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Preparing for the Future With ‘Extreme Scenario Planning’

Supply Chain Brain

The best way that industrial supply chains can prepare for an uncertain future is to imagine the most extreme outcomes playing out — in opposite directions.

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Skeptics Guide to AI in Logistics Technology

Talking Logistics

Transport and logistics folks are a dubious bunch. Our skepticism may be an innate trait that self-selected us into our chosen profession, or perhaps it is a learned behavior. I tend to side with the latter proposition. We don’t believe 3PLs, carriers, and brokers when they make extraordinary claims around service or cost, and we. Read more The post Skeptics Guide to AI in Logistics Technology appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Let your truck shine! Enter Overdrive's annual Pride & Polish

Overdrive Online

The entry period for the annual competition is now open through August 18. The five categories for the contest are: Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior.

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Record-Breaking Demand for Container Shipping in 2024

MTS Logistics

The demand for container ships worldwide is at previously unheard-of levels. A significant portion of the capacity for container transportation has been sucked in by severe port congestion worldwide, driving up demand for oceangoing box carriers to all-time highs. In May 2024 alone, a total of 15.94 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of record volumes were delivered by sea, surpassing the previous record of 15.72 million TEUs set in May 2021.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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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G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Accelerating Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Jeff Erwin, VP of manufacturing at G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers , has been helping to accelerate the digital transformation while aligning with the company’s goals and mission to improve its operational efficiency and meet customer requirements and regulatory compliance challenges by tracking and measuring performance. According to Erwin, “sustainability, operational efficiency and digital transformation in manufacturing are important to G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers.

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Pennsylvania Fulfillment Center & 3PL Solutions

Ship Monk

Did you know that ShipMonk has more than a Pennsylvania fulfillment facility, we have a PA order fulfillment campus ? While our 3PL enterprise has 12 strategic locations across the globe that we fully own and operate, several of our locations have more than one facility so we can service our customers with maximum efficiency. In Pennsylvania, for instance, we have two fully-optimized fulfillment centers with all the latest technology.

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The True Cost of a Free TMS Software

MercuryGate

Independent analysis revealed that MercuryGate achieved an ROI exceeding 300% over five years. How does your TMS measure up? It pays to evaluate how your existing system compares to other solutions. The post The True Cost of a Free TMS Software appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Ensure EWM Changes aren’t the Weak Link in your Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

EWM changes should not make your supply chain weak, writes Barry Green (pictured below), Global Product Manager at Basis Technologies. Business supply chains are a complex web of operations, and at each critical connection sits a warehouse. Responsible for the smooth delivery of products, warehouse managers shoulder an immense amount of pressure, and it’s easy to see why.

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Solaris Will Supply Four Hydrogen Buses to French Transit Agency

NGT News

Solaris Bus & Coach has secured a new contract in the French market. The manufacturer will supply four 12-meter Urbino hydrogen buses to Artois Mobilités for the TADAO transport network in northern France. The contract will be completed at the beginning of 2025. The Solaris offer was selected in a tender issued by public transport […] The post Solaris Will Supply Four Hydrogen Buses to French Transit Agency appeared first on NGT News.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

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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Global Giants: ICAT Moves the World’s Largest Cargo with Chris Cser

The Logistics of Logistics

Chris Cser and Joe Lynch discuss global giants – ICAT moves the world’s largest cargo. Chris is the Director of Operations at ICAT Logistics Detroit where they handle the shipments that other companies don’t, can’t, and won’t. Summary: Global Giants: ICAT Moves the World’s Largest Cargo In this podcast, Chris Cser, Director of Operations at ICAT Logistics, takes us on a journey through the complex world of global logistics.

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The Cybersecurity Problem (and Opportunity) in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

John Adams famously said, “Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.” I recalled this quote when I read that Google is reportedly acquiring cloud security company Wiz for $23 billion. As reported by Reuters, this would be “Google’s most expensive acquisition and provide it with cybersecurity products that defend against ransomware gangs wreaking havoc on.

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Ukraine grain exports leap

Supply Chain and Logistics

The expired Russia-UN shipping deal has spurred Ukrainian grain exports by sea.

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Trucking Law: Marijuana and what rescheduling means for truckers

Overdrive Online

Comments on the federal effort to reschedule marijuana are due July 22. While nothing is changing short-term about cannabis-derived products for owner-ops and other truckers, dig into a shifting legal landscape in this video.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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Scaling Your SMB Freight Brokerage with Sean Smith

The Logistics of Logistics

Sean Smith and Joe Lynch discuss scaling your SMB freight brokerage. Sean is VP of Product at Denim , a trusted freight factoring partner on a mission to advance the supply chain by accelerating the movement of money and data. Summary: Scaling Your SMB Freight Brokerage In this insightful podcast series, Joe Lynch and Sean Smith delve into the dynamic world of small and medium-sized (SMB) freight brokerage businesses.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 19, 2024)

Talking Logistics

I found myself in an ambulance at mile 58 of last Saturday’s Breakthrough T1D Ride in Burlington, VT. I was involved in a crash. I was in a pace line and two riders ahead of me rubbed tires with the rider in front of him. He lost his balance and fell, causing the rider in. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 19, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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July 2024 Freight Market Update

Trinity Logistics

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. UP AND TO THE RIGHT For the past year, the general direction of the Outbound Tender Volume Index (OTVI) has been on an upward trajectory as seen in Figure 1.1. Figure 1.1 While it is not approaching the levels seen in 2021, the volume index is quickly approaching levels seen in 2022.

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Test drive: Peterbilt's 579 with Cummins X15N nat gas engine

Commercial Carrier Journal

More than a decade after its demise, big natural gas power is back.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Freight transparency: Why brokers don't want 49 CFR 371.3 enforced

Overdrive Online

A third-generation broker, Jeff Tucker, explains why he doesn't want carriers to see his margins and contracted rates, and how small trucking businesses, with broker partners, could better fight against the mega fleets when markets turn down.

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Don’t Propagate Chaos with Your Supply Chain Planning System!

Logistics Viewpoints

Kinaxis is a leading provider of supply chain solutions. Their Kinexions 2024 user conference ended yesterday (June 19 th ). Like many enterprise application providers, they had a story to tell about artificial intelligence. It is a good story. And a refreshingly honest explanation. Kinaxis used to refer to itself as a supply chain planning supplier.

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Watch: AI in the Supply Chain: Fact and Fiction

Supply Chain Brain

Tom Moore and Keith Moore, CEOs of, respectively, ProvisionAi and Autoscheduler.AI, talk about how AI is helping to solve problems in supply chains — and where it's more a matter of hype.

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Driver rank camera as top safety tech, as long as it faces outward

Commercial Carrier Journal

Truck drivers ranked a camera, depending on which way it faces, as having a good and bad influence on driver safety.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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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Massive Microsoft outage hits diesel lanes, permitting systems

Overdrive Online

A massive outage of Microsoft and the Crowdstrike security platform snarled diesel availability and created permitting nightmares for truckers across the country on Friday.

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Editor’s Choice: Control Tower: New Essential for Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article comes from Solvoyo and looks at the importance of a control tower. Effective supply chain planning is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and ensuring customer satisfaction in today’s fast-paced business environment.

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Peak Season Prep: 2024 Trends & Strategies

Ship Monk

What can your operations team do now to ensure a successful peak season ahead? Today we’re going to look at some of the consumer trends that might affect your preparations for peak season 2024, and strategies to maximize them. Key Takeaways Consumers expect an omnichannel experience, but omnichannel fulfillment requires fully integrated systems and a robust 3PL software platform.

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Union Push at U.K. Amazon Warehouse Falls Short by 28 Votes

Supply Chain Brain

Just over 49% of workers voted in favor of unionizing, ending a two-year-long fight where employees held a series of strikes in a push for higher pay.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here - Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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From the Cubicle to the Cab: Esther Parsons Tells Her Career Story as a Professional Driver

Women in Trucking

In 2017, Esther Parsons left her job as an administrative assistant to earn her CDL and become a professional truck driver and never looked back. Check out HERstory.

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Rhode Island Becomes First State to Complete NEVI Program Phase 1

NGT News

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee celebrated the achievement of becoming the first state in the nation to complete Phase 1 of the alternative fuel corridor under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. The milestone was marked with a ribbon-cutting event at the Route 117 Park & Ride in Warwick. Also marking the event were […] The post Rhode Island Becomes First State to Complete NEVI Program Phase 1 appeared first on NGT News.

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Ocean Network Express (ONE) Joins the Asia-Mexico Trade Lane

MTS Logistics

Container trade between China and Mexico continues to grow, forcing carriers to introduce new services to meet increasing demand. The ocean carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE), along with MSC, COSCO, and CMA CGM has become the latest shipping carrier to expand its capacity on the Asia-Mexico trade route, a move that seems likely to be imitated by other carriers in the near future.

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