Wed.Dec 20, 2023

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7 Automated Warehouse Picking Technologies to Boost Accuracy

Cyzerg

Automated warehouse picking technologies are solutions to the warehouse manager’s quest for greater accuracy and efficiency. Traditional manual picking, while once the norm, poses challenges that can hinder optimal performance. From the inevitability of human errors to the constraints of reduced speed and efficiency, the need for a transformative solution has never been more pressing.

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Amware Fulfillment Rebrands as Staci Americas

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In March 2023, we announced the acquisition of Amware Fulfillment by Staci Group, a global leader in multichannel fulfillment services. Since then, we’ve integrated company operations in the U.S., blending the best of both organizations.

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A SaaS Gal in VC Land with Maia Benson

The Logistics of Logistics

Maia Benson and Joe Lynch discuss A SaaS Gal in VC Land. Maia is a SaaS gal in VC land and a Managing Director at Forum Ventures where she works with SaaS founders from inception to scale. About Maia Benson Maia Benson is a Managing Director at Forum where she works with SaaS founders from inception to scale. She has spent over 20 years founding, building and scaling award-winning SaaS products for Entrepreneurs and SMBs at places like LexisNexis, Pitney Bowes and most recently at Shopify, wher

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Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2023 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights)

Talking Logistics

I’ve always said, if you’re in supply chain management, you’re in the risk management business. You have your typical risks, like natural disasters and labor strikes, with the latter becoming more prevalent this past year. As reported by Kate Bronfenbrenner in the Wall Street Journal, “As of Oct. 31, there were 354 strikes in 2023. Read more The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2023 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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How Generative AI Promises to Transform Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

As the landscape of supply chains grows increasingly complex and data-driven, the role of artificial intelligence becomes more critical in streamlining procurement processes.

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Three Ways to Enhance Procurement Value Through Risk Management

Supply Chain Brain

From scenario planning to relationship building, procurement teams are in a new era of risk management that will be crucial for long-term success.

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Happening Now: Optimistic signs for 2024 Transportation Market

West Coast and California Logistics

According to FreightWaves , the gap between trucking supply and demand is narrowing, which bodes well for 2024. Tender volumes are about 10% higher this December compared to last, continuing the trend of increasing demand that started last winter.

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U.S. Chipmaker to Sell Chinese Factories to Local Company

Supply Chain Brain

North Carolina-based Qorvo said that it had signed an agreement to sell its circuit assembly operations in Beijing and Dezhou to the iPhone assembler Luxshare Precision Industry.

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Supply Chain Shifts: Elastic Logistics Will Define Supply Chains in 2024

MTS Logistics

Logistics companies are leading a shift towards elastic logistics in a world where supply networks are becoming more intricate and uncertain. Elastic logistics is becoming a shining example of efficiency and cost savings due to its capacity to dynamically react to changing demand by expanding or reducing operations. Understanding Elastic Logistics Fundamentally, elastic logistics refers to a supply chain’s ability to quickly expand and adapt to changing market conditions, varying demand, a

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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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EDI Compliance: Making or Breaking Supply Chain Operations

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain organizations neglecting to meet EDI compliance mandates risk significant financial consequences, in addition to potentially damaging trust-based relationships with customers and partners.

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Red Sea conflict seen as a wasted opportunity for South African ports

Shipping and Freight Resource

Some wise person once said, “One man’s loss is another man’s gain“ While this may be true in many areas and to many parties, it may not be true for South Africa. Due to the conflict in the Red Sea, there are reportedly more than 100 ships rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope. However, […] The post Red Sea conflict seen as a wasted opportunity for South African ports appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource.

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Almost Half of New Passenger Cars in the EU are Electric

Supply Chain Brain

New car registrations in the EU increased by 6.7% during November, marking the 16th straight month of growth and a 13.3% year-on-year boost in terms of EVs registered.

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Study: Fleet spend on safety skyrocketing

Commercial Carrier Journal

Over a 7 year period, trucking fleets have increased spending on safety by 40%.

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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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Ocean Freight Rates Likely to Spike Because of Red Sea Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

Almost a fifth of global container trade has already diverted away from the Red Sea and Suez Canal.

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Distance Sensor Sets Precision Standard

Logistics Business Magazine

With the launch of its next-generation DT80 distance sensor, SICK claims to have revised the standard for measurement precision in materials handling, warehousing and logistics with a compact and robust device. Equipped with high-performance time-of-flight measurement technology, the SICK DT80 1D laser distance sensor achieves unparalleled accuracy of +/- 2 mm with a resolution of 0.1 mm at ranges up to 80 metres.

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Shipbuilder Samsung Ordered to Pay $290M Over Defects

Supply Chain Brain

Samsung Heavy Industries said an arbitration tribunal ruled during the week of December 12 that SHI must pay $290 million to SHIKC1 Shipholding S.A. and SHIKC2 Shipholding S.A.

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The Role of Freight Brokerage in Streamlining Your Shipping Needs

GoShip Blog

Understanding the intricacies of shipping logistics is crucial in an era where efficiency and cost-effectiveness are paramount. This is where freight brokerage steps in as a vital player. As a bridge between shippers and carriers, freight brokers simplify the shipping process, making it more accessible and manageable for companies. At its core, freight brokerage is about connecting the dots in the shipping industry.

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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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Orsted to Go Ahead with Building Giant U.K. Offshore Wind Farm

Supply Chain Brain

The final investment decision on the 2.9-gigawatt project shows that the offshore wind industry is picking back up after a crisis year.

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Nikola Corp, FEF Team Up to Advance Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure

NGT News

Nikola Corporation, a provider of zero-emissions transportation, energy supply and infrastructure solutions via the HYLA brand, and FirstElement Fuel (FEF), a supplier of hydrogen refueling station solutions, have formalized a definitive 10-year agreement to refuel Nikola’s hydrogen fuel cell electric truck at FEF’s hydrogen refueling station in Oakland, Calif.

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Logistics with Heart: Charity Initiatives

Logistics Business Magazine

The international transport and logistics provider cargo-partner has made significant contributions to various charity projects throughout the past year, reflecting its commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. Most recently, the Austrian team worked with the Mary’s Meals initiative to transport 3,825 backpacks filled with school supplies and clothing to Malawi (pictured), fostering education for children in need.

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Westport Wins Contract to Adapt Next Generation LNG HPDI for Euro 7 Standards

NGT News

Westport Fuel Systems Inc., a supplier of advanced alternative fuel systems and components for the global transportation industry, has been awarded a development program by a global heavy truck manufacturer to adapt its Next Generation LNG HPDI fuel system to meet Euro 7 emissions requirements for heavy-duty vehicle applications. The value of the development program […] The post Westport Wins Contract to Adapt Next Generation LNG HPDI for Euro 7 Standards appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Red Sea Attacks – Maersk/BP Pausing Shipments

Logistics Business Magazine

There have recently been many stories in the media about shipping firms pausing Red Sea journeys over attacks. For example , the Danish shipping company Maersk has said it is pausing all journeys through the Red Sea. The decision comes after a spate of attacks on vessels launched from a part of Yemen controlled by the Houthis – an Iran-backed rebel movement.

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Understanding Integrated Logistics in Depth

3PL Links

Understanding Integrated Logistics in Depth | Image source: Medium The entire production chain has been touched by the technological revolution that has been observed in several economic areas during the past ten years. The necessity of promptly adjusting to new market requirements also fostered this shift. The logistics processes sector experienced significant modifications in its formulation.

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Workhorse Receives First Fleet Order for W56 Van

NGT News

Workhorse Group Inc., a technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, has received its first fleet order for the W56 step van from Mission Linen Supply, a California-based, privately held company that provides products and services to hospitality, medical and industrial businesses. The initial 15-vehicle order is expected to be delivered […] The post Workhorse Receives First Fleet Order for W56 Van appeared first on NGT News.

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What’s Coming Next for Logistics & Transportation in 2024?

Odyssey Logistics

Here are some key trends to watch as we move into 2024 and figure out “what’s next?” for the logistics and transportation networks that keep the world’s supply chains humming. The backbone of any national economy, logistics and transportation enable the movement of goods from producers to consumers via land, rail, ocean and air. Thanks. Continue Reading The post What’s Coming Next for Logistics & Transportation in 2024?

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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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Value-Added Services vs. Extra Charges

Freightera

What is the Difference Between VAS and Extra Charges and Why Ones Are Fair Game and the Others Aren’t Working with as many freight shipments as we do means that we often get calls or emails from clients complaining about extra charges applied by carriers. Sometimes the client has a point, and other times not so much. So what’s the difference? Value-Added Services (or VAS) A VAS is any service added to your order that falls outside the scope of what’s considered the industry standard in freight s

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Healthcare Solutions

Penske Move Ahead

Personal healthcare is centered around the patient and encompasses many aspects of health and wellness. Yet professions within this industry are wide reaching and can include immunization clinics, the delivery of linens and surgical kits, transporting medical equipment and more. If you’re part of the healthcare industry or work within it, here are some ways you might use rental trucks to make your job a little easier. 1.

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Last-Mile Delivery Route Optimization for Ecommerce

Ship Monk

That’s quite a mouthful, isn’t it? Last-mile delivery route optimization is a string of buzzwords only a logistics nerd can appreciate. But since all of us here at ShipMonk are logistics nerds at heart, we think it’s the perfect title for an article about improving ecommerce deliveries. Because that’s what third-party logistics is all about, after all: making sure your ecommerce customers get their orders accurately, affordably, and on time.