The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 5, 2024

Dan Lindsey and Joe Lynch discuss building strong carrier relationships. Dan is the Co-founder of Linkage Logistics and the Broker-Carrier Summit , which will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, April 22 – 24, 2024. About Dan Lindsey Dan Lindsey is the Co-founder of Linkage Logistics and the Founder of the Broker-Carrier Summit. Dan has been in the logistics industry since 2001 when he began working the preload shift for UPS.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 5, 2024

One of the side effects of my thyroid surgery is that I’ve grown a beard. It’s what happens when you stop shaving, as I did the first week after surgery. I was afraid of slicing open the fresh scar on my neck with the razor. So, I ended up with a beard and I’ve decided. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 5, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Food Logistics

APRIL 5, 2024

A reputable 3PL becomes the guiding light for shippers in flat market conditions, offering a comprehensive suite of services designed to prioritize reliability and service quality and mitigate the driver shortage.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

When was the last time you thought about your business’ relationship with its suppliers? Was it the last time you placed an order? The last time you signed a contract? The last time they raised prices? Never? The fact is, most business owners think of procurement as nothing more than a transactional relationship. So much attention is paid to negotiating the price of the goods and coordinating the delivery that very little thought goes into the quality of the relationship and how improving it mig

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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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NGT News

APRIL 5, 2024

The Florida city of Hallandale Beach has launched the Cloud, an all-electric bus fleet, with a complimentary service to the community beginning April 5, 2024. This fleet of nine electric vehicles is one of the largest electric bus fleets owned by any Florida municipality and is a testament to the city’s commitment to forging a […] The post Nine-Unit Bus Fleet Buoys Florida City’s Green Agenda appeared first on NGT News.

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Truck News

APRIL 5, 2024

I get a lot of questions about whether it’s a good time to sell, usually from trucking company owners who are “seller-curious” and want an opinion on whether they can […]

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3PL Links

APRIL 5, 2024

Image source: Shipbob | Top 10 Practical Supply Chain Management Tips for Businesses Effective supply chain management becomes an increasingly important sector full of strategic opportunities and difficulties in an increasingly dynamic and complicated network. Increasingly quick delivery requirements, fluctuating transportation costs, and unpredictability of outside events are just a few of the supply chain management difficulties businesses confront.

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NGT News

APRIL 5, 2024

Xos Inc., an electric truck manufacturer and fleet electrification services provider, has released the 2024 Xos SV step van. This latest model offers a range of new features and improvements, making it the most advanced and versatile step van from Xos to date. “We are constantly striving to improve and innovate our designs to meet […] The post Xos Upgrades 2024 SV Step Van with Range of Features appeared first on NGT News.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

APRIL 5, 2024

Despite decline in orders, ACT and FTR analysts noted it was expected.

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Stord

APRIL 5, 2024

Acquisition broadens Stord’s DTC and B2B fulfillment capabilities for high growth omnichannel brands ATLANTA, April 5, 2024 —Stord, a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced today its acquisition of ProPack Logistics , a renowned provider of fulfillment services.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 5, 2024

For millions of drivers – including many Penske DIY movers and professional truck drivers, anticipation is building for Monday’s first visible total solar eclipse in the U.S. in seven years. During the solar eclipse, the daytime sky is set to darken in parts of the country as the Moon passes in front of the Sun and casts its shadow to fall on the Earth.

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NGT News

APRIL 5, 2024

Nearly 1,000 farmers, ethanol industry workers and other supporters from across the U.S. have sent a letter to President Biden calling on his administration to take action to allow continued access to E15 throughout the upcoming summer driving season, according to the Renewable Fuels Association. E15 is a lower-cost, lower-carbon gasoline blend containing 15% ethanol. […] The post Ethanol Industry Supporters Urge Continued Access to E15 Blend in Summer 2024 appeared first on NGT News.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 5, 2024

For millions of drivers – including many Penske DIY movers and professional truck drivers, anticipation is building for Monday’s first visible total solar eclipse in the U.S. in seven years. During the solar eclipse, the daytime sky is set to darken in parts of the country as the Moon passes in front of the Sun and casts its shadow to fall on the Earth.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2024

The Great North American Eclipse is coming. A total solar eclipse will take place at the Moon’s ascending node on Monday, April 8, 2024. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon’s apparent diameter is larger than the Sun’s, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness.

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