Wed.Dec 18, 2024

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The Importance of Energy Transition and Sustainability in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. However, the sectors reliance on fossil fuels and resource-intensive practices poses significant challenges. The transition to renewable energy and the adoption of sustainable practices are now essential for reducing environmental impact, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining competitiveness.

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Freight Procurement in 2025: Navigating Industry Trends and Challenges

Shipsta

Uncover critical industry challenges, emerging trends, and actionable plans to transform logistics obstacles into competitive advantages for your business.

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CTSI-Global’s Role in Transportation Management Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

We spoke with CTSI-Global to learn more about their approach to transportation management and the solutions they provide for businesses navigating the complexities of supply chain operations. Heres what they shared about their services and capabilities. CTSI-Global operates at the intersection of logistics and technology, focusing on solutions that address the challenges of transportation management.

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Navigating the Future: Top Trends Shaping Material Handling & Transportation

Blue Grace Logistics

Whitepaper Download Navigating the Future: Top Trends Shaping Material Handling & Transportation Thank you for your interest in our whitepaper! Be sure to click the download button at the top right of the window below to save the PDF. For further insights or to connect with a BlueGrace logistics expert, click here to contact us today.

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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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Tackling EU Manufacturing Industry Challenges: Lessons from Draghi’s Report

AIMMS

For supply chain leaders in the EU, particularly in energy industries (EIIs), these threats likely demand a proactive, strategic approach.

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Saia Deploying Tesla Semi Trucks

NGT News

Saia Inc., one of the largest trucking companies in the U.S., says its Saia LTL Freight unit has partnered with Tesla to introduce two of the companys first Tesla Semi trucks to its fleet. During a demonstration period held earlier this year, Saia rigorously tested the Tesla Semi in its operations, with the tractor evaluated […] The post Saia Deploying Tesla Semi Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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Safeguarding Supply Chain Sustainability This Holiday Season

Supply Chain Brain

The holiday shopping season is a make-or-break moment for businesses, but its also a time when sustainability efforts face significant challenges.

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Used-truck pricing, value: A role for aftertreatment maintenance

Overdrive Online

The final part of this series, examining ramifications of increasingly stringent diesel-emissions regulations and equipment complication, turns to used-truck markets. As aftertreatment systems improve, systematic PM could help backstop resale value.

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Apple Charged by DRC with Using Conflict Minerals

Supply Chain Brain

Lawyers for the country allege that the tin, tantalum and tungsten is taken from conflict areas and then "laundered through international supply chains.

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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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A Trucker's Holiday Gift Guide

Women in Trucking

Looking for a thoughtful gift for the truckers in your life this holiday season? Here are some great ideas from the Women In Trucking Online Store.

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Giant Cargo Ship Gets Fitted With Sails in Effort to Cut Carbon

Supply Chain Brain

Rotor sails are still relatively rare for vessels, and the success of wind technologies in general will ultimately depend on whether theyre able to save shippers money.

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LogiNext: Best Last-Mile Delivery Tracking with Real-Time Updates in 2024

Loginext

LogiNext is the best last mile delivery tracking software in 2024, providing real-time updates, AI-powered route optimization, and scalability to boost efficiency and customer satisfaction. The post LogiNext: Best Last-Mile Delivery Tracking with Real-Time Updates in 2024 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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ONE Announces Transatlantic Services in Partnership with Other Top Container Lines

Supply Chain Brain

The three services will be operated together with CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping Lines, Oriental Overseas Container Line and Evergreen Line, as part of a vessel-sharing cooperation.

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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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Road congestion costs trucking billions in wasted time, fuel

Commercial Carrier Journal

ATRI's latest study reveals trucking congestion cost the U.S. $108.8 billion in 2022, wasting billions in fuel and impacting supply chains. Learn more about the top states and cities affected.

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Fast Fashion’s Waste Now in Government Crosshairs

Supply Chain Brain

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree claims textile waste is responsible for more carbon emissions than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.

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Ryder 2025 Freight Insights with Kendra Phillips

The Logistics of Logistics

Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss Ryder 2025 freight insights. Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc , a fortune 500 transportation and logistics company. About Kendra Phillips Kendra Phillips is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc, a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company.

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Propane, Electric Buses Comprise 100% of Wilkes County Schools’ Fleet

NGT News

Georgias Wilkes County Schools (WCS) says it has become the first school district in Georgia to serve all of its 25 daily bus routes exclusively with zero- and ultra-low-emission school buses. WCS new fleet of electric and propane-powered buses eliminates regular diesel bus routes, significantly improving air quality for students and the surrounding community, while […] The post Propane, Electric Buses Comprise 100% of Wilkes County Schools Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Customer Feedback: Going from GOOD to GREAT

Women in Trucking

When companies in transportation operationalize diversity and inclusion (D&I) it can positively impact the experience of their customers. How? It can help companies better understand and cater to the needs and preferences of their customers and ultimately lead to market growth through a more diverse customer base. In turn, this also can lead to a more positive customer experience (CX), as customers feel valued, seen and heard.

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New Hydrogen Refueling Station Comes to Northern California

NGT News

Nikola Corp. has opened a new HYLA hydrogen refueling station at 917 Stillwater Rd. in West Sacramento, Calif. Phase one of the West Sacramento station will be capable of fueling up to 20 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 trucks daily. HYLA will provide continuous site support, ensuring a seamless and efficient fueling experience […] The post New Hydrogen Refueling Station Comes to Northern California appeared first on NGT News.

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Embracing Boundaries and Self-Care in a ‘Do-It-All’ World

Women in Trucking

When you want to do it allfamily, career, friends, adventureself-care often can take a back seat. Even though we need to take care of ourselves to function at an optimum level and achieve the success we want, self-care can be misconceived as a selfish act or an excuse to be lazy. A 2022 Gallup report reveals that 60% of people are emotionally detached at work, and an additional 19% are downright miserable, underscoring the challenge of achieving a genuine work-life balance.

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Penske Proudly Supports Wreaths Across America to Honor and Remember Veterans

Penske Move Ahead

At Penske, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve, and this year, we are proud to support Wreaths Across America (WAA). Our corporate sponsorship will help ensure that more than 258,000 wreath boxes are delivered to over 4,600 locations across the United States, each containing live, balsam wreaths that honor the service and sacrifice of our nations veterans.

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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.