MTS Logistics
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The economic relationship between the United States and China is integral to global trade, driven by significant complexities. Key factors affecting this relationship are customs tariffs and ocean freight rates, both of which have profound effects on inflation. An understanding of the connection between these elements is crucial to understanding the wider economic constraints that consumers and businesses face.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Cyndi Meurrens and Joe Lynch discuss thriving in a down trucking market. Cyndi is Project Solutions Manager at H&M Trucking , a contract carrier trucking company that specializes in bulk hopper and van transportation of dry goods, bulk ingredients, and hazardous materials. About Cyndi Meurrens Cyndi Meurrens is the Project Solutions Manager at H&M Trucking, a leading contract carrier based in Omaha, NE, specializing in bulk hopper and van transportation, including hazardous materials.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Insights into the North American supply chain from Descartes’ 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey The role of transportation management has become more critical than ever as companies strive to balance efficiency, cost, and customer satisfaction. To explore industry perspectives on transportation management and supply chain trends, Descartes recently conducted the 2024 Global Transportation Management.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
When it comes to assessing and managing the health of one’s suppliers, anticipating and mitigating risk is crucial to maintaining operational stability.
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.
Loginext
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Route optimization software is vital for modern logistics. It reduces costs, streamlines deliveries, and improves customer satisfaction while supporting sustainable practices. The post Why Route Optimization Software Is Crucial for Business Success appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
If you’ve seen the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, you know the line: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Nowhere is that truer than in the supply chain and logistics realm, especially when it comes to technology. With so much change and. Read more The post Navigating the Big Trends in Logistics Technology: How to Position Yourself for Implementation Success appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. Regulatory demands, rising consumer expectations, and global challenges such as climate change and social inequality have made sustainable practices a strategic priority. For senior leaders, understanding and integrating the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—into supply chain strategies is essential.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
The role of chief technology officer has evolved significantly over the years, as businesses have come to rely more heavily on technological innovation for their very survival.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The limited-edition 2024 Peterbilt features numerous custom touches that bring some of Peterbilt's history to the forefront, with 379-style headlights, a 359-style interior and more.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million yesterday at a Sotheby’s auction. The man who bought it plans to eat the banana. Now, if this had been a chewed wad of gum stuck to the bottom of a school desk, ora peeling Scratch and Sniff sticker on a worn out 80s binder, Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 22, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
YMX Logistics, a premium provider of integrated yard logistics operations, and Orange EV, a leading manufacturer of electric yard tractors, both dedicated to advancing sustainable yard operations, today announced a collaborative effort, beginning with the deployment of twenty (20) electric terminal trucks at distribution and manufacturing sites across North America.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
With a barrage of sustainability laws and regulations across the globe, most companies are under-prepared to meet their obligations when it comes to reporting their emissions.
Ship Monk
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
ShipMonk is committed to providing premier 3PL services that cater to the needs of ecommerce brands of all sizes and types. However, some brands have unique requirements based on their products, for example HAZMAT products, products requiring FDA approval , and products that are sensitive to temperature. As part of our commitment to being a top, modern 3PL, many of our facilities adhere to the strictest, industry-leading standards for these kinds of sensitive products.
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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.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
A proposed rule to air Wednesday seeks four amendments to existing broker transparency regulations, including a move from broker transparency as a "right" for motor carriers to a "regulatory obligation" for brokers to provide, whether they want to or not.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
At the airport for an early flight, returning home after a speaking engagement, I was having a moment, feeling “tweepy” (my new word for tiredness that makes me weepy) as I stood in line to order breakfast. The trip had been a busy several days on top of a difficult year. The woman taking my order looked directly at me, smiled, and wished me a nice day.
West Coast and California Logistics
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
According to the Los Angeles Times , The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are experiencing record-high cargo traffic. This surge is attributed to multiple factors including the diversion of goods to Southern California following a recent labor dispute that shut down major East and Gulf Coast ports.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
VinFast Auto has officially begun delivery of its flagship VF 9 all-electric, seven-passenger, three-row dual motor all-wheel-drive SUV to Canadian customers. Beginning in November, the VF 9 will be available for delivery across VinFast’s retail store network in Canada with all-in prices starting at $77,321 for the Eco trim and $81,321 for the Plus trim. […] The post VinFast Begins Deliveries of VF 9 Electric SUV in Canada appeared first on NGT News.
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
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Canada's deputy prime minister noted that while the U.S. and Canada are "perfectly aligned" on trade with China, "the same cannot be said of Mexico.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Just in time for the holidays, the Ship It Zero campaign is bringing visibility to the impacts of dirty ocean shipping caused by mega retailers all year round but especially as they ship their goods during the holiday season. The campaign has announced the release of its 2024 Retailer Shipping Decarbonization Progress Reports , which calls upon IKEA, LG, Samsung, and Home Depot to improve their performance by 2025 when the next round of Ship It Zero Report Cards are expected.
MTS Logistics
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The year 2024 has proven to be exceptionally challenging for U.S. exporters shipping to South America (SAM). Companies faced numerous obstacles, including constantly shifting vessel schedules, last-minute port omissions, significant delays at transshipment (t/s) ports, and stark disparities in freight rates among ocean carriers—leading to widespread customer dissatisfaction.
Stord
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Expanding fulfillment footprint and technology offerings drove new business and continued growth. ATLANTA, November 22, 2024 — Stord , a leading commerce enablement platform that provides fulfillment and technology for mid-market and enterprise brands, ranked on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 ™ for the second time in company history. The Fast 500 is a catalog of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, n
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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Five major oil and chemical companies produce more plastic in two days than their Alliance’s projects have cleaned up over the past five years.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Schneider Electric has been working to simplify its supply chain over the last few years. This French public multinational was selected as having the best global supply chain by a leading analyst firm. Corporate Knights also ranked the company the most sustainable company in its peer group and the 7 th most sustainable company overall. Schneider Electric’s supply chain operation is of great interest to other practitioners.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
An FMCSA proposal would force brokers to reveal the rate the shipper paid on a load within 48 hours of the carrier's request. A carrier summed up the FMCSA's move this way: "about damn time." And brokers, meanwhile, geared up for a fight.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Representatives from Solaris Bus & Coach and MZK Konin signed a contract for the supply of five Urbino 18 hydrogen buses that will join the Polish city of Konin’s fleet in 2026. This investment continues Konin’s commitment to zero-emission hydrogen technology in public transport. In 2022, Solaris provided the operator with an Urbino 12 hydrogen […] The post Solaris Will Supply Five Urbino 18 Hydrogen Buses to Polish City’s Fleet appeared first on NGT News.
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
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
November 19 marked a year since Houthi rebels attacked the British-owned Galaxy Leader cargo ship as it moved through the Red Sea, taking its crew hostage.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
With the chaos of the 2024 holiday season descending, the National Retail Federation predicts U.S. ecommerce spending in November and December will increase 8%-9% over 2023, translating to $295.1-$297.9 billion in sales. In addition, the holiday shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year is 26 days—five days shorter than in 2023—potentially creating additional headaches for online vendors and their delivery partners attempting to fulfill a greater volume of orders in less time.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The agency revealed changes it has made to the still-in-the-works CSA Safety Measurement System revamp, based on feedback received from truckers since the revamp was announced last year.
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