Supply Chain Brain

MAY 2, 2024

Leaders also said they've struggled to hire and retain skilled supply chain-focused workers in the last two years.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

MAY 2, 2024

CVSA) Roadside Inspection Specialist Jeremy Disbrow fielded nearly 300 questions submitted by members of the trucking community, and provided an instructional how-to on passing a commercial vehicle roadside inspection.

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Overdrive Online

MAY 2, 2024

At about 5:30 a.m. on I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut, a tractor-trailer, a fuel truck and a passenger vehicle collided, causing a massive fire that's shuttered the interstate.

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

By David Beaumont On 17 April 2024, Defence’s Integrated Investment Plan was published as a companion to Australia’s National Defence Strategy. [1] This Plan provisions $11-$15 billion dollars in ‘additional logistics centres and capacity’ amid other investments that contribute to Defence’s ability to respond to contingencies, crisis and conflict. [2] This is the largest, single-hit, planned investment in Defence’s logistics capability and capacity since the Second World War.

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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

MAY 2, 2024

By harnessing AI for activities such as load optimization, route planning, predictive analytics and dynamic scheduling, businesses can start to find ways to trim their carbon footprint.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 2, 2024

Implementing advanced technologies such as an MES allows businesses to alleviate the immediate challenges associated with staffing shortages, and lay the groundwork for long-term workforce resilience.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 2, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 2, 2024 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: How to Expand Your Business with Cross-Border Shipping to Mexico What’s the Topic? One of the most promising avenues for expanding business beyond borders lies in cross-border shipping to Mexico.

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Kuebix

MAY 2, 2024

MS software, or Transportation Management Systems, are crucial tools for businesses that move goods. Their core purpose is to optimize and manage the entire transportation lifecycle, from shipment planning and route optimization to carrier selection and real-time tracking. By automating tasks, improving visibility, and streamlining workflows, TMS tackles logistical challenges like inefficient routes, manual processes, and lack of coordination.

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Overdrive Online

MAY 2, 2024

One of the three trucks that competed in the Big Rig Build-Off at MATS, Johnson Hill Customs' 1980 Kenworth K100 is an impressive build for the invitation-only event.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

MAY 2, 2024

The top violation equipment violation last year, with somewhere around the 300,000 nationwide, was lighting devices.

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Loginext

MAY 2, 2024

In today's competitive market, food brands are leveraging advanced automation technologies to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. Learn how strategic implementation of food and beverage automation can give your brand a competitive edge against food aggregators, optimizing delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction The post How Can Brands Leverage Food and Beverage Automation To Beat Competition From Food Aggregators?

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 2, 2024

Despite those disruptions, Maersk still lowered its expected operating loss for the year from $5 billion to between zero and $2 billion.

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Overdrive Online

MAY 2, 2024

Do you have what it takes? Enter the 2024 small-fleet competition to put your small trucking company in the running to claim the vaunted title belt. Fleets operating 3 to 30 trucks through 2023 year-end are eligible.

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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

MAY 2, 2024

To comply with a new reporting requirement by the Securities and Exchange Commission, public companies need to be able to measure their supply chain emissions, says Michael Wohlwend, managing principal with Alpine Supply Chain Solutions.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

MAY 2, 2024

From tread depth to road gators, tires are a big problem during DOT inspections.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 2, 2024

Lufthansa estimates weeks of airline worker strikes impacted first quarter earnings by as much as €350 million.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

ERP trends 2024 – achieving business success through the use of innovative technologies Now that Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are firmly established, we expect to see a massive take-up of these technologies by manufacturers in 2024. Ever-evolving business requirements are another strong influencer as manufacturers strive to improve business processes and efficiencies.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

It is important for vendors to make a financial model in order to get route planning visibility, writes Gary Taylor (pictured), VP Fleet Solution in EMEA at Descartes. Most distribution companies keep their route planning solution for 15 – 20 years before replacing it. Today, more so than ever before, within that timeframe businesses, industries, economies and technologies undergo significant change.

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NGT News

MAY 2, 2024

Commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Xos Inc. has received official approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the 2024 Xos SV battery electric step van to be listed on the Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP) catalog. The HVIP incentive, starting at a base amount of $85,000, lets Xos provide its 2024 […] The post Xos 2024 SV Step Van Eligible for HVIP Incentive appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

UV radiation poses a significant threat to our skin, with melanin pigments providing partial protection by absorbing and reflecting incoming radiation. Drawing inspiration from this natural defence, TLX Cargo developed SOLARAP , the next generation solar barrier material used in TLX8 thermal pallet covers. TLX8 is designed to protect both pharmaceutical and perishable shipments from extreme solar radiation on the tarmac and mitigate temperature excursions during transportation.

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NGT News

MAY 2, 2024

Blink Charging Co., a manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has secured a contract as an official EV charging provider for the state of New York. The agreement sets the stage for Blink and New York to electrify state and municipal fleets and public charging solutions for employees, residents […] The post New York State Chooses Blink as Official Electric Vehicle Charging Provider appeared first on NGT News.

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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

MAY 2, 2024

HUBTEX is expanding its MaxX series with a new model – the MaxX 60 electric multidirectional sideloader. The model is designed for handling long goods with a load capacity between 5 and 6 t both indoors and outdoors. The MaxX series incorporates the most popular features of the Phoenix electric multidirectional sideloader, yet maintains an attractive price-performance ratio.

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NGT News

MAY 2, 2024

FuelCell Energy Inc. and Toyota Motor North America Inc. celebrated the grand opening of the first-of-its-kind “Tri-gen” system at the Port of Long Beach, California. Tri-gen uses biogas to produce renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen and usable water. The system was built to support the vehicle processing and distribution center for Toyota Logistics Services (TLS) at […] The post FuelCell Energy, Toyota Launch Tri-gen System appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

GBA Logistics, a provider of logistics solutions, proudly announces the acquisition of The Silver X Group and Bow Distribution and Warehousing, both respected players in the UK logistics industry. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in GBA Logistics expansion, solidifying its position as a key player in the UK and European markets. Founded on principles of integrity, reliability, and superb customer-service, GBA Logistics has established itself as a trusted partner in the European

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NGT News

MAY 2, 2024

The Shyft Group Inc., provider of specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit services, has received an initial purchase order from FedEx for 150 Blue Arc EV Trucks to be integrated into the FedEx pick-up and delivery fleet in the U.S. This order reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to reduce carbon emissions and reduce […] The post Shyft Group Secures FedEx Order for 150 Blue Arc EV Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 2, 2024

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Ship Monk

MAY 2, 2024

ShipMonk is privileged to have a lot of hard-working, incredible team members at all our state-of-the-art locations. We love showing them appreciation at every opportunity, so we created “Thank You Thursday” to celebrate employees on a weekly basis. Check out the shoutouts from April across our 12 fulfillment center locations, now including ShipMonk Europe.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 2, 2024

A rejection of the deal would have triggered a lockout starting on May 2 at the Mirabel manufacturing plant near Montreal.

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