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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 31, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Jonah. That is what we call our Thule cargo box that we put on top of our car. We only use it when we go on vacation, like last week when we went to our son’s college graduation and needed it to move his stuff back home. I almost killed Jonah a few years ago. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 31, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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How to Use Batch Factor for Right-Sized Automation

Supply Chain Brain

Don't let inefficiencies hold your warehouse back. Download this white paper today and empower your organization with the knowledge to make informed decisions in automated order fulfillment systems.

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What reclassifying marijuana could mean for truckers, employers

Overdrive Online

The Drug Enforcement Administration on May 20 published a rulemaking proposal seeking comments on potentially rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. In Overdrive Radio, a legal expert weighs in on potential impacts.

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How to Identify Flexible Automation and Use it to Cut Costs

Supply Chain Brain

In today's dynamic business landscape, the ability to swiftly respond to changing demand is paramount. Flexible automation is a crucial tool, offering a solution to the challenges posed by fluctuating demand patterns.

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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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Chaos on the Don River: Russian Cargo Ship Smashes Vital Crimean Rail Bridge

MTS Logistics

Earlier this week, Russian cargo ship Zelenga struck a railway bridge on the Don River, in the city of Rostov-on-Don. Russian authorities noted that the vessel had issues with steering and it collided with the bridge when crossing underneath it. The central part of the bridge was raised, according to photos and video. When the vessel veered off course due to the serious malfunction, it struck a section of the bridge and caused significant damage.

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The Perfect Recipe: Choosing the Best Delivery Management Software for Your Restaurant

Loginext

Explore the ultimate guide to choosing the perfect delivery management software for your restaurant. From auto-assignment to real-time tracking, learn about essential features that can revolutionize your delivery operations, ensuring timely deliveries and happy customers. Don't miss out on unlocking the secrets to success in the competitive food delivery market!

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A Beginner's Route to Selecting the Right TMS Solution

Supply Chain Brain

In the fast-paced world of logistics and distribution, staying ahead of the competition requires efficient and streamlined processes. Enter Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Our eBook delves into TMS, providing a roadmap for selecting the right solution, understanding its benefits and navigating the implementation process.

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Introducing Advanced Constraints in AIMMS SC Navigator

AIMMS

Learn how advanced constraints can optimize your supply chain by constraining elements like warehouses and suppliers and improving efficiency

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Five Essentials Manufacturers Need to Weather the Freight Cycle

Supply Chain Brain

Uber Freight has some thoughts about holistic supply chain strategies — the atoms as well as the bytes.

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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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Key industry bodies in Shipping, Freight, Maritime, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Trade

Shipping and Freight Resource

The world of ocean shipping, freight, maritime, logistics, supply chain, and trade is a complex world with stakeholders having to navigate a quagmire (always wanted to use this word in a sentence ) of processes, documents, regulations, and standards. Many users in these industries often struggle to get the correct, useful, and latest information like […] The post Key industry bodies in Shipping, Freight, Maritime, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Trade appeared first on Shipping and Freight Re

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Building Insights Into Supply Chains: A Case Study

Supply Chain Brain

In a collaboration with Tive Inc., a tracking and software provider, Maersk designed a proof of concept for a means of keeping tabs on thousands of shipments without having to view each one individually. The higher-level view yielded surprising insights, and confirmed the value of tracking general cargo, not just time-sensitive, high-value shipments.

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Benefits of Fleet Telematics for Management and Maintenance

WorkWave

Fleet telematics refers to the use of technology-enabled systems to monitor and manage a fleet of vehicles. It involves the gathering and analysis of real-time data, allowing fleet managers to make informed decisions regarding maintenance and operations. By utilizing fleet telematics, businesses can significantly improve fleet management and maintenance.

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Shipping and Customs Clearance Showcased at Multimodal

Logistics Business Magazine

Technology innovation will be taking centre stage on Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance’s stand (3023) at Multimodal, the UK’s leading supply chain conference and logistics exhibition at the NEC Birmingham. The company will be showcasing its comprehensive range of managed freight and transport solutions, as well as launching some exciting updates to its digital customs clearance platform, Digicom.

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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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Connecting the Dots in the Cold Chain Industry

Food Logistics

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Powered Conveyor Solution Integrated at Leeds DC

Logistics Business Magazine

Headquartered in Leeds, Farnell Ltd, an Avnet Company, is a global distributor of electronic components. The Continued growth of the business signalled a need to increase the stock holding in its Leeds Distribution Centre (DC). “One of our core strategies is to grow,” explains the Head of UK Operations at Farnell. “To achieve this, it became abundantly clear we would need to increase the stock capacity and throughput of our Leeds DC.

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Renault Group, Geely Establish New Powertrain Technology Company

NGT News

Renault Group and Geely have created a new powertrain technology company called HORSE Powertrain Limited. Following the agreements signed July 11, 2023, by Renault Group and Geely, and after receiving approval from relevant authorities, HORSE Powertrain has been officially created as of May 31, 2024, with each group holding 50% stake in the new company. […] The post Renault Group, Geely Establish New Powertrain Technology Company appeared first on NGT News.

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Apparel Distributor Expands use of Robotics Solutions

Logistics Business Magazine

S&S Activewear, a leading apparel distributor, has announced the expansion of its partnership with Körber Supply Chain and the deployment of Geekplus robotics solutions at three warehouse sites across the Americas. The collaboration enables S&S to optimize on-site staff, order quality and delivery efficiencies to meet the surging demands of a rapidly evolving market. “Innovation is a core tenet of S&S’s decades-long history in the apparel industry.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (May 25 – 31)

Logistics Viewpoints

Early this week, basketball legend and all-around great guy Bill Walton passed away after a battle with cancer. Tributes came pouring in from past and present NBA players, broadcasters, fans, and the surviving members of the Grateful Dead. While that last bit may surprise you, Bill Walton was one of the biggest Deadheads around. He first saw the band in the late-60’s while in high school, and would catch every show he could.