The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 12, 2024
Elisabeth Barna and Joe Lynch discuss making drivers happy. Elisabeth is the Founder of EAB Strategies, a company that provides communications and marketing expertise to transportation and logistics companies, as well as program development for companies seeking to grow their brand and image. About Elisabeth Barna Elisabeth Barna is a seasoned veteran in the trucking industry with 34 years of experience.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 12, 2024
April showers bring May flowers. If it rains any more, though, we’ll be drowning in daisies soon. “The sun’ll come out tomorrow,” Annie promises. I hope she’s right because I’m betting my bottom dollar on it. — While it rains outside, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Necessity. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 12, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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Overdrive Online
APRIL 12, 2024
The annual event in Waupun, Wisconsin, to be held Aug. 9-10 this year, will be the final iteration of one of the longest-running truck shows in the country.
NGT News
APRIL 12, 2024
Limerick’s city bus service, operated by Bus Éireann, is set to become Ireland’s first fully electric regional city bus service, as part of a 54-million-euro investment by the National Transport Authority (NTA). The new service is to be officially launched April 12 by Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan at Limerick’s Colbert Station. As part of […] The post Double-Deck Electric Buses Ready to Roll in Limerick appeared first on NGT News.
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.
MTS Logistics
APRIL 12, 2024
What is the Automated Manifest System (AMS)? The automated manifest system is an electronic system that is used to support cargo data such as departure, arrival, and release information between the actors of shipment when importing to the U.S. The AMS was formed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2004 to keep freight under inspection, minimize potential errors and security risks.
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Commercial Carrier Journal
APRIL 12, 2024
Volvo's Mexico plant will add production capacity for both Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks in the U.S.
Truck News
APRIL 12, 2024
Traveling on public transport is generally boring but there was a touch of drama on a recent trip I took.
Food Logistics
APRIL 12, 2024
Descartes Systems Group developed Descartes MacroPoint FraudGuard to help freight brokers, 3PLs and shippers identify and prevent fraudulent activities related to carrier information, load tracking, and shipment status.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 12, 2024
New research from Watco has highlighted the challenges faced by facilities management (FM) professionals in the warehousing and storage sector, and how they impact the ability to run safe and efficient operations The research revealed that more than half (57%) have seen an increase in their workload over the past year. On top of this, over a third (38%) regularly go over budget on urgent repair work to remove hazards.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 12, 2024
Beijing is accelerating a campaign to eradicate American technology, in part to circumvent a growing thicket of U.S, sanctions.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 12, 2024
Almost nine in 10 warehouses pop on the tunes for their workers, as a survey of employees by music licensing company PPL PRS found that of those that don’t, the majority (89%) wish they did. Warehouse workers say music makes them feel happy (54%), energised (49%) and relaxed (43%) but over half (51%) say music could be a challenge, needing to be able to hear their co-workers.
NGT News
APRIL 12, 2024
A Class 8 heavy-duty electric freight truck has completed a historic crossing from the U.S. into Mexico, according to San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and Bali Express. The semi-truck made its maiden voyage into Mexico, marking a milestone as the binational region moves toward a net-zero future. The dedicated trucks will utilize recently built […] The post Class 8 Electric Truck Makes Historic Border Crossing into Mexico appeared first on NGT News.
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 12, 2024
Road construction and maintenance projects are the keys to maintaining healthy roadways. Yet, these work zones can provide challenges to drivers. New speed limits, traffic patterns and rights of way, as well as worker and vehicle movement, can all impact work zone safety. National Work Zone Awareness Week , April 15-19, shines a spotlight on ways drivers can keep themselves as well as work zone workers safe.
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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.
Log-hub
APRIL 12, 2024
7 min read In a significant move to enhance supply chain optimization capabilities worldwide, Log-hub and KNIME announce their strategic partnership. This collaboration brings together Log-hub’s innovative and AI-based supply chain algorithms highly focusing on network design and route optimization with KNIME’s intuitive platform for end-to-end data science.
Penske Move Ahead
APRIL 12, 2024
Road construction and maintenance projects are the keys to maintaining healthy roadways. Yet, these work zones can provide challenges to drivers. New speed limits, traffic patterns and rights of way, as well as worker and vehicle movement, can all impact work zone safety. National Work Zone Awareness Week , April 15-19, shines a spotlight on ways drivers can keep themselves as well as work zone workers safe.
Blue Grace Logistics
APRIL 12, 2024
How to Expand Your Business with Cross-Border Shipping to Mexico Search Search Jose Fernandez - April 12, 2024 In today’s marketplace, expanding your business’s reach beyond borders is not just an option but a necessity for growth. What you will learn in this blog: Understand the Benefits of Shipping to Mexico Optimizing your Supply Chain Through Nearshoring Navigation of Customs and Compliance One of the most promising avenues for expansion lies in cross-border shipping to Mexico.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 12, 2024
In February, the White House said it was opening an investigation into whether Chinese cars pose a national security risk.
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
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 12, 2024
The Masters: a tradition unlike any other. And a golfer unlike any other is looking to make history this weekend at the annual golf tournament played at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia: Tiger Woods. Actually, Woods is looking at 2 records this weekend, one of which is more attainable than the other. Woods has made 23 consecutive cuts at the Masters, tied with Fred Couples and Gary Player for the longest streak of all-time.
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