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5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Hauling Management System

Trux

Running a smooth, efficient hauling operation can make or break a construction project. But if you're still relying on manual or outdated systems to manage your trucks and materials, you're probably facing more headaches than you'd like. From tracking delays to communication breakdowns, these old-school methods just can't keep up with the demands of today’s fast-paced job sites.

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October 14th- 18th Supply Chain & Logistics News

Logistics Viewpoints

October 14th – 18th 2024 Supply Chain & Logistics News Yesterday, I landed back in the States from my autumn getaway. While I was away, I visited Barcelona and enjoyed the beautiful architecture, temperate weather, delicious cuisine, and affordable wine. For today’s round-up introduction, I decided to investigate the reasons behind the cheap and tasty wine.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 18, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Maybe it’s my beard. When I go through airport security now, those new cameras that take a photo of you and compare it to your license or passport photo, they don’t recognize me. The TSA agent tries two or three times and nothing. But here is the kicker. The agent has to call a supervisor. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 18, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Körber Opens State-of-the-Art Innovation Center in Dallas, Texas

Logistics Viewpoints

The Körber Innovation Center showcases a full-scale, end-to-end setup of Körber’s advanced parcel and postal sortation handling equipment, trusted by the nation’s largest multinational supply chain companies to efficiently sort and deliver commercial mail and packages to end customers. Its strategic location on Körber’s Dallas site, which houses the company’s engineering, manufacturing, and warehousing teams and facilities, enables the space to feature the latest machine hardware and software up

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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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I-40 reopening could take 'months or years': DOT's Buttigieg

Overdrive Online

Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg gave a press conference in North Carolina laying out the timeline and uncertainties surrounding the rebuilding of I-40 after Helene's path of destruction.

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Transits Across the Panama Canal Fall in Fiscal Year of 2024

MTS Logistics

It’s reported that, because of the recent drought, the traffic volume in Panama Canal (the second busiest canal globally) has been reduced by 29%. The Panama Canal is about 28 meters higher than sea level, so with the help of specially-designed pools the vessels are raised and lowered in the canal. The lack of significant water in the pools caused restrictions in the transits.

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Freightliner unveils tech-packed update for Gen5 Cascadia

Commercial Carrier Journal

Discover the latest innovations in the Gen5 Freightliner Cascadia. From advanced safety features to improved fuel efficiency and enhanced connectivity, this truck is designed to elevate trucking operations.

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Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Why the DSV-Schenker Merger May Hurt Importers’ Supply Chains

Dedola Global Logistics

Bigger Isn’t Always Better: How the DSV-Schenker Merger Could Disrupt Your Import Business The logistics industry is buzzing with news of DSV’s acquisition of DB Schenker, a massive deal set to create the largest freight forwarder in the world. While this merger promises greater scale and reach, bigger isn’t always better when it comes to your supply chain.

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Oxfam Files Formal UN Complaint Against Amazon, Walmart’s ‘Systematic Human Rights Violations’

Supply Chain Brain

The organization has support in its allegations from a number of other groups and two anonymized employees — one from Walmart and one from Amazon.

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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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DOE Awards $10.9 Million to Assist V2G Adoption

NGT News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Deployment Office has selected the Scaling Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Integration Nationally (SVIN) project to receive approximately $10.9 million in cost-share funding to accelerate V2G adoption across the U.S. This project — a partnership between Highland Electric Fleets, 12 utility providers, and other supporting partners and educational institutions — will […] The post DOE Awards $10.9 Million to Assist V2G Adoption appeared first on NGT News.

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Inside ShipMonk’s CX Team with Senior Manager Anne Melendez

Ship Monk

There’s a difference between customer service and customer support. The former implies executing tasks; the latter is about being there when people need you. ShipMonk’s customer experience team takes on both mantles with detail-oriented experts trained in the inner workings of fulfillment, logistics, and shipping, as well as every brand they work with.

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FAA Opens Extensive Safety Review of Boeing

Supply Chain Brain

In September, the National Transportation Safety Board issued an “urgent” recommendation to the FAA about a problem with rudders that pilots use to steer certain Boeing 737s after landing.

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Ford Pro’s Digital Tools Help Integrate Electric Vehicles into Fleets

NGT News

Ford Pro, the commercial division of Ford Motor Company, has introduced new digital tools — including E-Switch Assist — to help integrate electric vans and trucks into fleets in a way that best meets business objectives. The first step towards commercial electrification is figuring out which vehicles in a fleet are ready to make the […] The post Ford Pro’s Digital Tools Help Integrate Electric Vehicles into Fleets appeared first on NGT News.

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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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How Small Businesses in Delivery and Home Services Can Utilize Facebook Posts to Their Advantage

WorkWave

In today’s digital age, small businesses in the delivery and home service industries need an active online presence to remain competitive. Facebook, with its massive user base and community-building features, is a great platform for businesses to connect with local customers, build brand awareness and showcase their expertise. But simply creating a Facebook page isn’t enough — you need a strategic approach to posting content that engages your audience and drives results.

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Warehouse Automation Quadruples Output

Logistics Business Magazine

Third party logistics operator DSV has implemented a warehouse automation solution at its distribution centre in the Netherlands that has increased output by 300 per cent without needing additional personnel. The omnichannel fulfilment solution from KNAPP has transformed the company’s existing 60,000 m² warehouse in Venlo, enabling DSV to process fashion and sports orders rapidly and efficiently for a well-known sports goods manufacturer.

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Penske Pink Out Celebrates 10 Years of Breast Cancer Awareness

Penske Move Ahead

Penske associates across the organization will join today for Penske Pink Out – an associate-led breast cancer awareness event now celebrating its 10 th year. Maggie Seaman, National Account Manager - Northeast Region, whose mother passed away in 2017 from breast cancer, created Penske Pink Out to promote breast cancer education and to provide support to those battling the disease.

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The Role of Robust Logistics in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains

Logistics Business Magazine

As older adults become the fastest-growing demographic in Europe, the increasing demand for healthcare is reshaping the pharmaceutical landscape, emphasizing the need for robust and agile logistics to keep pace. This rising demand is causing the European pharmaceutical market’s expansion, projected to grow at an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% till 2030, driven by innovative treatments, including biologics and personalized medicine, which require even more stringent transport conditions.

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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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Digital Twin Logistics Market Projected to Boom

Logistics Business Magazine

The digital twin in logistics market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $1.2 Billion to over $9.4 Billion by 2032′ as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights , Inc. By creating a virtual replica of their physical logistics network, companies can monitor and analyze every facet of their operations, from warehouse management to route optimization, significantly boosting operational efficiency through real-time insights.