Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Disrupting Supply Chain Disruptions
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Supply chain rock stars are the backbone of the cold food chain. Meet the winner's of this year's Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award.
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Who’s Really in Your Supply Chain Network?
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
There was a time when a business person’s Rolodex® was considered a treasure. Salesmen, PR agents, and many other professionals recorded names, addresses, phone numbers, and maybe fax numbers on 2 ¼” x 4” cards that were filed alphabetically on the wheel-shaped roll. For readers too young to know about this tool, it was first. Read more The post Who’s Really in Your Supply Chain Network?
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Chinese Ships Get Cheaper Insurance to Navigate Red Sea
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
While the overall picture is mixed, some Chinese-linked vessels have to pay as little as 0.35% of their hull and machinery value to obtain insurance for transit.
How Costly are Supply Chain Disruptions and How to Mitigate Them?
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Learn how much revenue could a global supply chain lose and how can a supply chain leader adapt to prevent their impact.
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.
Cut Carbon in 2024 by ‘Marketing’ to Suppliers
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
One challenge stalling manufacturers' ability to cut carbon emissions is a lack of data, with supplier information notoriously hard to obtain. Solving this problem is a top priority.
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Tesla Recalling Almost All Vehicles Sold in the U.S. Due to Warning Light Issue
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of almost 2.2 million Tesla vehicles sold in the U.S. February 2.
Volvo Enhances Fuel Efficiency of VNL Truck
NGT News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
With the unveiling of the all-new Volvo VNL truck, Volvo Trucks North America has further extended its fuel efficiency by enhancing the Volvo D13 engine and I-Shift transmission. Design enhancements to the D13 engine include a new wave piston with a shorter piston height, as well as a longer connecting rod; smaller injector needle control […] The post Volvo Enhances Fuel Efficiency of VNL Truck appeared first on NGT News.
Healthcare 2024: How AI and Collaboration Will Drive Supply Chain Transformation
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The healthcare industry's digital transformation will have a profound impact on the supply chain in 2024. Adoption of modern technologies will lead to increased automation and efficiency.
Fermata Energy Integrates V2X Platform, BorgWarner Bidirectional Chargers
NGT News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Fermata Energy, a provider of intelligent bidirectional technology solutions, has integrated its Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) services platform with bidirectional electric vehicle chargers manufactured by BorgWarner Inc. Together, the companies are accelerating ongoing efforts to integrate bidirectional charging capabilities with a variety of automotive OEMs.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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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.
How Logistics Powers Super Bowl Sunday Food Favorites
Blue Grace Logistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
How Logistics Powers Super Bowl Food Favorites Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 6, 2024 What’s a Super Bowl Sunday party without the quintessential foods that accompany it? In this blog, we’ll explore the most popular foods during the Super Bowl and why logistics and the supply chain play such a crucial role in ensuring that everyone gets to enjoy their favorite snacks on game day.
New York Fed Found Supply Chain Pressures Rose in January
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The New York Federal Reserve Bank’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index rose from -0.15 in December 2023 to -0.11 in January 2024.
Transportation Software for Wholesale Distribution Improves Efficiency & Sales
MercuryGate
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A Transportation Management System (TMS) offers significant value for wholesalers and the wholesale distribution industry. This transportation software for wholesale distribution streamlines logistics processes, optimizes delivery routes, and enhances supply chain efficiency. The post Transportation Software for Wholesale Distribution Improves Efficiency & Sales appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Leveraging Data-Driven Decision-Making Tech
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
ORTEC, a global provider of leading end-to-end supply chain solutions developed specifically for the operational needs of manufacturers, retailers, and distributors, introduces a state-of-the-art solution purpose-fit for the operational needs of the manufacturing and finished goods logistics industries. ORTEC’s Manufacturing Solution Suite provides valuable insights and planning tools that help companies optimize their supply chain and reduce costs.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Watch: Closing the AI Skills and Talent Gap
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Saurajit Kanungo, president of CG Infinity, addresses the gap between AI skills and talent that’s endemic in many companies today.
Ramps Take on a Heavy Load For Witron
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Logistics specialist Witron has benefited from the strength and versatility of bespoke loading ramps from Thorworld during its construction of a new distribution centre for a retail customer. The largest of the four ramps delivered to the Northwest site had to withstand the weight of a 48-tonne crane. Thorworld’s involvement came after Witron was let down by its existing ramp supplier.
Manifest Partners With SupplyChainBrain for Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The partnership brings Manifest’s unmatched expertise in the inner workings of supply chain management to Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit.
New Wearable Barcode Scanner
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
WEROCK Technologies GmbH, an innovative provider of industrial IT solutions, introduces the Rockscan W100, a wearable barcode scanner that sets new standards for efficient and flexible scanning. The Rockscan W100 enables effortless and fast hands-free scanning, offers the best scanning performance in its class and is rugged and durable. Working in industry, logistics and retail, numerous barcodes need to be scanned every day.
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
Macron Calls for More Farmer Protections During Supply Chain Talks
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Protecting farmers’ incomes has been a major demand of the farmers’ protests that have popped up all across the EU in recent weeks.
Bollinger Motors Wins IRS Approval for $40,000 Credit
NGT News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Bollinger Motors, a majority-owned company of electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc., has received IRS approval as a “qualified manufacturer” for clean vehicle credits under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). This designation enables the Bollinger B4 chassis cab to qualify for the IRA’s new credit for qualified commercial clean vehicles, providing eligible purchasers […] The post Bollinger Motors Wins IRS Approval for $40,000 Credit appeared first on NGT News.
Official Warns Against EU Measures Limiting Trade Support for the Solar Sector
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The European Commission set a target of 750 gigawatts of solar power generation capacity by 2030, up from 260 gigawatts in 2023.
Hyzon, New Way Trucks Agree to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Refuse Vehicle
NGT News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Hyzon Motors Inc., a hydrogen fuel cell technology developer and global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), and privately held New Way Trucks have established a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to develop a fuel cell-powered refuse vehicle for the North American market. “Zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell technology is the key to reducing […] The post Hyzon, New Way Trucks Agree to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Refuse Vehicle appeared first on NGT Ne
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.
For a Warm Valentine’s Day, Pursue a Cold Supply Chain
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
By Andre Luecht, Global Strategy Lead for Transportation, Logistics and Warehouse, Zebra Technologies. Imagine going to a shop and it has run out of roses, chocolates, or luxury dine for two meals – it might mean a romantic plan is spoiled and reverting to a less-than-ideal back-up option. In a few weeks’ time, Valentine’s Day will be upon us again.
Tiger Trailers Provide New Vans for Warburtons Fleet
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
One of Britain’s leading bakery brands, Warburtons , has selected Tiger Trailers to supply 38 rigid box vans to its nationwide fleet of trucks , that transport fresh bread to around 18,500 locations daily, around the nation. When Warburtons approached Tiger in the winter of 2022, they needed the vehicles to be built to match their specific operational requirements.
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