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The Biopharma Supply Chain with Joel Wayment

The Logistics of Logistics

Joel Wayment and Joe Lynch discuss the biopharma supply chain. Joel is the Vice President of Operations at Cardinal Health Third Party Logistics, a leader in healthcare logistics for over four decades and a 3PL pioneer since 1995, streamlines pharmaceutical delivery, mitigating risk and fostering seamless patient journeys. About Joel Wayment Joel Wayment is Vice President of Operations at Cardinal Health Specialty Solution’s 3PL business.

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Hyundai’s Green Revolution: Pioneering Hydrogen Technology and Innovation in Southeast Asia

Logistics Viewpoints

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, companies including Hyundai, Nikola , and Bosch presented their most recent fuel cells and hydrogen technology innovations, indicating a potential comeback for this environmentally friendly energy choice. This resurgence might be influenced by the announcement of a $7 billion U.S. government initiative last year aimed at developing hydrogen infrastructure in the country.

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Another Reason to Expand Definition of Supply Chain Visibility

Talking Logistics

For several years now I’ve been arguing that the scope of end-to-end supply chain visibility must go beyond the tracking of orders, shipments, inventory, and assets in motion. It must also include visibility to greenhouse-gas emissions and forced labor across the supply chain. Why? Because it’s becoming mandatory due to a growing number of laws. Read more The post Another Reason to Expand Definition of Supply Chain Visibility appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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How much money are freight brokers really making from truckers?

Overdrive Online

DAT's Ken Adamo tries to show that brokers take, on average, less than 15% of any load's full payment, but many owner-ops don't buy it as some even question the motives and tools running freight tech.

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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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Index Reveals LTL and Truckload Q1 Expectations

Food Logistics

The latest release of the index expects LTL rates to remain relatively flat with subtle fluctuations and truckload rates to continue hovering near the floor established in Q2 of last year.

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Top 10 Benefits of Route Optimization Software for Transportation Companies

WorkWave

Time To Read: 5 minutes Transportation companies are continually seeking innovative solutions to navigate complex logistics while enhancing efficiency. Route optimization software has emerged as a game-changing tool, revolutionizing how these companies optimize routes and streamline operations. Let’s dive deeper into the top 10 benefits that make route optimization software indispensable for transportation companies, supported by relevant statistics and detailed insights. 1.

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ClearFlame Sells First FuelAdaptive Truck to Vander Haag’s

NGT News

ClearFlame Engine Technologies has completed the first sale of its FuelAdaptive truck to Vander Haag’s Inc. The truck is the world’s first product to deliver diesel-like performance to the heavy-duty trucking industry with a reduction in fuel costs and carbon emissions using a nationally distributed fuel. Vander Haag’s, a provider of sustainable heavy-duty solutions, will […] The post ClearFlame Sells First FuelAdaptive Truck to Vander Haag’s appeared first on NGT News.

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Hapag-Lloyd Maersk Partnership Means Shake-up in Global Shipping Alliances

Supply Chain Brain

The new cooperation between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk will comprise a fleet pool of around 290 vessels with a combined capacity of 3.4 million containers (TEU); Maersk will deploy 60% and Hapag-Lloyd 40%.

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PS Logistics acquires ELS flatbed division

Commercial Carrier Journal

PS Logistics, already one of the largest privately held transportation and logistics companies in the U.S., has made two acquisitions this year.

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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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Navigating Industry Shifts into the New Year

Food Logistics

Here are projections for 2024 based on the events of the previous year and an outline of strategic moves that logistics companies can implement to fortify their businesses and maintain resilience in the evolving landscape.

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Anheuser-Busch Employees Threatening to Go on Strike

Supply Chain Brain

Workers at 12 Anheuser-Busch factories across the U.S. are seeking a significant wage increase, greater job security and improved retirement options and benefits.

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WorkWave Concludes its 2024 Beyond Service User Conference, Filled With Engaging Sessions, Customer Recognitions and Inspiring Keynotes

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes The four-day event brought together diverse industry leaders to network and focus on key topics, including market success, private equity trends and more. HOLMDEL, N.J. – January 17, 2023 – WorkWave® , a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that supports every stage of a service business’s life cycle, concluded its annual Beyond Service User Conference last week after four days of networking, learning sessions and customer achievements that focused on training, max

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OPEC Sees Robust Oil Demand Next Year in First Look at 2025

Supply Chain Brain

Oil markets are set to remain in deficit through to the end of 2025 unless Saudi Arabia and its allies boost output significantly.

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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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Mearsk and Hapag-Lloyd Partner to Create a Container Network to Replace Alliances

MTS Logistics

A year after shipping giant Maersk announced that it was ending its 2M Alliance, between itself and MSC, in 2025, a replacement collaboration has been outlined for the first time. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will have signed a new agreement and will collaborate together to help move over 3.4 million containers worldwide. The agreement is called the Gemini Cooperation and will take effect in February 2025, after the expiration of the 2M Alliance between Maersk and MSC.

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Port of LA Ends 2023 with Five Straight Months of YoY Growth

Supply Chain Brain

The Port of Los Angeles ended up handling roughly 8.6 million TEUs in 2023, a 13% drop off when compared to 2022.

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The Panama and Suez Canals: A Guide for Importers Navigating These Supply Chain Disruptions

Dedola Global Logistics

Two major maritime routes – the Panama and Suez Canals – face unique challenges that continue to reshape the landscape of international trade and logistics. The Panama Canal’s Present Challenge The Panama Canal handles 3% of global maritime volumes and 46% of volumes from North East Asia to the US East Coast. The Panama Canal, a critical artery in international maritime trade, is experiencing its worst drought in decades, significantly reducing water levels in Gatun Lake.

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Continued Red Sea Attacks Could Cause Inflation, Shipping Rates to Rise

Supply Chain Brain

Mohamed El-Erian, the former CEO of the investment management firm PIMCO, warned that shipment disruptions caused by Houthi attacks could cause shipping costs to increase while hindering global economic growth.

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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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Large-scale Hydrogen HGV Deployment

Logistics Business Magazine

Novuna Vehicle Solutions, one of the UK’s largest fleet leasing providers and a leading advocate for zero-emission vehicles, today announces it has been awarded funding of over £2.1 million as part of the Tees Valley Hydrogen Vehicle Ecosystem (HYVE) Consortium, which will showcase the first large-scale deployment of fuel cell electric HGVs in the UK.

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Merchants Fleet Adds 250 New Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Trucks to its Line

NGT News

Merchants Fleet, a leading fleet management company, has added 250 new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Trucks to its growing line of electric vehicles. The Silverado EVs are available from Merchants for lease and rental. The Chevrolet Silverado EV is purpose-built on the GM EV Ultium platform to meet the rigorous demands of hard work […] The post Merchants Fleet Adds 250 New Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Trucks to its Line appeared first on NGT News.

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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Partner to Create a Container Network to Replace Alliances

MTS Logistics

A year after shipping giant Maersk announced that it was ending its 2M Alliance, between itself and MSC, in 2025, a replacement collaboration has been outlined for the first time. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will have signed a new agreement and will collaborate together to help move over 3.4 million containers worldwide. The agreement is called the Gemini Cooperation and will take effect in February 2025, after the expiration of the 2M Alliance between Maersk and MSC.

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Iveco Unit Will Supply 411 Electric Buses to Transit Company in Rome, Italy

NGT News

IVECO BUS, the urban, intercity and tourist bus brand of Iveco Group, has won its largest electric bus contract in Italy to date for the supply of 411 battery electric vehicles to ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la Mobilità, the public transport company of Rome, Italy’s capital city. This contract is valued at more than 300 […] The post Iveco Unit Will Supply 411 Electric Buses to Transit Company in Rome, Italy appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Consumer Market Analysts Cautiously Optimistic for 2024 at NRF Conference

Supply Chain Brain

A panel of experts at the National Retail Federation’s NRF’24 conference in New York said the retail market had a strong holiday season, and would likely continue to thrive.

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New Docket Grab Hanging Sign

Logistics Business Magazine

When the Samworth Brothers company was looking for a new hanging sign for its chilled distribution site in Leicester they chose to partner with inotec which specialises in supplying bespoke warehouse labelling and line marking solutions. The result is an innovative ‘docket grab’ hanging sign that uses ball bearings to grip dockets. These signs, which can be either single or double-sided, are now being used in the pick by line area of Samworth’s Oak Meadow facility.

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Akron, Ohio

Penske Move Ahead

Sustainability Achievements: [Will list out and give a brief description of each credit achieved, as well as the impact. Could this be infographic style like the example PPT slide? ] Certified on: [ex. November 23, 2023] Certification Level: [ex. LEED Silver for Commercial Interiors awarded with 54 points achieved] Infographic Information [where the description and impact of achieved credits will be] State-of-the-Art Facility Snapshot: Address: 937 E Waterloo Road, Akron, Ohio Services offered:

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Wellness Company Partners with Fulfilment Hub

Logistics Business Magazine

Cambridge Nutraceuticals has joined forces with leading Bristol fulfilment company Huboo to help meet the growing consumer demand for its wide array of health and wellness supplements. Founded over 10 years ago, Cambridge Nutraceuticals’ mission is to help people live longer, healthier lives through scientifically proven health supplements. The wellness brand has enjoyed rapid growth over the past decade – particularly post-Covid when consumer demand for health-boosting products skyrockete

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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.

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This is the year to improve MELT

Truck News

This year promises new and positive opportunities regarding mandatory entry-level training (MELT) in Canada. For starters, Newfoundland officially implemented its MELT program on Jan. 3.

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