The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Mark McEntire and Joe Lynch discuss scaling a FreightTech business. Mark is the Chief Executive Officer off Princeton TMX , a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS). About Mark McEntire Mark McEntire is the Chief Executive Officer at Princeton TMX, a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS). Founded in 2016, and located in Fort Wayne, IN, Princeton TMX provides an intuitive user experience, configured to meet specific business requirements and streamline, automate, and opti

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

To say that Black Friday weekend shopping was a success would be an understatement. In fact, to kick off the holiday shopping season, a record 200.4 million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. The turnout topped last year’s figure of 196.7 million shoppers and the NRF’s forecast for about 182 million people during the five-day weekend.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In response to the ongoing crisis, carriers have begun redirecting their shipments to the U.S. West Coast or have opted for alternative routes via the Suez Canal.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Florida’s Glades County School District plans to upgrade more than half of the district’s fleet to electric by deploying 13 Type C Blue Bird electric school buses and electrifying two charging depots. Provided by local school bus dealer Florida Transportation Systems, the new buses will help to improve air quality and provide reliable electric transportation […] The post Florida School District Set to Upgrade its Bus Fleet to Electric appeared first on NGT News.

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The investigation found children as young as five years old using machetes to harvest the cocoa beans that ended up in someMars products.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The promise aligns with commitments made by the Group of Seven (G7) developed nations to bring an end to unabated coal-fired power generation as soon as possible.

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Loginext

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This White Paper will provide you detailed insights into the numerous challenges faced by the retail and eCommerce industry and how LogiNext's Logistics Management Software helps overcome these challenges and significantly improve ROI. The post Revolutionizing Retail: Navigating the Logistics Maze with Logistics Management Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Due to Turkey’s geographical location, the Turkish carpet/rug market has been an important element in international trade for centuries. Beyond the commercial production of carpets, this industry was born as a local tradition. The sector, which has developed over centuries, has expanded, commercialized and reached its current status. If we look at the situation in recent years, in 2021, the Turkish carpet export landscape was shaped by the large impact of the Covid pandemic and its effects

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The CEOs of leading global shipping lines have issued a joint declaration at COP 28 calling for an end date for fossil-only powered newbuilds and urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the global regulator, to create the regulatory conditions to accelerate the transition to green fuels and maritime decarbonization. Global temperatures are breaching critical levels, creating more frequent and devasting results.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Highland Electric Fleets, a leading provider of fleet Electrification-as-a-Service (EaaS), has been awarded a competitive purchasing contract for turnkey fleet electrification services from California-based buying cooperative SPURR. This competitive award contract for fleet EaaS and charging-as-a-service will be accessible to California public agencies including municipalities, county offices of education, community colleges, and K-12 school districts […] The post Highland Wins Fleet Elect

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Kite Packaging, a British B2B packaging supplier, has unveiled a versatile range of Velcro solutions for efficient cable management, pallet stabilisation and display applications. Kite’s adjustable straps, available in black, and cable ties, available in black, red, yellow, green and blue, are designed to bundle and organise cables efficiently. Their adaptability accommodates different cable sizes with the option for colour-coordinated organisation, ensuring a neat and professional appearance wh

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Time To Read: 3 minutes Put your best foot forward with our free contractor estimate template! Providing an estimate is a crucial step for many field service businesses and serves as a chance to leave potential customers with a positive impression of your business. A clean, concise and informative estimate showcases your business’s professionalism, making you a more attractive option.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We’ve entered the final month of 2023 and I have a terrible case of writer’s block this morning. So, with the few words I have, let’s just go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. AI: “As Critical as Oxygen” “AI helps us with everything we do leading. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 1, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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