Trucking implications for Biden, Trump CNN debate
Commercial Carrier Journal
JUNE 26, 2024
American Trucking Associations boss Chris Spear hopes to hear "common sense," "solutions" and "certainty" in Thursday's presidential debate.
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Happening Now: US Imports Continue to Rise
West Coast and California Logistics
JUNE 26, 2024
According to The Loadstar , inbound container volumes were up 5.6% in May compared to last year. This follows YOY increases of 26.5% in February, 19.9% in March, and 13.4% in April.
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When A Cyberattack Takes Down Your Supply Chain Software
Talking Logistics
JUNE 25, 2024
In a March 2010 article in The Atlantic titled “Cyber Warriors,” James Fallows writes,”[Cyber] attacks — not just from China but from Russia and elsewhere — on America’s electronic networks cost millions of dollars and could in the extreme cause the collapse of financial life, the halt of most manufacturing systems, and the evaporation of.
Low Prices, Human Costs: Has Online Retail Crippled the Ethical Supply Chain?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2024
Globally, it's estimated that $161 billion worth of clothing and textiles fall into an area of risk that makes them prone to being produced by forced labor annually.
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.
The Power of a 3PL Partner: When and Why to Collaborate
Blue Grace Logistics
JUNE 27, 2024
The Power of a 3PL Partner: When and Why to Collaborate Search Search Bryce Williford - June 27, 2024 Efficiency and flexibility are paramount when it comes to logistics. Companies across various industries are constantly seeking ways to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. One strategy gaining increasing popularity is partnering with third-party logistics providers, commonly known as 3PL partners.
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How Logistics Management Software Turned the Tide for Breakthroughs
Loginext
JUNE 25, 2024
Once flourishing logistics business faced mounting challenges like late deliveries and unhappy customers. Discover how LogiNext's logistics management software with features like real-time tracking and route optimization transformed operations, improved customer satisfaction, and cut costs. The post How Logistics Management Software Turned the Tide for Breakthroughs appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Streamlined Practices for Cross-Border Logistics
Food Logistics
JUNE 24, 2024
Cross-border trade has become a cornerstone of economic growth around the world. Still, navigating the complexities of international logistics can be a daunting task.
New Port Underway in India Projected to Become One of the World’s Largest
MTS Logistics
JUNE 26, 2024
The Indian government has approved plans for a new port on India’s western coast, north of Mumbai, which India believes will be among the world’s top 10 ports upon completion. The Vadhavan Transhipment Port (Vadhavan Port) aims to enhance capacity and serve as a crucial trade corridor linking India with Middle East and Europe. It is believed that this will be a major step towards strengthening India’s global trade connections.
Market Insights with Supply Chain Economist Jason Miller
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 26, 2024
Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss market insights. Jason is a professor of supply chain at Michigan State University, which is ranked as one of the top supply chain schools in the world. Summary: Market Insights In this podcast, Jason Miller, a professor at Michigan State University, shares his expertise on the current state of the supply chain and logistics industry.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 28, 2024)
Talking Logistics
JUNE 28, 2024
Did you know that 50% of the people getting diagnosed with type 1 diabetes today are adults, not juveniles? And those that get T1D as children, like my daughter Hannah who was diagnosed at age 11, ultimately become adults (Hannah will be 24 later this summer). That is one of the reasons why JDRF rebranded. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 28, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logistics Managers of Life
Food Logistics
JUNE 26, 2024
At some point, we're all acting as the Buyer, the Planner, the Transportation Associate, the Shipper and sometimes the Engineer.
Editor’s Choice: The Three Trends Transforming Supply Chain Management
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 27, 2024
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 Carlos Díaz Madero, Subdirector Marketing at netLogistiK , and looks at the key trends that are transforming supply chain management. In an ideal world, ensuring the immediate availability of products to customers would be simple, as demand would be easily predictable, all customers would be the same, there w
5 Lessons From Military Logistics with Kenneth Carter III
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 28, 2024
Kenneth Carter III and Joe Lynch discuss 5 lessons from military logistics. Kenneth is the CEO of Ameriton Freight , a logistics company specializing in the food and beverage space. Summary: 5 Lessons From Military Logistics In this podcast, Kenneth Carter III shares his remarkable journey from drug addiction and incarceration to becoming the CEO and founder of Ameriton Freight and Logistics.
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.
Walmart Rolls Out Hydrogen Semi-Trucks For Retail Fleet in Canada
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 27, 2024
According to the company, Walmart is the first major retailer in Canada to use hydrogen fuel cell semi-trucks in their delivery fleets.
Truckload carriers' costs rose in 2023 despite lower fuel costs
Overdrive Online
JUNE 25, 2024
Fuel costs saw one of the biggest year-over-year changes in 2023 from 2022, falling 8.8 cents per mile. Despite this, per-mile operational costs were up slightly from 2022 to $2.27 per mile.
This Week in Logistics News (June 22 – 28)
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 28, 2024
For thousands of years, humans have been searching for the mythical “fountain of youth.” While appearing in the writings of Herodotus (5th century BC), in the Alexander romance (3rd century AD), and in the stories of Prester John (early Crusades, 11th/12th centuries AD), the legend really grew when it became associated with Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León.
DOT: Marijuana still a no-no for truck drivers even if it's reclassified
Commercial Carrier Journal
JUNE 27, 2024
USDOT says the reclassification of marijuana wouldn't change the department's drug testing rules.
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
Celebrating the Barcode’s Golden Jubilee
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 26, 2024
It's been 50 years since the first retail item was scanned with a Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode at checkout.
Norman Camamile's 'Iluminati' hack weekend: Four Amazon runs, no payment
Overdrive Online
JUNE 27, 2024
Owner Camamile hauled four Amazon loads he figures he may never see payment for after the recent 'Iluminati' series of hacks -- not only of DAT broker accounts, as previously reported, but carrier accounts within the Amazon Relay system.
Hurricane Preparedness Guide
Blue Grace Logistics
JUNE 28, 2024
Whitepaper Download Hurricane Preparedness Guide Thank you for your interest in our whitepaper! Be sure to click the download button at the top right of the window below to save the PDF. For further insights or to connect with a BlueGrace logistics expert, click here to contact us today.
RXO acquiring Coyote Logistics from UPS
Commercial Carrier Journal
JUNE 23, 2024
The combination of Coyote Logistics and RXO's existing capabilities creates the third-largest provider of brokered transportation in North America.
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.
Transforming Supply Chains and Warehousing in the Modern Era
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 23, 2024
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the resulting surge in e-commerce, demands on warehousing are growing like never before.
Towing companies dominate FMCSA session on predatory actions
Overdrive Online
JUNE 24, 2024
Tow company owners and representatives forcefully pushed back against perceived overly simplistic views of what is or isn't 'predatory,' with plenty attempts at explanation for why they charge what they charge.
Why Driver Availability Is On the Decline & How to Cope With the Challenge
WorkWave
JUNE 27, 2024
Driver availability in the delivery, transportation and logistics sectors has become a critical issue with widespread ramifications for businesses and consumers alike. According to the American Trucking Association, the industry faced a shortage of over 80,000 drivers in 2021, projected to grow to 160,000 by 2030 if current trends continue. Addressing this shortage is vital for maintaining efficient operations, controlling costs and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Per-mile cost of trucking hit record high in 2023
Commercial Carrier Journal
JUNE 25, 2024
The per-mile marginal costs of trucking reached a new high in 2023.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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Watch: Can AI Help To De-Risk the Supply Chain?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 26, 2024
Among the many benefits that artificial intelligence can bring to industry is to reduce risk in every link of the supply chain, says Jim Hayden, chief data scientist at Everstream Analytics.
How one state created chaos with $1.5M liability insurance minimum
Overdrive Online
JUNE 26, 2024
New Jersey has raised minimum commercial auto liability coverage for all who have commercial trucks registered there. Here, owner-op and insurance agent W. Joel Baker outlines significant uncertainty around who the hike applies to.
Amazon Further Evolving Delivery with Direct Overseas Shipments of Goods Planned
MTS Logistics
JUNE 28, 2024
Amazon reportedly will be getting into the business of offering goods that can be shipped directly to customers from China. In a meeting with China-based sellers, Amazon made the announcement. The move is meant to emulate websites such as Temu and Shein, which ship goods directly from overseas destinations to U.S. customers. The move would widely change the existing shipping practice for sellers from China and from elsewhere: goods are shipped from the origin country into the U.S. where they are
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