The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2024

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss getting Clarity in a Dangerous World. Ben is the Founder of Cambridge Capital (private equity), BGSA (M&A advice), and the Logistics Coalition (humanitarian aid). Ben is hosting the BGSA Supply Chain Conference that will be held January 24-26 in Palm Beach, Florida. About Ben Gordon Benjamin Gordon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2024

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday. 2024 is kicking off right where 2023 left off: with lots of risk and uncertainty in ocean shipping, as several of the news items below highlight. What lies ahead in the world of supply chain and logistics? Everything from the known knowns (e.g., Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 5, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 5, 2024

The holiday season is never short on smiles, especially if you’re an ecommerce business that delivers on all fronts. Unfortunately, every once in a while a frown appears when an order goes wrong. Typical peak season issues all ecommerce businesses big and small are susceptible to include: An item not arriving on time The wrong item being delivered Incomplete orders sent out Lack of delivery status notifications The order getting lost in transit Poor customer service response time These are just

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 5, 2024

71% of employees said burnout impacted their work with 45% saying they’re not as enthusiastic as they could be, while another 26% said they only performed their required responsibilities.

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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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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2024

The recent situation in the Suez Canal once again showed us the importance of canals in our global supply chains. Be it regional or global, they provide economic growth and cultural exchange. They also have valuable contributions in finding new engineering methods. Let’s look at the four canals that made significant impact on global trade, transportation, and development. 1.

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Loginext

JANUARY 5, 2024

LogiNext Mile Mobile App- The ultimate solution for dispatchers and logistics managers. With the best dispatch app, you can manage your end-to-end operations with ease, stay up to date with the status of your orders in real-time, view analytics and more on your hand. Get the power to handle logistics operations at your fingertips. The post Turning Dispatcher Headaches into Efficiency Gains with the Best Dispatch App appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2024

Trinity Logistics, a leading logistics solutions provider, proudly announces the promotion of Michael Cupertino to the position of Director of Operations for the Iowa Regional Service Center (RSC). Cupertino, with a distinguished five-year tenure at Trinity Logistics, has shown unwavering dedication and played a pivotal role in the company’s success.

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Loginext

JANUARY 5, 2024

2023 was quite an impactful year for LogiNext. Join us as we showcase the highlights that shaped our narrative and set the stage for an even more compelling future. The post LogiNext 2023 Rewind appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 5, 2024

A. Hensley Livestock Dispatch and Consulting owner Andrea Hensley pays tribute to her legendary small fleet owner father in conversation with Long Haul Paul -- and gets a look with all of us at the spectacular restoration of the 359.

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NGT News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have made monumental progress in the passenger car market, becoming a standard drivetrain option. The success in cars is also overflowing into other vehicle segments including vans, trucks, buses and two-wheelers. However, despite some key proponents, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) have had a much tougher time receiving significant adoption.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

The evolution of cargo tracking from traditional methods to sophisticated digital tools marks a significant leap in how logistics companies manage and monitor shipments. Today, real-time updates have become a cornerstone of modern cargo tracking, offering unprecedented visibility and control over the shipping process. The digital age has transformed cargo tracking into a dynamic and interactive process.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2024

Joloda Hydraroll Ltd, global loading and unloading solutions specialist, has today announced its acquisition of Actiw Oy. Based in Finland, Actiw is a leading provider of automated loading solutions for the unmodified trailer market. The acquisition is an important milestone in Joloda’s Hydraroll’s growth strategy to increase global market presence by expanding its suite of loading and unloading solutions.

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IFS Blogs

JANUARY 5, 2024

Use this 3PL software pricing guide to explore your CRM options for optimizing logistics operations and sales productivity.

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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 Business Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2024

There has been a steep rise in incidents of aggression and harassment towards commercial fleet drivers from both opportunistic thieves and members of the public in the past 12 months, in the opinion of leading fleet, health and safety, and technology specialists at a recent event organised by SureCam and PeopleSafe to discuss driver safeguarding and lone worker protection.

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Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 5, 2024

If you think people are driving faster these days, you’re probably right. But it’s wise to think twice before you decide to try and keep up. Speeding was a factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2021. Additionally, more than 115,000 driver violations during inspections in 2021 were related to speeding, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) 2022 Large Truck and Bus Statistics guide.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2024

DG International has announced that it will merge with its eCommerce specialist arm, Pro Carrier, from this month. DG International will cease to operate under its separate brand and will move forward under the Pro Carrier name. The integration of the two brands will streamline operations, bringing DG International’s expertise in global transportation options across land, sea and air and Pro Carrier’s eCommerce offering under one umbrella.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2024

Later this month the nominees will be announced for the 2024 Oscars. One category that has always been interesting is Best Adapted Screenplay. This is the award for the best screenplay adapted from previously established material, including novels, stage plays, musicals, short stories, and TV series. The list of winners over the years has been very impressive.

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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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