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The $440 Billion Logistics Problem with Ilya Preston

The Logistics of Logistics

Ilya Preston and Joe Lynch discuss the $440 billion logistics problem. Ilya is Co-Founder & CEO at PAXAFE , a company that provides an autonomous AI-enabled decision support system for quality, transportation & supply chain leaders to exhibit resiliency and automation from their visibility investments. About Ilya Preston Ilya is Co-Founder & CEO at PAXAFE.

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Collaboration vs. Cooperation in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

In an April 2015 Harvard Business Review article titled “There’s a Difference Between Cooperation and Collaboration,” Ron Ashkenas writes, “Having worked with hundreds of managers over the years, I’ve seen that very few admit to being poor collaborators, mostly because they mistake their cooperativeness for being collaborative.” What’s the difference between the two?

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Robots Take Center Stage at MODEX 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. It showcases the latest products, technologies, and services from over 900 exhibitors across various sectors and industries. MODEX 2024, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 11 to 14, attracted more than 35,000 attendees and featured over 150 educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking events.

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March 27, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home March 27, 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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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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The ‘No-Fail’ Mission to Protect the Red Sea Isn’t Working

Supply Chain Brain

For all the costly hardware the U.S. and its allies have thrown at Houthi rebels, they haven’t been able to stop the attacks on freighters and warships in the Red Sea.

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How Supply Chains Can Support Second-Hand eCommerce

Supply Chain Brain

Second-hand e-commerce has witnessed something of a boom period in recent years, fueled largely by changing consumer attitudes towards affordability, longevity, sustainability, and effectiveness.

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Riding Along: My First-Hand Experience of Life on the Road

Women in Trucking

A first piece of advice WIT’s founder Ellen Voie and several of our members gave me when I began my role as President and CEO of the Women In Trucking Association in January 2023 was to join a driver for a ride along.

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Hannibal, Mo.: Frigid Winters No Match for Propane Autogas

NGT News

In 2020, Hannibal Public Schools in Missouri began researching clean alternative fuels to replace its diesel models that it knew could not meet upcoming emissions standards without costly and complex after treatments. Cold-weather performance was top of mind for the district because Hannibal averages about three months of below-freezing temperatures annually.

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Survey: Furniture Home Delivery Service Key to Customer Loyalty

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers are being forced to adapt to the emphasis buyers of home furnishing now put on overall service and last-mile delivery experience, over brand loyalty.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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RIZON Electric Trucks Begin Rolling Out to Customers in California

NGT News

The first RIZON Class 4-5 battery electric cabover trucks, engineered by Daimler Truck Group, are now being delivered to customers throughout California. RIZON trucks, exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Velocity EV, are set to enhance urban delivery applications by driving both economic and environmental sustainability. The first fleet deliveries have already commenced and are […] The post RIZON Electric Trucks Begin Rolling Out to Customers in California appeared first on NGT News.

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Collapse of Baltimore Bridge Highlights the Cost of Failing to Safeguard Critical Spans

Supply Chain Brain

The collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge raises urgent questions about the vulnerability of infrastructure that keeps ships flowing through vital U.S. ports.

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Fighting the trucking fraud networks in FMCSA's registration system

Overdrive Online

As FMCSA makes big moves to end fraud, a look at just how outrageous and widespread the problem has become, with Dale Prax and attorney Hank Seaton at MATS, who offered paths forward to help combat the problem.

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Collapse of Baltimore Bridge Highlights the Cost of Failing to Safeguard Critical Spans

Supply Chain Brain

The collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge raises urgent questions about the vulnerability of infrastructure that keeps ships flowing through vital U.S. ports.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Baltimore bridge collapse affecting equipment, auto freight

Commercial Carrier Journal

The Baltimore port was a major player in the import/export of construction and farm equipment, cars and light trucks and bulk minerals.

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MTS Logistics to Host 14th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism on June 8th

MTS Logistics

MTS Logistics today announced our 14th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism, the largest biking event in shipping and logistics, taking place Saturday, June 8, 2024. MTS Logistics is proud to announce that we will be hosting our 14th Annual Bike Tour with MTS for Autism on Saturday, June 8th, 2024. Now in its 14th year, this annual charity bike event raised over $100,000 for autism acceptance last year.

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Full results from the 2024 PKY Truck Beauty Championship

Overdrive Online

Catch the full awards ceremony from the Mid-America Trucking Show, as well as the full list of winners and plenty views of standouts from the contest, spanning 39 categories.

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Building purpose driven supply chain visibility like DHL, FedEx, and Amazon for your retail and CPG business

Loginext

Building purpose driven supply chain visibility like DHL, FedEx, and Amazon for your retail and CPG business Every customer in today’s world expects speedy delivery and visibility into their order along the way. The ongoing process of spearheading the push of end-to-end visibility and transforming the entire supply-chain management was primarily initiated by large players […] The post Building purpose driven supply chain visibility like DHL, FedEx, and Amazon for your retail and CPG busine

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Time-Saving Automation for Ecommerce Brands

Ship Monk

You can never replace the human element of any operation. Whether you run a small or medium sized ecommerce brand or a giant international company, the right people mean the difference between failure and success. That being said, for more monotonous and time-consuming routine tasks, automation can take the blooming flower of your ecommerce brand and turn it into a full bouquet.

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Watch: How AI Addresses Inventory Challenges

Supply Chain Brain

Artificial intelligence can help eliminate unneeded inventory, says Sankalp Arora, chief executive officer and co-founder of Gather AI.

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Fleet Safety Enhanced by AI Dash Cams

Logistics Business Magazine

Quest has selected Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, to enhance the safety of its fleet operations. By harnessing Samsara’s video-centric safety solution, Quest is set to utilise AI Dash Cams, driver coaching tools, and actionable data to establish a world-class fleet safety initiative. In conjunction with an existing program that focuses on annual driving behaviour training, Samsara’s AI Dash Cams and driver coaching tools are poised to deliver tangible benefits, including

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Underwater Robots Are Helping Maritime Shipping Clean Up Its Act

Supply Chain Brain

Neptune's robot cleans up biofouling: the algae, seaweed, barnacles and other organisms that accumulate on hulls, adding drag and reducing fuel efficiency.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Webinar: Empowering People, Enhancing Performance

Logistics Business Magazine

A new Webinar from Logistics Business is now available to watch on-demand. In association with Koerber Supply Chain and BES, Editor Peter MacLeod talks to Alex Parkinson, Business Analyst at Koerber about a warehouse upgrade project for BES in Birmingham. BES Operations Manager Steve Standley explains the before and after set-up for picking and ecommerce and what benefits automation, WMS and voice tech have brought.

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UN Report Reveals Over a Billion Tons of Food are Thrown Away Every Year

Supply Chain Brain

A majority of the world's food waste comes from households, comprising roughly 60% of the billion tons thrown away in 2022.

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I-Pack Delivers Automated Packaging Performance

Logistics Business Magazine

Leading Finnish logistics services provider Inex Partners Oy has partnered with SEE to enhance packaging automation, as part of its strategy to further improve efficiencies, customer satisfaction and capacity for managing sales peaks. Inex handles fulfilment and distribution of E-Commerce orders for one of Finland’s largest retailers. The logistics company picks, packs and sends a variety of products from its distribution centre in Sipoo, Finland to consumers right across the country.

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Nopetro Renewables Breaks Ground on RNG Facility in Southern Florida

NGT News

Nopetro Renewables, a developer and operator of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across North America, has broken ground on Southern Florida’s first landfill-gas-to-RNG facility in Indian River County. Once operational, the $40 million facility in Vero Beach, named Vero Beach Nopetro Eco District, initially will produce an estimated 3 million gallons of RNG a year […] The post Nopetro Renewables Breaks Ground on RNG Facility in Southern Florida appeared first on NGT News.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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7 Ways Retailers Can Reduce Delivery Costs

Locus

Picture this: you’re caught between two tsunamis coming at you from opposite directions. Pretty daunting, right? Well, that’s a pretty good metaphor for what retailers are facing these days. On one hand, they’re battling shrinkage, which includes inventory losses from both operational slip-ups and theft. On the other, there’s this massive wave of returns they need to manage.

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Greenlane’s First EV Charging Corridor Takes Shape in US Southwest

NGT News

Greenlane is moving forward with its first commercial electric vehicle charging corridor that will have more than 100 chargers, modern amenities designed to increase driver comfort, resilience for high uptime and ultimately will move freight more efficiently. Greenlane is a joint venture between Daimler Truck North America LLC, NextEra Energy Resources LLC and BlackRock (through […] The post Greenlane’s First EV Charging Corridor Takes Shape in US Southwest appeared first on NGT News.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Sounds Alarm Over China's Surplus of Green Technology

Supply Chain Brain

China's surplus of solar power, electric vehicles, and lithium-ion batteries allows them to ship those products to other countries at lower rates.