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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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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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 Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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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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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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Like any industry, in Supply Chain and Logistics we have a lot of Acronyms and Abbreviations. Here is a starter list. If you add some more in the comments section we’ll add to the list and see how big it grows. 3PL 3rd Party Logistics – A company that provides outsourced logistics services. They handle activities like warehousing, distribution, and transportation for other businesses.

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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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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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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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Loginext

OCTOBER 6, 2024

LogiNext is reshaping last-mile delivery with its innovative AI-driven ecosystem. Experience automated logistics, improved efficiency, and sustainability in operations. Learn how LogiNext sets new industry standards! The post LogiNext Ecosystem of Last Mile Delivery appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Overdrive Online

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In an increasingly unpredictable global market, the ability to adapt quickly and make informed decisions will be key to sustaining efficient operations and meeting growing consumer demand

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