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The Transformative Power of Mapping with Rishi Mehra

The Logistics of Logistics

Rishi Mehra and Joe Lynch discuss the transformative power of mapping. Rishi is Sector VP & General Manager of Trimble’s Maps, there, he is responsible for its growth by delivering the locations services, routing, optimization and navigation solutions while building out Trimble’s vision of the Trimble Transportation Cloud. About Rishi Mehra With over 25 years of experience in the transportation and mapping industry, Rishi Mehra has a proven track-record of managing global clients

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Digital Product Passports: A Game Changer for Global Compliance

Logistics Viewpoints

As businesses face tighter regulations on product safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing, Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are becoming crucial for navigating these challenges. Today’s regulatory environment requires companies to comply with local laws and international standards that often differ across regions. DPPs provide a streamlined, digital way to document a product’s lifecycle, making it easier to ensure compliance and improve transparency.

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A 3PLs Guide to the Growth of Transportation Management Systems

Food Logistics

By leveraging the ongoing advancements of TMS, 3PLs can navigate the complexities of modern supply chains more effectively no matter how fast and complex the landscape becomes.

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Balancing Conflicting Priorities: Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions in the Red Sea

Supply Chain Brain

Disruptions in the Red Sea are increasing pressure on supply chain leaders to navigate conflicting priorities to manage budgets and maintain customer satisfaction.

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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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Last Mile Delivery Tracking Software Solves Food Industry Challenges

Loginext

Learn how last mile delivery tracking software addresses key challenges in the food industry, from on-time deliveries to maintaining food safety and improving customer communication. The post Last Mile Delivery Tracking Software Solves Food Industry Challenges appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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What is a logistics provider?

Logistics Bureau

Any growing business will have issues with their supply chain management at some point down the line. Whether it’s a serious logistics problem or something that just needs to be streamlined and optimised, most businesses can improve their supply chain processes – and this is where a logistics service provider can help. So, what exactly is a logistics service provider?

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Automation of Procurement Functions Could Make a Better World

Supply Chain Brain

Adoption of artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies is still at a rudimentary stage for most companies, said speakers at DPW Amsterdam.

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E-Commerce Community - Stord Summit Recap

Stord

Earlier this summer, we hosted our inaugural Stord Summit with leading E-Commerce founders and builders in the beautiful mountains of Utah for three days of learning, activities, and collaborating. This event brought together some of the biggest founders and builders disrupting the e-commerce space. You can see some of the fun highlights of the weekend in the below video.

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Fake Jet-Engine Parts Case Prompts Call for Supply Chain Reforms

Supply Chain Brain

Carriers from China to the U.S. and Europe were forced to extract the dubious components, leaving jets grounded and racking up millions of dollars in costs.

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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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New Electric Tugs for Load Moving

Logistics Business Magazine

MasterMover, a global supplier of electric tugs, has announced a significant expansion of its ‘PowerSteered’ range, introducing six new models designed to meet diverse load-moving challenges. This expansion builds upon a legacy of excellence recognised by prestigious accolades such as the King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation and The Manufacturer MX Award for Product Design & Innovation.

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Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Plan to Sail South of Africa Into 2025

Supply Chain Brain

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have since late 2023 forced container vessels to sail around southern Africa.

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Ohmium Providing Electrolyzers for Zero-Emission Transit Network

NGT News

Ohmium International, a green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures and deploys proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, has been selected as the electrolyzer supplier for Lewis County Transit’s zero-emission transportation network. For the first project, Ohmium will install a 900 kW PEM electrolyzer system to produce green hydrogen at the new transit station in Lewis County, […] The post Ohmium Providing Electrolyzers for Zero-Emission Transit Network appeared first on NGT News

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Boeing Withdraws 30% Pay Rise Offer to Striking Workers

Supply Chain Brain

Talks collapsed with both parties locked in an acrimonious stalemate showing no signs of a rapid solution.

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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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Tesla Cybertruck Patrol Vehicle Will Help Enforce the Law in Irvine

NGT News

UP.FIT, a division of Unplugged Performance, has deployed the nation’s first Tesla Cybertruck fully outfitted for law enforcement, in collaboration with the Irvine (California) Police Department. The vehicle is being used as part of Irvine PD’s DARE program. The UP.FIT Cybertruck Next-Gen Patrol vehicle is designed to meet the needs of first responders, equipped with […] The post Tesla Cybertruck Patrol Vehicle Will Help Enforce the Law in Irvine appeared first on NGT News.

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Canadian sales tax on intercompany truck and equipment leases

Truck News

It is common for commercial trucking businesses to have trucks and equipment owned by one holding corporation that is leased to a different but related operating corporation.

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Solaris Will Supply 30 Electric Buses to Arriva Operator in Netherlands

NGT News

Solaris Bus & Coach will supply an Arriva Group operator in the Netherlands with 30 electric buses. A total of 26 Urbino 12 electric and four articulated Urbino 18 electric 30 buses will serve public transport in the West-Brabant region. The investment is part of Arriva’s plan to make the entire bus fleet in the […] The post Solaris Will Supply 30 Electric Buses to Arriva Operator in Netherlands appeared first on NGT News.

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Ecommerce Packaging Machine Range Extended

Logistics Business Magazine

Hugo Beck, an innovator in horizontal film and paper packaging machines, has introduced significant upgrades to its product line, enhancing the capabilities for e-commerce, mail order and logistics applications. The new paper e-com rapid machine model introduces improved speeds and efficiency to Hugo Beck’s existing portfolio. Capable of a maximum packaging speed of 900 cycles per hour, the new machine offers packaging with two sewn sides and two glued sides, ensuring secure and precise fitting

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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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New Jersey Offers Free Technical Assistance for Fleet Electrification

NGT News

CALSTART, a global clean transportation nonprofit, and partner New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) have created the New Jersey Fleet Advisor Program, a free technical assistance program that helps medium- and heavy-duty fleets plan for electrification in support of sustainability goals. During its first round, the program will provide free technical assistance to 15 […] The post New Jersey Offers Free Technical Assistance for Fleet Electrification appeared first on NG

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Fashion Brand to Modernise Dallas Warehouse

Logistics Business Magazine

Randa Apparel & Accessories (RAA) has announced a strategic partnership with FORTNA to modernize their recently acquired Dallas-Fort Worth 625,000 square foot warehouse. This collaboration aims to modernize the facility to meet contemporary demands, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. RAA, known for its portfolio of over 40 licensed brands and the recent acquisition of the Haggar brand, acquired the Dallas-Fort Worth facility as part of the deal.

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Terawatt Infrastructure Opens EV Charging Site in Los Angeles

NGT News

Terawatt Infrastructure, a company powering electrified fleets with a network of charging solutions, has opened its first full-build charging site, which will serve light-duty fleets in high-traffic areas of Los Angeles. The site, located three miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Inglewood, features 29 DC fast chargers and advanced automated site management features, […] The post Terawatt Infrastructure Opens EV Charging Site in Los Angeles appeared first on NGT News.

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Taking the Uncertainty out of Peak Season 2024

Logistics Business Magazine

Peak season 2023 was challenging for retailers. Cost of living concerns dented consumer confidence, whilst global supply chain problems led to delays and cost increases for retailers. While these issues lie outside the control of any business, continued inefficiency in last mile delivery undermined both customer experience and profitability. According to the latest Home Delivery Consumer Sentiment Study 2024, two thirds (67%) of consumers experienced a problem with a delivery in the three month

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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.

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Carriers experience revenue decline, mergers and acquisitions reshape markets

Commercial Carrier Journal

Revenues for the nation's largest for-hire carriers shrink across nearly all market segments, while equipment counts and driver numbers remain relatively flat.

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New Logistics Contract for Homeware Ecommerce

Logistics Business Magazine

Online Home Shop (OHS), one of the UK’s fastest growing e-commerce brands in the homeware sector, has announced a strategic partnership with DHL Supply Chain, one of the world’s leading logistics providers. This partnership will leverage DHL’s Fulfilment Network – which offers on-demand fulfilment services for small and medium sized e-commerce businesses – to optimise Online Home Shop’s supply chain and meet increasing customer demand.

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OEMs shift burden of GHG compliance to customers and dealers

Commercial Carrier Journal

The latest twist in the evolving landscape of greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations involves OEMs passing the compliance burden onto their customers and dealers.

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Trump headed back to the White House: Here's a recap of his first term

Overdrive Online

Trump's first term was eventful for trucking's owner-operators, from implementation of the ELD mandate finalized under Obama to new HOS flexibilities and the COVID-19 pandemic garnering attention to brokered-freight transparency, and much more.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.