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Walmart and IKEA: Drone Delivery vs. Drones in the Warehouse

Talking Logistics

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.

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The New Generation of Microservices-Based Applications Can Create ‘Cliff Events’

Logistics Viewpoints

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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Enhancing IoT Connectivity and Security in the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry

Supply Chain Brain

Embracing end-to-end, full stack IoT technology is pivotal for the future of supply chain and logistics management.

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Are driver-facing cameras becoming a necessity?

Commercial Carrier Journal

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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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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Bringing AI to the Frontline: Practical Steps for Workforce Adoption

Supply Chain Brain

How can supply chain leaders implement artificial intelligence effectively, ensuring that their investments yield returns while empowering frontline workers?

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Ikea Trials Online Store for Secondhand Furniture

Supply Chain Brain

The new store is currently up and running in Oslo and Madrid, with the company planning to decide on next steps after December.

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Cargo Theft: Types of Cargo Theft and Solutions to a Growing Problem

MTS Logistics

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.

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Indian Port Unions, Officials to Meet in Attempt to Avert Strike

Supply Chain Brain

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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Empower Yourself with Confidence

Women in Trucking

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.

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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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Canada Announces 100% Tariffs on Imported Chinese EVs

Supply Chain Brain

Canada, the U.S. and the EU have all accused China of providing unfair subsidies to automakers and green energy manufacturers.

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9 Things You May Not Know About (Female) Professional Drivers

Women in Trucking

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.

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Shein Admits to Two Cases of Child Labor in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

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.

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How AI is Enhancing Food and Beverage Industry Standards

Food Logistics

Artificial intelligence stands out as a transformative force, revolutionizing quality assurance and quality control processes, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and elevating product standards.

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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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Watch: Strengthening Disaster Preparation and Supply Chain Recovery

Supply Chain Brain

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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Volt Mobility Agrees to Purchase 3,000 Electric Vehicles from Mullen

NGT News

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.

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Navigating Peak Season Challenges in 2024

Logistics Business Magazine

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.

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Isuzu Begins Producing New NRR-EV Electric Chassis

NGT News

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.

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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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August 2024 Freight Market Update

Stord

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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Oodles Energy Opens Its First Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Site in Houston

NGT News

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.

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Twelve Communities in Illinois Complete EV Readiness Program

NGT News

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.