Talking Logistics
MARCH 20, 2024
On February 29, 2024 I began a new morning routine. The first thing I do when I get out of bed is take a little pill. It’s Levothyroxine, a synthetic version of the hormone thyroxine that’s produced by the thyroid. But on February 29 I had my thyroid removed due to cancer, so now this. Read more The post One Mile, One Day at a Time appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 18, 2024
Happy Hour Started at 4 PM at the Locus Robotics Booth at MODEX The last MODEX show I went to was in 2016. Last week I went to MODEX 2024. Wow! This show is massive! MODEX 2016 had 800 exhibits and 25,000 attendees. MODEX 2024 has 1,200 exhibits. They expected over 48,000 attendees by the end of the day on Thursday. In 2016, I only remember three robotic firms at the show – Locus Robotics, 6 River Systems, and Fetch Robotics.
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Blue Grace Logistics
MARCH 21, 2024
Whitepaper Building a Stronger Logistics Program: Strategies for Success 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.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 19, 2024
Geopolitical risks are disrupting global supply chains and compelling business leaders to take third-party risk management more seriously.
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 19, 2024
As an industry, linking supply chain planning and execution has been discussed for decades. Why, in 2024 are we still talking about it and what can be done to move in the right direction? The ability to unify key processes is closely tied to making timely, informed decisions – and the speed and quality of decision-making are crucial factors that significantly impact overall company performance.
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MTS Logistics
MARCH 20, 2024
Global trade networks have been strained in many different ways and fashions that have unexpectedly changed our outlook in logistics in the past few years. That’s not to say that global trade hasn’t evolved consistently since the dawn of global trade. For thousands of years, what we know as “global trade” has slowly expanded with starts and stops, new avenues of trade as well as old avenues strengthened with new technologies.
Blue Grace Logistics
MARCH 21, 2024
Whitepaper Building Shipping Operations That Attract Big-Box Retailers 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.
Kanban Logistics
MARCH 20, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, small businesses are increasingly turning to fulfillment centers to streamline their operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and scale their growth. Fulfillment centers for small businesses , such as those operated by a third-party logistics provider (3PL), offer a B2C solutions by handling the storage, picking, packing, and shipping of products, thereby allowing business owners to focus on core aspects of their business like product sales and mar
Conger
MARCH 22, 2024
Imagine a future where autonomous vehicles take care of your daily commute. This new idea has become a big part of the modern business world, revolutionizing how goods are transported within warehouses and manufacturing plants through automated guided vehicles (AGVs). These driverless machines have replaced some manual labor and forklifts, moving materials efficiently and safely, thus redefining industrial operations.
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The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 20, 2024
Jennifer Karpus-Romain and Joe Lynch discuss building a freight sales & marketing community. Jennifer is the Executive Director of the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA) , an association that enables sales and marketing professionals to learn and give back to the transportation and logistics industry through education, connections and resources for close to a century.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 20, 2024
Aside from creating products that have sustainable benefits, Siemens has increased the value of their offerings by focusing on the traceability and data verification of their products. Companies across the globe are being placed under pressure to keep an accurate record of emissions data across their entire supply chain, due to regulations requiring annual reporting.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 22, 2024
“For all of you Stanford students, I wish upon you ample doses of pain and suffering.” Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s CEO, offered that wish to students at his alma mater last week. “Greatness is not intelligence,” Huang said. “Greatness comes from character. And character isn’t formed out of smart people, it’s formed out of people who. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 22, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 21, 2024
FMCSA admitted its "very dated" registration system "desperately" needs to improve for truckers. Now, owner-ops and others may have to go through some additional hoops as the system revamps in the mission to tamp down fraud.
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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.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 18, 2024
Michael Horvath and Joe Lynch discuss the CRM-powered TMS. Michael is the CMO and Co-founder of Revenova , the industry’s exclusive provider of CRM-powered transportation management systems (TMS) for freight brokers, 3PL/4PLs, carriers and shippers. About Michael Horvath Michael Horvath is the CMO and Co-founder of Revenova. The company provides CRM-powered transportation management solutions (TMS) for freight brokers, 3PLs, carriers and shippers.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 21, 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 is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain.
Freightos
MARCH 19, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Navigating the Waves: Exploring Digital Booking in Ocean Logistics at TPM 2024 Judah Levine The sessions at this year’s TPM, the preeminent North American ocean freight conference, was more focused on the role of technology in ocean logistics than ever.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 17, 2024
When it comes to assessing supply chain risks, planners generally don’t place natural disasters at the top of the list. But with the growing number of extreme weather events, that could change in the coming years.
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
Overdrive Online
MARCH 22, 2024
The agency provided updates Friday at the Mid-America Trucking Show on an automatic emergency braking mandate, the safe integration of automated driving systems, and transparency in broker transactions.
Truck News
MARCH 20, 2024
Driver Inc. is an emotional issue in our industry – and for good reason.
Freightos
MARCH 19, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home March 19, 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.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 20, 2024
Including same-day delivery options is good for business, bringing long-term, strategic benefits that should counter the typical six-figure cost of setting it up.
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.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 18, 2024
AB 5 should get back to "the soap box and the ballot box," a California judge said March 15, ruling against trucking's last legal challenge. The judge denied an injunction to block the state's worker classification law from applying in trucking.
Ship Monk
MARCH 21, 2024
Legacy Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems, such as Salesforce, were originally developed to help sales teams funnel and track potential customers through long sales pipelines, from generating leads to closing the sale, then supporting and maintaining the customer relationship. With most ecommerce businesses, however, the sales pipeline isn’t nearly as long or as hands-on.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 20, 2024
For manufacturers, having the right business intelligence on hand at the right time can eliminate the guesswork from decision making, offering real-time visibility into business processes so you can anticipate your next move. Think of it like looking through a windshield on a clear day when you’re driving, compared to navigating in the fog. But producing timely, accurate and relevant business reports is not as easy as it sounds.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 19, 2024
The research identified that more than half of consumers surveyed globally (56%) are dissatisfied with their retail digital commerce experiences.
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Overdrive Online
MARCH 22, 2024
At MATS, Hosty was recognized and presented a model replica of his 2006 Western Star 4900EX, as well as a surprise gift from Trucker of the Year sponsor Commercial Vehicle Group and its Bostrom Seating brand: A seat up to a $2,500 value.
Commercial Carrier Journal
MARCH 19, 2024
The trucking industry would be on the hook for more than 60% of a $1 trillion dollar investment need if the industry goes fully electric.
Loginext
MARCH 21, 2024
Showcasing the driver bonus and payouts within the driver app can significantly impact driver performance and fleet productivity. By enabling drivers to track their progress and make informed decisions, companies can effectively empower their delivery associates to maximize their earnings and achieve their goals. The post 4 Driver Bonus Programs That Result In Improved Fleet Dispatch appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
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