrier List. During this update, it informed the public that the shipping company Hede (HONGKONG) International Shipping Limited was added as a Controller Carrier affiliated with the Chinese government.

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Happening Now: Port of Long Beach cargo volumes up 18% in January

West Coast and California Logistics

According to Supply Chain Dive , Port of Long Beach volumes reached over 674,000 total TEU in January. This marks an 18% YoY increase from last January. The Port’s CEO, Mario Cordero, attributes the growth to retailers who “stocked their warehouses in January ahead of the slower import activity we typically see during Lunar New Year celebrations.

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February 28, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home February 28, 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 Confidence Index Signals Flat Shipper Confidence for Q2

Blue Grace Logistics

Logistics Confidence Index Signals Flat Shipper Confidence for Q2 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 28, 2024 The second quarter of 2024 forecast reveals horizontal to slightly down confidence from shippers across industry segments, according to research released by BlueGrace Logistics.

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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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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty Ian Arroyo Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Data on the sea/air opportunities compared to traditional modes In a logistics landscape frequently disrupted by geopolitical tensions, such as the recent Red Sea crisis, pushes logistics p

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KAI Media Selects Stord One Commerce (OMS) to Power Order and Inventory Management Across Its International Fulfillment Network

Stord

KAI Media replaces manual order management and routing processes with Stord One Commerce’s (OMS) automated workflows to support its rapid growth in the distribution of K-pop music releases. ATLANTA, February 28, 2024 — KAI Media , the premier K-pop music label and content company that connects K-pop artists with their fans around the world, selects Stord One Commerce —the easy-to-use order and inventory management software (OMS) that helps brands orchestrate, connect, and optimize their supply

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Fixed-Price Ocean Contracts are Dying a Slow, Painful Death…

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Fixed-Price Ocean Contracts are Dying a Slow, Painful Death… Ian Arroyo February 28, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo In the ever-evolving and geo-politically sensitive landscape of global logistics, the latest insights compel us to reimagine the fabric of ocean

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California Startup Has a Novel Solution to Clean Up Heavy-Duty Truck Emissions

Supply Chain Brain

Technology and funding programs are crucial to decarbonizing heavy-duty transportation, as are ones helping offset the high upfront purchase costs that have deterred buyers.

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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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Packaging Machines Debut at LogiMAT

Logistics Business Magazine

Hugo Beck is underlining its position as a leading innovator in horizontal film and paper packaging solutions with the debut of three machines on Booth 4F66 in Hall 4 at LogiMAT, held at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre in Germany from March 19 – 21st. As Europe’s biggest intralogistics exhibition, LogiMAT serves as an ideal platform for Hugo Beck to showcase its expertise in meeting industry-specific requirements with innovative, fully automatic film and paper packaging machinery.

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FAA Gives Boeing 90 Days to Come Up With Safety and Standards Plan

Supply Chain Brain

During an all-day safety discussion at FAA Headquarters on February 27, Whitaker told Boeing that he expects the company to provide the FAA a comprehensive action plan.

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Firms Collaborate to Offer Flexible Financing for EV Charging Infrastructure

NGT News

ChargePoint, a provider of solutions for charging electric vehicles; EnTech Solutions, a division of Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) and a distributed energy solutions provider; and financial services company Wells Fargo are collaborating to offer simplified, flexible financing solutions for businesses building out charging infrastructure for EV fleets.

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Enhancing Forklift Safety with Blue Lights: A Comprehensive Guide

Conger

Blue Light on Forklift Are you curious about enhancing safety in industrial environments? You are in the right place. Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the role of blue lights on forklifts and their impact on workplace safety. In this article, we will explore: The importance of forklift safety. Understanding warning lights. Blue lights on forklifts and their role in visibility.

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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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US EPA Launches $3 Billion Clean Ports Program, Opens Grant Competitions

NGT News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched the $3 billion Clean Ports Program to fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure to tackle the climate crisis and improve air quality at U.S. ports as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The funding opportunities were created under Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act — the largest climate […] The post US EPA Launches $3 Billion Clean Ports Program, Opens Grant Competitions appeared first on NGT News.

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Southwest Air Boosts Bet on Corn Jet Fuel With LanzaJet Deal

Supply Chain Brain

The potential of a lucrative ethanol-based sustainable aviation fuel industry could be a major boon to U.S. corn ethanol.

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Yutong Electric Buses Excel in Frigid Weather Tests Held in Norway, Kazakhstan

NGT News

Yutong Bus Co. Ltd., a global mainstream bus supplier, has successfully completed rigorous road tests of its pure electric buses under extreme cold weather conditions in Norway and Kazakhstan, demonstrating a significant milestone in the electrification of public transport. Facing temperatures as low as minus 25° C in Kazakhstan, the Yutong battery electric bus achieved […] The post Yutong Electric Buses Excel in Frigid Weather Tests Held in Norway, Kazakhstan appeared first on NGT News.

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New Leadership at Knight-Swift

Supply Chain Brain

Industry experts are watching its smaller less-than-truckload segment, where operating margins are better, and revenue grew rapidly last year.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.