Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Meet the winners from this year's Women in Supply Chain award. For these winners, it’s about mentorship, self-advocacy, collaboration and closing the gender gap to pave the way for future female leaders in logistics.
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Demo Perez and Joe Lynch discuss Panama: the logistics engine of Latin America. Demo is a Founding Partner and Chief Commercial Officer of IPL Group , a Panama based 3PL that helps companies expand their business into the Latin American market by simplifying order fulfillment and regional distribution. About Demostenes (DEMO) Perez With over 20 years of experience, Demostenes Perez is a seasoned executive in Latin America’s supply chain landscape.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Shippers are shifting from East Coast to West Coast ports ahead of a potential strike, impacting logistics and transportation services.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
IoT: Powering the Future of Digital Product Passports The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to impact how industries track products and manage data. This network of devices enables seamless, automatic data collection from physical objects in near real-time. IoT sensors attached to products monitor various parameters such as temperature, humidity, location, and other factors critical to a product’s lifecycle.
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.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
A look at the timeline of recorded Ice Pick Bandit attacks up and down I-75 show a pattern leading into Halloween. Here's everything we know about the fugitive vandal(s) as law enforcement continues the search.
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Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Eileen Dabrowski, learning and development innovator at Werner Enterprises, was named the overall winner of the DEI Pioneer category for this year’s Women in Supply award.
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Barry Aumiller and Joe Lynch discuss building a high-performance carrier network. Barry is the Founder of Bear Ventures , a transportation advisory that helps shippers develop high-performance carrier networks. About Barry Aumiller Barry Aumiller ‘s 18-year transportation journey began as an intern at North America’s largest refrigerated trucking company.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
If East and Gulf Coast ports are forced to shut down, the U.S. could see inventory shortages, higher costs at grocery stores, and months-long container backlogs.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Within the next week, New York will be bustling with people attending fashion shows, brand events, and participating in Fall 2024 Fashion Week. Some of the biggest and emerging brands will showcase their work to the media and the public. This will be a major opportunity for media outlets to produce stories and for companies like Temu and Shein to observe closely.
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Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The washed-out interstate is but one among many roads closed in Western N.C., as the state has issued a travel ban in that area. Also: PrePass weigh station bypass, toll management now part of Motive Marketplace; Sheetz names NTDAW sweepstakes winner.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Did you hear that there might be a port strike next week at U.S. East Coast ports? I’m kidding, of course. Not about the potential strike, but about not hearing about it. My inbox was flooded this week with newsletters and marketing emails telling me about it — “Click here to learn what actions you. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 27, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Negotiations show signs of breaking down, making a strike appear increasingly likely, threatening to disrupt nearly half of the nation's ocean trade. Here's what this means for the future of supply chain.
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Gaurav Khandelwal and Joe Lynch discuss cash flow boost: 3 way scheduling for reducing holding costs. Gaurav is the Founder and CEO of Velostics , a logistics Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company specializing in unified scheduling of appointments, dock and yard management and digitizing the gate in/out process for shippers. Summary: Cash Flow Boost: 3 Way Scheduling for Reducing Holding Costs Velostics offers a comprehensive solution to streamline transportation and logistics operations.
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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.
West Coast and California Logistics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
According to CNBC , trucking and rail operators are rushing to move billions in cargo ahead of a potential strike by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), set to begin after midnight if wage negotiations with port management fail. The strike would impact 14 major U.S. ports, including New York, Savannah, and Houston, with $14 billion in trade arriving just last week.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
5G is playing an increasingly significant role in logistics, where data transfer speed and security are crucial. With faster, more reliable connectivity, logistics systems are becoming more efficient and automated. Supply chains can now handle larger amounts of data in real time, allowing for quicker decision-making. Connected vehicles, including autonomous trucks and delivery drones, are becoming integral to logistics operations, as 5G enables seamless communication across the supply chain.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The Ice Pick Bandit has been caught on video attacking multiple trucks in Tennessee, and the images released bear a striking resemblance to previous photos of a suspect in Florida.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Author’s Note: Yes, it’s Friday, the day I typically highlight the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. But this was a very quiet week for news — maybe Labor Day has turned into Labor Week? Anyway, since there wasn’t much news to write about, I decided to highlight some Indago. Read more The post Freight Fraud: How Good Are Your Processes to Prevent It?
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
Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
This award recognizes influential individuals whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Submissions close Nov. 29.
Freightos
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Blog More Resources Home It’s Not About Chatbots: Getting Real on AI Usage In Real Life Logistics (AI Popup #5) AI Popup #5 September 17, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More It’s so hard to talk about AI without sounding pretentious or annoying. The more I engage with the topic in public industry forums, the more it feels like hype.
Truck News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
“Stop wage theft!” “I am owed $10,000!” “Enforce payment orders!” “End misidentification!” Another weekend brought another protest to Ontario’s trucking heartland – Brampton.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Warehousing is an essential part of the global supply chain. Warehousing plays a critical role in the success of businesses across various sectors. It would be nice to know how many warehouses there are and how fast these numbers are growing. Because of e-commerce, it is believed that the number of warehouses in the US is increasing quickly and that there are more but smaller warehouses.
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.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
South Dakota-based Hell Bent Xpress is competing in the 3-10-truck division for Overdrive's Small Fleet Champ award as it continues a post-COVID fleet expansion that's seen it go from 1 truck in 2020, to eight trucks to end 2023, and more since.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Almost exactly 1 year ago, I wrote an article for Talking Logistics regarding my top tactics for estimating TMS implementation duration and budget. Readers seemingly latched onto this single statement with some skepticism: “…the quantity of integrations is the #1 driver of implementation duration and cost.” The Impact of Integrations on TMS Implementation While I.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Despite a temporary lull, this hurricane season is shaping up to be one of the worst on record, as storm after storm pummels large swaths of the country.
Trinity Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Trinity Logistics, a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL), is proud to announce the promotions of two dedicated Team Members, Kimberley Pant and Tracy Mitchell. Pant, who has been with Trinity Logistics for an impressive 18 years, has been promoted to Director of After Hours Operations. Throughout her tenure, Pant has held various positions, such as Carrier Sales Representative, Senior Account Manager, and Operations Team Lead.
Speaker: Paul Heller
Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro
WorkWave
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The pest control industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation. From smart traps that monitor pest infestations in real-time to eco-friendly Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques, innovation is reshaping every aspect of pest control operations. But who will guide this evolution, balancing cutting-edge technology with traditional pest control methods ?
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Kearney research shows that the more companies invest, the bigger the average ROI Investments in supply chain firms and technologies represent 15-20% of total venture capital investments, according to a recent report by the management consulting firm Kearney. The supply chain is already an investment priority, but these investments are poised to increase.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Long Haul Paul asks this question after an uncommonly positive experience with the truck bullpen and a welcoming attitude at C&S Wholesale Grocers in Plant City, Florida. Here, point of view from five stakeholders, from owner-ops to safety directors.
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