Wed.Oct 02, 2024

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With a Port Strike Underway, What Comes Next?

MTS Logistics

It finally happened after months of dire warnings and negotiations: a port strike is underway on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast. Workers from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike as of midnight yesterday, October 1st. Negotiations between the ILA and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) were ultimately unsuccessful and port workers walked off the job.

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Standards Driven Innovation: How Connected Vehicles Are Impacting Logistics and Smart Warehousing

Logistics Viewpoints

The Ecosystem Today The logistics ecosystem is being transformed by the rise of connected vehicles equipped with IoT sensors and data-driven technologies. Connected vehicles, following standards like the SAE J3016, which defines the six levels of vehicle automation, are becoming a crucial part of logistics operations. These vehicles collect and transmit real-time data on location, speed, fuel consumption, and cargo conditions, enabling more dynamic decision-making.

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Damage from Hurricane Helene Threatens U.S. Medical Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Helene is already one of the deadliest mainland storms in the history of the U.S., with more than 100 people killed in the days since it first made landfall.

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Supply Chain Leaders Embrace Change Management: Study

Food Logistics

Shippers (61%) and 3PL providers (73%) both agree that supply chain change management is vital. Demand for change management is driven by customer experience, economic factors and technological advancements.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Boosting Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction: Five Reasons to Use Retail Consolidation

Supply Chain Brain

If you can be somewhat flexible with planning and lead time, you can leverage a 3PL’s ability to develop the scale needed for executing retail consolidation programs.

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6 Best Multi Stop Route Planner

Loginext

Choosing the right multi stop route planner can optimize your deliveries, save fuel, and improve customer satisfaction. In this blog, we explore six of the best software options, highlighting features and benefits. The post 6 Best Multi Stop Route Planner appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Ford, California Utility Reward EV Customers for Supporting Power Grid

NGT News

Ford Motor Company electric vehicle owners and lessees in the Southern California Edison (SCE) service area now have the option to be compensated for assisting the electric grid during peak periods of energy demand. Ford is the first major U.S. automaker to facilitate customer participation in SCE’s Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP), one of the […] The post Ford, California Utility Reward EV Customers for Supporting Power Grid appeared first on NGT News.

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Mapping and Routing Technology can Elevate Logistics Operations

Logistics Business Magazine

With peak season rapidly approaching, logistics companies are once again preparing for the busiest time of the year. Typically, the rush leading up to Black Friday, Christmas, and Boxing Day sales means a surge in demand, with consumers snapping up deals and bagging a bargain. However, the peak period has slowly started to extend beyond the usual end of year rush, and logistics companies are being forced to scale up their operations sooner than ever before.

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Solutions30, Atlante Partner to Install EV Charging Stations in Spain

NGT News

Solutions30 has entered a strategic partnership with Atlante for the construction and installation of 50 fast electric vehicle charging (EVC) stations in southern Spain and Catalonia as an initial phase. This collaboration expands the relationship that began in 2023 between Solutions30 and Atlante, highlighting their shared commitment to advancing sustainable mobility.

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The Essential Role of Gripper Technology in Optimizing Pick-and-Place Robotics

Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.

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Exploding Pagers and Walkie-Talkies Underscore Importance of a Trusted Electronics Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Building a trusted and secure end-to-end electronics ecosystem and supply chain is a national security priority.

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EV Charging Firm AmpUp Secures $15 Million in Latest Funding Round

NGT News

AmpUp, an electric vehicle charging platform company, has successfully closed its Series A round, securing $15 million in Series A funding. This investment will fuel AmpUp’s U.S. market expansion. Touchdown Ventures led the latest funding round, showcasing investor confidence in AmpUp’s growth potential. Additional new investors included Autotech Ventures and MUUS Climate Partners, with participation […] The post EV Charging Firm AmpUp Secures $15 Million in Latest Funding Roun

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DSV Wins Approval for €14.3B Sale to Become World's Largest Freight Forwarder

Supply Chain Brain

The purchase will make DSV the world’s largest freight-forwarder and turn it into Denmark’s second-largest company by revenue.

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Nulogy Acquisition of Mingo Smart Factory

Logistics Business Magazine

Nulogy, a provider of manufacturing supply chain solutions, has announced its strategic acquisition of Mingo Smart Factory, a leader in manufacturing productivity technology. Mingo Smart Factory, which offers real-time visibility into machine throughput and efficiency on the factory floor, will significantly complement Nulogy’s bespoke capabilities for external manufacturing partners such as FMCG brands, co-packers, contract manufacturers, and value-added logistics providers.

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10 Practical Steps To Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.

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Biden Urges USMX to 'Present Fair Offer' as Dockworker Strike Continues

Supply Chain Brain

The ILA has said that the most recent offer from the USMX "fails to address the demands of our members adequately.

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Logistics Software Webinar

Logistics Business Magazine

Selecting the right logistics software is crucial for optimising supply chain operations, but the process goes beyond just issuing an RFI or RFP. Watch our logistics software webinar , entitled ‘Logistics Software: Beyond the RFI & the RFP. Achieve Supply Chain Excellence’, where industry experts will guide you through mastering the logistics software selection and procurement process.

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European Supply Chain Summit

Logistics Business Magazine

The European Supply Chain Summit , organized by Generis Group , is set to take place on November 21st and 22nd, in Antwerp’s old town, Belgium. Our European Supply Chain Summit is tailored to equip supply chain executives with insights into the latest supply chain trends, including real-time monitoring, supply chain management, demand planning, and AI implementation into the supply chain.

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Costa Coffee Selects Global EDI

Logistics Business Magazine

TrueCommerce, a global provider of supply chain and trading partner connectivity, integration, and omnichannel solutions, has been selected by Costa Coffee, one of Europe’s leading coffee chains, to spearhead their global EDI expansion. TrueCommerce will support Costa Coffee’s ambitious growth plans by providing unified EDI integration and enhancing operational agility.

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Overcoming the Hidden Barriers to Integrating Robotics with Warehouse Management Systems

Sabine Vromans, Product Director at Smart Robotics, discusses the hidden barriers to integrating robotics with WMS. She highlights market fragmentation, integration concerns, and the need for strategic solutions to unlock automation's full potential.