Sat.Dec 16, 2023 - Fri.Dec 22, 2023

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7 Automated Warehouse Picking Technologies to Boost Accuracy

Cyzerg

Automated warehouse picking technologies are solutions to the warehouse manager’s quest for greater accuracy and efficiency. Traditional manual picking, while once the norm, poses challenges that can hinder optimal performance. From the inevitability of human errors to the constraints of reduced speed and efficiency, the need for a transformative solution has never been more pressing.

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3 Strategies for Shippers to Combat Rising Freight Fraud

Talking Logistics

As supply chains go digital, bad actors are evolving their fraudulent tactics. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated remote work and digital transformation across industries — driving efficiencies but also leaving vulnerabilities. In logistics, those vulnerabilities are particularly glaring given how quickly the industry had to transition to online processes.

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Understanding Integrated Logistics in Depth

3PL Links

Understanding Integrated Logistics in Depth | Image source: Medium The entire production chain has been touched by the technological revolution that has been observed in several economic areas during the past ten years. The necessity of promptly adjusting to new market requirements also fostered this shift. The logistics processes sector experienced significant modifications in its formulation.

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Where is your value stream map?

The Lean Thinker

Thanks to everyone who left comments on the last post, Learning to See in 2023. You are making me think. Although Learning to See (the book) describes building your value stream map on A3 / 11×17 paper, most of the maps I have seen have been large affairs on a wall. I like this approach because it shifts people into the position of standing side-by-side talking about what is in front of them, which fosters collaboration.

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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.

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Smart Glasses in the Warehouse with Paul Travers

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul Travers and Joe Lynch discuss smart glasses in the warehouse. Paul is the Founder and CEO of Vuzix , a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the enterprise, medical, defense and consumer markets. About Paul Travers Paul Travers is the founder of Vuzix and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 1997 and as a member of the Board of Directors since November 1997.

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2023 Recap – Through the Lens of Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

As 2023 comes to a close, we look to the events that took place this year to help us prepare for bringing in the new year. Much like the last five years, 2023 brought significant challenges for the various players in our global supply chain — from labor strikes, continued port congestion and more — Read more The post 2023 Recap – Through the Lens of Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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2024: the Year of the Rabbit

Food Logistics

Here’s to a Year of Longevity, Peace and Prosperity. Here’s to a Year of Rebuilding Supply Chains and Embracing New Relationships. Here’s to Hope.

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Transportation M&A with Spencer Tenney

The Logistics of Logistics

Spencer Tenney and Joe Lynch discuss transportation M&A. Spencer is President & CEO of Tenney Group, trusted M&A advisors to transportation industry. About Spencer Tenney Spencer Tenney serves as President & CEO of Tenney Group, where he oversees the firm’s day-to-day effectiveness and long-term vision. Spencer is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and holds the designation of Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor through AM&AA.

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Container Lines Rerouting Ships Away From Suez Canal in Response to Red Sea Missile Attacks

Supply Chain Brain

Every major commercial shipping line is rerouting vessels away from the Suez Canal in response to the recent series of missile attacks by Houthi militants in the Red Sea.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

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.

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Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2023 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights)

Talking Logistics

I’ve always said, if you’re in supply chain management, you’re in the risk management business. You have your typical risks, like natural disasters and labor strikes, with the latter becoming more prevalent this past year. As reported by Kate Bronfenbrenner in the Wall Street Journal, “As of Oct. 31, there were 354 strikes in 2023. Read more The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2023 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Overdrive reveals Trucker of the Year finalists for 2023

Overdrive Online

With the announcement of three finalists for our 2023 award, Overdrive also officially opens the nomination period for the 2024 Trucker of the Year award. Pulling tanks, RGNs and hoppers, dry vans and more: Find which owners came out at the top here.

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A SaaS Gal in VC Land with Maia Benson

The Logistics of Logistics

Maia Benson and Joe Lynch discuss A SaaS Gal in VC Land. Maia is a SaaS gal in VC land and a Managing Director at Forum Ventures where she works with SaaS founders from inception to scale. About Maia Benson Maia Benson is a Managing Director at Forum where she works with SaaS founders from inception to scale. She has spent over 20 years founding, building and scaling award-winning SaaS products for Entrepreneurs and SMBs at places like LexisNexis, Pitney Bowes and most recently at Shopify, wher

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White House Hosts First Meeting of Supply Chain Resilience Council

Supply Chain Brain

While most supply chain disruptions have dissipated, continued challenges led to the White House giving supply chains another bump in the news cycle with its inaugural meeting of the Council on Supply Chain Resilience.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

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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Isuzu, Honda Start Testing Hydrogen-Powered Giga Fuel Cell Truck in Japan

NGT News

Isuzu Motors Limited and Honda Motor Co. Ltd. have begun demonstration testing on public roads in Japan of the Giga Fuel Cell, a fuel cell (FC)-powered heavy-duty truck currently being co-developed by the two companies. Through this demonstration testing, scheduled to run through September 2024, the two companies will continue making progress in collecting data, […] The post Isuzu, Honda Start Testing Hydrogen-Powered Giga Fuel Cell Truck in Japan appeared first on NGT News.

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Independent livestock hauler's working show piece

Overdrive Online

Davis' two category wins in Overdrive's 2023 Pride & Polish competition -- Working Combo, Interior -- add to big wins earlier in the year at SuperRigs for the custom livestock hauler, built from the ground up with partners.

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Happening Now: Optimistic signs for 2024 Transportation Market

West Coast and California Logistics

According to FreightWaves , the gap between trucking supply and demand is narrowing, which bodes well for 2024. Tender volumes are about 10% higher this December compared to last, continuing the trend of increasing demand that started last winter.

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How Generative AI Promises to Transform Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

As the landscape of supply chains grows increasingly complex and data-driven, the role of artificial intelligence becomes more critical in streamlining procurement processes.

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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

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Insights and Expectations for the Shipping Industry in 2024

MTS Logistics

As we approach the conclusion of 2023, the maritime shipping industry faces challenges that have impacted ocean carriers with declined profits and increased price-driven competition. Despite this, beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) who consistently shipped throughout economic fluctuations have found solace in the lowest rates witnessed in years. Ports have become more efficient, trucking issues have resolved, and carrier reliability has returned to pre-Covid levels.

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Calif. court bars CARB from collecting reefer unit compliance fee

Overdrive Online

A California court ruled against CARB, and even suggested that the regulator's wish to collect fees from those it regulates might not fit with the Constitution. The ruling could have implications for CARB's "smog check" program upcoming.

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Renault Trucks, Jacky Perrenot Group Partner to Enhance Urban Delivery

NGT News

Renault Trucks and the Jacky Perrenot Group are joining forces to reshape urban delivery. The two French companies are launching an innovative, intelligent logistics solution that promises significant gains in safety, environmental impact and productivity. This solution combines the use of mobile containers to replace traditional pallets and the deployment of an exclusive automated loading […] The post Renault Trucks, Jacky Perrenot Group Partner to Enhance Urban Delivery appeared first on

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Three Ways to Enhance Procurement Value Through Risk Management

Supply Chain Brain

From scenario planning to relationship building, procurement teams are in a new era of risk management that will be crucial for long-term success.

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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.

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Supply Chain Shifts: Elastic Logistics Will Define Supply Chains in 2024

MTS Logistics

Logistics companies are leading a shift towards elastic logistics in a world where supply networks are becoming more intricate and uncertain. Elastic logistics is becoming a shining example of efficiency and cost savings due to its capacity to dynamically react to changing demand by expanding or reducing operations. Understanding Elastic Logistics Fundamentally, elastic logistics refers to a supply chain’s ability to quickly expand and adapt to changing market conditions, varying demand, a

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Top 5 Freightquote Videos: A Guide for Small Business Shippers

Freightquote

Ship smart with tips from Freightquote. Check out our video guide to get helpful info on less than truckload shipping for your business.

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Rhode Island Launches Phase 1 of National EV Infrastructure Program

NGT News

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, in partnership with the state’s Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Management, have begun the Phase 1 projects of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. The focus of this phase is the installation of electric vehicle DC Fast Chargers (Level […] The post Rhode Island Launches Phase 1 of National EV Infrastructure Program appeared first on NGT News.

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For Supply Chains, Resilience Isn’t Enough. You Need to Be Antifragile.

Supply Chain Brain

Most corporate survival strategies are crafted to help businesses withstand any number of unanticipated supply chain disruptions. But how many are poised to profit from times of adversity?

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

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.

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TFI acquiring flatbed conglomerate Daseke

Commercial Carrier Journal

Post-close, Daseke will operate its portfolio of brands as part of TFI International’s Truckload segment.

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How Can Last Mile Delivery Solutions Ensure Your Customers Get The Ultimate Hot Chocolate Experience

Loginext

This Christmas season, treat your customers to a cup of hot chocolate. Learn about trending hot chocolate receipes you can offer your customers and how choosing the right last mile delivery solution helps with the best delivery experience possible. The post How Can Last Mile Delivery Solutions Ensure Your Customers Get The Ultimate Hot Chocolate Experience appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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AmpUp Receives Funding to Advance Electric Vehicle Charging in Connecticut

NGT News

AmpUp, a leading electric vehicle charging operating system, has been awarded up to $1.7 million in project funding by the state of Connecticut’s Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) for EV charging demand flexibility. The grant was awarded December 13th, 2023, under PURA’s Innovative Energy Solutions program, a statewide initiative to identify, pilot and scale innovative […] The post AmpUp Receives Funding to Advance Electric Vehicle Charging in Connecticut appeared firs