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Why Inventory Management Isn't Just for Christmas

Supply Chain Brain

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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How to Be a Shipper of Choice in 2025

MercuryGate

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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The Best-Kept Secret for Freight Agents

Trinity Logistics

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 Transformative Power of Mapping with Rishi Mehra

The Logistics of Logistics

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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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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Revisiting Data Quality in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

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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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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Procurement Teams ‘Need to Think Ten Times Bigger’ DPW Founder Says

Supply Chain Brain

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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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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Supercharging A Warehouse’s Performance With AI-Driven Computer Vision

Logistics Viewpoints

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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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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The Strategic Importance of Global Procurement

Logistics Bureau

Procurement has never played such an important role in the increasingly globalised economy. Has procurement fundamentally changed itself in the past 10 years? The answer is yes. Strategic Procurement can mean totally different things in different industries and sectors. People’s pursuit for bottom-line improvement will significantly impact the way we conduct our business in the local market, the efficiency we deliver through the supply chain, and the return we generate from our investment (ROI).

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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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October 8, 2024 Update

Freightos

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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Digital Product Passports: A Game Changer for Global Compliance

Logistics Viewpoints

As businesses face tighter regulations on product safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing, Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are becoming crucial for navigating these challenges. Today’s regulatory environment requires companies to comply with local laws and international standards that often differ across regions. DPPs provide a streamlined, digital way to document a product’s lifecycle, making it easier to ensure compliance and improve transparency.

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10 Practical Steps To Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

Scope 3 emissions – which account for 70 – 80% of an organization’s emissions – are complex and multifaceted. They form the bulk of an organization’s environmental impact. It’s no surprise that enterprises still struggle to track and manage these emissions. '10 Practical Steps to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions' guides you through the essential phases of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating these emissions.

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Unlocking the People Potential in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

In this session, we will discuss how supply chains should harness the collective potential - meaning the potential of the individual, the community and technology to drive productivity, business growth and achievement of enterprise objectives.

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Hurricane Milton Poses ‘Big Ripple Effect’ for Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

Hurricane Milton Poses ‘Big Ripple Effect’ for Supply Chains Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 11, 2024 Glenn Taylor | Sourcing Journal October 10, 2024 More than 3 million people are without power in Florida after Hurricane Milton thrashed across the state Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with the Category 3 storm flooding streets and barrier islands and killing as many as 12 people.

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A Career in Supply Chain Management: Is It For You?

MTS Logistics

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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Mastering prioritization art after winding path to tour-haul

Overdrive Online

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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EROAD’s Guide to Running a Sustainable Trucking Business

Over the last three decades, emissions from new trucks have been reduced by more than 98 percent. In fact, it would take 60 of today’s trucks to generate the same level of emissions from a single truck in 1988. Despite these impressive improvements, many trucking businesses continue to seek methods to achieve sustainability goals in a viable, measurable way.

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Balancing Conflicting Priorities: Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions in the Red Sea

Supply Chain Brain

Disruptions in the Red Sea are increasing pressure on supply chain leaders to navigate conflicting priorities to manage budgets and maintain customer satisfaction.

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Last Mile Delivery Tracking Software Solves Food Industry Challenges

Loginext

Learn how last mile delivery tracking software addresses key challenges in the food industry, from on-time deliveries to maintaining food safety and improving customer communication. The post Last Mile Delivery Tracking Software Solves Food Industry Challenges appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Modifications to the Federal Register for U.S.-China Trade: Fall 2024 Update

MTS Logistics

From time to time, we at MoreThanShipping.com like to update our readers on the latest with tariffs, particularly in the area of U.S.-China trade due to high volume. Below is an overview of the latest modifications made to Section 301 under the four-year review of actions taken in the Section 301 investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation.

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FMCSA guidance on buying and selling MC numbers

Overdrive Online

FMCSA responds to reports about the buying and selling of MC numbers that appears designed to evade enforcement. Violations, and even possible criminal cases, can come from illegitimate MC number sales.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Why Manufacturers Are Failing in Their AI Initiatives

Supply Chain Brain

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

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5 Major Challenges LogiNext Dispatch Scheduling Software Solves

Loginext

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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What is a logistics provider?

Logistics Bureau

Any growing business will have issues with their supply chain management at some point down the line. Whether it’s a serious logistics problem or something that just needs to be streamlined and optimised, most businesses can improve their supply chain processes – and this is where a logistics service provider can help. So, what exactly is a logistics service provider?

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ATBS' owner-operator performance update: Inside the numbers

Overdrive Online

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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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Automation of Procurement Functions Could Make a Better World

Supply Chain Brain

Adoption of artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies is still at a rudimentary stage for most companies, said speakers at DPW Amsterdam.

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Delivery Route Software Cuts fuel, Boosts Efficiency.

Loginext

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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How Cold Chain Navigates the Unpredictable While Innovating for the Future

Food Logistics

Most experts project 2025 to be much like how it was in 2024—navigating the unpredictable while innovating for the future. Here's why.