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Future-Proofing Transportation Spend in Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. The need to blend operational efficiency with sustainability and fiscal prudence has organizations exploring innovative ways to help ‘future-proof’ transportation spending challenges. Thus, it has become critical that executives dig into the multifaceted domain of TSO, which encompass pivotal aspects such as the implementation of global freight audit and payment (FAP) soluti

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Warehouse Automation Solutions: Best and Worst Practices

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Fails are fairly common when it comes to warehouse automation solutions. According to an Ernst & Young study, 30% to 50% of robotic process automation projects fail globally.

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Cargo Theft Continues to Rise

Logistics Viewpoints

In the United States, there are a lot of billion dollar industries , led by hospitals, pharmaceuticals, commercial banking, life insurance, and petroleum wholesaling to name a few. However, there is probably one industry that most of us would not think of in this list: the cargo theft industry. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB), cargo theft in the United States is a $15 to $35 billion industry.

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Fleet Management: Updating Your Fleet for Best Resale Value Vehicles

RasTrac

When it comes to fleet management, understanding the concept of resale value is crucial. Resale value refers to the monetary worth a vehicle holds over time, and it plays a significant role in determining the total cost of ownership (TCO) for fleet managers.

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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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WMS Training: Best Practices for a Successful WMS Adoption

Cyzerg

Proper WMS training is needed to harness the full potential of a warehouse management system (WMS) and ensure seamless integration into your warehouse operations. This is especially true since WMSs have become powerful tools for revolutionizing warehouse operations. By automating processes and enhancing overall efficiency, these systems have redefined how businesses manage their inventory.

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Pricing Optimization at Delly’s: A Case Study in Successful AI Enablement

Talking Logistics

Companies across virtually all industries are looking for ways to drive profitable growth. Over the years, they have invested in technology to streamline and automate a variety of business processes. This includes implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Transportation Management, and Warehouse Management applications.

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Key Takeaways from Oracle CloudWorld 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Oracle CloudWorld happened last week. There was a lot of content – too much to cover. But there were 5 main takeaways. I’m a supply chain industry analyst, so naturally my takeaways are influenced by my coverage area. Now that Steve Jobs is dead, Larry Ellison – the chief technology officer and executive chairman at Oracle – is the most interesting executive speaker.

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Demand Forecasting: Ultimate Guide to Implement and Reap Its Benefits

Cyzerg

Demand forecasting plays a pivotal role in driving success. Understanding and accurately predicting customer demand can be the difference between stockouts and overstock, lost sales, or maximizing profitability. That's why mastering the art of demand forecasting is crucial for any business or warehouse looking to boost its bottom line. This comprehensive guide will take you through the ins and outs of demand forecasting, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to make informed decisions.

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Six Figure Trucker with John Madewell

The Logistics of Logistics

John Madewell and Joe Lynch discuss Six Figure Trucker , which is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. John is an Account Manager at Norton Transport and host of the Six-Figure Trucker Podcast. About John Madewell John Madewell is an Account Manager at Norton Transport and host of the Six-Figure Trucker podcast.

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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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How China Uses Shipping for Surveillance and Control

Supply Chain and Logistics

Beijing’s global maritime operations double as intelligence-gathering outposts. I was not aware that Chinese interests have installed operating software at quite a few ports around the world.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 29, 2023)

Talking Logistics

Having to spend two extra nights in Barcelona (paid for by the airline, along with meals) because your flight home gets canceled doesn’t sound too bad. Unless you haven’t been feeling well all week and you were really looking forward to getting home. In that case, two extra nights feel like an eternity. I made. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 29, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Inventory Visibility: Definition, Benefits, Strategies to Improve It

Cyzerg

Clear inventory visibility is essential to meet customer demand and maintain competitive advantage. By prioritizing inventory visibility, you empower your business to make informed decisions about production, sales, and replenishment, improving operational efficiency and reducing costs. In this blog, we will discuss the definition of inventory visibility, its impact, and strategies to improve it.

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U.S. to Spend $1.4B on Railroad Infrastructure

Supply Chain Brain

Freight rail infrastructure has come under scrutiny recently amid derailments, accidents involving hazardous materials, and blocked crossings.

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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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68 mph: DOT report sheds light FMCSA's speed limiter intent

Overdrive Online

The latest "Report on DOT Significant Rulemakings" offers the timeline and some details on FMCSA's speed-limiter intentions, likewise six other rules in the works.

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Nominations Open for 2024 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award

Food Logistics

NEW THIS YEAR, this award recognizes Top 100 influential individuals in four distinct categories within the cold chain space, whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain.

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September 26, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home September 26, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Illegal incorporated driver model a stain on our industry

Truck News

Underneath the surface of the transportation industry is a movement of drivers and carriers that are embracing an incorporation model, sometimes referred to as Driver Inc.

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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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Truck drivers react to speed limiters at 68 mph

Overdrive Online

FMCSA's brief mention of a speed limiter mandate at 68 mph is "still speculation," but truckers say the mandate could cause accidents, traffic and even kill fuel mileage.

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Lego Abandons Effort to Make Bricks From Recycled Plastic Bottles

Supply Chain Brain

The project to make bricks from recycled drinks bottles instead of oil-based plastic would actually have led to higher carbon emissions over the product’s lifetime, Lego said.

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California governor vetoes driverless trucking bill

Commercial Carrier Journal

Gov. Gavin Newsom said AB 316 was unnecessary for the regulation and oversight of heavy-duty autonomous vehicle technology in California, as existing law provides sufficient authority to create the appropriate regulatory framework.

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Ukraine Uses New Shipping Route for Grain Exports Amid Russia-Ukraine War

MTS Logistics

As the Russia-Ukraine War has intensified over the past two months, amid a Ukrainian counteroffensive in Eastern Ukraine and Russian retaliation in the form of further blocking Ukrainian grain exports, things have been at a stalemate on the grain shipping/trade front – until now. Beginning last week, Ukraine is now utilizing a new shipping route to export its grain to the world.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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Organic farm grows 12-truck business of Maple Lane Transport

Overdrive Online

Owner Luke Martin brought in operations manager Chelsie Reynolds in 2021 to take Maple Lane to the next level. Expansion since then has been twofold, mostly with owner-operators leasing on to pull platform freight in addition to the farm's product.

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Five Tactics for Enabling Smart and Sustainable Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Data-driven, predictive and agile supply chains can help companies achieve their net-zero emissions goals by enabling end-to-end efficiency.

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Re-Engage in Your Freight Agent Business

Trinity Logistics

Find your Purpose to re-engage in your Freight Agent business. Then seek out Trinity Logistics to help you live your Purpose and grow to your fullest potential. We recently held our Virtual Freight Agent Conference and had the pleasure of hosting Ken Coleman of the Ramsey Group as our featured keynote speaker. He customized his presentation specifically toward Trinity’s Freight Agents with great tips for small business owners on how to “Re-Engage In Your Freight Agent Business”.

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Protect Your Shipments From Cargo Theft

TransAudit

The alarming rise in cargo theft across the United States is becoming a significant concern for businesses, logistics providers, and consumers alike. With food and beverage products emerging as main targets, it’s evident that the problem isn’t just isolated to high-value goods. This surge, as CNBC suggests , is a stark “sign of the economic times,” further amplifying the strain on already escalating prices.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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'Life's a lot easier': Owner-ops find sweet spot with two trucks

Overdrive Online

At its height, the Wilsons' Rita's Absolute Trucking hit 15 trucks running consolidated LTL out of a warehouse the pair operated. Post-Great Recession, however, the pair found a sweet spot with a go-to customer and two trucks. "Life's a lot easier" since.

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Mexico’s Future as U.S. Go-To Trade Partner Depends on Investment, Infrastructure

Supply Chain Brain

The reason Mexico didn’t rise as a great near-shore market before was that supply chain resiliency just wasn’t top of mind in the last few decades, when landed cost was king.

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The Latest Shipping Container Shortage: Reasons and Effects

MTS Logistics

The container equipment shortage, which we started to feel as of last month, has been felt more intensely lately. The return to normal trade routes after the Covid pandemic has been hampered by various factors, including human and environmental challenges, leading to occasional inefficiencies in shipping operations. This situation has resulted in congestion at channel entries and ports.