The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Shortly after 9am last Friday my home Internet went down. After doing my own troubleshooting, I was pretty certain it wasn’t anything in my control, so I called the technical support line of my provider. The person on the other end (who I later in this saga learned was in the Philippines) was obviously reading a script as we went through reporting which blinkenlights were working (and not working) on the interface box (ONT – Optical Network Termination), doing a power cycle of same,

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Warehousing is an essential part of the global supply chain. Warehousing plays a critical role in the success of businesses across various sectors. It would be nice to know how many warehouses there are and how fast these numbers are growing. Because of e-commerce, it is believed that the number of warehouses in the US is increasing quickly and that there are more but smaller warehouses.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

If East and Gulf Coast ports are forced to shut down, the U.S. could see inventory shortages, higher costs at grocery stores, and months-long container backlogs.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Author’s Note: At Transporeon Summit 2024 last week, I delivered a brief presentation on the state of the European transportation market. Below is an excerpt of what I presented, which includes data from Transporeon Market Insights. When the team at Transporeon invited me to speak again this year, they asked if I could give an. Read more The post A Snapshot of the European Transportation Market appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Over a month ago, a cargo ship named Ruby departed from a Russian port. Soon after, the vessel docked in Norway, at the port of Tromsø, due to what was described as “bad weather conditions” What was special about the ship Ruby ? Normally, this wouldn’t be a news story, except for one thing: the ship’s cargo consisted of ammonium nitrate, a substance known for being used in explosives.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Could your ecommerce brand benefit from shipping flexibility and an ally that regularly ensures you get the best shipping speeds and rates, while also staying reliable in times of supply chain crisis? ShipMonk’s Virtual Carrier Network is a carrier-agnostic shipping solution that can enhance your business model and ease your shipping stress. What is the Virtual Carrier Network?

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Roughly 33,000 Boeing workers have been on strike since September 13, idling the planemaker’s main jetliner factories near Seattle.

Factories 105

Factories 105

Loginext

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

LogiNext has been honored with the 2024 Global Recognition Award for its groundbreaking innovations in logistics technology, enhancing global supply chains through AI-driven efficiency and sustainability. The post LogiNext Awarded with 2024 Global Recognition Award for Innovations in Logistics Technology appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The ship uses what's known as "green ammonia" as its fuel source, which is commonly found in fertilizers and is manufactured using renewable energy.

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Food Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Redwood Logistics launched a Logistics Health Assessment, a collaborative assessment designed to help companies better understand their logistics pain points and identify areas needing improvement.

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Logistics Collaboration Trucking Transportation 60

Commercial Carrier Journal

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The deal transitions EVO – a fleet of more than 900 power units with a national network– from being a predominantly USPS-focused carrier to a diversified transportation supplier with a broad customer mix.

Transportation 64

Transportation Networks 64

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Inaction on AI adoption isn’t just risky—it's potentially catastrophic for retailers aiming to remain competitive in today's fast-paced market.

Supply Chains 64

Supply Chains 64

NGT News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

ClearBlue Markets has unveiled a solution to help clients earn electric vehicle credits through the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) while reducing costs. The ClearBlue Markets EV Aggregator is a proprietary tool that pools carbon credits from EV projects, making it easier and more affordable to participate in the CFR program. The CFR requires participants to […] The post ClearBlue Markets Introduces EV Aggregator to Help Earn CFR Credits appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Trux

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Effective driver management is crucial in the dump truck industry, where operational success hinges significantly on how well these drivers are scheduled and managed.

Industry 52

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), manufacturer of medium-and heavy-duty trucks, continues to decarbonize its logistics network by integrating a battery electric Freightliner eCascadia into its aftermarket operations with long-time associate J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. With this, DTNA builds on its ongoing efforts to expand the use of electric trucks for its own logistics operations, […] The post Daimler Truck Launches First Electric Aftermarket Route in Arizona with J.B.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Woodland’s second annual Sustainability Report delivers insights and guidance on how to proactively improve your supply chain and implement ESG developments, consequently assisting to keep your workforce motivated, engaged, and committed to reaching ambitious targets. The importance of integrating ESG goals and initiatives remains vital in ensuring a sustainable economic future.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Trux

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Explore how to dispatch truck loads effectively and learn what is dispatch software in our comprehensive guide on how to do dispatch for trucking.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A recent study by MHP – A Porsche Company in collaboration with PohlCon impressively demonstrates how the use of inductive charging can increase the productivity of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in logistics by up to 50 percent. These results underline the transformative effect of this technology on increasing efficiency in modern production logistics.

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Material Savings Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Production 45

Trux

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Discover how to hire truck drivers and understand what is driver management to boost efficiency and ensure compliance in the dump truck industry.

Trucking 52

Trucking Industry Strategy Compliance 52

NGT News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

REE Automotive Ltd., a provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, has selected vehicle contract manufacturer Roush Industries to assemble REE’s P7 vehicles at Roush’s Detroit-area factory. REE will continue to manufacture its proprietary REEcorner technology in its United Kingdom Coventry Integration Center. With a focus on speed to market and build quality, Roush’s […] The post Roush Will Assemble REE Automotive P7 Electric Vehicles in Detroit Area appeared first on NGT News.

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Factories Trucking Industry 52

Truck News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The trucking industry in Canada as we know is a vital component of the nation’s economy, responsible for the transportation of goods across vast distances.

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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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