Talking Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2024
Lots of news last week about the use of drones in supply chain and logistics operations. As reported by Joann Muller at Axios, “Walmart and drone delivery partner DroneUp are ending drone delivery in three states to focus on perfecting the airborne package delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.” “We’re really focusing on automation, Read more The post Walmart and IKEA: Drone Delivery vs.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 26, 2024
Heavy research and development investments are being made in supply chain solutions. These investments occur at the application layer, in technologies that will speed up implementations, and at the platform level. However, some of the larger providers of these solutions clearly consider platform investments core to competitive differentiation. Blue Yonder is investing $1 billion over three years in their solutions.
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MTS Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2024
Earlier this year, we had a large shipment stolen when it was picked up from our warehouse. We had a container arrive from overseas, the shipment was picked up and brought to our warehouse to be transloaded into a 53-foot trailer for delivery to our customer’s client across the country. Everything went smoothly until the truck broke down, was supposed to be getting repaired, and the driver stopped communicating and disappeared.
NGT News
AUGUST 26, 2024
Recology, a 100% employee-owned sustainable waste management company, will begin testing North America’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse collection vehicle — developed in partnership with New Way Trucks and Hyzon — in San Francisco this week. The refuse collection vehicle was built in partnership between refuse truck body manufacturer New Way Trucks, and fuel […] The post Recology Will Test Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Refuse Truck appeared first on NGT News.
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.
Commercial Carrier Journal
AUGUST 26, 2024
Road-facing dash cameras have become relatively standard for trucking companies, but driver-facing cameras are still somewhat of a novelty. While some carriers swear by them, some say they're not necessary with the use of other technologies.
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Women in Trucking
AUGUST 26, 2024
Dominicana Figueroa, the first female regional rental manager for Home Depot , says she learned how to empower herself and others by seeing the value in taking risks.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
The new store is currently up and running in Oslo and Madrid, with the company planning to decide on next steps after December.
Women in Trucking
AUGUST 26, 2024
In the past, many motor carriers tried to be gender blind in their hiring process. They insisted that they only hired, "the best driver." However, over the years we've learned that women experience the trucking industry differently than men. While many of the challenges are the same, women prioritize things differently.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
Embracing end-to-end, full stack IoT technology is pivotal for the future of supply chain and logistics management.
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Food Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2024
Artificial intelligence stands out as a transformative force, revolutionizing quality assurance and quality control processes, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and elevating product standards.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
Shein's report also found that 0.5% of suppliers it audited weren't paying workers the local minimum wage, or were delaying wage payments.
NGT News
AUGUST 26, 2024
Volt Mobility, based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has entered into a purchase agreement with Mullen Automotive Inc. for approximately $210 million to acquire 3,000 Class 1 and Class 3 EV cargo vans and trucks over a 16-month period. Mullen will receive an initial $3 million deposit within 60 days and additional payments as […] The post Volt Mobility Agrees to Purchase 3,000 Electric Vehicles from Mullen appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
India’s 12 largest ports handled 818 million tons of cargo in the year through March, a 4.4% increase over the prior year.
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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.
NGT News
AUGUST 26, 2024
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. has officially started production for its new chassis, the Isuzu NRR-EV. This all-new chassis represents a significant advancement in automotive technology, design and sustainability in the medium-duty segment. The company’s commitment to sustainable transportation solutions will provide viable zero-emission offerings for large and small fleets.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
Canada, the U.S. and the EU have all accused China of providing unfair subsidies to automakers and green energy manufacturers.
NGT News
AUGUST 26, 2024
Oodles Energy, an electric vehicle fast-charging network operator, opened its first EV fast-charging location in Houston, Texas. Located at Four Points by Sheraton Houston Intercontinental Airport on 1450 North Sam Houston Pkwy East, the new Oodles Energy site consists of two 240-kW DC fast-charging stations with four ports capable of simultaneous charging.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 26, 2024
Kathy Fulton, executive director of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), offers guidance on how companies and logistics operations can best prepare for natural disasters.
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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
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 26, 2024
The upcoming peak season in logistics presents a unique set of challenges influenced by multiple factors such as shifting consumer behaviors, economic fluctuations, and evolving technological trends. As retailers and supply chain operators gear up for this busy period, concerns are mounting about the potential impact of external disruptions, ranging from economic instability to global events.
NGT News
AUGUST 26, 2024
Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus have recognized a diverse group of communities completing a program designed to help prepare them to accommodate the growth of electric vehicles and EV infrastructure. Through their completion of the EV Readiness Program, 12 local Illinois governments are the latest to receive support that allows them […] The post Twelve Communities in Illinois Complete EV Readiness Program appeared first on NGT News.
Stord
AUGUST 26, 2024
This summer has only gotten hotter, but the freight market has certainly cooled off. Rates and carrier rejections have normalized since the exciting weeks surrounding the July 4th holiday. Inside economist circles, there are both bulls and bears when it comes to a 2nd half freight market recovery, but both sides agree that we are indeed in a market transition, and that rates cannot go any lower.
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