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Combating the Rise of Cargo Theft in Food and Beverage Sector

Food Logistics

Perishable goods require precise temperature-controlled environments. This has companies searching for solutions that will protect their cargo and help maintain trust in their supply chains.

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Lucas Systems is more than a Voice Vendor; They are a Warehouse Optimization Solution

Logistics Viewpoints

Lucas Systems Offers Warehouse Optimization Warehouse management systems, once known as supply chain execution systems, have evolved significantly. They have transitioned from mere work executors to planning solutions with optimization capabilities. This transformation was brought about by the incorporation of algorithms that enhanced worker productivity.

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Saturday Night Live Skit About Fast Fashion: Would You Stop Buying It?

Talking Logistics

As reported last week by BBC Business reporter Charlotte Edwards,“Workers for some suppliers of Chinese fast fashion giant Shein are still working 75 hours a week, despite the company promising to improve conditions, a report [by Swiss advocacy group Public Eye] suggests.” Here’s an excerpt from the BBC article: According to the group, who interviewed.

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Nearshoring on the Rise: Navigating the Shift in EU Sourcing Trends

Supply Chain Brain

A shift to shorter supply chains not only helps manage the unpredictability of costs, but also strengthens supply chain resilience by reducing dependency on distant suppliers.

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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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Broker group takes on trucking's crime epidemic, double brokers

Overdrive Online

Brokers and their trade group, the Transportation Intermediaries Association, are feeling the heat from freight fraudsters and pushing new laws and tactics to fight back. They hope carriers and shippers alike take up arms with them.

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Wrapping Roadcheck, running the High Road with tour-haul small fleet

Overdrive Online

Introducing Nashville/Boston-headquartered small fleet owner Sharon Lee and her High Road concert-hauling business. Also in this Overdrive Radio: Last year, Mike "Mustang" Crawford found every scale he passed closed during Roadcheck. Not so this year.

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ProcureCon Supply Chain To Unite Industry Leaders in Atlanta this August

Supply Chain Brain

The conference will feature a diverse range of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities tailored to meet the needs of professionals responsible for sourcing along the supply chain.

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The Essential List of Logistics Acronyms and Abbreviations for Retailers

Locus

If there is one industry that continues to scale robustly, it is Retail. A recent survey forecasts that retail sales will soar to $32.76 trillion by 2026, surpassing the current GDP of all European Union member states combined. As retailers prepare to navigate this vast sea of potential sales, understanding the intricate world of logistics becomes imperative to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

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Dali Re-Floated, Pulled Out of Baltimore Bridge Wreckage

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers still expects to fully reopen Baltimore's primary shipping channel by the end of May.

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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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From Data to Delivery: Transforming Logistics for Maximum Efficiency

Blue Grace Logistics

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 20, 2024 Supply Chain Now Webinar On-Demand: From Data to Delivery: Transforming Logistics for Maximum Efficiency Missed our live session? No worries! Dive into our on-demand webinar where we explore key tactics to leverage systems, data, and implementation strategies, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction in your supply c

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Report: EV Deliveries for Commercial Fleets Double in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Commercial cargo vans and pickup trucks made up 90% of all BEV deliveries, 95% of which came from Ford and Rivian.

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10 Ways Implementing Logistics Management Software Helped Apple Adapt to Changing Demands

Loginext

Explore how logistics management software empowered Apple to adapt swiftly, streamline operations, and meet customer demands with precision and efficiency. The post 10 Ways Implementing Logistics Management Software Helped Apple Adapt to Changing Demands appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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U.S. Senate Investigation Links Automakers to Chinese Forced Labor

Supply Chain Brain

BMW reportedly shipped out 8,000 cars with a part from a Chinese supplier that had been added to a list of companies known to use forced labor.

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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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'Expert help' key in navigating uncertain emissions regs

Commercial Carrier Journal

California-based emission regulations have spread across the country and despite some legal entanglements, there's seemingly no stopping them.

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Route Resilience: 5 Strategic Priorities for Logistics Excellence in the Next Year

Supply Chain Brain

Our webinar will cover a comprehensive guide for logistics professionals grappling with the stressors of the industry, like the pressure to optimize operations amidst tightening budgets and sustainability concerns.

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Logistics trio acquire Freight Software Business

Logistics Business Magazine

Following a lengthy due diligence process, the Cardinal Partnership, Davies Turner and Woodland Group have created a holdings company and purchased UK-based freight software company Forward Computers Ltd from the Freight Software Group. The joint venture is called Forward Computers Alliance Limited and is the vehicle through which the three leading independent freight forwarding and supply chain management companies now jointly own Forward Computers Limited, which trades as Forward Solutions.

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Watch: Are You Ready for Humanoid Robotics?

Supply Chain Brain

It may sound surprising, but what differentiates humanoid robotics from a lot of other automation technologies is that it actually takes nothing to prepare for it, says Damion Shelton, president of Agility Robotics.

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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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Penske-Sponsored State of Sustainable Fleets 2024 Market Brief is Now Available

Penske Move Ahead

Now in its fifth year, the State of Sustainable Fleets 2024 Market Brief sheds light on an industry meeting the moment of an active transition. It was released today on day one of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas, and is available to download at no cost by clicking here. It was created by clean technology consulting firm, GNA, a TRC company.

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Post-Brexit Border Controls Could Cost U.K. Nearly $6B

Supply Chain Brain

That figure would cover the cost of 13 border-related programs to deal with physical checks on plant and animal imports and safety and security declarations.

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Temperature-Controlled Trailer Unit Reduces Fuel Consumption

Logistics Business Magazine

The Vector® HE 17 temperature-controlled trailer unit is now available, adding to Carrier Transicold’s Vector High Efficiency (HE) range. Offering complete versatility for all trailer applications, this new unit offers refrigeration capacity output at above 16 kW, as well as a significant reduction in fuel consumption and noise levels. Carrier Transicold is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.

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China Retaliates Against U.S. Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

The announcement from the People's Republic of China’s Ministry of Commerce is a signal that China will hit back in its trade disputes with the U.S. and Europe.

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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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The Importance of Supply Chain Transparency: Leveraging Warehouse Management Systems

Camelot 3PL Software

Effective communication and transparency throughout supply chain operations are pivotal to business success. The ability to provide real-time updates, share critical data, and ensure all stakeholders are informed is essential for maintaining efficiency and trust with 3PLs, their customers and trading partners. At Camelot 3PL Software, we understand these needs and have developed robust solutions to enhance communication and transparency through our advanced warehouse management systems (WMS), Ex

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RIZON Expands Class 4-5 Battery Electric Truck Lineup with Two Models

NGT News

RIZON Truck, engineered and built by Daimler Truck Group, has expanded its Class 4-5 battery electric cabover truck lineup with the introduction of two new models — the e18Mx and the e18Lx. These models offer enhanced payload capacities and innovative features tailored for urban and local deliveries. The e18Mx and e18Lx offer upgraded payload capacity […] The post RIZON Expands Class 4-5 Battery Electric Truck Lineup with Two Models appeared first on NGT News.

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Calling ‘order’ on Inbound Goods

Logistics Business Magazine

Supermarkets face a pressing need to automate their DCs. But first, they must put their inbound processes in good order. Dan Migliozzi, Sales & Marketing Director, at independent systems integrator, Invar Group , gets to the root of the problem. With floor areas measured in hectares, carrying tens of thousands of SKUs to supply the daily needs of 67 million people, the distribution centres of our major food retailers are surely the textbook case for extensive and profitable automation.

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Blue Bird Corp Introduces Electric Step Van Prototype

NGT News

Electric and low-emission school bus manufacturer Blue Bird Corporation has introduced its electric-powered step van. The company teamed up with Xos and Morgan Olson to manufacture the prototype. Blue Bird builds on its nearly century-long expertise in school bus manufacturing to expand its zero-emission transportation solutions to the commercial vehicle market.

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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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Effective Strategies on How to Sell 3PL Services

IFS Blogs

This article will help you discover powerful strategies and proven techniques for how to sell your 3PL services.

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Range Energy, DTI Launch Pilot to Deploy, Evaluate Electric Reefer Trailers

NGT News

Range Energy, a company bringing powered trailers to the commercial trucking market, has signed a pilot agreement with Dot Transportation Inc. (DTI), the transportation affiliate of leading food industry redistributor Dot Foods, to deploy the refrigerated version of Range’s electric-powered trailer. Range’s trailers will be evaluated for use within DTI’s fleet in the second half […] The post Range Energy, DTI Launch Pilot to Deploy, Evaluate Electric Reefer Trailers appeared first on NGT N

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Penske-Sponsored State of Sustainable Fleets 2024 Market Brief is Now Available

Penske Move Ahead

Now in its fifth year, the State of Sustainable Fleets 2024 Market Brief sheds light on an industry meeting the moment of an active transition. It was released today on day one of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas, and is available to download at no cost by clicking here. It was created by clean technology consulting firm, GNA, a TRC company.