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Alexis Asks: Closures, Challenges and Changes Signal a 'Freight Recession'

Food Logistics

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. With multiple closures of shippers and brokerages, and more expected, is this proof of a 'freight recession'?

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How Can CIOs Accelerate Supply Chain Transformation? Think Less Planning, More Real-Time Decision-Making

Logistics Viewpoints

As an engineer, former solutions architect and now CEO of a leading supply chain technology company, I have a real affinity and respect for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their teams, without whom successful enterprise technology deployments would be impossible. That’s why I value the time I get with CIOs every bit as much as I value time with CFOs, CSCOs and supply chain professionals of every stripe.

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Inditex partnership with Maersk shows it has designs on greener transport

Supply Chain and Logistics

Cooperation on emissions reduction is essential, and the Maersk-Inditex agreement for shipping is a signal to the world.

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K&D Transport's flagship 336-inch 2003 Kenworth W900L

Overdrive Online

Owner Adam Johnson said this truck is "the big daddy that we have in our fleet," sitting on a 336-inch wheelbase and powered by a Signature 600 Cummins.

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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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Mack Trucks, UAW remain at strike impasse

Commercial Carrier Journal

Mack and UAW have made some inroads but are far apart with no meetings scheduled on other important items.

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Three Trends to Tackle in Creating a Resilient Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Staying ahead of supply chain disruptions today is both art and science: the art of knowing the trends to prepare for, and the science of determining how to reduce risk and increase resilience.

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Is Your Software Partner’s Financial Health Comical? 5 Signs to Watch Out For

WorkWave

Time To Read: 4 minutes As a field service professional, you already invest all of your resources into your business. The last thing you want is to find yourself saddled with a software partner that does not have the resources to support your growing business. That’s why financial viability is such an important topic to have when evaluating which software vendor is the right one to partner alongside. 5 ways to spot financial risk in your software partner 1.

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The Food Supply Chain’s Secret Sauce for Fighting Climate Change

Supply Chain Brain

As food shortages continue to affect consumers on a global scale, it’s high time that business and supply chain leaders move past considering how we got here, and take action to minimize, mitigate and prevent additional shortages.

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Forward Air, Omni Logistics deal could be off

Commercial Carrier Journal

Forward Air is considering exercising its right to terminate the merger agreement with Omni Logistics, but Omni says it is prepared to force closure.

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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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Amazon Injuries More Widespread Than Thought, Study Says

Supply Chain Brain

The new national study found that 69% of workers surveyed stayed home without pay to recover, including 34% who did so three or more times.

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Alexis Asks: Closures, Challenges and Changes Signal a 'Freight Recession'

Food Logistics

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. With multiple closures of shippers and brokerages, and more expected, is this proof of a 'freight recession'?

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Naturepedic Says New Packaging Could Eliminate 55,000 lbs. of Waste Annually

Supply Chain Brain

Following the implementation of this technology, Naturepedic’s entire offering will be roll-packed in recyclable kraft paper rather than plastic.

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Happening Now: Price is again the main consumer driver

West Coast and California Logistics

According to an article in Grocery Dive , the priorities of shoppers has changed due to recent price increases related to inflation. New research by Bazaarvoice shows that price is now the main driver in customer purchasing decisions.

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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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Podcast | Optimizing the Production Plan in a Constrained Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The production plan is long overdue for automation and optimization.

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Forced Labour Implications in Global Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

The battle against forced labour in global supply chains has gained momentum in recent times, not least thanks to coverage of the dramatic situation of the Uyghur population in the province of Xinjiang in China and the legislative proposals which have emerged in reaction, writes Thomas Lobert (pictured), Solutions Consultant Global Trade Intelligence at Descartes.

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U.K. Meat Consumption Levels Were at a Record Low in 2022

Supply Chain Brain

The average Brit only consumed 1.88 lbs. of meat each week in 2022, a drop from 2.15 lbs. per week the previous year.

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Shipping a Backhoe in an Ocean Container: A Comprehensive Guide

I.C.E. Transport

A backhoe, or backhoe loader, isn't just any piece of equipment; it's a significant investment that often costs well into the six figures. Backhoes are essential in the ever-growing global construction industry. As international projects become increasingly common, so does the need to ship these valuable machines overseas. This comprehensive guide focuses on container shipping, prepping your backhoe for international transit, and optimizing the entire shipping process for efficient and cost-effe

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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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UPS Lowers 2023 Revenue Forecast Due to Weak Delivery Demand

Supply Chain Brain

UPS cut its annual adjusted operating margin to between 10.8% and 11.3%, down from the previous forecast of 11.8%.

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Penske Truck Leasing Adds Xos Stepvan to Electric Fleet Offering

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing has added Xos, Inc. battery-electric trucks to its fleet. Penske will deploy the trucks with multiple customers in various industries. The Xos Stepvan is a Class 6 vehicle purpose-built for commercial applications. “We are very pleased to build on our growing portfolio of all-electric vehicles with the addition of the Xos Stepvan,” said Paul Rosa, senior vice president of procurement and fleet planning for Penske Truck Leasing.

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Biggest Mass Timber Logistics Centre

Logistics Business Magazine

Global fashion company Bestseller and architecture studio Henning Larsen have unveiled the concept design for a new ground-breaking logistics centre to be built in the Netherlands. The centre will be the biggest of its kind in Europe made with mass timber, and the companies aim for the building to reach ambitious standards for design and sustainability.

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Penske Truck Leasing Now Offering Xos Class 6 Electric Vehicle

NGT News

Electric truck manufacturer and fleet electrification services provider Xos Inc. says Penske Truck Leasing has added Xos 100% battery-electric trucks to its fleet, deploying the trucks with multiple customers in various industries. The vehicles that Penske has added are the Xos Stepvan, a 100% battery-electric Class 6 vehicle purpose-built for commercial applications.

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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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End-to-End Supply Chain Digitalization

Logistics Business Magazine

Party City Holdings Inc. (PCHI), a global leader in the celebrations industry, has adopted TradeBeyond as its multi-enterprise supply chain platform. Party City will use TradeBeyond to improve operational efficiency across inventory management, end-to-end merchandising, and vendor compliance. Prior to TradeBeyond, Party City grappled with manual processes revolving around emails and Excel.

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Panel Argues U.S. Must Improve Monitoring of Chinese Seafood Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

The chairs of the CECC sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security urging the department to publish an order to detain all shipments from Liaoning and Shandong.

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bp pulse to Roll Out Tesla EV Chargers in U.S. Network

NGT News

bp pulse, bp’s EV charging business, is acquiring $100 million of ultra-fast charging hardware units from Tesla to help expand the bp pulse public charging network across the U.S. while also enabling support for EV fleet customers by deploying chargers at their private depots. The introduction of Tesla’s chargers to the bp pulse network is […] The post bp pulse to Roll Out Tesla EV Chargers in U.S.

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Ford, UAW Reach Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement

Supply Chain Brain

Sources said the union and Ford took part in intense negotiations on October 24 and 25 in order to get a deal finalized.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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The Future of Delivery Management: How will order in-scan and out-scan of packages and shipments shape your business success?

Loginext

This blog focuses on the importance of order in-scans and out-scans of packages and shipments. It also highlights the benefits of using delivery management software and how it can be a powerful feature to handle delivery management operations. The post The Future of Delivery Management: How will order in-scan and out-scan of packages and shipments shape your business success?

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Logistics 5.0 Opportunity to Improve Resilience, Sustainability

Logistics Business Magazine

DANX Carousel Group’s thought leadership white paper, ‘Logistics 5.0: Strategy Beyond Data – Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity,’ concludes that adaptability, resilience, and carbon footprint reduction are the key areas for technology investment to focus on as the supply chain industry enters the next chapter of digital transformation. The report, which surveyed supply chain leaders, acknowledges the leap forward brought about by digital transformation from Logistics 4.0, but forewarns how Log

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Penske Truck Leasing Adds Xos Stepvan to Electric Fleet Offering

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing has added Xos, Inc. battery-electric trucks to its fleet. Penske will deploy the trucks with multiple customers in various industries. The Xos Stepvan is a Class 6 vehicle purpose-built for commercial applications. “We are very pleased to build on our growing portfolio of all-electric vehicles with the addition of the Xos Stepvan,” said Paul Rosa, senior vice president of procurement and fleet planning for Penske Truck Leasing.