Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 7, 2024

If you’ve built up a reputation throughout the year for delivering on convenience, you will stand a much stronger chance of winning in the upcoming "golden quarter.

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MercuryGate

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Carriers will want to prioritize working with shippers they believe will make their tasks easier, ensuring smooth operations, timely deliveries, and fewer complications. Becoming a shipper of choice in 2025 will be a necessity for shippers. The post How to Be a Shipper of Choice in 2025 appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Could This Secret Increase Your Freight Agency’s Success?  Has your Freight Agency been with your current freight brokerage for a while? Or did you start as a Freight Agent without a book of business and join the first brokerage that would accept you? Regardless of the situation, you’re likely reading this article because you’re considering a new brokerage partner.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Rishi Mehra and Joe Lynch discuss the transformative power of mapping. Rishi is Sector VP & General Manager of Trimble’s Maps, there, he is responsible for its growth by delivering the locations services, routing, optimization and navigation solutions while building out Trimble’s vision of the Trimble Transportation Cloud. About Rishi Mehra With over 25 years of experience in the transportation and mapping industry, Rishi Mehra has a proven track-record of managing global clients

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Poor data quality is the Achilles’ heel of supply chain management (see “The Big (Crappy) Data Problem In Supply Chain Management.”) This is especially true for data received from suppliers, logistics service providers, and other external trading partners. How would you rate the overall quality of the data you receive from your external trading partners?

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Loginext

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In today's logistics landscape, delivery route software is essential for cutting fuel costs and improving efficiency. Explore how real-time GPS tracking and optimized routes can transform your operations. The post Delivery Route Software Cuts fuel, Boosts Efficiency. appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2024

DUCAT Maritime, a global maritime logistics company, has announced a significant milestone in its operations: the delivery of over 15 million tonnes of rice to West Africa since the company was founded in 2016. This achievement underscores DUCAT Maritime’s pivotal role in providing food security and economic stability across one of the world’s most dynamic regions.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Loginext

OCTOBER 10, 2024

LogiNext Dispatch Scheduling Software addresses 5 critical challenges in logistics: task allocation, fleet management, route planning, driver communication, and scalability, delivering improved efficiency and cost savings. The post 5 Major Challenges LogiNext Dispatch Scheduling Software Solves appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2024

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) has revealed new research exposing the magnitude of software supply chain cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the UK public sector. More than half of UK IT decision-makers across healthcare, education and government organisations received notification of an attack or vulnerability in their supply chain of software in the last twelve months.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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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Shipsta

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In the world of freight procurement, the tools we use can make or break our efficiency. I experienced this myself first-hand for far too long across far too many ".xlsx"s and even ".xls"s. As a procurement lead at Kühne + Nagel for X years, I was on the front line of answering dozens of tenders every single year.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Artificial intelligence has the power to transform manufacturing — but the industry’s current strategy for implementing it is “deeply flawed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Inventory shrinkage causes significant financial losses in the retail segment. This is often the result of theft or misappropriation. According to the British Retail Consortium, customer theft caused a cost of around £1.8 billion to the UK retail sector between 2022 and 2023. In Germany, according to the EHI Retail Institute, inventory shrinkage in German retail trade amounted to around 4.1 billion euros in 2023.

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West Coast and California Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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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Trux

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Hauling efficiency is key to maximizing profits. Every minute a truck is moving material instead of sitting idle increases your productivity. But when faced with rising demand, adding more trucks isn't always the best solution—it drives up costs, requires more drivers, and complicates management. The better solution? Make the most of the trucks you already have.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 8, 2024

DPW predicts that 2025 will see a concerted drive towards a digital revolution in procurement, signaling a shift from operational technologies to more strategic, relationship-driven solutions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Alwayse Engineering Ltd has entered a strategic partnership with Rapid Racking Ltd, a British specialist in shelving and racking solutions, to integrate its precision range of ball transfer units into custom tables for roll-on/roll-off capability. This collaboration between the two UK businesses aims to reduce the risk of physical strain and fatigue for warehousing and logistics workers when loading and unloading shelves, particularly when handling heavy items.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Tour haul small fleet High Road owner Sharon Lee's in it for the people, not the trucks. "The truck part of the business is a means to an end. I love the company, I love the clients, I love the drivers," and her support of all shines with biz growth.

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Food Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By leveraging the ongoing advancements of TMS, 3PLs can navigate the complexities of modern supply chains more effectively no matter how fast and complex the landscape becomes.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 8, 2024

A growing number of countries are pushing to make hydrogen a key part of their emissions-cutting strategies, particularly for energy-intensive industries.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In order to make their supply chains more resilient, companies invested more in sustainability in 2023. According to a global survey of 600 supply chain management executives conducted by Blue Yonder, almost half of the participants (48 percent) invested capital in this area. “New pressure is also coming from legal regulations such as the European Packaging Regulation which requires sustainable and recyclable packaging,” says Jürgen Krahé (pictured), Senior Commercial Director EMEA a

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Freightos

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home October 8, 2024 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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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A measure of cost/income stability showed in ATBS' update, but what about rates? ATBS VP Mike Hosted's full presentation offers plenty insights, likewise on maintenance spend, fuel costs and efficiency, and much more. Track through it all here.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The blacklisted tankers are just a tiny part of the shadow fleet amassed by Russia to move its oil outside the reach of the Western powers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Computer Vision can be used to improve process adherence in the warehouse Flymingo is an Israeli computer vision company that identifies supply chain mistakes in operating processes in existing warehouse camera feeds. This is the only supply chain software company that the industry analyst firm ARC Advisory Group knows where AI Vision is core to the solution.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Whether you’re just completing high school or contemplating returning to college, the journey is rarely straightforward. As they say, “life is not linear” Life can take unexpected turns, and sometimes you might not even know where to start. This is especially true if you’re a first-generation student or simply seeking a way to complete a degree.

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