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The “Why” for Leaders in Yard Management

Talking Logistics

The famous author and speaker Simon Sinek tells us that we should always start by asking “Why?” So, why implement a Yard Management System? In a Talking Logistics video series we conducted a few years ago titled “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence,” we interviewed several supply chain and logistics executives whose companies are leading the.

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Supply Chain 2030 with Ron Crabtree

The Logistics of Logistics

Ron Crabtree and Joe Lynch discuss Supply Chain 2030. Ron is the Founder and CEO of MetaOps & MetaExperts , a global network of operational excellence rockstars ready to tackle your toughest challenges. They’ll diagnose your problems and get you back on track, fast. Summary: Supply Chain 2030 In this podcast, Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree delve into the critical challenges and trends shaping the future of the supply chain industry.

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Manhattan Associates Releases a Ground-breaking Supply Chain Planning Solution

Logistics Viewpoints

Scott Fenwick, Senior Director Product Strategy for Supply Chain Planning at Manhattan Associates. Manhattan Associates, a leading supplier of supply chain and omnichannel management software solutions, recently had a major product release that will shake up the supply chain planning market. The announcement came on May 15th at the company’s annual user conference, Momentum.

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5 Ways to Improve Fuel Surcharge Management in Freight Procurement

Shipsta

Learn how to optimize fuel surcharge management in freight procurement with 5 key strategies. Discover how SHIPSTA can help you stay ahead of market changes.

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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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Free spaces now pay-to-park: The future of truck parking?

Overdrive Online

Truck Parking Club, the "AirBnB of truck parking," crosses a line, some truckers contend, by turning previously free spots at major truck stops to a pay-to-park model. A closer look shows new effort by TPC to respond, better manage a growing network.

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Impressive custom 2000 Sterling uses adapted Peterbilt chrome

Overdrive Online

Following up on a popular Reader Rigs entry, a more in-depth look at owner Dustin Ross's history in the business behind the "one-of-a-kind" Sterling AT9522, which makes some creative use of Peterbilt parts.

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Rainy Relief for Panama Canal As Vessel Draft Deepens Ahead of Schedule

Supply Chain Brain

As of May 26 — and for the first time in all of 2024 — water levels for Gatun and Alhajuela Lakes are above the mark recorded on the same date in 2023.

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Ocean Freight Container Shipping Spot Rates to Exceed Red Sea Crisis Levels, Xeneta Reports

MTS Logistics

Xeneta, a shipping analytics platform, recently revealed new data indicating that spot rates for ocean freight container shipping will surpass those seen during the peak of the Red Sea crisis earlier this year. June’s rates are expected to see big increases. Peter Sand, Xeneta’s Chief Analyst, noted significant and rapid rate hikes throughout May, with further escalation expected: “By June 1st, spot rates will reach levels not observed since 2022, during the height of Covid-19 disrup

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Watch: Assembling the Puzzle Pieces of Warehouse Technologies

Supply Chain Brain

Today's warehouse might involve many discrete systems, both software and hardware, to meet customer needs for speed and efficiency. But how do you put the pieces together? Brian Kirst, chief commercial officer with SnapFulfil, has an answer.

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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 to Z of Logistics: LogiNext’s Logistics Automation Platform Covers Every Aspect of Your Supply Chain

Loginext

At LogiNext, we understand that managing a supply chain can feel like navigating a maze. That's why we’ve designed our comprehensive logistics automation platform to simplify every step of the journey. From auto-assignment to zero downtime, LogiNext covers it all. The post A to Z of Logistics: LogiNext’s Logistics Automation Platform Covers Every Aspect of Your Supply Chain appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Boeing Submits Safety Plan Amid New Allegations Over 787 Planes

Supply Chain Brain

Boeing will meet with senior FAA leaders weekly to monitor performance metrics, progress, and potential roadblocks for its new safety plan.

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Difference Between LCL And Consolidation

Dedola Global Logistics

In the world of freight forwarding, understanding the various shipping options is crucial for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We at Dedola Global Logistics often encounter clients who need clarification on the options available, particularly when it comes to less than container load (LCL) and consolidation services. These terms are frequently used in the industry, but the intricacies of each can sometimes be confusing.

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IATA Head Calls For Realistic Approach to Aviation Net-Zero Goals

Supply Chain Brain

Walsh called on regulators to "have the courage to stop and change tack fast" when it's clear that green aviation policies aren't working.

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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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Equipmake Agrees to Electric Bus Repower Contract with Golden Tours

NGT News

Electrification engineering specialist Equipmake has secured a successive contract with Golden Tours to repower a further 10 Volvo B5 London tour buses using its in-house developed Zero-Emission Drivetrain (ZED). This contract follows a 2 million pound initial order in February from Golden Tours, illustrating the scaling of initial customer relationships as product is delivered and […] The post Equipmake Agrees to Electric Bus Repower Contract with Golden Tours appeared first on NGT News.

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Maersk Raises Profit Forecast as Red Sea Disruption Boosts Rates

Supply Chain Brain

This is the second time in about a month Maersk raised its forecast as the world’s supply lines are suffering from a number of disruptions.

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Unique Electric Solutions to Convert School Bus from Diesel to Electric

NGT News

Unique Electric Solutions (UES) has begun a groundbreaking project to convert a 2016 Blue Bird School bus from diesel to electric for the Beaverton (Oregon) School District. The transformation is being carried out with the support of FORTH Mobility. This conversion project underscores UES’s commitment to environmental stewardship and innovative technological solutions.

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Is a Quote a Contract? Everything You Need to Know

WorkWave

Understanding whether quotes are legally binding is crucial in many business transactions. A quote is a formal offer or estimate provided by a seller to a potential buyer, outlining the terms, conditions, and price of a product or service. If both parties consider the quote to be legally binding, it means they are entering into a contract, whether written or verbal, and failure to fulfill the obligations set out in the quote could result in legal consequences.

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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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Multipurpose Terminal welcomes its Largest Boxship

Logistics Business Magazine

Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s ( ICTSI ) operation in Nigeria, handled KOTA CEMPAKA – the largest container vessel to conduct full operations in Eastern Nigeria. Operated by Pacific International Lines (PIL), the 300-meter, 6,660-TEU capacity ship loaded and discharged a total of 2,000 TEUs during its call at OMT.

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A Roadmap for the Future of Logistics

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home A Roadmap for the Future of Logistics The role of neutral booking and payment platforms in logistics Ian Arroyo June 3, 2024 The logistics industry has been undergoing a profound digital transformation, a journey articulated with striking clarity in Freightos’ latest white paper, “Global Freight’s Digital Transformation”.