Thu.Jun 20, 2024

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The New Visibility: Unlocking Multi-Tier Transparency and Traceability

Talking Logistics

During the significant disruptions caused by the Covid pandemic, many companies learned that they really didn’t have good visibility across their end-to-end supply chains — especially not beyond their Tier 1 suppliers and partners. Fast forward to today, having multi-tier transparency and traceability is even more important. What trends are driving this requirement?

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Paid truck parking not utilized, resented by many truckers

Overdrive Online

After a trucker's heated exchange with Truck Parking Club about taking previously free parking spots paid, owner-ops and other drivers weighed in on just how they feel about being "everybody's piggy bank," in the words of another operator.

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Port call optimisation reduces greenhouse gas emissions in ports

Supply Chain and Logistics

Drewry promotes port call optimization to reduce maritime emissions effectively.

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Drone-Sinking of Coal Ship Takes Red Sea Perils to New Level

Supply Chain Brain

Yemen’s Houthi militants managed to strike the MV Tutor with a seaborne drone, killing one crew member and injuring others.

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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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Image a stumbling block in recruitment of women drivers, study finds

Commercial Carrier Journal

Overall, women ranked a lack of respect higher (by a wide margin) than personal safety, restroom access, and their physical ability to perform the job.

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Which Technology Is Right for My Manufacturing Business?

Supply Chain Brain

Over the last decade, the world has changed dramatically for manufacturers. But so has technology, with a host of new tools for streamlining operations, automating tasks and saving on costs.

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Unlock shipping savings with Freightquote Rewards

Freightquote

Want to earn exclusive discounts and freight shipping rewards? Join Freightquote Rewards loyalty program and start saving today.

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The 'Glocal' Balancing Act: Lessons from a Local Winery's Supply Chain Disruptions

Supply Chain Brain

Many companies have been busy restructuring their supply chains from global to regional or local for a few years now. But what problems are they trying to solve?

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What Reporting and Analytics Capabilities Are Available in Delivery Logistics Software?

Loginext

Explore how advanced delivery logistics software enhances efficiency through real-time tracking, analytics, and cost-saving insights. Deliver superior service and optimize operations effectively using LogiNext’s logistics management software. The post What Reporting and Analytics Capabilities Are Available in Delivery Logistics Software? appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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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Watch: Getting Better Operations Visibility From Your Applications

Supply Chain Brain

Organizations face a tremendous challenge in integrating multiple information systems and extracting visibility across the enterprise, says Constantine Limberakis, vice president of product marketing with PartnerLinQ.

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I had no idea I was having a heart attack

Truck News

I dodged a serious bullet last week. My doctor tells me I had a serious heart attack, but it took me four days to realize it.

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Podcast | Do Humanoid Robots Make Sense in a Warehouse?

Supply Chain Brain

Are robots that are modeled after the human form the best choice for warehouse operations?

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Attracting and retaining the right people

Truck News

I think it goes without saying that attracting and retaining the right people has measurable impacts on our business.

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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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Amazon Fined Nearly $6M over Warehouse Quotas in California

Supply Chain Brain

Citing more than 59,000 separate violations, state regulators say Amazon failed to disclose quotas to workers at two warehouses near Los Angeles.

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Heineken Innovates with Centralized Planning Tools

AIMMS

With AIMMS, Heineken continues to advance its supply chain planning capabilities, achieving greater efficiency and sustainability.

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Chinese Carmakers Call for 25% Tax on Large European Cars

Supply Chain Brain

The companies made the demand in a closed-door meeting with Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce on June 18.

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PCS Software Promotes CFO from Within

Food Logistics

Personnel updates sees new hires and promotions at PCS Software, Dematic and more.

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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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Amazon Ditches Plastic Pillows for Packages in North America

Supply Chain Brain

As of June 20, the company says it's replaced 95% of its plastic pillows with recyclable paper fillers at its North America fulfillment centers.

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Supply Chain Disruption Eased by Control Tower Satellite Visibility

Logistics Business Magazine

Viasat, Inc. is working with TCTEC Telecom to provide its powerful satellites for the company’s Long Range (LoRa) Peer-to-Peer technology, which allows vehicle tracking, direct communication between trucks, and alert monitoring. Headquartered in Londrina, Southern Brazil, TCTEC Telecom operates 81 offices in the country and has over 20 years of experience delivering satellite connectivity for clients in the public and private sectors, spanning a range of industries.

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Leveling the Retail Playing Field with Smart Tech: Compete with Walmart and Amazon

Locus

When people think of retail, they first think of Amazon or Walmart, the world’s largest retailers. That’s not by accident. Walmart and Amazon’s 2023 revenue was around $648 billion and $574 billion respectively. Their success isn’t solely due to smart marketing though. Their ability to provide industry-leading customer experiences that are convenient, flexible and predictable has made them a leader in the retail space.

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How Route Optimization Can Improve Efficiencies for Waste Management Companies

WorkWave

Waste management companies face numerous challenges, from managing large fleets of vehicles to ensuring timely and efficient waste collection. One of the most effective solutions to these challenges is route optimization. Efficiently running optimized collection routes is crucial for the financial health of waste management companies and municipalities, but it’s a highly complex task.

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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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Keeping It Cool: Tips for Shipping Frozen Food Across the Nation

GoShip Blog

Shipping frozen food across the nation isn’t just about getting food from point A to point B. It’s about keeping it perfectly frozen throughout the journey. Whether it’s ice cream, vegetables, or ready-to-eat meals, maintaining the cold chain is important for making sure the food arrives in the same condition it left the warehouse.

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Nikkiso to Construct Liquid-Based Hydrogen Fueling Stations in South Korea

NGT News

After its most recent award by SK Plug Hyverse, Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group, part of Nikkiso Co. Ltd.’s Industrial division, has contracts to build and maintain approximately two dozen liquid-based hydrogen (LH2) fueling stations in South Korea. As more buses and heavy-duty trucks look to lower carbon emissions while keeping long-distance driving […] The post Nikkiso to Construct Liquid-Based Hydrogen Fueling Stations in South Korea appeared first on NGT News.

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Bridging the gap between Indoor and Outdoor Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Award winning company Capra Robotics have invented a new solution for achieving smooth and uninterrupted logistics flows facility wide, indoor and outdoor. For decades, manufacturing companies have invested heavily in optimizing their intralogistics to ensure the smooth flow of materials within their facilities. However, a critical bottleneck arises when moving goods out of one production building and into the next.

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Eaton Assists Notre Dame in Establishing EV Charging Network Across Campus

NGT News

Intelligent power management company Eaton is helping the University of Notre Dame establish new electric vehicle charging infrastructure for use by its students, faculty, staff and maintenance fleet. The project will enable Notre Dame to meet growing demand for EV charging across its campus and accelerate progress toward its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by […] The post Eaton Assists Notre Dame in Establishing EV Charging Network Across Campus appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Tips to Beat the Summer Heat

Penske Move Ahead

High temperatures and humidity can be a challenging combination bringing with them the threat of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. For do-it-yourself movers and professional truck drivers alike, experts recommend taking a few precautions to help beat the summer heat. We have assembled some tips to add to your summer travel pre-trip checklist.

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Several U.S. Municipalities Sign Emissions-Reducing Agreements with Clean Energy Fuels

NGT News

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has reached a series of new agreements with several municipalities across the United States. These agreements represent a collective growing demand within city agencies for more sustainable, low-carbon solutions for their operations. “What we are now observing is that municipalities that are eager to meet their environmental and fiscal goals can […] The post Several U.S.

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Tips to Beat the Summer Heat

Penske Move Ahead

High temperatures and humidity can be a challenging combination bringing with them the threat of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. For do-it-yourself movers and professional truck drivers alike, experts recommend taking a few precautions to help beat the summer heat. We have assembled some tips to add to your summer travel pre-trip checklist.

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