Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

One promising application that is emerging in the Supply Chain and Sustainability space is Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Driven by regulations and a thirst for data transparency. Blockchain can serve as the backbone for tracking and managing product information throughout its entire lifecycle. The potential to provide reliable, tamper-resistant data across supply chains is driving interest from various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food production.

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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

At NASTC's annual conference November 7-9, we'll recognize two finalists each in two separate competitive divisions. Today, we're announcing semi-finalists in each category. Congrats to all of them, and good luck!

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

To ensure that their supply chains are resilient and capable of handling disruptions, organizations must take proactive measures supported by artificial intelligence.

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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Get your votes in this week in Overdrive's 2024 Pride & Polish competition to help select the winning truck in five separate categories — Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior. Cast your votes here.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Nearly half of respondents (47%) believe the primary benefit to having a more diversified supply chain is reducing the risk of disruption from various events such as natural disasters.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The ILA is wrapping up a two-day "marathon" of meetings, where it's preparing its members for the possibility of an impending work stoppage.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc. has shipped the initial vehicles under a $210 million purchase contract with Volt Mobility, based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Mullen will recognize revenue under the agreement in its fiscal first quarter that begins Oct. 1. The agreement is for Volt to purchase 3,000 Mullen Class 1 and […] The post Mullen Ships First Vehicles Under Contract with Volt appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This comes more than a month after Amazon beat back an organized labor push from workers at the company's Coventry warehouse by a 28-ballot margin.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Invisible Urban Charging (IUC), a provider of charging-as-a-service solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Hudson Valley Parking Trust (HVPT) to deploy a network of 5,000 electric vehicle chargers across New York City. IUC’s charging-as-a-service model, combined with HVPT’s extensive parking footprint, will create a robust EV charging infrastructure that meets the demand from New […] The post Partnership Aims to Deploy 5,000 EV Chargers in NYC appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The WTO’s goods barometer increased to 103 compared with a reading of 100.6 in March, the Geneva-based organization said in a new report.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Ford Pro is now shipping the 2024 E-Transit with Enhanced Range, the latest version of America’s best-selling electric van, to customers across North America. E-Transit serves more industries than any other electric van, according to the company. Now, the enhanced range version is expected to serve even more industry use cases, including refrigerated delivery, thanks […] The post Ford Pro Ships 2024 E-Transit with Enhanced Range appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Oil has yet to leak out of the vessel, but U.S. military leaders estimate that the Sounion could spill four times as much oil as the Exxon Valdez.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

CMC Packaging Automation, a global supplier of sustainable fully automated packaging on demand solutions, is proud to announce the publication of its annual Sustainability Report. This comprehensive report highlights CMC’s steadfast commitment along the three ESG dimensions and details the Group’s significant achievements and strategic plans within their roadmap.

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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.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Washington State University grant funding of $4.8 million for hydrogen fuel research. One of the grants will also assist in building a heavy-duty hydrogen fueling station on the Pullman, Wash., campus. WSU professors Jacob Leachman and Konstantin Matveev are leading a $3 million Hydrogen Properties for Energy […] The post DOE Grants $4.8M for Hydrogen Fuel Research at Washington State University appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Owen Mumford, a global company for the design, manufacture, and advancement of medical devices, has renewed its long-standing logistics partnership with Davies Turner for an additional three-year term, further solidifying the two companies’ collaborative efforts in logistics and supply chain management. The renewed contract, which emphasises a long-term commitment, will continue to see Davies Turner providing comprehensive UK logistics solutions, EU exports, and NHS fulfilment services for Owen

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Penske is proud to recognize its Inaugural Rental Associate Appreciation Week Sept. 8-14. With the theme, “Your Effort Moves Us,” we celebrate the thousands of Penske Rental associates who help customers move through life’s biggest milestones, businesses navigate their busiest seasons and drivers handle their most hectic days. We know that effort equals results, and it’s the effort of our exceptional Rental associates that truly move us.

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Radius Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In an era marked by increasing volatility in the supply chain, the importance of a strategic 3PL Partner has never been more evident. Businesses of all sizes are grappling with challenges that were once considered anomalies but are now becoming the norm. From unexpected strikes in the transportation sector to economic fluctuations and shifting market dynamics, these disruptions can derail operations and threaten the bottom line.

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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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