Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2024

If you’re on the front lines of transportation management, you know that navigating the ebbs and flows of capacity and rates is a constant challenge, as is dealing with new regulations and changing customer requirements. How can you find the right balance between cost, service, and risk, while also ensuring compliance? That question is more. Read more The post Key Factors Shaping Transportation Management in 2024 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2024

KRONOS is a provider of titanium dioxide pigments. These pigments are used in a wide range of applications for whitening and brightening. KRONOS Worldwide, headquartered in Dallas, is a leading global producer and marketer of titanium dioxide pigments used in a wide range of applications. The company has thousands of 3,000 customers in over 100 countries.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2024

Growing environmental concerns, rising consumer expectations for ethical production, and increasing regulatory pressures are pushing businesses toward sustainable operations.

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Overdrive Online

JULY 8, 2024

How high could new-truck prices go? Findings from Overdrive's early-2024 reader survey and analysis of past EPA emissions changes prove instructive, as the latest emissions regs loom.

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Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2024

An intense cold front bringing snow to some areas of the country is resulting in damaging coastal winds, rains and waves that threaten infrastructure.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2024

AI promises to save effort and time on a scale never before witnessed in human history. But to quote Serena Williams: “Everything comes at a cost. Just what are you willing to pay for it?

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Freightos

JULY 8, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders AI Popup #2 Gaurav Bajaj July 8, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders For years, technology has been cast as a threat to freight forwarders.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2024

Although Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor is the 25th largest port in the U.S., all containers that travel through the Chicago area are moved by rail or truck.

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Trucking 111

Overdrive Online

JULY 8, 2024

With a career that extends back to the mid-1990s, it’s owner-op Greg Labosky’s old-school knowledge that gives him the ability to adeptly tinker around the edges to take full control of the center of his business, to master the new-school Amazon machine.

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Freight 71

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Over the last three decades, emissions from new trucks have been reduced by more than 98 percent. In fact, it would take 60 of today’s trucks to generate the same level of emissions from a single truck in 1988. Despite these impressive improvements, many trucking businesses continue to seek methods to achieve sustainability goals in a viable, measurable way.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2024

Collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment (CPFR) has to involve both suppliers upstream and customers downstream, says Noha Samara, senior director analyst with Gartner.

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Locus

JULY 8, 2024

Whether it is Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand or the Philippines, reimagining the Transportation Management Platform (TMS) is crucial for businesses in Southeast Asia due to the region’s unique and complex logistics challenges. With diverse geographical landscapes, dense urban areas that make for more greater traffic on the roads, and varied infrastructure quality that can contribute to delays on the ground, traditional TMS solutions often fall short in addressing these challenges in real tim

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2024

The dispute dates back to December, when DP World Canada revealed plans to automate parts of its rail intermodal yard at Vancouver's Centerm Terminal.

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Automation 104

WorkWave

JULY 8, 2024

The Importance of Days Sales Outstanding and Its Impact on Your Accounts Receivable Getting your customers to pay their balances in a timely manner can be a challenge in just about any industry, and pest control is no exception to the rule. In addition to being frustrating, outstanding balances can quickly add up and impact your cash flow. Needless to say, minimizing the time you wait to get paid is crucial to running your business smoothly and efficiently.

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By 2027, Gartner predicts that 40% of sourcing will be handled outside of the procurement function. How can procurement pros ensure that the process is efficient and unified for all users? For a synchronized and democratized approach to procurement, leaders are embracing total procurement orchestration solutions. The What, Why and How of Total Procurement Orchestration details how a multi-level orchestration strategy streamlines procurement processes.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2024

China's commerce ministry has a hearing set for July 18 to look into claims that the EU has been flooding the country with brandy priced well below market value.

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TransAudit

JULY 8, 2024

In the maritime industry, detention and demurrage charges are crucial for managing the logistics of cargo transportation. These charges serve as penalties for the late pickup of cargo or delayed return of containers, ensuring that the flow of goods remains uninterrupted. However, the lack of standardized billing practices has often led to disputes and confusion among stakeholders.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2024

The DoJ gave Boeing the choice of entering a guilty plea and paying a fine or facing a trial on the felony criminal charge of conspiracy to defraud the U.S.

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3PL Links

JULY 8, 2024

Image source: Medium | Top 5 Essential Tips for Mastering Efficient Logistics Management Efficient logistics management is critical to the success of companies that rely on this sector for their operations. This is mostly because logistics control procedures are getting more complicated all the time in an effort to satisfy a market that is picky about efficiency and quickness.

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Change is a constant in the transportation industry. Amid business competition, regulatory developments, environmental concerns, and myriad other challenges, motor carriers must continually adapt to an ever-evolving operational landscape. Fleet telematics technology can help transportation businesses navigate uncertainty, gain a competitive advantage, and boost profitability.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 8, 2024

The world is watching closely as a possible ceasefire nears agreement between Israel and Hamas in the long-running conflict that began on October 7th, 2023. Israel has sent a delegation to negotiate the terms of a ceasefire that could last as long as six weeks and turn into a permanent ceasefire. Decisions will be made in the coming days. Hamas has already accepted the framework of the deal, and Israel has signaled it is willing to do the same.

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