Truck News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Federally regulated employers — including cross-border and interprovincial trucking companies – are required to develop and implement a pay equity plan for their workplace by Sept. 3, 2024.
Trinity Logistics
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
While many of us are soaking up the last of summer’s sun and fun, food manufacturing supply chains are readying for the upcoming holiday food rush. Have you ever noticed a lot of our favorite memories are surrounded by food? When we go to celebrate something like a birthday, anniversary, or special achievement, it usually involves food. It’s no surprise then that over the holiday season, nearly 165 million consumers across the U.S. purchase food and beverages to celebrate, according
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Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 31, 2024
In today’s economic landscape, uncertainty across the supply chain is inevitable, whether due to the effects of climate change, demand and supply variability, or global unrest. To keep up, supply chain leaders need to continuously make good decisions quickly that consider the ever-changing circumstances, emerging opportunities and disruptions to improve how responsive and adaptable they can be.
Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Lida Hakobyan, truck driver-turned entrepreneur and founder of Freight Freedom, was named the overall winner of the Rising Stars category for this year’s Women in Supply award.
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.
Loginext
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Boost your logistics efficiency with these 7 proven strategies. Learn how advanced software, route planning, AI, and training can optimize your operations and improve customer satisfaction. The post Logistics Management: Strategies to Optimize it appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
One promising application that is emerging in the Supply Chain and Sustainability space is Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Driven by regulations and a thirst for data transparency. Blockchain can serve as the backbone for tracking and managing product information throughout its entire lifecycle. The potential to provide reliable, tamper-resistant data across supply chains is driving interest from various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food production.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Long Haul Paul asks this question after an uncommonly positive experience with the truck bullpen and a welcoming attitude at C&S Wholesale Grocers in Plant City, Florida. Here, point of view from five stakeholders, from owner-ops to safety directors.
MercuryGate
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
A freight rates index data delivers insights that allow users to evaluate rates and market trends and see what others are paying for freight. This information helps with negotiating contracts, identifying carries, and more. The post Leveraging a Freight Rates Index to Your Advantage appeared first on MercuryGate International.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc. has shipped the initial vehicles under a $210 million purchase contract with Volt Mobility, based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Mullen will recognize revenue under the agreement in its fiscal first quarter that begins Oct. 1. The agreement is for Volt to purchase 3,000 Mullen Class 1 and […] The post Mullen Ships First Vehicles Under Contract with Volt appeared first on NGT News.
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The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
John Delgado and Joe Lynch discuss logistics knowledge work in the AI age. John is CEO of FreightPath , an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. Summary: Logistics Knowledge Work in the AI Age The logistics industry is grappling with a talent shortage, and the rise of AI is further reshaping the landscape.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Within the next week, New York will be bustling with people attending fashion shows, brand events, and participating in Fall 2024 Fashion Week. Some of the biggest and emerging brands will showcase their work to the media and the public. This will be a major opportunity for media outlets to produce stories and for companies like Temu and Shein to observe closely.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Author’s Note: Yes, it’s Friday, the day I typically highlight the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. But this was a very quiet week for news — maybe Labor Day has turned into Labor Week? Anyway, since there wasn’t much news to write about, I decided to highlight some Indago. Read more The post Freight Fraud: How Good Are Your Processes to Prevent It?
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
A look at the timeline of recorded Ice Pick Bandit attacks up and down I-75 show a pattern leading into Halloween. Here's everything we know about the fugitive vandal(s) as law enforcement continues the search.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Businesses are increasingly recognizing the need to integrate sustainability standards required by national laws deep within their international supply chains.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
FabFitFun Warehouse in Chino, CA FabFitFun is an interesting retailer with a complex supply chain. They have assembled a set of hardware and software solutions to enable huge surges in shipping. They have been successful enough with their fulfillment capabilities that they are no longer just a direct-to-consumer retailer; they are also a third-party logistics provider.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Transportation executives are always looking for ways to reduce costs, improve service, satisfy customers, and help their businesses meet their financial and strategic objectives. There are many ways to reduce waste and improve efficiencies in transportation management, and in our latest installment of “Profiles in Transportation Management Excellence,” Jeff Bishop, Category Manager Transportation and Logistics.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The voting period for Overdrive's Pride & Polish virtual truck show is now open. Readers can select their favorite truck in each of five categories -- Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Antique, Interior and Limited Mileage/Show -- to determine finalists.
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
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
his webinar will break through common misconceptions about unit sortation and reveal how next-generation robotic solutions can deliver unmatched OPEX and CAPEX value, productivity, and scalability—all without disrupting your current workflows.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Builtmore Contract Manufacturing, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group Inc., has commenced production of the Isuzu NRR-EV at its facility in Charlotte, Michigan. This achievement stems from a long-standing relationship between Builtmore and Isuzu North America Corporation, bringing an innovative electric vehicle option to the commercial market. “The start of production for the Isuzu […] The post Builtmore Begins Producing Isuzu NRR-EV Electric Vehicle at Michigan Facility appeared
Trinity Logistics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Trinity Logistics, an exceptional third-party logistics provider (3PL), is pleased to share its recent hirings in vital leadership positions across two of its Regional Service Centers (RSC). Scott Swieca, who recently joined Trinity in April as the Arizona RSC Director of Operations, has been promoted to fulfill the role of Vice President. Swieca brings over 20 years of experience in the logistics industry.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
At NASTC's annual conference November 7-9, we'll recognize two finalists each in two separate competitive divisions. Today, we're announcing semi-finalists in each category. Congrats to all of them, and good luck!
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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
With alternative delivery locations, retailers can ensure that their customers enjoy a worry-free shopping experience, especially when they are traveling and out of town enjoying summer vacations.
Freightos
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Blog More Resources Home September 3, 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. Judah Levine September 3, 2024 Weekly highlights Ocean Rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 4% to $6,858/FEU.
MTS Logistics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
In this article, we take a closer look at maritime competition in Asia by examining the maritime picture for 2021-2024, using indicators such as maritime connectivity, port throughput, and container fleet size. As expected, this analysis reveals why China stands out as the most powerful maritime nation by a significant margin. This dominance is coming from China’s unparalleled performance across the three indicators.
Commercial Carrier Journal
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Carriers offered smaller referral and fewer sign-on bonuses but more frequently offered tenure bonuses.
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Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Demand has been especially strong in the U.S., where retailers and other importers are stocking up at warehouses amid worries about new tariffs a possible dockworkers strike.
Loginext
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Quick commerce is revolutionizing on-demand delivery with rapid fulfillment solutions like micro-fulfillment centers, real-time inventory, AI, and sustainability practices. Discover how these innovations tackle logistical challenges and meet growing consumer demands. The post On-Demand Delivery- Grasping the Logistics of Quick Commerce appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Get your votes in this week in Overdrive's 2024 Pride & Polish competition to help select the winning truck in five separate categories — Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior. Cast your votes here.
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