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How can Lean Logistics Transform your Company?

3PL Links

Image source: Pexels | How can Lean Logistics Transform your Company? The Lean method was created by the Japanese company Toyota with the aim of optimizing manufacturing flows and eliminating everything that generates errors, delays, and bottlenecks. When applied to logistics, this method has the potential to revolutionize the supply chain and generate great benefits.

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Solving the Freight Broker’s Biggest Problem with Brad Hollister

The Logistics of Logistics

Brad Hollister and Joe Lynch discuss solving the freight broker’s biggest problem. Brad is the Head of Growth of Upwell , a tech firm that streamlines accounts receivable using artificial intelligence. About Brad Hollister Brad Hollister is an investor, entrepreneur, freight-tech advisor, and Head of Growth at Upwell, a tech firm that streamlines accounts receivable using artificial intelligence.

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Introducing Rate Refresh: How we're revolutionizing freight procurement

Shipsta

As the founder and Managing Director of Shipsta by Freightos, I've witnessed firsthand how the freight industry has transformed over the years. Today, I'm thrilled to announce our latest innovation that's set to reshape how we approach freight procurement events: Rate Refresh.

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I’ve Fought Freight Fraud for 30 Years: Here’s How to Protect Your Supply Chain in 2025

Talking Logistics

Cargo thieves love the holidays. That time of year when the industry ships a higher volume of desirable, in-demand goods. Appliances and furniture, food and beverages, and electronics are hot commodities. Warehouses and distribution centers are top targets. It’s also the time of year when we face immense pressure to deliver more packages, faster than.

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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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Traceability and Temperature Monitoring in the Cold Chain: What’s Next

Supply Chain Brain

One of the ways companies can meet the new FDA requirement for cold-chain traceability is through smart labels that trace packages throughout the supply chain journey,

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USMX: Automation is Essential to Future of U.S. Ports

Supply Chain Brain

"Port operations must evolve," the USMX said in a December 3 release, responding to a statement from ILA executive vice president Dennis Daggett.

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Shipsta by Freightos Introduces Rate Refresh: The Future of Agile Procurement in 2025

Freightos

Blog More Resources Home Shipsta by Freightos Introduces Rate Refresh: The Future of Agile Procurement in 2025 December 3, 2024 Visit Shipsta by Freightos Luxembourg, December 3, 2024 – Shipsta by Freightos (Nasdaq: CRGO) continues to drive freight procurement’s evolution with the rollout of Rate Refresh, a key addition to its procurement platform.

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China Retaliates with Ban on Export to U.S. of Rare Minerals

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. Commerce Department announced December 2 it will expand the list of companies on the so-called “entity list,” and would limit exports of high-bandwidth memory chips to China.

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Sundays for Dogs achieves Accurate and Faster Subscription Delivery with Stord

Stord

After rapidly expanding to over 500,000 unique subscription orders to dog lovers over the last 12 months, innovative dog wellness company entrusts growth to a comprehensive commerce enablement fulfillment and technology platform. ATLANTA, December 3, 2024 — Sunday for Dogs, the leading shelf-stable human-grade dog food brand, announces its new subscription delivery partnership with Stord , a leader in commerce enablement fulfillment and technology services for high-volume omnichannel mid-market

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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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Contractor Fined for Hiring Children at Iowa Pork Plant

Supply Chain Brain

The DOL found that children used "corrosive" chemicals to clean head splitters, jaw pullers, bandsaws and neck clippers among other pieces of equipment.

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MTS Transportation and Distribution: The Last Mile

MTS Logistics

Transportation and distribution strategies pertain to the systematic approaches utilized to convey products from a manufacturer to the end consumer, incorporating elements such as identifying the most suitable mode of transport, optimizing routes, controlling inventory levels, and selecting appropriate distribution channels to guarantee efficient delivery while reducing costs and fulfilling customer demands.

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After Failure of Talks on Plastic Waste, Calls Made for Binding Agreements

Supply Chain Brain

The week-long talks, known as INC-5, ended in a deadlock over objections to the inclusion of cuts to plastic production in so-called ambition countries.

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Logistics Manager’s Index Signals Healthy Logistics Recovery

Food Logistics

The overall index has now increased for 12 consecutive months, marking a full year of expansion since November 2023’s reading of 49.4.

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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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Coca-Cola Quietly Removes Reusable Plastic Pledge from Website

Supply Chain Brain

The company has been previously found by researchers to be among the world’s most polluting brands when it comes to plastic waste.

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TEC Equipment Buying Additional Bollinger B4 Electric Trucks

NGT News

EV manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc. says its Bollinger Motors subsidiary has received a follow-on order for seven all-electric 2025 Bollinger B4 trucks from TEC Equipment. This is TEC’s second B4 truck order and follows its initial order from October, of three B4s. TEC’s latest order of B4s are being delivered to TEC dealer locations in Fontana, Oakland and […] The post TEC Equipment Buying Additional Bollinger B4 Electric Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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Using Data to Optimize During Downtime in Landscaping

Linxup

Recently, Joe Marcotte , our Sr. Director of Product Management, shared some great ways to use data when navigating the slow months for landscaping companies. His article, shared exclusively with Green Industry Pros , gives five suggestions to help landscaping pros prepare during seasonal downtime for when the busy season hits.

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Supply Chain Solution: Managing Disruptions through Optimization

MercuryGate

Supply chain disruption highlights the weakest links in the supply chain, reinforcing the need to develop more resilient management practices. This article explains how companies build resiliency. The post Supply Chain Solution: Managing Disruptions through Optimization appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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How Supply Chain Visibility Software Provides Real-Time Insights for Better Decision-Making

Loginext

Supply chain visibility software offers real-time tracking and predictive analytics, helping businesses optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. The post How Supply Chain Visibility Software Provides Real-Time Insights for Better Decision-Making appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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How Leading Retailers Respond in Unstable Carrier Markets Matters

Supply Chain Brain

Retail leaders prepare for instability and the unknown. They withstand market volatility and mitigate last-mile interruptions by diversifying their carrier networks.

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The Future of CRM: Advancing Customer Relations for Sustainable Industry Growth

IFS Blogs

Discover the future of CRM with advancements that elevate customer experience and drive logistics sales growth. The post The Future of CRM: Advancing Customer Relations for Sustainable Industry Growth appeared first on IFreight Systems.

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U.S. Increases Number of Chinese Tech Companies Subject to Export Controls

Supply Chain Brain

The addition of the companies to the “entity list” means that U.S. tech vendors will be denied export licenses for sales to them.

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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Log-hub Introduces New Demand Forecasting App and Enhances Existing Supply Chain Apps

Log-hub

3 min read Log-hub continues to empower businesses with innovative solutions by unveiling the new Demand Forecasting App and introducing significant enhancements to its existing suite of Supply Chain Apps. Introducing the Demand Forecasting App The Demand Forecasting App is designed to transform how businesses predict and respond to market needs. By leveraging advanced time series modeling and AI-driven algorithms, the app provides dynamic and highly accurate demand forecasts tailored to the com

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ILA EVP Says Port Automation is ‘Everyone’s Fight’

Supply Chain Brain

“This is a pivotal moment in our history," said Daggett. "The decisions we make today will determine the future for generations to come.

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CrimsonLogic and NewAge Partner for Freight Management and Customs Compliance across North America

Logistics Viewpoints

Through innovative technology and strategic collaboration, CrimsonLogic and Newage are set to enhance efficiency and transparency in freight management and customs processes. Global technology company CrimsonLogic , a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSA International and a leader in digital trade, digital ports and technology solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Newage Software & Solutions (“Newage”), a global leader in logistics technology.

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ILA Lauds Trump Pick for Labor Secretary

Supply Chain Brain

Teamsters president Sean O'Brien was also reportedly among those pushing Trump to tag Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Department of Labor.

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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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December 3, 2024 Update

Freightos

Blog More Resources Home December 3, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Judah Levine December 3, 2024 Get Started Weekly highlights Ocean Rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 4% to $4,905/FEU.

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Watch: What Changes Will We See in U.S. Tariff and Trade Policy?

Supply Chain Brain

Dan Swartz of Crowe LLP speculates on how the new Trump Administration will impact tariffs on China and other U.S. trading partners, as well as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

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