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Blind Spots of Visibility with Andrew Wimer

The Logistics of Logistics

Andrew Wimer and Joe Lynch discuss the blind spots of visibility. Andrew is Director, Operations – North America Activations for Descartes , a global leader in on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions for logistics businesses. About Andrew Wimer Andrew Wimer is Director, Operations – North America – Activations for Descartes , a global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions for logistics businesses.

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Introduction to Toyota Kata

The Lean Thinker

I recently did an “Introduction to Toyota Kata” session for Kata School Cascadia. The intent is to give an overview of my interpretation of the background, and how Toyota Kata fits into, and augments, your Continuous Improvement effort. Here is a direct URL in case you can’t see the embed on your phone or pad: [link] In this presentation I go over what I mean when I say “culture” and then briefly discuss a “continuous improvement culture.” Then introduce

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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

Today is Groundhog Day, a day that lets us know if we will endure six more weeks of winter or enjoy an early spring. In some sort or another, Punxsutawney Phil has been predicting the weather since 1890, and let’s just say that his record is iffy at best. During the “ceremony,” which begins well before the winter sunrise, Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his temporary home on Gobbler’s Knob, and according to the tradition, if Phil sees his shadow and returns to his hole, he has predicted six

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 2, 2024)

Talking Logistics

There is a butterfly in my neck.It’s been keeping me up at night, feeding off me, and making me anxious. It’s the beginning of a poem, or a horror story, or perhaps a romantic comedy. I don’t know where it’s going yet, what words will come next, but that’s what makes writing so interesting, so. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 2, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Surcharges, artificial demands and market opportunists

Supply Chain and Logistics

Xeneta, a data analytics firm specializing in shipping markets, has presented some data for their webinar January 25, 2024. One of the most striking figures is the percentage of loads being shifted from negotiated contract rates to freight-all-kinds (FAK) rates.

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The 4 Ps of Logistics: An Overview of the Model for Success in Shipping

MTS Logistics

There are many different models that ensure success in any company, but for the purposes of simplicity, we have chosen one model: the 4 Ps of logistics (product, price, promotion, and place). A fifth P for “people” is sometimes suggested as an add-on. There have been a few other add-ons throughout the years, but since the 1950s, the 4 Ps, have stood the test of time against the backdrop of the other “P” term add-ons.

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Fuel Retailer Groups Urge Minnesota, Iowa DOTs to Revise NEVI Rules

NGT News

NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas; SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers; and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) urged the Minnesota and the Iowa Departments of Transportation to revise their National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program rules and remove limitations on annual profits generated by grant recipients that will discourage private sector participation. […] The post Fuel Retailer Groups Urge Minnesota, Iowa DOTs to Revise NEVI

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BYD, Raízen to Build EV Charging Network in Brazil

Supply Chain Brain

The charging points will be installed over the next three years in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and six other major cities under the Shell Recharge brand.

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Handling Logistics For The Craft Beer Industry 

Trinity Logistics

Beer, a beloved and timeless beverage. It’s a staple in many cultures and continues to be one of the world’s most popular drinks. A growing subset in beer is the craft beer industry, known for its robustness, variety of flavors, and highlighting regional tastes. According to the Brewers Association , in 2022, craft beer sales increased five percent and now account for almost a quarter of the U.S. beer market.

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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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Livestock Ship Stranded at Sea for Weeks Returns to Australia

Supply Chain Brain

The ship remained at sea for several weeks awaiting a decision from Australia as to whether or not the livestock could be offloaded due to biosecurity risks, officials said.

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Easy Analysis and Debugging with AIMMS Math Program Inspector

AIMMS

AIMMS Math Program Inspector presents a visual and streamlined approach, empowering developers to comprehend and traverse models with ease.

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3 Reasons to consider upskilling your TMS

Locus

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. And when it comes to managing your logistics and transportation operations, having a cutting-edge Transportation Management System (TMS) is the key to success. However, simply having a TMS in place is not enough to ensure that your logistics remain agile, efficient, and competitive.

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Dematic Doubles-up to Reinforce Mission

Logistics Business Magazine

At the upcoming LogiMAT in Stuttgart, March 19th to 21st, Dematic highlights how every solution they design and install is focused on taking customers beyond merely meeting targets and propels their businesses to a far-reaching future able to tackle any obstacles on their individual journeys. Under the motto, ‘Solved: Your Ambition. Our Mission’, the leading provider of intelligent automation technology plans to demonstrate with their showcases how a complete focus on customers leads

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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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5 tips for fret-free freight claims

Truck News

Those who work in the cargo-carrying business know one thing for certain: there are many moving parts.

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