Tue.Nov 14, 2023

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A Rapid Assessment Approach to Developing a Supply Chain AI Strategy 

Talking Logistics

Misinformation, Confusion, and Fear Mongering characterize the general state of public information about Artificial Intelligence (AI)! Between the government mindlessly trying to “slow” the growth of AI and the media trying to scare you that AI is coming for your job, the public has been totally confused. AI needs new Public Relations representation!

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Weigh In: Why should brokers be allowed to call you at 3 a.m.?

Overdrive Online

For Long Haul Paul, it's impossible to get through to brokers in the daytime, then the 3 a.m. calls start. LHP takes the temp around broker "check calls," sometimes made in spite of increasingly ubiquitous tracking technology in use.

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Using Drones to Improve Inventory Count Accuracy

Supply Chain Brain

Employees no longer spend long, tedious hours doing manual inventory with forklifts, and there is now less likelihood of misplacing product.

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Supply Chain Benchmarking with Trent Morris

Logistics Bureau

There are numerous areas in the supply chain that can be benchmarked. But what is Supply Chain Benchmarking? Why should you do it, and how? What types of benchmarking practices do companies employ? Let’s find the answers to these questions from Trent Morris!  Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Freight Benchmarking: What Is It?

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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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TEAM Software by WorkWave Introduces New Functionality At Upcoming ISSA North America Show and BSCAI Conference in Las Vegas

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes HOLMDEL, N.J, November 14, 2023 – TEAM Software by WorkWave , the world’s leading enterprise software for security, cleaning and facilities management companies, will showcase their industry-leading workforce management software – including new ACH payment functionality – at both the ISSA North America Show (November 13-16) and the BSCAI Contracting Success Conference (November 14-16), both taking place this week at the Mandalay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

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When shiny toys like Convoy don’t quite work

Truck News

Convoy, the darling digital broker that promised to disrupt the supply chain, has closed its doors.

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Norway Seeks Closer Ties with Korean EV Battery Companies

Supply Chain Brain

At a conference in Pohang, industry group Battery Norway pitched Korean companies, including LG Energy Solution Ltd., Ecopro Materials Co. and Posco Future M Co. on why they should cooperate.

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Fuel fraud: The ‘silent epidemic’ facing the trucking industry

Truck News

Does it feel lately that, every time you turn around, someone’s trying to rip you off? I wouldn’t blame you.

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Supply Chains Cannot Exclude China, Consultant Says

Supply Chain Brain

For the next few decades, demographic changes will exert a major inflationary threat.

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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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Trinity Logistics Dedicated to Growing Future Sales Professionals Through Partnership in Iowa University’s Sales Forum

Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics, a leading logistics solutions provider, is proud to share its corporate partnership with Iowa State University and active participation in the Ivy Sales Forum at the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business. This strategic collaboration exemplifies Trinity Logistics’s dedication to fostering talent development and nurturing future professionals.

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Moving Container Production From China Won't Ease Supply Chain Woes, SC Execs Say

Supply Chain Brain

Nineteen percent of responders said that they believe shifting production away from China would help supply chains while another 27% said this change could maybe alleviate supply issues.

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CCJ's 2023 Five Flashiest Fleets winners

Commercial Carrier Journal

This year’s Five Flashiest Fleets took advantage of the opportunity to set them apart from the competition.

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The Future of Supply Chain Work Is Now

Supply Chain Brain

If you’re not actively rethinking your approach to facilities, pay scales, work environments, automation and digitization, you’re losing ground to competitors for both business and talent.

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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 Ultimate Guide to 2024 Supply Chain, Logistics, E-Commerce, DTC, and More Events

Stord

A nearly comprehensive list of all the major supply chain, logistics, e-commerce, dtc, and similar events in 2024.

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UAW Workers at Select GM and Ford Plants Reject Tentative Deals

Supply Chain Brain

Prior to these rejections, 52% of UAW members at GM's Flint, Michigan plant voted against the proposed contract during the week of November 7.

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Safety Survey for Warehouse Line Marking

Logistics Business Magazine

A new service has been launched by inotec UK – a free safety and maintenance survey for the appraisal of warehouse line marking. This complimentary service will be available for both internal and external line marking. It has been designed to offer advice on essential health and safety requirements of new line marking, upkeep of existing line marking as well as replacement lines should they be necessary.

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Saudia Group Closing in on Order for 150+ Airplanes

Supply Chain Brain

Saudia Group is planning on announcing the order before the end of 2023, with the airplanes going to Saudia Cargo as well as Flyadeal.

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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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Is it Time to Switch Your TMS Provider? 7 Signs You Need to Shop Around

MercuryGate

The transportation management system (TMS) is the keystone to any high-functioning tech stack. When your TMS is operating at a high level and empowering your team to do its best work, things are great. However, if your TMS is no longer meeting expectations, it may be time to evaluate options for another TMS provider. The post Is it Time to Switch Your TMS Provider?

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Supply Chain Resilience Could Soon Prove Too Expensive, Says S&P

Supply Chain Brain

Corporate investment in inventory management tools and other supply chain solutions could be limited in 2024 by high financing costs and lower profits.

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European Portfolio gets Project in Croatia

Logistics Business Magazine

Accolade Group, a leading investor in modern industrial and manufacturing properties across Europe, has announced its expansion into Croatia, marking the seventh European country in its portfolio. This move is part of the group’s strategic goal to grow in regions with high demand and potential for future development. The group has successfully acquired a building permit for its inaugural project, an industrial building situated north of Zagreb.

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How To Start A NEMT Business: A Comprehensive Overview

WorkWave

Time To Read: 6 minutes If you’re wondering how to start a NEMT business, you’ve come to the right place. Have you ever dreamed of a business that offers financial rewards and the satisfaction of making a real difference in people’s lives? Imagine helping seniors and others with limited mobility reach their crucial medical appointments.

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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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Robotics Partnership with Intralogistics Specialist

Logistics Business Magazine

Global Robotics Services (GRS), the robotics arm division of GLP, has agreed a new strategic partnership with Brysdales Intralogistics (Brysdales), part of the Verat Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of material handling solutions Under the terms of the partnership, GRS will work with Brysdales to offer a full-service solution to warehouse operators and businesses across the UK who seek to improve the productivity of their operations through robotics and other efficient storage solu

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Consumers Energy Giving Electric Vehicles to Michigan Organizations

NGT News

Midwest U.S. investor-owned utility Consumers Energy says it is providing electric vehicles to five organizations in west Michigan and the Great Lakes Bay region as a part of the utility’s PowerMIFleet program. “Consumers Energy is working to ensure electric vehicles meet needs for people, businesses and, in this case, groups that serve thousands of people […] The post Consumers Energy Giving Electric Vehicles to Michigan Organizations appeared first on NGT News.

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Safe and Steady Forklifts

Logistics Business Magazine

Leading building materials specialist EPD Insulation Group is improving safety and fuel efficiency with a fleet of brand new GRENDiA ES forklifts. When it came to sourcing a new fleet of trucks, EPD Insulation Group had a specific set of criteria. They turned to their local Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks distributor who came highly recommended, and who offered a solution that ticked all the right boxes.

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How To Start A NEMT Business: A Comprehensive Overview

WorkWave

Time To Read: 6 minutes If you’re wondering how to start a NEMT business, you’ve come to the right place. Have you ever dreamed of a business that offers financial rewards and the satisfaction of making a real difference in people’s lives? Imagine helping seniors and others with limited mobility reach their crucial medical appointments.

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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.

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Seed Funding to Modernise Europe Warehousing

Logistics Business Magazine

Stockoss, a Paris-based logistics technology start-up, has raised €4m in seed funding led by London-based VC Pi Labs. The investment signifies a major milestone in Stockoss’ mission to streamline and enhance supply chain management for companies while providing independent logistics service providers (3PLs) access to its cutting-edge technology that enables them to make better use of existing warehouse space.

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Logistics Strategy: Key to Success for 3PL Companies

IFS Blogs

Explore this comprehensive blog to build your logistics strategy for optimal performance in the dynamic 3PL industry.

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Effective Port to Door Shipping: 3 Key Elements

I.C.E. Transport

The voyage of a cargo ship from Europe to the U.S. East Coast covers an impressive 4,000+ miles. Yet, it's in the crucial transition from ship to door where the true test lies. Delays at any stage of this journey can trigger detention and demurrage fees that not only thin margins but can also set off a cascade of operational challenges, disrupting your entire supply chain.