Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 11, 2024

Manufacturers are now asking whether they should reach further back in the chain, in their pursuit of both resilience and growth opportunities.

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Loginext

AUGUST 14, 2024

Discover five leading fleet management software companies shaping the future of logistics. Learn how these platforms can optimize your fleet’s performance and keep you ahead of the competition. The post Top 7 Fleet Management Software Companies appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2024

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “The Road Ahead: Key Trends and Capabilities Shaping the North American Freight Transportation Market.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Transporeon, highlights several important industry trends that shippers and carriers must factor into their transportation strategies and objectives, as.

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MercuryGate

AUGUST 13, 2024

By utilizing advanced technology and data analytics, MercuryGate provides users with real-time tracking and monitoring capabilities to make informed decisions at every stage of the transportation process. The post The Dual Power of Visibility and Supply Chain Execution appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2024

For the summer season, typically quiet, it’s certainly been busy out there with lots of developments as we are just weeks away from the Labor Day holiday. There are three main stories in shipping that are setting up the next few weeks and months. 1. Ningbo Port Explosion Driving Asian Supply Chain Snarls On Monday, we reported about the explosion that occurred in China at the Ningbo Beilun Phase 3 Terminal.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2024

Geopolitics is having a great effect on ocean shipping today. Trade is where wars are fought now. It may have been true in the past as well, but the means and methods are changing rapidly.

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Food Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2024

Spurred by rising labor costs in Asia and ongoing trade disputes, Mexico continues to grow as a hub for manufacturing and commerce, and not just with the United States.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

AUGUST 13, 2024

This week Saia christened its first facility in the state of Wyoming and next week will open a second.

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NGT News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nikola Corporation, provider of zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions via the HYLA brand, continues to deliver HYLA refueling solutions to support volume ramp-up for its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in Southern California, just off Interstate 5, one of the busiest truck routes in the U.S. At 13443 Freeway Drive […] The post New HYLA Refueling Station Ramps Up Nikola Hydrogen Truck Infrastructure appeared first on NGT News.

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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

Supply Chains

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2024

Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss avoiding logistics FUD. Steve is the Founder and Managing Director of iDev Partners, a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm. Summary: Avoiding Logistics FUD In this episode, Joe Lynch and guest Steve Elwell tackle the pervasive issue of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) and its impact on various aspects of business, particularly in logistics.

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Food Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2024

Personnel updates sees new appointments at Fleet Advantage, Target and more.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2024

Have you ever cleaned your clothes dryer vent? You know, that hose that goes from the back of your dryer to the outside? You’re supposed to clean it at least annually to prevent the risk of fire (and other reasons), but I cleaned mine for the first time in 17 years recently. What prompted me. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 16, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

The concept behind Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) is not hard to grasp — they act as secured places for receiving cargo into the U.S. without incurring tariffs, yet. Then, there are multiple ways those tariffs can be reduced. And yet, many companies are failing to make the most of FTZs to reduce costs, because they’re intimidated by the legal and organizational hurdles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2024

Today’s supply chains are fraught with uncertainties across demand and supply yet are tasked with adding incremental value to their organizations while also meeting commercial, working capital and sustainability goals. This balancing act is a challenge even in the best of times. However, far too many companies are stuck because traditional planning methods that rely on static, one-number plans fall short in this demanding and dynamic landscape.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2024

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. GOOD NEWS, BUT… Consumer spending is the biggest driver of the U.S. economy, accounting for roughly two-thirds of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). One measurement of that consumer spending is the Redbook index , which compares year-over-year growth for large domestic general retailers (think Walmart, Amazon, Target).

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2024

Nortera, a leading manufacturer of frozen and canned vegetables in North America, was struggling to maintain a complex logistics network with decentralized data and intensive manual processes. Additionally, burdened by insufficient visibility into logistics operations and a lack of coordinated strategy, the company was lagging behind the rest of the industry.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 12, 2024

A survey from Gartner found that effectively responding to team resistance and incorporating feedback increased the odds of transformation success by 62%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2024

Pier Paolo Tamma, the Chief Digital Officer at Pirelli Pirelli is in the midst of a digital transformation. This transformation seeks to use data, digital ecosystems, and AI to enhance data driven decision-making. In terms of the commercial operation, it seeks to provide greater value to dealer customers by arming their sales representatives with more actionable data on what the dealers will likely need to order.

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home August 14, 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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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2024

If you’re on the front lines of transportation management, you know there’s never a dull moment in this industry. Whether you’re navigating the ebbs and flow of capacity and rates, or you’re dealing with new regulations or customer requirements, finding the right balance between cost, service, risk, and compliance is more difficult than ever. Since.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 15, 2024

Are we finally seeing the end of the longest freight recession in recent decades? It’s the question on everyone’s mind — and has been for over a year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

This July 2024, we published a report that tracks the progress that has been made in implementing the key features of Industrie 4.0, both in the process and discrete industries. The three steps in realizing the vision are 1) flexible, reconfigurable plant; 2) global manufacturing networks of flexible, configurable plants; 3) the integration of the previous step with digital, certified, encrypted product definitions.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2024

Trinity Logistics, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, proudly welcomes Jimmy Bryant as its new Director of Agent Support. Hosting a wealth of experience in the logistics industry, Bryant previously held a Senior Director position at Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions, where he successfully managed and developed their Agency Program for the past six years.

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West Coast and California Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2024

Hauling large amounts of cargo is always challenging, but this summer’s record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather have made it even more difficult for truckers, forcing them into dangerous driving conditions and delaying shipments. According to FreightWaves , the extreme heat has caused major highways in several states to buckle and close, while increased temperatures have led to higher traffic congestion and a surge in car breakdowns, further complicating travel.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 14, 2024

Staring down the looming threat of a work stoppage at East/Gulf Coast ports, retailers have opted for earlier shipping schedules in 2024.

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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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Overdrive Online

AUGUST 14, 2024

Join us next week to participate in a roundtable with three pros all at different points on their journey through the trucking world, detailing lessons learned from and moves made in response to the cost/revenue squeeze.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

AUGUST 12, 2024

Just four years after its initial launch, Mack's medium duty MD model is getting a refresh.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2024

An explosive detonation at a container yard on August 25, 2021, sent shockwaves around the coastal city of Ningbo, which is a major shipping hub in Zhejiang province, China. Widespread disruption to the worldwide supply chain was caused by the blast, which highlighted the significance of industrial safety procedures. The Event In Ningbo’s Zhenhai neighborhood, where one of the busiest ports in the world is situated, there was an explosion at approximately 8:57 AM local time.

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