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Breaking Barriers: Women in Supply Chain Leadership and the Workforce

MTS Logistics

Across all industries, women are stepping into leadership roles previously only held by men. In the world of supply chains, an increase in the percentage of women participating in managerial processes is driving institutional change of the male-dominated status quo. This shift promises a more inclusive and dynamic working and leadership environment for future generations.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 3, 2024)

Talking Logistics

I will be radioactive next week. Literally. Next week I will undergo radioactive iodine treatment to kill off whatever thyroid cells (cancerous or not) remain in my body. For the past two weeks I’ve been on a low-iodine diet in preparation for it: no dairy, no commercial breads, no fish, no anything with iodized salt. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 3, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 27 – May 3)

Logistics Viewpoints

I was hoping that my news roundup would lead off with a comment about Boston sports going two for two in the playoffs. After Wednesday night’s blowout of the Miami Heat, the Celtics won their opening round series and had me in a good spot. So it all rested on the shoulders of the Bruins, coming off a lackluster performance on Tuesday night where they could have wrapped up the series at home.

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Bring Investing & Outsourcing to Your Supply Chain Strategy

CLX Logistics

A resilient and agile supply chain strategy is not just a prudent choice—it’s a necessity, especially within the context of chemical supply chains. The chemical industry is highly complex, with stringent regulatory requirements, specialized transportation needs, and a global network of suppliers and distributors. As such, the importance of investing in and outsourcing supply chain management becomes even more pronounced.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Optimizing Route Planning and On-Demand Deliveries in Healthcare Logistics

Loginext

Explore LogiNext's advanced route optimization for healthcare logistics. Improve delivery efficiency and ensure timely transportation of critical medical supplies and pharmaceuticals. The post Optimizing Route Planning and On-Demand Deliveries in Healthcare Logistics appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Rate and Performance Benchmarking Tool for Freight Shippers

Food Logistics

DAT Freight & Analytics introduced DAT iQ Benchmark, an update to its transportation rate and data analytics service for freight shippers.

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Hyundai Launches NorCal ZERO Project in California

NGT News

Hyundai Motor Company is celebrating the official launch of NorCAL ZERO Project, a major initiative that is using the company’s hydrogen fuel cell technology to bring zero-emission freight transportation to the San Francisco Bay Area and California’s Central Valley. The dedication event held at Oakland’s FirstElement Fuel Hydrogen Refueling Station brought Hyundai Motor together with […] The post Hyundai Launches NorCal ZERO Project in California appeared first on NGT New

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Russian Cyberattacks on Germany Included Logistics Cos.

Supply Chain Brain

APT28, also known as Fancy Bear or Pawn Storm, has been accused of dozens of cyber-attacks in countries around the world.

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Container Ship in Marseille Welcomes Olympic Flame

Logistics Business Magazine

CMA CGM GREENLAND, a 15,000 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit) container ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), will take part in the grand nautical parade around the Belem and the arrival of the Olympic Flame in Marseille on May 8th. She will arrive in Marseille mid-day on May 7, and will be in the Bay all day on May 8. Entering service in September 2022 under the French 1 st register flag, and homeported in Marseille-Fos, the CMA CGM GREENLAND is part of a series of five 15,000 TEU vessel

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Three LTL shipping benefits for retail and how smart tech can enable them

Locus

In the rapidly evolving retail landscape, efficiency, and flexibility in logistics operations are not just advantages but necessities. Retailers that can’t afford to run a captive fleet or don’t see them to be feasible for all deliveries, typically hire third party carriers and choose the Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) model for transportation of their parcels.