Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Robotics and automation in the warehouse continue to be a growing trend, with a recent study estimating that the warehouse robotics market is expected to reach USD 23. 09 billion by 2027 and grow at a rate of 15. 33% annually from 2022-2027. But there is still much to learn. As autonomous mobile robots ( AMRs ) find their place in the DC, there is much promise in terms of benefits to derive, but your challenge is to coordinate and optimize the tasks of humans and their robotic coworkers by allev

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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

After an owner-operator confronted TQL face-to-face over nonpayment issues, other carriers say the broker is withholding tens of thousands in cash, and they're mulling legal action.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Port of Colombo has been operating near its capacity since 2021, meaning the new terminal will enable the continued growth of economies located in the Bay of Bengal.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A strike at Mack Trucks' facilities in three states is rounding the corner on 5 weeks, but it could soon be over.

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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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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The North Carolina-based owner of Precision Transport & Moving (PTM) delivers storage buildings with this unique Pete 359. Instead of a fifth-wheel behind the cab, the truck has a flatbed over the drive axle to fit his operation.

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Trux

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Establishing strong working relationships with reliable dump truck drivers is crucial in the construction industry. In this article, we will discuss the significance of establishing connections and collaborating with dependable dump truck drivers.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

LTL tonnage and shipment count are expected to maintain reduced overall levels through the end of 2023 and into 2024 following the shutdown of Yellow Corp.

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Food Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits launched Ankaa Global Logistics, a new wholly-owned subsidiary and premier logistics service provider for the beverage alcohol industry.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Simpson beat out Tori Blake (chief financial officer and co-owner of Western Logistics Express and WLX) and Megan Ferguson (vice president of End-to-End Delivery Acceleration for Walmart) for the award.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Overall truck tonnage expected to grow from an estimated 11.3 billion tons this year to 14.2 billion tons in 2034.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The companies said that the feature will accelerate the decarbonization of air freight by allowing customers to purchase certificates that can be applied as direct reductions against Scope 3 emissions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Seagull Scientific supplies software to design, print, mark and code labels, RFID tags, products, and packaging. Its BarTender Cloud allows users to print labels in the cloud. But until now, they had to design those labels using on-premise software. As of today, the launch of BarTender Cloud Designer allows businesses to design as well as print their labels in the cloud.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Deputy Prime Minister said the country will continue its voluntary cut of 300,000 barrels per day of crude oil and petroleum products until the end of December 2023.

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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.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In an effort to expand its logistics capacity and deploy efficient logistics management and technological innovations throughout the company, Desigual, an international fashion company based in Barcelona, has once again trusted SSI Schaefer. To centralize operations at its distribution centre in Viladecans, Spain, Desigual is replacing a traditional pallet rack for overstock with a new area equipped with 24 RackBots from SSI Schaefer’s range of SSI Mobile Robots.

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Loginext

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This article provides an analysis of the cold supply chain logistics market. It includes the key findings of the cold supply chain logistics market, the factors that are expected to have the greatest impact on the market, and the major challenges faced by the market. Also, learn how TMS solutions can help tackle these challenges. The post Navigating the Chilled Maze: Demystifying Cold Supply Chain Logistics appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Container management plays an important role in the logistics of manufacturing companies. However, this aspect usually only comes into play when load carriers go missing, transport times increase, or new purchases have to be made at great expense. “Particularly in the case of expensive special load carriers, which are frequently used in the automotive industry, non-transparent delivery chains are an avoidable nuisance.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Another success for Greenplan: the EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group) route planning solution has been included in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling after just two years on the market. This milestone places Greenplan at the forefront of global route planning and execution systems. Its inclusion underscores the fact that Greenplan achieves great success thanks to its focus on users’ needs.

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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

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Dematic has recently completed commissioning of an automation project featuring innovative warehouse technology for Bünting SCM/Logistik GmbH & Co. KG at its new logistics centre in Nortmoor, in the German state of Lower Saxony. “We realised we needed to provide a growing selection of items in discount superstores and we were looking for an efficient solution to improve our processes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Zoomo, provider of last-mile electric fleet solutions, today announced its plans to double down on four-wheeled e-cargo bikes, catering to the needs of the burgeoning urban logistics sector. The announcement sees Zoomo welcome VOK, a provider of automotive- grade cargo bikes, and Fernhay, micro-mobility vehicle solutions provider, to its platform. Zoomo will offer financing for both Vok and Fernhay vehicles, with full maintenance and its advanced fleet management software which helps businesses

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

James and James is a third party logistics (3PL) business set up for multiple small clients. Its UK fulfilment centre is strategically located an hour north of London in Brackmills, Northampton, central England’s logistics hotspot. It is close to both national courier hubs and international airports, making it ideal for fulfilling orders for both UK and European customers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The November ’23 issue of Logistics Business magazine: 76 pages of exclusive content spanning the international supply chain and warehousing sector. We have features on the logistics of the Ryder Cup, Gaming Experience, Brexit, Supply Chain Orchestration, Electric HGVs, Digital Innovation, Inventory Accuracy, Autonomous Data Capture, Voice Picking, WMS selection, Automation & Robotics, Omnichannel, Fulfilment, High-Density Storage, Side Loading, Floor Systems, Automated Packaging, Cardboard

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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.

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