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APRIL 29, 2024
Image source: Rawpixel | The Future of Supply Chain: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends in 2024 Managing the market’s intricacies will call for a proactive approach that goes beyond simply responding to demands as the halfway point of 2024 draws near. It will be essential to prepare for and welcome them, particularly in the context of the difficult supply chain and procurement environments.
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 29, 2024
Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss freight recession: opportunity or threat. Steve is the Founder and Managing Director of iDev Partners a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm. About Steve Elwell Steve is the Founder and since 2010 Managing Director of iDev Partners a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm located in Farmington Hills, MI.
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Talking Logistics
APRIL 29, 2024
Over the past four years, due in large part to the Covid pandemic, there has been significant discussion about the importance of risk management in logistics and how companies must create more resilient supply chains. Logistics operations are key enablers in this process. We were reminded of this again recently when a cargo ship crashed. Read more The post The Important Role of Logistics in Enabling Risk Mitigation and Resilience Strategies appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzale
NGT News
APRIL 29, 2024
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has awarded NFI Group subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. a contract for up to 460 next-generation Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot battery electric transit buses (BEBs). This contract includes a firm order for 80 vehicles, including 48 buses with New Flyer’s standard two-door configuration and 32 buses with an […] The post Boston-Area Transit Authority Orders 80 Electric Buses from New Flyer appeared first on NGT News.
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.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 29, 2024
Over the past four years, due in large part to the Covid pandemic, there has been a lot of discussion about the importance of risk management and how companies need to create more resilient supply chains, with logistics being a key enabler. We were reminded of this again just a few days ago, when a. Read more The post [Video] The Important Role of Logistics in Enabling Risk Mitigation and Resilience Strategies appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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NGT News
APRIL 29, 2024
Icom North America, a provider of patented alternative fuel systems, tanks and components, has completed pivotal distribution agreements with General Motors. This milestone collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of propane, natural gas and other alternative fuels across a wide spectrum of industries, including original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and aftermarket fleets, power generation, marine, agricultural, […] The post Icom North America Secures Key Distribution Agreements with
Overdrive Online
APRIL 29, 2024
Data and no shortage of anecdote show it's been a tough market for motor carriers these last two years. Yet despite many hurdles and handicaps asset-heavy carriers face, they're still doing better on the whole than brokers.
NGT News
APRIL 29, 2024
To advance the equitable adoption of electric vehicles throughout northern Illinois, ComEd joined the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) and members of the Bronzeville community to commission the latest EV charging station as part of a first-of-its-kind U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) pilot to boost charging access for communities with limited access.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2024
71% of consumers said that when comparing two products priced at $10 or less, they would choose the one that follows sustainable practices.
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Loginext
APRIL 29, 2024
Hyperlocal deliveries are transforming convenience for consumers and businesses. LogiNext's delivery management software optimizes operations with features like route optimization, real-time tracking, and geofencing. It enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and improves customer satisfaction. As hyperlocal deliveries gain popularity, we empower businesses to thrive in this dynamic landscape, revolutionizing convenience one neighborhood at a time.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2024
LiDAR, a remote-sensing method using pulsed lasers to measure range, is proving to be of high value in supply chain automation, says Peipei Zhao, president of North America with Robosense.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 29, 2024
Part 2 of this Overdrive Radio podcast talk with small fleet owner Surinder Gill follows on the collapse of the Convoy brokerage, Gill's former principal partner for freight, and his new resolve to be there for change in shippers' approach to carriers.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2024
U.S. manufacturers are calling for tariffs ranging between 70% and 271% on solar panels coming from four Southeast Asian countries.
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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.
NGT News
APRIL 29, 2024
Polestar and fast-charging battery pioneer StoreDot have successfully demonstrated the implementation of StoreDot’s Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) technology in a car for the first time, charging a Polestar 5 prototype from 10% to 80% in just 10 minutes. The fully drivable verification prototype saw a consistent charge rate starting at 310 kW and rising to […] The post Polestar, StoreDot Charge Prototype from 10 to 80 Percent in 10 Minutes appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2024
While significant, the extra emissions are a fraction of what the shipping industry spews into the atmosphere each year.
NGT News
APRIL 29, 2024
A new tool launched by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory enables drivers to estimate, at the ZIP code level, how much they save on fuel costs by driving a plug-in electric vehicle: either a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or a battery electric vehicle (BEV). The tool, Driving Electric: Local Fuel Savings Calculator, […] The post Tool Enables EV Drivers to Estimate Their Fuel Savings appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 29, 2024
The Thames Estuary Growth Board (The Growth Board) is seeking partners to join a landmark project aimed at tackling London’s congestion and pollution by shifting light freight transport from the city’s roads to the River Thames. The project, aims to reduce the number of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) on the streets, reducing congestion and pollution throughout the city.
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
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2024
The market in air cargo from China to the U.S. is already under strain because of limited flights.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 29, 2024
Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Ferguson PLC In 2022, I wrote an article called The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of. The article was about Ferguson PLC, a value-added distributor of plumbing and heating products. Ferguson has an extensive and complex supply chain. When I had an opportunity to catch up with Michael Jacobs, the senior vice president of supply chain at Ferguson, I leapt at the chance.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2024
The executive order includes a report from the Department of Energy on how AI can be used to reach various climate goals.
MTS Logistics
APRIL 29, 2024
In a recent call, a top Biden Administration cybersecurity official pushed the country’s ports to encrypt their data amid recent threats. The U.S. government further urged ports to quickly address vulnerabilities in critical systems and educate staff to protect against cyber attacks. Recently, hacks against major U.S. infrastructure escalated.
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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