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Top Tech Startup: Trying to Simplify a Super-Complicated Industry

Food Logistics

Andrew Sobko, CEO of CDL 1000, one of this year’s Top Tech Startup winners, discusses the company’s seamless pricing structure that’s designed to bring some kind of standard solution with visibility.

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The Power of Partnerships with The Matt Silver

The Logistics of Logistics

Matt Silver and Joe Lynch discuss the power of partnerships in the logistics and transportation space. Matt is the VP of Strategic Partnerships with Greenscreens.ai , a technology that provides predictive pricing recommendations for maximum broker margins. About Matt Silver Matt Silver is the VP of Strategic Partnerships with Greenscreens.ai. Greenscreens.ai is a dynamic pricing infrastructure for the logistics industry that optimizes and enriches historical and real-time market data to predict

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Depeche Mode and Mute: A Question of Trust

Talking Logistics

If you’re a long time follower of Talking Logistics, you know that I am a huge Depeche Mode fan. (If you don’t know who Depeche Mode is, I’m sorry for your loss.) Last Friday, the band released its 15th studio album titled “Memento Mori.” I agree with many of the fans and critics: it is. Read more The post Depeche Mode and Mute: A Question of Trust appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Custom trucks line up, shine up at 2023 Mid-America Trucking Show

Overdrive Online

The PKY Truck Beauty Championship is well underway Wednesday, even though MATS doesn't officially kick off until Thursday. Here, find a small sampling of trucks on display for the show, ranging from brand-new to antique trucking classics.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Exploring Top 10 Logistics Trends for 2023 and Beyond

3PL Links

Image Source: Pexels | Exploring Top 10 Logistics Trends for 2023 and Beyond The adoption of new technology will modernize your company, ensure strong competitive advantages, and make jobs that before looked difficult efficient and productive. While predicting which trends will dominate the upcoming years is challenging, it is possible to point out those that have been gaining traction in the logistics industry.

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Demand forecasting in the new normal: Part 2

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The last few years have been difficult. Many organisations that survived the pandemic made use of innovative methods that enabled them to quickly analyse and react to new information. Supply chain is one of the areas that was thrown into disarray by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as consumer markets were battered by surges, cancellations, and surprises.

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NAFA Launches ESG Reporting Resource for Fleet Professionals

NGT News

NAFA Fleet Management Association, a fleet industry membership association, says it has a new environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting offering for the fleet community. Designed and vetted by fuel and fleet leaders specifically for fleet operations, this ESG reporting application allows fleet professionals to calculate and track their emissions and emissions reductions.

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Value Added, Consultative Services That Come With Being A Client

Dedola Global Logistics

Value Added, Consultative Services That Come With Being A Client At Dedola Global Logistics, we understand that running a successful business requires more than just transporting goods from point A to point B. That’s why we offer a suite of value-added, consultative services to our clients that go beyond our core air freight and ocean freight importing services.

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CALSTART Launches EV Charging Infrastructure Incentives Project

NGT News

CALSTART has launched Communities in Charge, an incentives project funded by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program and supported by GRID Alternatives and Tetra Tech. This incentives project is designed to transform electric vehicle charging accessibility and accelerate the market with the rapid installation of light-duty electric vehicle charging infrastructure across California.

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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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How Solar Roofs Are Being Used to Power Electric Cars

Supply Chain Brain

The future of solar-powered vehicles is becoming clear: smaller, lighter, cheaper systems built to subtly augment electric driving, rather than power it in full.

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Viatec Launches Fleet Electrification Solution

NGT News

Viatec has recently unveiled its SmartPX, a plug-in electric alternative to gasoline or diesel generators. This system utilizes an electric powertrain that drives a rotary generator to produce pure sine-wave 120 VAC to 240 VAC power. It is an ideal solution for running equipment on vocational fleets, creating a safe and quiet worksite for operators […] The post Viatec Launches Fleet Electrification Solution appeared first on NGT News.

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Women in Logistics 2023 – PART 4

Ship Monk

Not all heroes wear capes and not all rockstars carry guitars. At ShipMonk, we’re honored to have tons of talented, intelligent, creative, passionate women working to make our corner of the ecommerce world shine bright. In celebration of International Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the ladies dominating the logistics industry across our international ecommerce fulfillment centers.

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Synop, BorgWarner Partner to Offer Fleet Managers Increased Revenue Opportunities

NGT News

Synop, the operations platform built to optimize charging and energy management for commercial electric fleets, says it entered into a partnership with BorgWarner, to accelerate the next generation of revenue-generating opportunities for EV fleets using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities. The partnership accelerates bidirectional V2G technology and provides monetization opportunities for fleet operators, lowering the overall cost […] The post Synop, BorgWarner Partner to Offer Fleet Manage

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Getting Back to Basics as the Freight Industry Normalizes

Supply Chain Brain

With carrier compliance and freight acceptance so high, now is the time to think about normalizing the freight industry by leaning into excellent customer service.

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Club Car Launches Street Legal Utility Vehicle

NGT News

Club Car, a manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, is rolling out its latest street-legal electric vehicle. The Club Car Urban LSV and XR are now available through the North American commercial distributor network. Featuring automotive styling, ergonomic design, a top speed of 25 mph for use on roads, and the ability to customize the […] The post Club Car Launches Street Legal Utility Vehicle appeared first on NGT News.

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Is Your Supply Chain Prepared for a Recession?

Supply Chain Brain

As inflation rises and recession looms, companies are compelled to take a close look at their production, supply chain and sales practices.

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Klean Industries, Nikola Partner to Convert Fleets and Develop Green Energy Projects

NGT News

Klean Industries Inc., a company focused on the recovery of clean energy and resources from waste, has executed a memorandum of understanding with Nikola Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, and energy supply and infrastructure solutions via its HYLA brand.

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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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Ontario plan for brake endorsement renewals is sound

Truck News

Learning is a lifelong process, and that’s especially true in the trucking industry.

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Grants Available for Propane Refueling and Recharging Infrastructure

NGT News

Newly released details on the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) provide an opportunity for communities to drastically reduce emissions and provide access to clean transportation by investing in propane autogas refueling infrastructure or propane-powered recharging stations. As part of the program, $700 million will be made available through grants for publicly […] The post Grants Available for Propane Refueling and Recharging Infrastructure appea

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Outdoor/Indoor Autonomous Logistics Solution

Logistics Business Magazine

Exail, a leading high-tech industrial group specializing in cutting-edge robotics technologies, introduces its new autonomous outdoor and indoor forklift truck, the Alvin FT. Easily integrated within existing infrastructures, the Alvin FT is a modular forklift that can handle loads up to 2.5t and up to 6 meters. Its standard forks can be replaced by spur, clamp, conveyor, or other specific and customizable interfaces for more versatility.

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Value Added, Consultative Services That Come With Being A Client

Dedola Global Logistics

Value Added, Consultative Services That Come With Being A Client At Dedola Global Logistics, we understand that running a successful business requires more than just transporting goods from point A to point B. That’s why we offer a suite of value-added, consultative services to our clients that go beyond our core air freight and ocean freight importing services.

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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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Space-optimisation with Narrow Aisles

Logistics Business Magazine

Narrow aisle warehouses are masterpieces in space-saving. Yet the narrow aisles between the high racks still need to be navigated, placing particular requirements on handling long loads and calling on logistics operators to take specific safety precautions. Two new vehicle series from Hubtex, designed for narrow aisles – the PhoeniX 2829-XS and 2921-S – guarantee both safety and compactness.

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Watch: Innovation Trends in Supply Chain and Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Charley Dehoney, vice president of Zebox, discusses workflow automation, document digitization, transportation optimization, visibility, decarbonization of assets and infrastructure, and the future of work.

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Multi-CAN BMS Boosts Forklift Battery Performance

Logistics Business Magazine

This article, from Onecharge , covers multiple-CAN communication protocols of battery management systems (BMS) with the host vehicle, the charger, other externally connected devices, and battery components. With the switch to lithium batteries, the efficiency and safety of materials-handling equipment and other off-highway and industrial electric vehicles are improving.

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Everything You Need To Know About Seasonal Work

WorkWave

Time To Read: 5 minutes Are you tired of the same old job routine? Perhaps it’s time to consider seasonal work. While seasonal work can offer unique experiences and opportunities for employers and employees, it also presents its own challenges. So whether you’re an employer looking to hire temporary staff or an employee seeking new career paths, it’s essential to understand the benefits and challenges associated with seasonal work.

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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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My Inventory Control at Home

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

You may think I am crazy or I have too much free time, but… I actually track the goods I buy and the stock of essentials on an excel sheet. Continue reading to find out how I do it. Consumption list. But why?… First, I am lazy. Second, I am very pragmatic. Third, I don’t like spending time thinking about what to cook. So, I created a meal schedule.

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Podcast: Transport Management: Data & Delivery

Logistics Business Magazine

The second episode of our Podcast series, ‘Logistics Business Conversations’, is now available free on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Acast , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music , and all other podcast distribution platforms – just search for Logistics Business Conversations. Digitization, with data alongside, is an exciting journey that is now all pervasive.

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Panera to Adopt Palm-Swipe Payment Systems, Sparking Privacy Fears

Supply Chain Brain

Amazon is now facing a lawsuit after a shopper in New York City claimed customers were not properly notified about the data that would be collected.

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