The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Tom Curee and Joe Lynch discuss TIA Technovations, a logistics and transportation conference designed to explore technology trends and innovation driven by logistics industry leaders. Tom is the Founder and President of Qued , a freight technology company focused on workflow automation, and the TIA Technology Committee Chairman. About Tom Curee Tom Curee has served in the transportation industry for nearly 20 years working at 3PLs, carriers and most recently as a freight tech provider.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Back in 2017, I wrote a post highlighting four things supply chain and logistics professionals should stop doing in the new year. Since those things still apply today, I am resharing them again below. I also added a couple of more things to stop doing in 2024 and beyond. Recommendations from 2017 that still apply. Read more The post Supply Chain New Year’s Resolutions: Things to STOP Doing in 2024 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 8, 2024

The time for pandemic-era thinking is over. This will be the year of strategic supply chain design — but companies must be shrewd in their technology and vendor selection.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you live in the United States, you’ve encountered FDA labels. They’re everywhere from the milk you buy in the grocery store to the cosmetics you purchase at the mall. While you may not think much about these three little letters signifying the US Food and Drug Administration , they exist for the protection of all consumers. Exaggeration? Definitely not.

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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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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 8, 2024

The moment something goes wrong on-highway or in a private lot, use this guide on avoiding egregious predatory towing bills, with tools for the trucking industry to fight back.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JANUARY 8, 2024

PS Logistics in eight years has acquired 25 trucking operations and five non-asset logistics operations across the country.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Overcoming Floral Logistics Complexities Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 8, 2024 Floral logistics, shaped by global demand, has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry. Yet, beneath the tranquil surface of the floral world lies a intricate web of challenges, with the cold chain as its pivotal component.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 8, 2024

Worried about the percentage "a broker might keep?" Owner-ops should ask how much is needlessly lost daily. Three Trucker of the Year finalists and an Overdrive contributor here offer ways to reassess -- and fully engage your primary freight partners.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 8, 2024

John Bowermaster’s movie makes a compelling argument for figuring out how to send non-perishable goods by wind and water

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Steamship lines have halted transits via the Suez Canal as the Houthi militants continue their attacks in the Red Sea. The issues center mainly near the Bab-el-Mandeb Straight, also known as the Gate of Tears, a choke point where 12% of global trade passes through. Carriers are now scrambling and adjusting shipping routes. Instead of carriers passing through the Suez Canal, ships are heading south to sail around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.

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IFS Blogs

JANUARY 8, 2024

Learn three impactful logistics customer service strategies to convert more customers and boost your sales.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 8, 2024

Instead of seeing workers move onto factory floors, India appears instead to be de-industrializing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

Now in its 9th year, DELIVER brings together the commerce and supply chain ecosystem to make deals in one-to-one meetings, network, and share thought leadership. With our easy-to-use digital platform, we connect leading vendors with retailers and brands looking for new solutions and technologies to shape the future of our industry. DELIVER gives you a focussed opportunity to connect in-person at a series of invaluable one-to-one meetings, share insights at inspiring interactive sessions, and see

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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 8, 2024

ShippingWatch said the pact would involve shipping companies agreeing to not go to Israel in return for being allowed through safely.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 8, 2024

Time To Read: 3 minutes Pricing is a critical aspect of any service-based business, determining not just the revenue but also playing a pivotal role in profitability, sustainability, cash flow and market positioning. Choosing the right pricing strategy is essential for businesses aiming to thrive in competitive landscapes and secure a prominent position within local markets.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 8, 2024

Scholz defended the farmers’ right to protest, but warned about efforts by far-right groups to hijack demonstrations and destabilize the country.

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NGT News

JANUARY 8, 2024

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has outlined his Executive Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. Among the budget’s highlights are $15 million requested for SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy and $50 million for electric vehicle training institutes. “South Carolina’s booming economy has once again created a record budget surplus, this year totaling over $1.64 billion […] The post South Carolina Governor’s Budget Requests Funds for SC Nexus, EV Training Institutes appeared first on

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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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WorkWave

JANUARY 8, 2024

Time To Read: 3 minutes Pricing is a critical aspect of any service-based business, determining not just the revenue but also playing a pivotal role in profitability, sustainability, cash flow and market positioning. Choosing the right pricing strategy is essential for businesses aiming to thrive in competitive landscapes and secure a prominent position within local markets.

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Locus

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the tightly knit fabric of retail, a clear view of the supply chain’s inner workings is a definitive edge for business. It’s in this landscape that operational efficiency isn’t just beneficial, it’s essential for financial health. Clarity in supply chain operations distinguishes the leaders in retail. Strategic technology deployment unlocks efficiencies that go beyond mere cost control, enriching the customer’s experience at every touchpoint.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., is pleased to announce that, in accordance with the share transfer agreement concluded on May 12, 2023 with cargo-partner Group Holding AG and its subsidiaries Multi Transport und Logistik Holding AG, Safer Overseas Transport Holding GmbH, cargo-partner GND GmbH, and CARGO-PARTNER US HOLDINGS INC. (hereinafter collectively referred to as “cargo-partner”), it acquired all shares of several cargo-partner subsidiaries based mainly in Central and Eastern Europe that pr

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 8, 2024

Investigators said their findings so far did not suggest a widespread flaw with the Boeing Max 9 aircraft.

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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

JANUARY 8, 2024

Weleda AG is a leading manufacturer of anthroposophical medicine and holistic natural beauty products. The company has achieved a significant milestone with successful integration of the LFS warehouse management system supplied by EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group) at its production location in Switzerland. Introducing the system signifies a crucial step in transitioning all manufacturing sites in the German-speaking region to LFS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 8, 2024

Detainees listening to speeches in a camp in Lop County, Xinjiang, April 2017 All countries claim that they have outlawed slavery. But slavery still exists. Today we refer to slavery as “forced labor.” Forced labor can be imposed by State authorities, by private enterprises, or by individuals. It is observed in all types of economic activity and exists in every country.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

Occupier demand for UK logistics and industrial space returned to its pre-pandemic norms following a year of tough market conditions, according to newly-published data from global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield. According to the firm, more than 10.2 million sq ft of space transacted in the occupational market during Q4 2023, taking the total annual figure to 32.5 million sq ft.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

OXXO, the convenience store chain has taken a significant step forward in its growth in the Peruvian market. In collaboration with AR Racking, industrial storage solutions supplier, OXXO has successfully completed an ambitious expansion and optimisation project of its logistics operations in Villa el Salvador, Peru. This initiative involved the installation of 1000 PAL positions and 98 picking spaces, significantly improving its storage capacity and operating efficiency.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Commercial Vehicle Show is the largest and most comprehensive road freight transport, distribution, and logistics event in the United Kingdom. The show offers commercial vehicle manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and hundreds of sector suppliers an energetic event based on an established brand first launched in 2000. Brand new for 2024 is a 3 day class-leading on-site seminar to complement the extensive exhibition, covering all of the ‘hot topics’ including, ministerial announcements, dec

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