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Smart Glasses in the Warehouse with Paul Travers

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul Travers and Joe Lynch discuss smart glasses in the warehouse. Paul is the Founder and CEO of Vuzix , a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the enterprise, medical, defense and consumer markets. About Paul Travers Paul Travers is the founder of Vuzix and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 1997 and as a member of the Board of Directors since November 1997.

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2024: the Year of the Rabbit

Food Logistics

Here’s to a Year of Longevity, Peace and Prosperity. Here’s to a Year of Rebuilding Supply Chains and Embracing New Relationships. Here’s to Hope.

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3 Strategies for Shippers to Combat Rising Freight Fraud

Talking Logistics

As supply chains go digital, bad actors are evolving their fraudulent tactics. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated remote work and digital transformation across industries — driving efficiencies but also leaving vulnerabilities. In logistics, those vulnerabilities are particularly glaring given how quickly the industry had to transition to online processes.

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Overdrive reveals Trucker of the Year finalists for 2023

Overdrive Online

With the announcement of three finalists for our 2023 award, Overdrive also officially opens the nomination period for the 2024 Trucker of the Year award. Pulling tanks, RGNs and hoppers, dry vans and more: Find which owners came out at the top here.

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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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Insights and Expectations for the Shipping Industry in 2024

MTS Logistics

As we approach the conclusion of 2023, the maritime shipping industry faces challenges that have impacted ocean carriers with declined profits and increased price-driven competition. Despite this, beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) who consistently shipped throughout economic fluctuations have found solace in the lowest rates witnessed in years. Ports have become more efficient, trucking issues have resolved, and carrier reliability has returned to pre-Covid levels.

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AmpUp Receives Funding to Advance Electric Vehicle Charging in Connecticut

NGT News

AmpUp, a leading electric vehicle charging operating system, has been awarded up to $1.7 million in project funding by the state of Connecticut’s Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) for EV charging demand flexibility. The grant was awarded December 13th, 2023, under PURA’s Innovative Energy Solutions program, a statewide initiative to identify, pilot and scale innovative […] The post AmpUp Receives Funding to Advance Electric Vehicle Charging in Connecticut appeared firs

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Timely, Detailed Employee Feedback Can Alleviate Warehouse Labor Retention Problems

Supply Chain Brain

Traditionally, it’s been tough to gather detailed, timely feedback on employees’ experiences, mood, suggestions and likelihood of quitting. Until now.

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Stord One Warehouse Named a Warehouse Management System (WMS) Market Leader by G2

Stord

ATLANTA, December 18, 2023 – Stord , a leader in omnichannel fulfillment services and technology for mid-market and enterprise brands, announced today that its Warehouse Management System (WMS), Stord One Warehouse , has been named a Leader in the Warehouse Management Software Category by G2 , the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace.

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Takeaways From the Global Supply Chain Leaders Conference

Supply Chain Brain

More than 100 supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and procurement professionals gathered in Houston to discuss the challenges and opportunities in today’s post-pandemic landscape.

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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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How can the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) trigger a redesign of your supply chain network?

AIMMS

The post How can the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) trigger a redesign of your supply chain network? appeared first on AIMMS.

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BP Suspends Oil and Gas Shipment through Red Sea

Supply Chain Brain

BP is the first oil company to directly halt its own shipping, after five major ocean carriers halted service through The Bab al-Mandab strait.

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Joloda Named in Fast Growth Index

Logistics Business Magazine

Joloda Hydraroll, a company that specialises in trailer loading and unloading solutions, has been recognised as the 32nd fastest-growing business in the North of England. This is part of the Fast Growth 50 index for 2023, which identifies the fifty fastest-growing companies across six nations and regions, including the North of England. This achievement underlines Joloda Hydraroll’s significant impact on the North of England’s economy and its capacity for growth and innovation.

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Railroads Urge Border Officials to Reopen U.S.-Mexico Crossings

Supply Chain Brain

“While the company understands this is a complex humanitarian crisis, most migrants are not crossing the border on trains,” Union Pacific said in a statement.

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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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Optimizing shop floor processes with Manufacturing Operations Management

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Today’s manufacturers face many challenges in a business context complicated by factors such as ongoing loadshedding, soaring raw material prices, managing shop floor processes, and a weak economy. Manufacturers already understand that digital technologies are transforming the way the industry operates, particularly in improving efficiencies and driving higher levels of business performance.

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U.S. Announces New Task Force to Counter Houthi Red Sea Threat

Supply Chain Brain

The attacks in the Red Sea, which handles about 12% of world trade as a key waterway for goods and energy, have emerged as a fresh threat to global supply chains.

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WIN Waste Uses Refuse Collected by Mack EVs to Power Trucks

NGT News

Mack Trucks customer WIN Waste Innovations, a leader in the recycling and waste industry, recently received two Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse vehicles to become the first company in Massachusetts to power electric trucks exclusively by the waste collected by the trucks themselves. “Mack Trucks looks forward to working with WIN Waste and their […] The post WIN Waste Uses Refuse Collected by Mack EVs to Power Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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U.S. Steel Agrees to Be Bought by Japanese Rival After Long Takeover Saga

Supply Chain Brain

The acquisition is a further consolidation of the industry in the United States, which is now dominated by three major companies: Cleveland-Cliffs, Nucor and Steel Dynamics.

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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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Phoenix Motor Provides Autonomous Shuttle Bus for Houston Transit Agency

NGT News

Phoenix Motor Inc., an electrification solutions provider for medium-duty vehicles, has successfully demonstrated the nation’s first autonomous cutaway shuttle bus with Houston METRO, in partnership with Perrone Robotics, STV and AECOM. This is the first Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Buy America-compliant mid-size autonomous bus in the U.S. […] The post Phoenix Motor Provides Autonomous Shuttle Bus for Houston Transit Agency

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AI to Learning Logistics Centre

Logistics Business Magazine

Unitechnik Systems GmbH will be presenting UniWare-AI, the AI-based assistant for logistics systems, at LogiMAT 2024. The AI tool will support the system integrator’s customers in predicting order loads and bottlenecks in the material flow, for example. Visitors to the trade fair can find out more about the project, which was developed in collaboration with the Technical University of Cologne, at Stand H20 in Hall 1.

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ShipMonk Helps Global Brands Sell Simply In U.S.

Ship Monk

Going global is a goal for many ecommerce brands. And for many brands, one of the largest opportunities lies in figuring out how to sell beyond their current scope and becoming established in North America. But it’s not easy. Some common problems that get in the way of successfully penetrating the US market include overly complex or slow fulfillment operations, technical limitations, and distant warehouses that negatively impact shipping speed and cost.

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New 3PL Subsidiary in Vietnam

Logistics Business Magazine

Logistics company Militzer & Münch is growing in Asia. M&M Militzer & Münch Vietnam Co. Ltd. starts operations today. The new country unit offers the full range of logistics services, with a special focus on air and sea transports. The Militzer & Münch Group is pursuing a growth strategy in the Asia / Far East / Oceania region. Most recently, a new company was founded in New Zealand in 2022.

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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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2023: Year in Freightera Customer Reviews

Freightera

With 2023 coming to an end, we wanted to showcase the joy we all shared this year. So here are a few review highlights from the past 12 months! “Whoever works with logistics knows of the constant problems and issues with carriers, but the fantastic team at Freightera always comes through quickly, and often offers and negotiates the best possible solution on our behalf.