Talking Logistics
JANUARY 4, 2024
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post from Uber Freight’s blog highlights five strategies to enable a productive supply chain in 2024 and beyond.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2024
The combination of low latency, high bandwidth, massive device connectivity, reliability, and other factors makes 5G technology well-suited for various automation and virtual-enabled technologies across industries.
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West Coast and California Logistics
JANUARY 4, 2024
According to Supply Chain Dive , the US manufacturing industry ended 2023 with growing optimism for a 2024 rebound. Both the ISM and S&P Global PMI indices pointed to rising business optimism and increased investment in advertising. While inflation remains a concern, cost increases are slowing down, suggesting subdued industrial price pressures.
Linxup
JANUARY 4, 2024
Keeping your fleet safe is important, no matter how big or small your field service or delivery business is. Having a solid company fleet safety plan helps lower the chances of accidents, injuries, lawsuits, and financial losses. But it doesn't stop there. A thoughtful, and well-implemented fleet safety plan makes your business more efficient, productive, and respected.
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.
NGT News
JANUARY 4, 2024
Mesa, Ariz.’s all-electric fire truck is officially in service. The pumper truck, stationed at Fire Station 221 in southeast Mesa, will reduce toxin exposure for firefighters as part of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department’s commitment to implementing cutting-edge health and safety practices. The truck, manufactured by E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., is […] The post City in Arizona Unveils State’s First Fully Electric Fire Truck appeared first on NGT News.
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Commercial Carrier Journal
JANUARY 4, 2024
Volvo on Thursday teased the upcoming debut of its updated flagship VNL tractor – a truck that last received an overhaul in 2017.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2024
CMOC’s copper output also jumped by 51% to 419,539 tons, establishing it as one of the world’s top producers at a time when many miners are struggling to boost output.
Overdrive Online
JANUARY 4, 2024
It's been a work long in progress for the Dryden, New York, independent owner-operator, who's extended the wheelbase 30 inches to 280, converted a short-hood setup to EXHD, and much more, building on the inspiration of his owner-operator father.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2024
HMM announced that it had developed its Supply Chain Carbon Calculator January 3, allowing cargo owners to better manage the carbon footprints of ships, trains and trucks.
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Loginext
JANUARY 4, 2024
With the surge in online orders, ensuring that customers receive their orders promptly and in pristine condition has become a paramount concern for QSR establishments. Get insights on how FIFO plays a significant role in enhancing last mile delivery operations in the QSR industry. The post How is FIFO Playing a Significant Role in Enhancing Last Mile Delivery Operations in the QSR Sector appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2024
Some potential targets of the coalition's attacks could include launchers for anti-ship missiles and drones as well as storage facilities for ammunition.
Food Logistics
JANUARY 4, 2024
3PLs play a pivotal role in enhancing warehouse safety for shippers.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2024
Cargobot said that it will first launch its operations in Spain before expanding to multiple other countries in the EU.
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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.
WorkWave
JANUARY 4, 2024
Time To Read: 5 minutes Job scheduling software plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of ERP field service businesses. In the dynamic environment of these industries, where timely and accurate execution of tasks is paramount, job scheduling becomes a linchpin for success. Having specialized software within an ERP system streamlines the entire process of assigning, managing, and monitoring tasks, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2024
Procurement used to be tasked with a clear and basic mission: Sign up the best suppliers at the cheapest price. Not anymore.
RasTrac
JANUARY 4, 2024
In today's fast-paced business environment, the key to increased productivity and reduced operational costs lies in optimizing driving time. Discover how Rastrac, an advanced fleet management software, significantly impacts operational efficiency by discouraging off-route driving and ensuring strict adherence to assigned tasks.
3PL Links
JANUARY 4, 2024
With the exponential development and application of technologies, the digital world has already become an accepted norm in the corporate universe. The way that businesses think and operate is being disrupted by the Digital Age, and this has an impact on every aspect of a company, including logistics. The arrival of Logistics 5.0 is the result of this development in digital transformation.
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
Ship Monk
JANUARY 4, 2024
ShipMonk is privileged to have a lot of hard-working, incredible team members at all our state-of-the-art locations. We love showing them appreciation at every opportunity, so we created “Thank You Thursday” to celebrate employees on a weekly basis. Check out the shoutouts from December across our 12 fulfillment center locations, now including ShipMonk Europe.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 4, 2024
$90 million will be used to improve a plant in Colorado Springs, Colorado, while the other $72 million will go towards expanding a factory located in Gresham, Oregon.
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