A ‘Shift-Left’ Strategy Moves Supply Chain Planning Further Upstream
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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Top 7 Fleet Management Software Companies
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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Preparing for What Comes Next In the Freight Transportation Market
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.
The Dual Power of Visibility and Supply Chain Execution
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.
Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?
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.
Three Things to Know in the Shipping World This Week
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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Geopolitics and shipping
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.
Importers Continue Shift to Mexico Amid Political Changes: Study
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.
Saia opening six new terminals in the western U.S. this month
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.
New HYLA Refueling Station Ramps Up Nikola Hydrogen Truck Infrastructure
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.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.
Avoiding Logistics FUD with Steve Elwell
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.
Build a Digital Playbook Beyond Scenarios to Thrive in Uncertainty
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.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 16, 2024)
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.
August 14, 2024 Update
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.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Unlocking Cost Savings with Foreign-Trade Zones
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.
Industrie 4.0 Breakthrough: Networks of Flexible Plants
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.
How Nortera Modernized Its Logistics Operations with a Transportation Management System
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.
Turvo Appoints Vilas Madapurmath as Chief Technology Officer
Food Logistics
AUGUST 15, 2024
Personnel updates sees new appointments at Fleet Advantage, Target and more.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
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
Happening Now: Record heat tough on truckers
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.
Pirelli’s Digital Transformation Journey
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.
[Video] Key Factors Shaping Transportation Management in 2024
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.
Attempting Digital Transformation? Try Embracing Team Resistance
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%.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
First Group of Hybrid Buses Hits the Roads in Phoenix
NGT News
AUGUST 14, 2024
As the Phoenix Public Transit Department continues working toward its zero-emissions bus fleet goal by 2040, the first group of hybrid buses have passed all tests and are now running on the Arizona city’s roads. The buses use a combination of a hybrid-electric motor and batteries and a biodiesel-fueled engine, meaning they have a higher […] The post First Group of Hybrid Buses Hits the Roads in Phoenix appeared first on NGT News.
Happening Now: Container volumes set new record at the Port of Los Angeles
West Coast and California Logistics
AUGUST 14, 2024
According to Container News , the Port of Los Angeles set a new record in July, handling 939,600 TEUs, marking a 37% increase over the previous year and making it the busiest July in the port's 116-year history. This performance puts the Port 18% ahead of its 2023 pace just seven months into 2024.
August 2024 Freight Market Update
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).
Port of Los Angeles Handles Record Cargo Volumes in July
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.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.
ABC Supply Adds Mack MD Electric as Its First Medium-Duty EV
NGT News
AUGUST 13, 2024
Mack Trucks and Kriete Truck Centers, a commercial truck and equipment dealer with 10 locations across Wisconsin, recently delivered a Mack MD Electric vehicle — the first to operate in the state — to ABC Supply Co. Inc. during a handover event at the company’s National Fleet Center in Beloit, Wis. This is the first […] The post ABC Supply Adds Mack MD Electric as Its First Medium-Duty EV appeared first on NGT News.
A Sobering Reminder of Industrial Safety: The Ningbo Container Explosion
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.
Jimmy Bryant Brings Expertise to Trinity Logistics’s Freight Agent Program
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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