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AI Driven Sales & Marketing with Jason Jimenez-Vanover

The Logistics of Logistics

Jason Jimenez-Vanover and Joe Lynch discuss AI driven sales & marketing. Jason is the CEO and Founder of JCI Marketing , a freight-focused content marketing agency that specializes in working with transportation, logistics and supply chain companies. About Jason Jimenez-Vanover Jason Jimenez-Vanover is the CEO and Founder of JCI Marketing, a freight-focused marketing agency.

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Exiger Has Taken the Supply Chain Risk Market by Storm

Logistics Viewpoints

Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger The pandemic got almost every company talking about resilience. Supply chain risk solutions are hot. And a company called Exiger seemingly came out of nowhere to capitalize on this. Lately, Exiger has been in the news. In December of 2023 it was reported that $1.2 billion had been invested in Exiger by Carlyle and other venture capital firms.

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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q1 2024)

Talking Logistics

If you were writing a book or a song about supply chain and logistics in the first quarter of 2024, what would its title be? Here are some ideas: The truth is I’m having a hard time characterizing this year so far. We’re arguably in a less stressful and disruptive environment today than we were. Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q1 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Watch: The Risk to Supply Chains From Increasing Trade Restrictions

Supply Chain Brain

Amir Fadavi, senior director with K2 Integrity, advises on the risks that supply chains face today in complying with a growing number of trade regulations and restrictions.

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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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ILA and USMX Master Contract Negotiations: A Deadline (and Possible Strike) Looms

MTS Logistics

The master contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) expires on September 30th, 2024. Though the deadline is not until the end of September, months from now, the union is asking local officials for their local contracts to be agreed upon by May 17th. This way, the overall master contract can be negotiated by the Sept. 30th expiration date.

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Leading Sustainability in Logistical Operations

Logistics Business Magazine

In the dynamic world of logistics, there’s growing pressure to address environmental impact. From transportation to infrastructure, operations significantly contribute to carbon emissions and resource consumption. As climate concerns rise, companies are urged to reduce their carbon footprint and embrace sustainability. Beyond ensuring cost savings, this shift enhances operational efficiency and shapes consumer perceptions, crucial for staying competitive in today’s eco-conscious mark

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Airfreight Volumes and Rates Boosted by Red Sea Shipping Diversions

Supply Chain Brain

Avoiding the Suez Canal is raising volumes at European seaports farther from the conflict, leading to more combined sea-air transport through hubs such as Dubai.

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North Carolina Issues Request for Proposals in First Round of EV Charger Funding

NGT News

Businesses can now apply for federal funds to build and operate the first in a series of electric vehicle charging stations along North Carolina’s interstates and major highways. The N.C. Department of Transportation has issued a request for proposals for firms interested in applying in the first round of North Carolina’s share of National Electric […] The post North Carolina Issues Request for Proposals in First Round of EV Charger Funding appeared first on NGT News.

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Southwest Airlines Boeing Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Cover Falls Off

Supply Chain Brain

The Boeing 737-800 out of Denver International Airport was supposed to fly to Houston on April 7 before an engine cowling came off and hit the wing flap.

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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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Efficiently Shipping Prefab Home Materials Nationwide

GoShip Blog

The prefab home industry is witnessing a remarkable surge, driven by the appeal of faster construction times and cost efficiency. At the heart of this growing trend lies a critical challenge: efficiently shipping prefab home materials across the nation. The logistics of transporting large, prefabricated sections from factories to construction sites are complex, involving careful planning and coordination.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Mulls Possible Tariffs on Green Energy Exports from China

Supply Chain Brain

Yellen had previously expressed concerns that China's surplus of green technology exports could be hurting American manufacturers.

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Port of Milford Haven Continues to Invest

Logistics Business Magazine

The Port of Milford Haven is making a series of strategic investments to strengthen its position as the UK’s largest energy port and further expand its diversification across hospitality and tourism and renewable energy thanks to a £40m finance package from HSBC UK. The Port, which is an independent trust port with no shareholders, is using the funds to expand its world class pilotage capability through investment in a new world class pilot transfer vessel as well as in additional highly skilled

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A Mandate for Manufacturers: Resolve to Fight Payment Fraud in 2024

Supply Chain Brain

Fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated by the day. Are manufacturers being proactive enough to fight the growing threat of vendor payment fraud?

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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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Boeing’s 777 ‘Gliders’ Signal More Cash Woes

Supply Chain Brain

The bottleneck highlights how Boeing’s manufacturing challenges extend beyond its cash-cow 737 Max jet.

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Taiwan Company to Get Billions in Federal Funds for New Chip Factory in Arizona

Supply Chain Brain

TSMC will get $6.6 billion in federal subsidies for a third semiconductor factory in Arizona, set to open by 2028.

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Biden Administration Shares Timeline for Restoring Traffic to Port of Baltimore

Supply Chain Brain

According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the hope is have the main shipping channel to the port fully reopened by the end of May.

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