Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2024

One of the hard lessons companies have learned about e-commerce is that everything can go according to plan right up to the time a customer clicks the “Buy” button, but if you don’t get the order fulfillment process right, it can have negative consequences — not only with regards to customer experience and satisfaction, but. Read more The post Omnilife: An E-commerce Fulfillment and Delivery Success Story appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Implementing Digital Product Passports (DPPs) within an organization involves a detailed and strategic process. This requires a thorough readiness assessment, selection of appropriate technology, and careful integration with existing business processes. Each step must be approached methodically to ensure a successful and secure implementation that meets regulatory requirements and enhances operational transparency.

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Stord

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This is the first blog post in a series on the tactics and benefits of deploying a comprehensive kitting solution. Holiday kitting isn't merely about bundling products; it's about crafting experiences that sparkle with the same joy as a perfectly selected and wrapped present. Much like an advent calendar that counts down to the big day with 24 unique treats, or a curated health and beauty set, kitting has become the secret ingredient for surprising and delighting your customers all year round.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As negotiations between the ILA and USMX continue, the issue of automation at ports remains a point of contention.

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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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Women in Trucking

OCTOBER 23, 2024

What are the top concerns in the trucking industry today? The economy, truck parking, lawsuit abuse reform, insurance cost and availability, and battery electric vehicles, according to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) , a trucking research organization, which recently released its 20th annual Top Industry Issues report that identifies the trucking industry’s leading concerns.

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Loginext

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Last mile delivery tracking software plays a crucial role in enhancing customer experience by offering real-time updates and transparency. It also optimizes delivery routes, reducing operational costs for logistics businesses. The post Last Mile Delivery Tracking Software Boosts Experience, Cuts Costs appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 23, 2024

While Boeing’s latest 35% pay offer was a bump from its initial 25% increase, workers are still angered by the failure to reinstate their defined-benefit pension plan.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 23, 2024

FMCSA top brass seemed to elevate the fight against fraud to a full blown safety issue and top priority at a "stakeholder day" first-look tour of a newly modernized registration system.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 23, 2024

While Boeing’s latest 35% pay offer was a bump from its initial 25% increase, workers are still angered by the failure to reinstate their defined-benefit pension plan.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Load One, a leading ground expedited transportation provider, has strengthened its position by acquiring Tri-State Expedited Service.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Nikola electric trucks utilize fuel-cell technology to power the vehicle's electric motors for up to 500 miles in range on a single fill.

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Food Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Transportation capacity management is not just a tool for efficiency but a strategic asset for strengthening carrier-shipper relationships. By leveraging TMS, shippers can build trust, enhance collaboration and achieve cost efficiencies.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Freight traffic between the U.S. and its neighbors is increasingly via truck, Bureau of Transportation Statistics figures show.

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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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NGT News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain and alcoholic beverage company Diageo North America plan to incorporate two fuel cell electric trucks, powered with hydrogen, into their U.S. fleet. The Class 8 trucks, manufactured by Nikola Corporation, will be deployed and fueled with a HYLA modular refueler at the Diageo campus in Plainfield, Illinois.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Russia has been targeting Kyiv’s export infrastructure since the 2022 invasion, with strikes on its ports in the Black Sea and on the Danube.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Einride, a freight mobility company that supplies digital, electric and autonomous technology, has partnered with PepsiCo to provide a fleet of digitally optimized electric trucks to operate in Memphis, Tennessee. This initial installment will support PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay food distribution by electrifying some routes in the Memphis region. A key food and beverage customer for Einride […] The post Einride, PepsiCo Partner to Electrify Frito-Lay Food Distribution Routes appeared first o

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A case study with TriVenture Logistics LLC, a medical logistics company, and warehouse management system provider Tecsys.

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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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NGT News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

ADS-TEC Energy, a provider of battery-buffered fast-charging systems, has signed a partnership with Paragon Mobility in France. More than 206,000 new electric vehicles have been registered in France since the beginning of 2024, an important factor in the business growth of Paragon with France one of the key markets for EVs in Europe. Headquartered in […] The post ADS-TEC Energy, Paragon Mobility Team Up to Deploy EV Charging Stations appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The decision to shutter Amazon Today comes as a surprise since Amazon was pitching the service to more retailers at the Shoptalk Fall conference in Chicago, October 16-18.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In the UK, an alarming £250 million is estimated to be lost annually to freight crimes, totaling a predicted £6.1 billion by 2049, research by SNAP , the haulage industry ’s digital marketplace, has revealed. With inflation rising this figure could even reach a staggering £7.9 billion. Across Europe €8.2 billion is lost to cargo theft, every year. With the haulage industry making technological advancements in other areas, like autonomous trucks and EV vehicles, decision-makers are questioning wh

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NGT News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Verdek, a provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, has secured a three-year contract with the state of California. This achievement underscores Verdek’s commitment to advancing sustainable transportation and reinforces its position in the EV infrastructure industry. Under this mandatory California Contract 1-23-61-15B, Verdek will supply the latest ChargePoint chargers — CP6000 and Express Plus — […] The post Verdek Agrees to Supply ChargePoint EV Chargers to State of Califor

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Aggressive discounting by UPS and FedEx during Q3 2024 lowered ground delivery rates to their lowest since 2021, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. While this benefits large shippers with reduced costs, it may have implications for service quality and deliverability. Logistics experts caution that as carriers continue to cut prices, maintaining operational efficiency and speed could become a challenge, potentially affecting delivery times, especially for smaller customers who receive f

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Women in Trucking

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Three transportation company founders, friends, and mothers – Sharon Siar, Nicole Glenn, and Kristy Knichel – were horrified by the large number of child sex trafficking survivors who struggle to recover without access to the mental health counseling they need to move past the trauma of being trafficked.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In a pointed response to the government’s newly published industrial strategy, trade association Logistics UK has criticised the glaring omission of logistics from the list of eight sectors identified as growth drivers for the UK economy. The green paper, titled Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy , lays out Labour’s vision for economic growth, but fails to mention logistics—a sector integral to the success of every industry listed.

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Food Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Sharon Siar, VP and CFO of Talon Freight Services LLC; Nicole Glenn, founder and CEO of Candor Logistics Management; and Kristy Knichel, president, CEO and owner of Knichel Logistics joined forces to create Gift of Freedom.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Fast and free shipping has become a cornerstone of success in e-commerce with 75% of consumers prioritizing it when making purchasing decisions. Offering this service presents significant challenges, however, from rising operational costs to balancing customer expectations with profitability. In this article, we explore these hurdles and the strategies businesses can employ to meet growing demand for fast, free shipping while maintaining operational efficiency.

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