Wed.Jul 31, 2024

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Balancing Technology and Humanity in the Age of AI

Logistics Viewpoints

A nation divided, a political party at war with itself, bitter rivals seeking nomination, an assassination attempt. If this seems like a transcript of the evening news, representing some of the most challenging times in US history, think again. This was the setting for Abraham Lincoln’s first inaugural speech in 1861. The president’s call to “the better angels of our nature” is an enduring line, both because of the beauty of the words and the meaning behind them.

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Drug Supply Chains Need Better Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Better communication is needed about the flow of drugs, from the manufacturer, through the distribution network to the hospital and, at the end, how those medications are being prescribed.

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Walking the Tightrope to a Healthier Life: 5 Ways to Improve Work-Life Balance

Women in Trucking

Work-life balance can often be a struggle for many. Leaders of the 2024 Top Woman-Owned Businesses in Transportation share their advice.

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How Integrated Tactical Planning Enables Enhanced Decision-Making and Improved Outcomes

Supply Chain Brain

Formalizing weekly and daily execution processes helps to align short-term corporate activities with the goals articulated by corporate strategists.

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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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Is AI Hype or a Truly Revolutionary Technology Set to Transform Logistics? (AI Popup #3)

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Is AI Hype or a Truly Revolutionary Technology Set to Transform Logistics? (AI Popup #3) AI Popup #3 Charles Marrale July 31, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More For anyone who has played around with ChatGPT or Midjourney, it’s now clear that AI has the potential to be an incredible tool for enhancing efficiency and productivity.

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Fraley and Schilling

Commercial Carrier Journal

Nearly one-in-four truck drivers surveyed by CCJ would leave their carrier for a fleet that allows them to choose their own routes and hauls.

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Temu Sellers Protest Against Company Over Fines for Customer Returns

Supply Chain Brain

The new penalties reportedly went into effect in April, fining sellers up to five times the original value of a sale when a customer returns a purchase for a refund.

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Outdoor Furniture Shipping: Ensuring Safe and Secure Delivery

GoShip Blog

Shipping outdoor furniture is all about making sure those pieces arrive in one piece, ready to spruce up a backyard or patio. We all know how exciting it is to get new furniture, but the process of getting it there can be a bit overwhelming. Picture this: you’ve just purchased a beautiful wicker sofa set that’s perfect for those summer barbecues.

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How to Optimize the Design of Your Supply Chain Network

Supply Chain Brain

Your supply chain network forms the foundation that your business is built upon. Designing and deploying a robust supply chain network will position your company for growth, while failing to do so can put your business on shaky ground.

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The Current and Future Use of Gen-AI in Supply Chains

AI isn’t the future. It’s here, now. 30% of businesses have invested in AI. Another 57% will do it in the next 12 months*. From demand forecasting to inventory optimization, risk mitigation to sustainability — AI is set to transform everything. But here’s the secret: success will only come from strong human-AI collaboration, reveals this new new Economist Impact report.

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MassDOT Taps Rivermoor, Weston & Sampson to Develop NEVI Stations

NGT News

Weston & Sampson and Rivermoor Energy have been selected, as a team, by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for the development of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations on Massachusetts’ roadways. The MassDOT NEVI initiative will add ultra-fast EV charging facilities at least every 50 miles and within one mile […] The post MassDOT Taps Rivermoor, Weston & Sampson to Develop NEVI Stations appeared first on

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Invisible Threats A 2024 Guide to Managing Hidden Supply Chain Risks

Supply Chain Brain

Invisible Threats gives supply chain professionals guidance on identifying risk hotspots right now based on data analysis of private and public companies’ financial health, by NAISC.

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Partnership Aims to Bring 100,000 New BYD Electric Vehicles to Uber Platform

NGT News

Uber Technologies Inc. and BYD Co. Ltd. have formed a multi-year strategic partnership designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets. Beginning first in Europe and Latin America, the partnership is expected to offer drivers access to best-in-class pricing and financing for BYD vehicles on the Uber […] The post Partnership Aims to Bring 100,000 New BYD Electric Vehicles to Uber Platform appeared first on NGT News.

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Building the Automation Framework

Supply Chain Brain

Automation is no longer an option. Leaders of businesses large and small are demanding that their teams quickly implement automated supply chains.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Leapmotor International Ships First Batch of EVs from China to Europe

NGT News

Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-led joint venture by Stellantis and Leapmotor, has shipped the first batch of Leapmotor electric vehicles — C10 SUVs and T03 cars — from Shanghai, China, to European ports. This marks a milestone in the partnership and demonstrates the shared commitment to quickly providing sustainable mobility and innovation to the European […] The post Leapmotor International Ships First Batch of EVs from China to Europe appeared first on NGT News.

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How AI and Low Code Are Helping Build Agile Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Join Bizagi and Tech Mahindra for an engaging webinar where we showcase how AI and Low Code are helping build agile supply chains. During this webinar we will demonstrate real-time visibility, effective escalation, and seamless collaboration through a supply chain use case.

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Nikola, ITD Industries Launch First HD Hydrogen Refueling Station in Ontario

NGT News

Nikola Corporation, a provider of zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions via the HYLA brand, together with ITD Industries opened the first commercial hydrogen refueling station for the heavy-duty transportation sector in the province of Ontario, Canada. The station, located at ITD Industries’ headquarters in Etobicoke, is situated at 161 The Westmall, a […] The post Nikola, ITD Industries Launch First HD Hydrogen Refueling Station in Ontario appeared f

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Boeing Names New CEO as Company Reports $1.4B in Q2 Losses

Supply Chain Brain

The company has not logged a profitable year since 2019, reporting a combined $33.3 billion in losses in the years that have followed.

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The Transformative Role of Supply-Chain Leaders in Today’s Business

A new survey shows 55% of enterprises anticipate a major supply chain disruption to strike any time. No wonder, resilience is a top priority today. With disruptions looming, procurement and supply chain managers are stepping up their game. And guess what? Sixty-three percent believe AI can be their top ally in this mission. This new report from The Economist and GEP explores how procurement and supply chain professionals are responding to shifting business dynamics.

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Clean Energy Fuels Opens RNG Fueling Station in Florida City

NGT News

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has opened its latest renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in Davenport, Florida. The site is now providing RNG to heavy-duty trucking and other fleets operating busy routes around Highway 27, Interstate 4 and the Florida Turnpike area. RNG is a fuel made entirely from organic waste and reduces carbon emissions […] The post Clean Energy Fuels Opens RNG Fueling Station in Florida City appeared first on NGT News.

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China’s BYD Seeks Entry to Canada EV Market Despite Likely Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

Canada is set to wrap a 30-day consultation on measures to restrict Chinese EV imports on August 1 — including higher tariffs to align with the U.S. and EU.

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Freight Brokers Hopeful That Demand Picks Up: Survey

Food Logistics

Most brokers appear optimistic that volume growth is just around the bend, despite demand challenges.

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Delta CEO Says CrowdStrike Crash Could Cost Airline $500K

Supply Chain Brain

Although Delta was one of many airlines affected by outage, it appeared to have been hit the hardest, after needing five days to get its crew tracking systems back online.

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The Essential Role of Gripper Technology in Optimizing Pick-and-Place Robotics

Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.

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New Clark Sales Partner for Morocco

Logistics Business Magazine

Clark Europe has gained a new contractual partner for Morocco in Techniplus. The market leader for the maintenance and repair of vehicles in port handling in Morocco will take over all sales activities for Clark Europe in Morocco in future. With this strategic step, Clark aims to further expand its sales activities in the North African market. Techniplus was founded in 1991 in Casablanca and is owned by Motherwell Bridge Industries Ltd. based in Malta.

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Optimal Parcel Packing For Cost

Supply Chain Brain

For all but the 3-4 largest retailers in the US, packing cost-optimally has been an elusive goal with a few available solutions. In this white paper, we’ll measure and triage cost factors from transportation to materials to labor and show how Paccurate’s cartonization engine can help in areas where standardization is no longer good enough.

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Dynamic Voyage Optimization Platform used by MOL

Logistics Business Magazine

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has decided to introduce the dynamic voyage optimization platform ‘Wayfinder’ developed by Sofar Ocean from the USA to its group’s operating vessels, aiming to reduce GHG emissions by improving fuel efficiency. Wayfinder provides the optimal speed and route for safe and efficient navigation to each ship daily.

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Oil and Gas Supply Chain Optimization

Log-hub

3 min read The oil and gas industry is one of the most complex and critical sectors in the global economy. It encompasses exploration, extraction, refining, transportation, and marketing of petroleum products. The supply chain for this industry is intricate and highly sensitive to market dynamics, geopolitical factors, environmental regulations, and technological advancements.

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The Evolution of Control Towers to Command Centers

Are fragmented control towers hindering your supply chain’s growth and response time? Attempting to manage disruptions through various departmental control towers with basic analytic overlays hinders agility and, ultimately, your resiliency. Today’s volatile landscape requires inherent visibility across your entire value chain and the ability to orchestrate course corrections within a unified platform.

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Fleet Management 101: What It Is and How to Implement It

3PL Links

Fleet Management 101: What It Is and How to Implement It | Image source: rawpixel.com The use of fleet management systems in transportation and trucking companies has grown dramatically worldwide. This fact arises for a number of reasons, one of which is the nation’s increasing trajectory of technological adoption. This kind of solution covers the widest range of market sectors by allowing the option to assess the outcomes with various automobiles.

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China’s B2C E-Commerce: Surging Volumes and Impact on Air Cargo

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home China’s B2C E-Commerce: Surging Volumes and Impact on Air Cargo Judah Levine In the past year, there has been a notable surge in B2C e-commerce parcels from China to the US and Europe, predominantly transported by air cargo.

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The Impact of the U.S. Presidential Election on U.S. Foreign Trade

MTS Logistics

Just a few months remain until the 2024 U.S. presidential election, and markets throughout the world are anxiously watching the political scene develop. The U.S. is a major player in international trade, investment flows, and economic trends because it is the anchor of the global economy. Thus, this election is not just a national but also a worldwide event with profound effects on trade dynamics, geopolitics, and economic stability.