The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 20, 2024

Jennifer Karpus-Romain and Joe Lynch discuss building a freight sales & marketing community. Jennifer is the Executive Director of the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA) , an association that enables sales and marketing professionals to learn and give back to the transportation and logistics industry through education, connections and resources for close to a century.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2024

Aside from creating products that have sustainable benefits, Siemens has increased the value of their offerings by focusing on the traceability and data verification of their products. Companies across the globe are being placed under pressure to keep an accurate record of emissions data across their entire supply chain, due to regulations requiring annual reporting.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2024

On February 29, 2024 I began a new morning routine. The first thing I do when I get out of bed is take a little pill. It’s Levothyroxine, a synthetic version of the hormone thyroxine that’s produced by the thyroid. But on February 29 I had my thyroid removed due to cancer, so now this. Read more The post One Mile, One Day at a Time appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Truck News

MARCH 20, 2024

Driver Inc. is an emotional issue in our industry – and for good reason.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 20, 2024

Including same-day delivery options is good for business, bringing long-term, strategic benefits that should counter the typical six-figure cost of setting it up.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 20, 2024

The predicted surge in electric vehicle demand carries the potential to exacerbate sourcing challenges for key battery minerals, potentially disrupting automotive manufacturing.

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Loginext

MARCH 20, 2024

Let's explore the key communication strategies to optimize order lifecycle management. From transparency to proactive issue resolution, an effective communication channel can improve customer satisfaction and optimize operations. Learn the different strategies offered by LogiNext to streamline order lifecycle. The post Communication Strategies for Seamless Order Lifecycle Management appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 20, 2024

AI plays a prominent role in at least four of the eight supply chain tech trends highlighted by research firm Gartner.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 20, 2024

Global trade networks have been strained in many different ways and fashions that have unexpectedly changed our outlook in logistics in the past few years. That’s not to say that global trade hasn’t evolved consistently since the dawn of global trade. For thousands of years, what we know as “global trade” has slowly expanded with starts and stops, new avenues of trade as well as old avenues strengthened with new technologies.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 20, 2024

The Biden Administration's FLOW initiative was first launched in March of 2022 as a response to supply chain disruptions brought on by the pandemic.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 20, 2024

Download the new Partners in Business guide to owner-operator business today, and if you're attending MATS, join us at 2:45 p.m. Friday, March 22, in the MATS Pro Talks Theater (B104 in the South Wing) for the official kickoff for this year's PIB program.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 20, 2024

The company's Wingsail technology acts as a complement to a ship's existing fossil-fuel propulsion systems, designed to cut down on fuel use and emissions.

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Conger

MARCH 20, 2024

Imagine finding yourself in the heart of a warehouse surrounded by a seamless operation. Forklifts swiftly navigate from storage to dispatch, handling pallets effortlessly. This vision can be a reality through utilizing industrial racking solutions. As warehouses and distribution centers evolve, it becomes evident that choosing an outstanding racking partner is crucial to staying competitive.

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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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Bulk Connection

MARCH 20, 2024

Transporting viscous food-grade bulk liquids like honey, molasses, syrups, and fatty acids requires meticulous preparation to ensure the shipment reaches its destination without compromising quality. These viscous liquids demand specific considerations due to their sensitivity to temperature changes. In this article, we’ll explore how bulk freight professionals address these temp changes by relying on in-transit heat and/or steaming during the transport process.

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Locus

MARCH 20, 2024

As modern lives get busier, it is a lot more difficult to find the time and headspace for necessary chores, like keeping your clothes clean and pressed, day in and day out. There’s also the question of environmental impact. Did you know that washing machines use an average of 70 liters of water with every wash? That’s where LaundryMate comes in. They are an innovative start-up that picks up and delivers washed, dried, and ironed clothes straight to customers’ doorsteps.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

DHL Supply Chain announces the opening of a new multi-user facility in Coventry. The new building is entirely powered by renewable electricity and is the first operationally carbon neutral new build DHL site in the UK. The building, which has been certified as BREEAM ‘Outstanding’, features an air source heat pump which provides all the warehouse and office heating and cooling requirements.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 20, 2024

Investor expectations have dimmed for what was supposed to be a crucial year in the manufacturer’s recovery from a half decade of turmoil.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

Bonfiglioli boosts its intralogistics participation at LogiMAT with two booths: the first, in the Hall 10, is dedicated to Solutions for Mobile Intralogistics (Booth 10D13), the second, in the Hall 7, is focused on Logistics Automation Solutions (Booth 7F09). This double presence holds significant strategic importance, reflecting the company’s steadfast commitment in the development of complete cutting-edge solutions for warehouse operations, under the sign of efficiency and sustainability

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NGT News

MARCH 20, 2024

The diesel engine line of Power Solutions International Inc. (PSI), provider of emission-certified engines and power systems, is now approved for the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). This approval is a significant step in PSI’s efforts to offer more sustainable fuel options to its customers. HVO, a renewable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional diesel, […] The post PSI Obtains Approval for Diesel Engines to Use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has announced the appointment of Adriana Olaya Rodriguez as its new Sustainability and Communications Manager. The multi-lingual author of Make them Behave Sustainably, takes on the newly created position at the global waste and recycling, cleaning and hand hygiene manufacturer. She will be spearheading sustainability strategy in the EMEA, LATAM and APAC regions, looking to drive positive change through actions, communications and engagement, and supporting R

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NGT News

MARCH 20, 2024

The oil company bp plans to celebrate the opening of its new electric vehicle charging site at its bp America headquarters in Houston, Texas, expanding its network of EV chargers in the U.S. The new bp pulse station is the first bp pulse-branded Gigahub in the U.S. and will be open to the public April […] The post First bp pulse EV Charging Gigahub in US Opens at Houston Headquarters appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 20, 2024

Katana's tool tracks what customers want and how much they need of specific offerings, and then forecasts when they might need those products.

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NGT News

MARCH 20, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued final national pollution standards for light-duty trucks, medium-duty vehicles and passenger cars for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond. These standards will avoid more than 7 billion tons of carbon emissions and provide nearly $100 billion of annual net benefits to society, including $13 billion of annual […] The post EPA Issues Final National Pollution Standards for Motor Vehicles appeared first on NGT News.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 20, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, small businesses are increasingly turning to fulfillment centers to streamline their operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and scale their growth. Fulfillment centers for small businesses , such as those operated by a third-party logistics provider (3PL), offer a B2C solutions by handling the storage, picking, packing, and shipping of products, thereby allowing business owners to focus on core aspects of their business like product sales and mar

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I.C.E. Transport

MARCH 20, 2024

Are you moving to Poland from the USA? You’re not alone.Poland has become an attractive destination country for U.S. expats and Poland natives moving “back home.” One of the most daunting tasks you’ll face is shipping your personal and household goods from your current U.S. home to Poland. Do it right and your goods will be waiting for you upon your arrival.

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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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NGT News

MARCH 20, 2024

WeaveGrid, a software company enabling the rapid integration of electric vehicles with the electric grid, is partnering with the American Center for Mobility (ACM) to test its software with real-world EVs and charging infrastructure at ACM’s Willow Run facility in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This effort will be supported by the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform, a grant […] The post WeaveGrid Partners with ACM to Test EV Grid Integration Software appeared first on NGT News.

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 20, 2024

The moving and storage industry requires efficiency, flexibility and reliability for customers. Whether you’re being hired to relocate a household or hoping to diversify revenue streams by offering truck rentals at your storage facility, partnering with a trusted commercial truck rental provider like Penske is essential. With tailored solutions, flexible rental options and top-notch customer support, Penske provides a partnership that will empower your business and help you stay competitive.

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NGT News

MARCH 20, 2024

Envirotech Vehicles Inc., a provider of new zero-emission, purpose-built electric vehicles, has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with PlugD Commercial Electric Leasing and Rentals Inc., a Texas-based commercial EV leasing company. Under terms of the agreement, EVTV will deliver 200 electric high roof vans and trucks to PlugD for a total of approximately […] The post Envirotech Agrees to Deliver 200 Electric Vehicles to PlugD appeared first on NGT News.

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