The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Jason Murray and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing the ecommerce supply chain. Jason is Co-founder and CEO of Shipium , a technology-driven supply chain and logistics company that helps ecommerce companies deliver their orders fast, free, and on-time. About Jason Murray Jason is Co-founder and CEO of Shipium where he guides the company’s vision towards becoming the world’s best supply chain technology platform for ecommerce and retail.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A move long in the works by the U.S. Transportation Command to award a Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) to a single source provider has raised alarm bells for owner-operators who have been in the military HHG business for years.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Following are some innovative supply chain strategies for propelling businesses toward success.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Asia-Pacific region has one of the largest number of fabricated metals manufacturers in the world. Cost efficiency, quality management and traceability are major issues for companies in this region. Many governments are also offering incentives for manufacturers to invest in energy-efficient solutions. The question company managers face is what software solution can help them keep machines busy as well as monitor performance and progress in their areas of concern.

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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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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’ve followed our blog over the years, you’ll know that we’ve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why it’s vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them. In this post, we’re revisiting the topic with a more holistic approach, focusing on six factors that can make the difference between an optimal and su

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10xLogistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Last week I spent most of my time at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Edge conference in Orlando Florida. Just a few hours into the first night and I remembered why coming to this conference is so important and has been such a great part of my supply chain career. I thought I would share some thoughts with you and hopefully the younger readers will realize your supply chain career is a life long journey.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Tesla will update investors on the toll that price cuts have taken on earnings when it reports its third-quarter results on October 18.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Uncertain US Shippers Shifting Freight, Altering Inventory Strategies Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 9, 2023 Shippers are largely positive about fourth-quarter revenue, but not about orders, and are trying toslow their supply chains as a result, BlueGrace Logistics says.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 9, 2023

When it comes to delivering consumer goods, brands and retailers strive to meet ever-higher expectations of service excellence. Now those standards are filtering into the business world as well.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Everybody is talking about Artificial Intelligence but what are its potential applications for warehousing and supply chain? Edward Napier-Fenning, Sales & Marketing Director of leading supply chain software company Balloon , explores five key areas that can boost performance – including route planning, picking, labour management reporting and data entry.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 9, 2023

There's a shift happening in the parcel market in favor of shippers, says Robyn Meyer, senior vice president of parcel strategy and solutions with Transportation Insight.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A new, ultra energy-efficient, robot-based tote handling solution from LiBiao Robotics is launched today – Airrob. Delivering high storage density, rapid and accurate picking and future-proof scalability, this exceptionally cost-effective, ground-breaking automated picking solution brings a host of exciting benefits. Watch the video of Airrob here.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The EU launched an anti-subsidies probe into Chinese EV manufacturers, setting in motion a 12-month investigation that could see provisional duties and tariffs imposed over the next nine months.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2023

D’Ieteren Automotive, the official distributor of Volkswagen Group brands in Belgium, has selected INFORM, a global leader in optimization software, to provide a comprehensive solution for vehicle logistics and compound management. This collaboration aims to replace D’Ieteren’s former system with INFORM’s state-of-the-art software, enhancing efficiency and transparency across all vehicle logistics processes including Workshop and PDI.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

New Flyer of America Inc. has enhanced its 60-foot zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG bus to include two additional battery strings that increase the vehicle’s energy storage capacity by 33% and range by about 46 miles. New Flyer says it will begin demonstrations this month with a newly outfitted eight-string Xcelsior CHARGE NG 60-foot model. […] The post New Flyer Launching Expanded-Range 60-Foot Electric Bus appeared first on NGT News.

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Trux

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In this blog post, we delve into the incredible potential of dump truck management software to revolutionize your operations. Discover how this powerful tool can boost efficiency, optimize scheduling, enhance real-time tracking, and streamline communication. Alongside these invaluable benefits, we'll guide you through the best practices for selecting the perfect solution to meet your specific needs.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

B-Metro, the public transit system in Brownsville, Texas, is working with Allison Transmission to integrate the Allison eGen Flex electric hybrid propulsion system for 35-foot GILLIG buses. The city recently received a $4.7 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) 2023 Low or No Emission Program to support the project. “Receiving the FTA grant […] The post B-Metro, Allison Transmission Partner on Hybrid Electric Technology appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Locus

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Imagine you stay in a world where you are only given 30 seconds to communicate an important message that can save a person’s life. Every second matters at this moment and a moment lost would seem like an eternity. Welcome all to the new world of delivery and fulfillment where timing isn’t just everything; it’s the only thing that matters. As the supply chain is becoming more complex and quicker, businesses need to adopt real-time communication to stay ahead of the curve.

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NGT News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Quantron AG, a specialist in sustainable passenger and freight transport, has supplied QLI FCEV hydrogen fuel cell trucks to IKEA Austria. IKEA notes that the trucks will be fueled with green hydrogen from energy supplier Wien Energie. “By introducing the hydrogen trucks – as the first IKEA market worldwide – we succeed in Austria in […] The post IKEA Rolls Out Quantron Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2023

One of the UK’s top three automotive salvaging and recycling companies is powering forwards with its ambitious five-year growth plan thanks to timely investment in a digital warehouse management system (WMS). In just 24 months, since first installing SnapFulfil WMS, Dorset-based Charles Trent Ltd has doubled its warehousing space, as well as its stock holding and orders going out – with over 3,000 ‘green’ parts being processed every week – without increasing head count.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Global food companies are increasingly promising to make progress in reducing emissions across their end-to-end value chain. But some companies are struggling. The New York Times reported that McDonalds and PepsiCo, who have set ambitious sustainability goals, are actually going backwards when it comes to emissions. McDonalds had pledged to eliminate their emissions – “to reach net zero” – by 2050 across their value chain.

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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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