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Reflections on Manifest with Courtney Muller

The Logistics of Logistics

Courtney Muller and Joe Lynch discuss reflections on Manifest , the premiere conference that unites the entire eco-system of Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and investors at the forefront of logistics tech and supply chain. Manifest 2024, was bigger and better than ever and Manifest 2025 will be held February 10th – 12th, 2025 in Las Vegas.

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Do We Have Enough Electricity to Power the Future of Supply Chains?

Talking Logistics

The future of supply chains will be enabled by Artificial Intelligence, electric trucks, robots, and other technologies. But only if we have enough electricity to power it all, which is a big question mark (and risk) at the moment. According to research conducted by The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), published in December 2022, “Domestic.

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Infor’s Strategy for Differentiation

Logistics Viewpoints

Infor’s CEO, Kevin Samuelson Infor’s strategy for differentiating their business from competitors like SAP and Oracle rests on a truly differentiated approach to ensuring that their customers get ongoing value from the business applications they purchase. This in turn rests on developing solutions far more industry-focused than their competitors.

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How to Overcome Challenges to Creating Sustainable Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

For global supply chains striving to meet growing expectations of sustainability, transparency and traceability are essential capabilities.

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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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Poor rates/demand outweigh lower trucking costs this cycle

Overdrive Online

In the annual Overdrive-ATBS Partners in Business co-presentation at MATS, 2023 owner-operator performance metrics showed more miles logged and lower costs. However, those factors couldn't fully overcome the poor rates environment.

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ECommerce Growth: How It Affects Flatbed Shipping

Trinity Logistics

Most of us over the age of 25 can remember when the World Wide Web made its debut. We remember the “beep-boop” sound of dial-up and the big chunky computers that were as wide as a television set in the 1990’s. It’s been almost 30 years since the dawn of the Internet. It’s mystifying to look at the impact it still has on our everyday lives.

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Bill to Speed Up Flow of Crucial Cargo During Emergencies Goes to U.S. House Floor

Supply Chain Brain

The FAST PASS Act would mandate the secretary of transportation to study how critical cargo can be expedited in emergencies like hurricanes and pandemics.

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Population shift will soon drive trucking tidal wave, expert says

Commercial Carrier Journal

The U.S. stands to benefit from falling global population and a record-breaking younger pool of consumers and employees.

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New Numbers Show Mixed Year for Port of Vancouver in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Although cargo volumes were up 6% at the Port of Vancouver in 2023, container volumes were down 12% due to a variety of factors.

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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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Small fleet owner Larry Limp's good humor in ELD reckoning

Overdrive Online

The older he gets, Larry Limp notes in this Overdrive Radio edition, "I like that 10 hours off." Dive into LNL Trucking world headquarters here for a trip back to Limp's first work OTR, first truck bought (a White COE) and keys to long-term success.

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EU Corporate Due Diligence Law Adopted

Supply Chain Brain

Foreign companies will be required to designate their authorized representative based in the member state in which they operate.

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Ocean Freight Contract Season: An Overview and Key Components

MTS Logistics

The ocean freight contract season is a critical time for businesses involved in global shipping and trade to negotiate advantageous terms and rates for delivering products across international borders. Every year as this time of year draws near, businesses that ship globally must get ready to handle the challenges of negotiating contracts with shipping lines.

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Case study: Parcel Spend Transformation

Supply Chain Brain

Embark on a journey of savings as we unpack parcel spend operations with Reveel. Discover the nuanced strategies that propel our customers to achieve substantial savings in shipping operations.

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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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Europa Air & Sea Reaches New Heights

Logistics Business Magazine

Europa Air & Sea has invested in two new leadership roles as it expands its services for businesses based in the UK. Europa Air & Sea is part of Europa Worldwide Group , an ambitious independent UK-headquartered logistics provider, that is setting the pace in the market and supporting customers at a time of rapid change. With over 100 staff globally, and offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Dubai, Shenzhen and Delhi, two new leaders are helping establish Europa Air & Sea as one of the fas

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun Announces Resignation

Supply Chain Brain

Calhoun plans to “complete the critical work under way to stabilize and position the company for the future” over the coming months, the announcement said.

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Modular Automation for Efficient Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Smart automation solutions for the entire inbound and outbound logistics and intralogistics process are the key to increasing efficiency while reducing complexity for customized implementation. Bosch Rexroth offers a wide range of modular automation solutions with hardware and software as well as open interfaces and engineering environments with no/low coding for quick project planning.

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Watch: How Are Supply Chains Impacting M&A Dealmaking?

Supply Chain Brain

Debra Hatter, partner with Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, discusses the findings of the law firm’s second annual Global M&A Trends and Risks Report.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

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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Freightera Introduces Automated Flatbed Rates (With Rate Examples)

Freightera

We have some wonderful news for you today. We’re happy to announce that we’ve finally automated flatbed shipping! You read that right. You can now get instant, online, freight shipping quotes for your flatbed shipments. The experts told us that it was impossible, so we made it happen. So take a look at some flatbed freight rate examples below: Freight rate examples for shipping a shipping a Gantry Crane, based on the dimensions of 260 x 60 x 20, and the weight of 1180 lbs From Las Vegas, NV to

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The Evolution of Physical Security Technology in the Supply Chain Industry

Supply Chain Brain

In 20 years, the evolution of physical security in the supply chain may be remembered as one of the greatest driving forces of change in the supply chain industry.

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REE Automotive Achieves Two CARB Certifications

NGT News

REE Automotive Ltd., an automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, has received two certifications from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on its Class 4 P7-C chassis cab. The two certifications are: Besides California, several other states are expected to adopt the Phase 2 GHG and ZEP requirements in […] The post REE Automotive Achieves Two CARB Certifications appeared first on NGT News.

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FAA Considers Limits on New United Routes After Safety Incidents

Supply Chain Brain

The FAA is reportedly suspending United’s ability to approve and promote pilots to fly different aircraft models amid plans to increase oversight.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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EU Corporate Due Diligence Law Adopted

Supply Chain Brain

Foreign companies will be required to designate their authorized representative based in the member state in which they operate.

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Biden Admin Announces Historic $6M Investment to Cut Industrial Emissions

Supply Chain Brain

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm March 25 announced a goal to "set a new gold standard for clean manufacturing" across the U.S.