October, 2024

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Bridging the Supply Chain Planning & Execution Gap

Talking Logistics

Historically, there has been a disconnect between Supply Chain Planning and Supply Chain Execution processes and applications. As a result, companies tend to plan, optimize, and execute their inventory, labor, transportation, and warehousing operations separately (that is, in a siloed manner). Is that the case at your company? What are the main problems caused by.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up (October 7th-11th 2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up (October 7th – 11th) This past week, I’ve been playing tourist in London, one of my favorite cities in Europe. I visited the British Museum and paid extra to see their “Silk Road” exhibit. The exhibit featured dozens of items, articles of clothing, and mementos dating back to the era of the Silk Road.

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Women in Supply Chain Award Paves Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders

Food Logistics

These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference. Thank you to this year's sponsors.

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Leased operator Wes Harman and 'The Bee' 2024 Cascadia

Overdrive Online

Prime-leased Wes Harman has almost paid the rig off in full. When Long Haul Paul met Harman, he notes, "I could have as easily believed the former English professor turned reefer hauler to be the CEO of a Fortune 500 trucking concern.

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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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When Ports Go Silent: Proactive Supply Chain Strategies for Manufacturers

Supply Chain Brain

Most manufacturers believe they're prepared for supply chain disruptions because they have contingency plans in place. In reality, those plans are often fragmented and short-term in focus.

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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2024)

Talking Logistics

There’s a chill in the morning air, the leaves are turning, and the sun is setting earlier each day. Yes, we are well into Q4, that magical time when supply chain and logistics executives have to balance the demands of the upcoming holiday season with planning and budgeting for the year ahead. Add in the. Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Amul’s Optimized Supply Chain: Driving Global Growth in the Dairy Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

India’s growth story can continue if it streamlines and effectively manages its supply chain like the iconic dairy brand Amul that recently entered the US market. Amul formed a strategic partnership with the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) to facilitate its US product launch. MMPA is responsible for the collection and processing of milk, while the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which operates Amul, oversees marketing and branding initiatives.

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Happening Now: 10 ports closed in wake of Hurricane Milton

West Coast and California Logistics

According to FreightWaves , ten ports remain closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, including two major commercial ports in Florida along the Gulf Coast—Port Tampa Bay and Seaport Manatee. The U.S. Coast Guard has implemented port condition "Zulu," suspending commercial vessel traffic.

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Small Fleet Champ: Four finalists to square off next month

Overdrive Online

Overdrive's Small Fleet Championship advances to the final-round ring, with a panel of judges selecting four finalists, two in each size division, to meet in Nashville, Tennessee, Nov. 7 for the final rounds.

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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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Strike at U.S. Ports Brings Debate Over Automation Front and Center

Supply Chain Brain

Even if the dispute between the ILA and USMX is resolved quickly, the battle over automation at U.S. ports is set to rage on for a good long while to come.

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FreighTech24: Highlights and Themes

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home FreighTech24: Highlights and Themes Judah Levine October 16, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More Freightos was delighted to host its seventh annual FreighTech conference recently, bringing together leaders in freight technology and digitalization across carriers, forwarders, BCOs and tech providers once again to discuss progress

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[Video] Choosing A Career In Logistics

Talking Logistics

There is a common thread among many logistics professionals: they almost all fell into this industry — that is, they didn’t study supply chain or logistics in college, or they didn’t start their careers in the field, but they eventually landed in the industry, fell in love with it, and have never looked back. Why. Read more The post [Video] Choosing A Career In Logistics appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Standards Driven Innovation: How Connected Vehicles Are Impacting Logistics and Smart Warehousing

Logistics Viewpoints

The Ecosystem Today The logistics ecosystem is being transformed by the rise of connected vehicles equipped with IoT sensors and data-driven technologies. Connected vehicles, following standards like the SAE J3016, which defines the six levels of vehicle automation, are becoming a crucial part of logistics operations. These vehicles collect and transmit real-time data on location, speed, fuel consumption, and cargo conditions, enabling more dynamic decision-making.

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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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GreenPower Delivers Four Electric School Buses, Plans to Deliver Another Six

NGT News

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. has delivered four all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission school buses in Arizona, California and West Virginia in the first half of October 24 and plans to deliver six more Type D BEAST school buses in California and West Virginia in the near term. In West Virginia, GreenPower delivered the first of the 37 […] The post GreenPower Delivers Four Electric School Buses, Plans to Deliver Another Six appeared first on NGT News.

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Brokers' Carrier411 FreightGuards 'blackballing motor carriers on hearsay': OOIDA

Overdrive Online

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association calls for giving carriers a voice on the Carrier411 legacy "carrier vetting" platform, after that company made changes to its consequential FreightGuard reporting system for brokers earlier this month.

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U.K.’s Budget Prompts Call for Logistics Minister

Supply Chain Brain

Logistics companies will see costs rise because of the increase in minimum wage and contributions employers will need to make to the country’s National Insurance program.

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Save Money with Real-Time Hauling Management

Trux

In the construction industry, time is valuable, and nowhere is this more evident than in hauling operations. Every minute that a truck sits idle or is delayed can lead to wasted resources and inflated costs. For many contractors, traditional hauling methods don’t provide the real-time visibility needed to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.

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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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Omnilife: An E-commerce Fulfillment and Delivery Success Story

Talking Logistics

One of the hard lessons companies have learned about e-commerce is that everything can go according to plan right up to the time a customer clicks the “Buy” button, but if you don’t get the order fulfillment process right, it can have negative consequences — not only with regards to customer experience and satisfaction, but. Read more The post Omnilife: An E-commerce Fulfillment and Delivery Success Story appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Key Takeaways from SAP Spend Connect Live

Logistics Viewpoints

5000 developers are working on product enhancements and extensions to the SAP spend management suite. This is the largest area of investment for the company outside of ERP. With that level of investment, one would expect an aggressive product buildout. At SAP Spend Connect Live, held October 14-16 in Las Vegas, SAP did make several significant product announcements.

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NHTSA investigates Tesla's FSD system following series of crashes

Commercial Carrier Journal

Tesla claims its electric semi trucks are hardware capable of using the company's Autopilot suite of driver assistance features and FSD, but the system has not yet been deployed for its rigs.

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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree begins journey from Alaska to D.C.

Overdrive Online

Alaska-based Lynden Companies will transport the tree from the forests of Alaska to Washington, D.C., with two veteran truckers behind the wheel of a Kenworth T680 throughout the journey.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

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

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Making the Case for TMS: Driving Supply Chain ROI

Supply Chain Brain

This whitepaper helps uncover the key areas that consistently deliver savings, value and continuous improvement in your supply chain and across your business to support your business case.

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5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Hauling Management System

Trux

Running a smooth, efficient hauling operation can make or break a construction project. But if you're still relying on manual or outdated systems to manage your trucks and materials, you're probably facing more headaches than you'd like. From tracking delays to communication breakdowns, these old-school methods just can't keep up with the demands of today’s fast-paced job sites.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 11, 2024)

Talking Logistics

I’m back from almost 4 weeks on the road. That is 3 weeks and 4 days longer than the U.S. East Coast Ports strike lasted (although, as I highlight below, the strike has only been paused until January 2025). Where have I been? I was in Phoenix, Arizona for The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 11, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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How Autonomous Delivery Vehicles Are Redefining Last-Mile Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous delivery vehicles (ADVs) are bringing significant changes to last-mile logistics, an essential component of the supply chain. With the rising demand for faster and more cost-effective deliveries, ADVs are becoming a viable solution to a variety of logistical challenges. For professionals in logistics and supply chain management, understanding the implications of this technology is crucial, as it has the potential to fundamentally change the way goods are transported and delivered.

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The Essential Role of Gripper Technology in Optimizing Pick-and-Place Robotics

Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.

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Ford, California Utility Reward EV Customers for Supporting Power Grid

NGT News

Ford Motor Company electric vehicle owners and lessees in the Southern California Edison (SCE) service area now have the option to be compensated for assisting the electric grid during peak periods of energy demand. Ford is the first major U.S. automaker to facilitate customer participation in SCE’s Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP), one of the […] The post Ford, California Utility Reward EV Customers for Supporting Power Grid appeared first on NGT News.

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Nelson Truck Lines' 2019 W9 among the last of the gliders

Overdrive Online

Operator Brian Beltran showed the rig at the Waupun Truck-N-Show over the summer, paired with a patriotic 2022 Great Dane van that's a salute to the Nelson family's military service.

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Watch: Is the U.S. Competing With China in EV Battery Production?

Supply Chain Brain

Jeremy Michalek, director of Carnegie Mellon University’s Vehicle Electrification Group, describes the impact to date of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on efforts to reduce U.S. automakers’ dependence on China for electric vehicle battery production.