The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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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

JANUARY 17, 2024

While numerous applications are available for optimizing a variety of logistics functions, the first- and last-mile segments are proving to be especially complex, generating significant costs for shippers and carriers.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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Commercial Carrier Journal

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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WorkWave

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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Food Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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WorkWave

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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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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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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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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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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NGT News

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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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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NGT News

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 17, 2024

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Truck News

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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