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JANUARY 16, 2024
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Commercial Carrier Journal
JANUARY 16, 2024
Founded in Gate City, Virginia in 1958 by Jim Haslam II, Pilot is the largest operator of travel centers in North America.
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Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 16, 2024
Unmonitored supply chains, underlying inventory assets, a host of third parties, and frequent transactions make the manufacturing and retail industries a sweet spot for procurement and inventory fraud schemes.
West Coast and California Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2024
According to The Loadstar , US West Coast ports are anticipating a surge in imports due to a combination of supply chain and geopolitical disruptions. These disruptions include transit difficulties through the Panama and Suez canals, and concerns at East Coast ports related to ongoing labor contract negotiations.
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.
Ship Monk
JANUARY 16, 2024
Is your ecommerce business growing so quickly that you’re having trouble keeping products in stock? Are you experiencing frequent inventory discrepancies , or wishing you had a better handle on forecasting demand? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it may be time to upgrade to a perpetual inventory management system. This article will take you through the pros and cons of a perpetual inventory system, so you can decide whether it’s right for your business.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NGT News
JANUARY 16, 2024
Westport Fuel Systems Inc., a supplier of advanced alternative fuel systems and components for the global transportation industry, has appointed Dan Sceli as the company’s new CEO and a member of the Westport board of directors. He will join Westport as CEO effective immediately, succeeding Tony Guglielmin, who has served Westport as interim CEO through […] The post Westport Fuel Systems Names Sceli New CEO appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 16, 2024
Michelin suspended shifts at Spanish plants during the weekend of January 13 due to raw material delivery delays that arrive by sea from Asia.
NGT News
JANUARY 16, 2024
Blue Bird Corporation, the provider of electric and low-emission school buses, has received the single largest order of electric school buses from a school district in its history. Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) ordered 180 electric, zero-emission school buses through its local Blue Bird dealer, A-Z Bus Sales Inc. The unprecedented order will help […] The post Blue Bird Receives Record-Setting Order for 180 Electric School Buses appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 16, 2024
The California-based oil giant is working with naval authorities in the U.S. and Middle East to move its cargoes through the region, said CEO Mike Wirth.
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Commercial Carrier Journal
JANUARY 16, 2024
The dozen electric trucks to the Estes fleet joins 300 electric forklifts, two electric yard jockeys and five solar roof installations.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 16, 2024
The resolution has already received support from Scottish Widows, Candriam and Rathbones Group, as well as the French asset management firm Amundi.
Dedola Global Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2024
In the dynamic world of ocean freight, ‘blank sailings’ is a term that logistics and supply chain professionals, especially those involved in importing goods to the U.S. from Asia, need to be intimately familiar with. Blank sailings occur when a carrier decides not to load a vessel for a particular trip, effectively canceling a scheduled sailing.
Commercial Carrier Journal
JANUARY 16, 2024
The dozen electric trucks to the Estes fleet joins 300 electric forklifts, two electric yard jockeys and five solar roof installations.
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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.
Stord
JANUARY 16, 2024
Our happy WMS customers earned us a Market Leader award for Warehouse Management Systems by G2.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 16, 2024
There are strategies that leaders can employ to help themselves and their teams capitalize on the knowledge they need to tackle a world filled with uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.
MercuryGate
JANUARY 16, 2024
When over 60% of online customers expect hassle-free returns, the stakes for retailers are higher than ever. Managing these returns with effective reverse logistics creates an opportunity for enhanced customer engagement and loyalty. The post Parcel Return Service: TMS Solutions for Modern Challenge appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2024
American Airlines Cargo announces today that it reduced long-term plastic waste by more than 150,000 lbs, the equivalent of 8.6 million water bottles, in 2023. This is a result of a continued relationship with BioNatur Plastics , launched by M&G Packaging, which manufactures a growing line of biodegradable plastic products for use in air cargo operations.
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
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 16, 2024
Explore a range of cutting-edge solutions encompassing AI, machine learning, transportation management systems, advanced planning systems, data analysis, automation solutions and more. These innovations can transform a product's journey, enhancing its overall effectiveness.
NGT News
JANUARY 16, 2024
Ram has introduced the new Ram ProMaster electric van with a targeted range of up to 162 miles in city driving. The brand’s first available fully EV, the new ProMaster EV will be available in two mission-specific configurations, including the delivery model and two cargo models. The cargo model will be available in two configurations, […] The post Ram Rolls Out New ProMaster Electric Van appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2024
Linnworks, an inventory management system (IMS), order management system (OMS) and warehouse management system (WMS) solutions provider and recently announced Connected CommerceOps platform, is pleased to announce its partnership with Virtualstock, Europe’s largest dropshipping and curated marketplace SaaS (software-as-a-service) platform. As a result of this integration, Virtualstock users can automate their connection to key suppliers in their ecosystem to synchronise inventory and order
NGT News
JANUARY 16, 2024
ZEROVA Technologies, an innovator in electric vehicle charging solutions, has debuted its new MegaWatt Charging System (MCS) for commercial heavy-duty vehicles. The MCS offers industry-leading power capabilities — with support for up to 3.75 megawatts, 3,000 amps and 1,250 volts — making it the world’s highest-powered commercial single-stream fast-charging connector.
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.
Penske Move Ahead
JANUARY 16, 2024
Whether you are moving across town or across the country, navigating the logistics of a do-it-yourself move can be both a challenge and an adventure. For some, a change in season inspires a change in surroundings, and for others, a growing family or career motivates a move to a new home. Our new Penske Truck Rental website has tips and tools to help first-time and experienced movers alike make the most of their moving days.
NGT News
JANUARY 16, 2024
WAVE Charging, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ideanomics and developer of high-power, wireless inductive charging solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, provided an update on its 500 kW ultra-fast wireless charging system developed in conjunction with Cummins Inc. and the U.S. Department of Energy. This first-of-its-kind high-power, ultra-fast wireless charging system fully charged a […] The post WAVE to Deploy Wireless Inductive Charger at Venture Logistics Facility appea
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2024
Under the motto “CLARK Forklifts: green, sustainable, and strong”, the industrial truck specialist Clark will be presenting numerous innovations in the field of electric counterbalance trucks and warehouse technology at LogiMAT in Stuttgart from 19 to 21 March 2024. The highlights of Clark’s trade fair appearance in Hall 9, Stand 9D41 include three new electric forklift truck series with lithium-ion technology, which are intended to replace and supplement the existing Clark ele
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2024
In a closely contested election held on 13th January 2024, Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) secured the presidency of Taiwan with 40.1 per cent of the votes, defeating his rivals from the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP). This is a historic achievement as it marks the first instance in Taiwan’s political history whereby a party has won three consecutive presidential elections.
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