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DECEMBER 28, 2023

Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains | Image source: Flickr Understanding logistics trends is essential for business, and trend research may help organizations of all sizes predict changes, spot areas for innovation, and remain relevant in a market that is becoming more and more competitive. As the name implies, trend research looks to forecast future events mostly based on consumer behavior, which drives shifts in the needs, wants, and expectations of the

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Cyzerg

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Warehouse automation is a trending market because it is a critical driver of efficiency and productivity in the logistics and supply chain industry. Especially when customer expectations are at their highest, the adoption of warehouse automation is a cornerstone for success. In this blog post, we'll delve into why warehouse automation is needed, the automation trends most likely to be adopted, and the challenges in adopting automation.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Although the global business community has been confronting modern slavery for years, it hasn’t been able to slow its rise. But there is an opportunity for that to change.

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Food Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In an exclusive interview with Food Logistics, Tom Madrecki, VP, supply chain, Consumer Brands Association, details why the top supply chain challenge isn’t anything specific, but the sheer volume and variety of those challenges, all at the same time.

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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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Women in Trucking

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In this corporate spotlight, Nicole shares her journey before joining Air Products, her experiences since, and her aspirations for the future.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 28, 2023

By adopting AI technology to analyze critical enterprise-wide contract data and gain insights into supplier practices, companies can identify red flags and deviations from compliance standards

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In 2023 everyone wanted to tell owner-operators their business -- whether you could survive the market, outrun a Tesla, brave increasingly wild or criminal threats. Most survived, some thrived, and will come back harder next year.

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Women in Trucking

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, what topics caught the eyes of our readers over the past twelve months? From recognition, Girl Scout events, HERstories and more, here are the top most-clicked stories of 2023. FROM THE NEWS ROOM: 2023 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation Announced This is the sixth year of this prestigious recognition program and it garnered a record number of more than 27,000 votes to identify and validate the final companies named to the list.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The California Energy Commission (CEC), through its Clean Transportation Program, has granted a $2.9 million award to a project team led by The Mobility House to implement 12 bidirectional chargers at four California school locations. Designated “Replicable V2X Deployment for Schools (RVXDS),” this project will utilize electric school bus fleets to mitigate regional grid emergencies […] The post California Panel Grants $2.9 Million for School Bus Bidirectional Charging appeared first on NG

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 25, 2023

For the past few years, the topic of the microchip shortage dominated media headlines. Now, another shortage is creating obstacles on the path to equilibrium in the semiconductor supply chain: talent.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Long Haul Paul tells the tale of charitable truck shows that took place in 2023. Those we have information for raised more than $2.

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Loginext

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In the hustle and bustle of modern urban life, the clamor for faster and more efficient last mile delivery solutions is reaching a crescendo. This blog provides an overview of the current state of the urban retail industry and the potential to revolutionize it using last mile delivery solutions. The post The Autonomous Odyssey in Last Mile Delivery Solutions appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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West Coast and California Logistics

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As we bid farewell to another eventful year in the logistics industry, we take a moment to reflect on the content that resonated most with our readers. In 2023, our blog covered a wide range of supply chain topics, but these three articles garnered the most attention.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 26, 2023

It’s important to stay vigilant during the busy season to ensure operations continue running smoothly and employees stay safe on and around material handling equipment.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Take a break from the stresses of trucking and enjoy a look back through the top Custom Rigs from 2023.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home December 28, 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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Loginext

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This blog highlights the significance of customer profiling in streamlining operations and ensuring on time deliveries for omnichannel operations. With dispatch software integrated with customer profiling, businesses can significantly reduce customer friction and ensure a seamless experience throughout the buying journey. The post How Does Dispatch Software Enabled With Customer Profiling Make Dispatcher’s Life Easier appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The solution is not eliminating free returns, but fixing convoluted supply chains and collaborating with shippers to make reverse logistics more affordable.

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Bulk Connection

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As we wrap up another dynamic year in the world of bulk freight logistics, it's time to reflect on the articles that captivated our readers the most. Here are the three most-read articles from our Bulk Logistics Blog in 2023.

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Women in Trucking

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As we close out the holiday season, those Thanksgiving pies, Christmas candy, and lots of cookies to celebrate don’t help our waistline. One study found that the average American gains eight pounds over the holiday season.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 26, 2023

It is important to conduct a health check for your warehouse. This process will enable you to optimize capacity and processes, ensuring that your warehouse operates to its full extent effectively. There may be several red flags in your warehouse that you haven’t noticed yet. Watch the video below to learn about these indicators and elevate the performance of your warehouse.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 27, 2023

2023’s peak season will have seen supply chain professionals both relying on tried-and-true peak season strategies and testing next-gen solutions.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Overdrive Radio's annual "toast" to the year that was. 2023's sure to go down in infamy among owner-ops, yet bright spots were evident: Sometimes, the chicken houses passed are closed, cost-control focus pays off, or you land that direct freight.

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Loginext

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This report provides an overview of the top 7 courier management software options for 2024. LogiNext Mile is one of the best courier management software for 2024. LogiNext Mile offers a comprehensive solution for managing courier operations, including real time tracking, route optimization, and visibility into the entire process. The post 7 Best Courier Management Software – 2024 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Fulfillment centers have made a lot of progress in the last decade, particularly in terms of their efficiency and native connections to technology. But let’s take a look at accuracy. Back in 2013, in a survey of 250 supply chain executives, more than half of them reported picking error rates of 3-4%, with each mistake costing the company an estimated $22.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Toyota and Honda will each invest about $1.44 billion in the country, while Isuzu Motors and Mitsubishi will combine to invest the remaining $1.44 billion.

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MercuryGate

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The 7 most popular MercuryGate logistics blogs of the past year reveal a window into the priority topics for logistics and supply chain managers. As a competitive business environment mixes with ongoing economic uncertainty, modern businesses face unparalleled risks that jeopardize profit and customer loyalty. Blogs published throughout 2023 highlighted transportation management challenges and viable solutions.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Trailer build rates reached their lowest since last year, but a drop in production after October is normal.

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