Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

The launch has been announced of a new UK-based robotics and automation company which is focused on the design and build of sustainable robotic load handing and parcel sortation solutions for logistics warehouses, parcel handling facilities, manufacturing sites and e-commerce fulfilment centres. With its headquarters in Chorley, Lancashire, Rainbow Dynamics offers a range of state-of-the-art supply chain robot technology including: • A mid-market autonomous mobile robot suitable for an almost li

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Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 60

Food Logistics

JUNE 26, 2024

At some point, we're all acting as the Buyer, the Planner, the Transportation Associate, the Shipper and sometimes the Engineer.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Transportation Supply Chain Software 173

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2024

Various trends influence the Geospatial Information Systems market: the adoption of digital technologies, out-of-the-box GIS offerings, cloud and mobile deployments, and location-based analytics. All this knowledge I gleaned from ARC Advisory Group’s recent research on Geospatial Information Systems. But what caught my attention was its use in transportation and why it is so important.

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Sourcing Strategies Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software 160

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2024

It's been 50 years since the first retail item was scanned with a Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode at checkout.

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Production 124

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.

Automation

MTS Logistics

JUNE 26, 2024

The Indian government has approved plans for a new port on India’s western coast, north of Mumbai, which India believes will be among the world’s top 10 ports upon completion. The Vadhavan Transhipment Port (Vadhavan Port) aims to enhance capacity and serve as a crucial trade corridor linking India with Middle East and Europe. It is believed that this will be a major step towards strengthening India’s global trade connections.

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Construction Government Maritime Sorting 90

Overdrive Online

JUNE 26, 2024

New Jersey has raised minimum commercial auto liability coverage for all who have commercial trucks registered there. Here, owner-op and insurance agent W. Joel Baker outlines significant uncertainty around who the hike applies to.

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Trucking 89

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2024

Making in-kind donations is good for the planet, good for the bottom line, and good from a public relations perspective.

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Reverse logistics Logistics 111

West Coast and California Logistics

JUNE 26, 2024

According to The Loadstar , inbound container volumes were up 5.6% in May compared to last year. This follows YOY increases of 26.5% in February, 19.9% in March, and 13.4% in April.

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Inbound 87

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2024

The dispute dates back to the opening of the terminal in 2021, when SC Ports attempted to use non-union state employees as crane operators.

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Operations 109

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Cost Reduction

Loginext

JUNE 26, 2024

Last mile delivery is a significant challenge in logistics, representing the final step of getting a package to the customer's door. This stage is crucial for customer satisfaction but also the most costly and complex. Tech companies are now stepping in to address these issues, using innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and reliability in last mile delivery.

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Reliability Packaging Efficiency Logistics Network Optimization Software 85

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2024

Just three operators — FedEx, UPS and Amazon Air — generated more than 27% of the industry's carbon emissions globally in 2023.

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Freight Industry Operations 105

Conger

JUNE 26, 2024

If you’re considering a career as a forklift operator or your job requires you to operate a forklift, you might wonder, “ How long does it take to get forklift certified? ” The answer to this question can vary depending on several factors, such as the type of forklift, your experience level, and the training provider you choose.

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Buyer Training Training Course Maintainability 73

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2024

Retailers hate returns; consumers need them. Is it possible to reconcile the two?

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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.

Supply Chain Software

NGT News

JUNE 26, 2024

Workhorse Group Inc., an American technology company focused on the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, has added Eco Auto to its Workhorse Certified Dealer Network. Eco Auto is Workhorse’s first dealer in the greater Boston area and its 13th dealer nationwide. Located in the northwest Boston community of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, Eco Auto specializes in empowering […] The post Workhorse Group Adds Eco Auto as 13th Dealer in U.S. appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2024

The NTSB said that Norfolk Southern's decision to "vent and burn" the chemicals in the derailed train cars was based on "misleading information.

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Training 98

NGT News

JUNE 26, 2024

Northern Ireland bus manufacturer Wrightbus has chosen ZEN PLUS battery systems from Forsee Power to convert (repower) more than 1,000 diesel buses into electric ones over the next three years. The bus manufacturer launched NewPower, a new enterprise to replace older diesel engines with new zero-emission electric powertrains. Multiple operators in the United Kingdom have […] The post Wrightbus Chooses Forsee to Convert 1,000-Plus Diesel Buses to Electric appeared first on NGT News.

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Operations 40

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2024

Mechanic Richard Cuevas claimed he observed “substandard manufacturing and maintenance practices” on the 787’s forward pressure bulkhead.

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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

Optimal Sourcing

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 26, 2024

Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss market insights. Jason is a professor of supply chain at Michigan State University, which is ranked as one of the top supply chain schools in the world. Summary: Market Insights In this podcast, Jason Miller, a professor at Michigan State University, shares his expertise on the current state of the supply chain and logistics industry.

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Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 282

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2024

TrusTrace's Forced Labor Prevention tool has traced more than two million purchase orders to date, while mapping over 55,000 suppliers and facilities.

Supply Chain Software 75

Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions Tools Supply Chains 75

Commercial Carrier Journal

JUNE 26, 2024

American Trucking Associations boss Chris Spear hopes to hear "common sense," "solutions" and "certainty" in Thursday's presidential debate.

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Trucking 89