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Level Up: Freight-Tech for SMB Freight Brokers with Andy Tomka

The Logistics of Logistics

Andy Tomka and Joe Lynch discuss freight-tech for SMB brokers. Andy is the Vice President of Product at MVMNT , a Chicago based TMS firm that is developing technology to meet the needs of smaller brokerages, giving them access to features typically only available to large enterprises. About Andy Tomka Andy Tomka is the Vice President of Product at MVMNT, a freight-tech company that build transportation managemt systems (TMS) for SMB freight brokers.

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Infor Nexus is Taking an Interesting Approach to Generative AI

Logistics Viewpoints

IBM’s Institute for Business Value found that 75% of CEOs believe generative AI will be key to competitive advantage. However, in the supply chain realm, despite the rhetoric, the current use cases for generative AI are limited. At supply chain and enterprise application conferences, software companies have talked about using generative AI to create user manuals.

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U.S. Treasury's owner-reporting system 'unconstitutional': Court

Overdrive Online

Friday the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Alabama ruled the Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional with its new reporting requirements for small businesses, including owner-operator LLCs and other business types.

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Four Strategies for Enhancing Supply Chain Readiness and Resiliency

Supply Chain Brain

Optimizing supply chain readiness and resilience will remain a top priority for the automotive industry in the coming year, as executives manage the convergence of political, economic and environmental risks.

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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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Women in Field Services – Challenges, Trends, and Advice

WorkWave

As recently as last year, women only made up around 31% of all employed persons across several sectors of the field service industry – janitorial and cleaning, physical security, pest control, landscaping and groundskeeping, electricians, pipelayers, plumbers and steamfitters, and HVAC mechanics and installers. In some sectors, women make up a scant 2% of total employed individuals in field service.

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Navigating Transportation Management Procurement in 2024

Supply Chain Brain

Currently, it’s a shipper’s market. The quantity of freight in circulation is low, providing shippers with leverage. Transport companies are dropping rates to attract business.

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Truckers' new chance at affordable health insurance

Overdrive Online

The CDL Drivers Unlimited group's new partnership with BMT is detailed in this Overdrive Radio edition. One owner-op discovered that, by paying just a little more in taxes, he could net about $7,000 on reduced premiums. More in the podcast.

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Volvo VNR Electric Trucks to Be Part of Pilot Program Supporting Drayage Fleets

NGT News

Two Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric trucks will be utilized to launch the pilot ONE Electric Truck Program, which offers small drayage fleets in Southern California a free three-month lease on the zero-tailpipe emission Volvo VNR Electric trucks. The ONE Electric Truck Program was developed by Ocean Network Express (North America) Inc., a global container […] The post Volvo VNR Electric Trucks to Be Part of Pilot Program Supporting Drayage Fleets appeared first on NGT News.

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Stranded assets

Commercial Carrier Journal

Zero-emission vehicles present truck fleets with opportunity, as there are a considerable number of older trucks in operational use.

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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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Cold Chain Boxing Service for Influencer Brands

Food Logistics

Cold Chain 3PL handles everything from curating bespoke influencer kits to managing shipping logistics.

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Fleet earnings Q4 2023: Carriers feel the impetus of freight market recession

Commercial Carrier Journal

Amid ongoing freight market challenges, carriers demonstrate resilience and adeptly navigate a tough climate.

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What are the Best Logistics Management Software Tools and Techniques?

Loginext

Get a detailed overview of the best logistics management software tools and techniques used in modern supply chain. It includes a detailed analysis of the features and functionalities of logistics software tool, and what has helped LogiNext become a prominent player in the logistics industry. The post What are the Best Logistics Management Software Tools and Techniques?

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Electric Courier Delivers Toilet Rolls

Logistics Business Magazine

Sustainable toilet paper brand Who Gives A Crap is partnering with all-electric courier Packfleet to provide carbon-neutral deliveries to London toilets. Thousands of rolls of the purpose-driven toilet paper will arrive on doorsteps via the courier’s cutting-edge routing technology. Every order within the M25 will be delivered by Packfleet, and London-based customers will get free delivery with orders that exceed £20.

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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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Seamless Integration for Legacy Retail Transportation Management System (TMS) for Logistics Success

Locus

In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have become an indispensable tool for retailers seeking to optimize their transportation operations. With the ability to streamline processes, cut costs, and leverage advanced technologies, TMS solutions are critical for maintaining a competitive edge. By integrating TMS into their operations, retailers can not only improve efficiency but also drive innovation and make data-informed decisions that enhance

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Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems Audit Finds ‘Multiple’ Quality Lapses, FAA Says

Supply Chain Brain

The shortfalls were found at both Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc., which makes most of the 737’s fuselage.

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Santa Barbara Adds 16 EV Fast Chargers

NGT News

The city of Santa Barbara, California’s Sustainability & Resilience Department and Public Works Department have opened the first electric vehicle fast chargers hosted at a city facility. The new fast chargers, located at the Ortega Parking Garage (Lot 10) in the heart of downtown, can rapidly charge any EV with up to a 200-mile range […] The post Santa Barbara Adds 16 EV Fast Chargers appeared first on NGT News.

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JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Merger Abandoned After Block by Judge

Supply Chain Brain

A successful deal would have created the fifth-largest carrier in the United States and helped Spirit ensure its survival.

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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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Gravity Opens Flagship Electric Vehicle Charging Center in Core of Big Apple

NGT News

New York-based electric vehicle infrastructure startup Gravity Inc. was joined by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Con Edison, Related Companies, U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler and New York City officials to open its flagship Midtown Manhattan EV charging center to the public. Gravity’s equipment can charge at a rate of 2,400 miles […] The post Gravity Opens Flagship Electric Vehicle Charging Center in Core of Big Apple appeared first on NGT News.

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Use Digitization to Transform Chemical Supply Chain Planning

CLX Logistics

How to Elevate Your Logistics Operations with AI & ML Technology Global supply chain organizations are embracing digitization to propel their supply chain planning to new heights. This transformation is not just a technological upgrade but a strategic move to foster innovation and support the ambitious growth goals of the organization. Within the chemical industry, challenges such as regulatory compliance, market volatility, and stringent safety measures require innovative solutions.

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EV Range’s Network Now Includes New LG Charger

NGT News

EV Range is collaborating with LG Business Solutions to be a value-added reseller of the new LG American-made electric vehicle charger. EV Range is the first EV charging software network authorized to distribute these new chargers. All LG chargers sold by EV Range are preconfigured to be remotely managed via the EV Range charger station […] The post EV Range’s Network Now Includes New LG Charger appeared first on NGT News.

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Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo Returns to Las Vegas in Early May 2024

Supply Chain Brain

The 2024 show is an anticipated event for many, after the success of 2023, demonstrating it to be one of the leading retail focused supply chain and logistics events.

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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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The Pros & Cons of Virtual Private Clouds: Finding the Right Fit for Your Business

WorkWave

Today’s field service businesses rely on a wide range of data to keep things running smoothly — customer information, service histories, payment and finance records, and more are all crucial to efficient operations. As that data piles up, businesses are faced with figuring out where to store it all for easy access as needed. Fortunately, there are a variety of cloud hosting and storage options for businesses to choose from, each providing unique benefits, costs and drawbacks for users.

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Imports Surge Under U.S. Trade ‘Loophole’ Surge

Supply Chain Brain

The customs loophole has allowed e-commerce giants Temu and Shein to flood the country with cheap imports.

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Loads of ATLS Solutions

Logistics Business Magazine

Ancra Systems is a leading specialist automatic truck, trailer, and container loading and unloading solutions (ATLS) provider, with over 35 years of experience supporting a comprehensive package of standard and bespoke solutions. The company has a particular focus on cost-effective solution design, which has been developed to help it achieve its goals of improved loading and unloading efficiency, optimised logistics costs, improved worker ergonomics, and the elimination product damage.

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Expected and Unexpected Trends for the Shipping Industry During the Rest of 2024

MTS Logistics

After being employed in logistics for over 20 years, one thing is for sure: there is never a dull moment in the shipping and logistics industry. Every year, we face new challenges, some expected and some unseen. In this article, I will try to digest both expected and unexpected challenges and trends so that we can attempt to minimize surprises in shipping and logistics for the rest of 2024. 1.

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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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Ready to Optimize Your Logistics?

Logistics Business Magazine

In the fast-paced world of logistics, staying ahead is not just an advantage – it’s imperative. The LogiMAT 2024 fair is a gateway to discovering cutting-edge solutions that can revolutionize operations. One exhibitor, Ammeraal Beltech, invites visitors to meet its experts in person. As the logistics landscape evolves with just-in-time inventory management and the booming e-commerce sector, the demand for speed and efficiency has never been higher.

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Houthis Claim Attack on MSC Container Ship, Causing Fire

Supply Chain Brain

The Houthis have been consistently attacking merchant shipping in the region for months in protest against Israel’s war with Hamas.

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Automated Order Processing Solutions at LogiMAT

Logistics Business Magazine

Coesia, a leader in innovative industrial and packaging solutions, will showcase its internal logistics and e-commerce solutions to automate order fulfilment processes at LogiMAT (March 19-21, 2024; Hall 7, Stand 7A61.) At the show, Coesia’s Groups will display technologies to support picking, consolidation, packaging, and palletising. Coesia’s full suite of end-to-end solutions support its customers up and down their supply chains. “Choosing Coesia as a single partner in the field of in-h