Labor disruption coming for supply chains
Supply Chain and Logistics
AUGUST 20, 2024
Now is the time for labor unions to press ports and railways for new benefits for workers. There is a perfect storm of labor stoppages about to take place.
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Key Trends Influencing Logistics Management
Loginext
AUGUST 19, 2024
Explore the major logistics trends of 2024, including AI adoption, autonomous vehicles, and sustainability. Learn how these changes will impact logistics management and software. The post Key Trends Influencing Logistics Management appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
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In Fast Fashion, the Tug of War Between the Circular Economy and Capitalism is Glaringly Apparent
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 19, 2024
Mountains of discarded clothes, new clothes that have not sold, in the Chilean Desert There is an inherent conflict between capitalism and the circular economy. This is made most glaringly apparent in the fast fashion industry. The circular economy is a model that involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible.
Mitigating Forced Labor Risks: Strategies for a Resilient Supply Chain
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 21, 2024
Forced labor has been a problem in supply chain management for a long time. The good news is that over the past few years governments and companies have been taking action to help eradicate this problem. That said, it’s not an easy problem to solve. In a survey we conducted with members of our Indago. Read more The post Mitigating Forced Labor Risks: Strategies for a Resilient Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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.
Busiest U.S. Ports Absorb Import Surge Nearing Pandemic-Era Frenzy
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 18, 2024
It's hard to know whether peak shipping season started early, and trade volumes will level off soon, or if importers will continue bringing in more than usual.
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How Do Market Swings Impact Shipper-Carrier Relationships?
TransAudit
AUGUST 19, 2024
In the transportation industry, the dynamics between shippers and carriers are crucial. Market swings, characterized by periods of over-supply (soft markets) and under-supply (tight markets), significantly impact these relationships. Understanding how these fluctuations affect both parties can help in developing strategies that foster mutually beneficial and lasting partnerships.
Manufacturing Outlook: The Dash for Profitability, Growth & Scale
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 20, 2024
Like any manufacturer, your organizational goals can be summed up into three words: profitability, growth, and scale. These expectations only continue to increase as your business moves along the maturity curve, with mounting pressure to make smart investment choices that lead to the right type of gains and mitigate risk.
Is It Time For An Enterprise Transportation Management System?
MercuryGate
AUGUST 20, 2024
Of all the transportation management tools available to shippers and carriers today, the enterprise transportation management system software is one of the most vital. The post Is It Time For An Enterprise Transportation Management System? appeared first on MercuryGate International.
'Stop dealing with brokers who treat you like garbage'
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Broker Carrier Summit, a relatively new semi-annual conference aimed at facilitating hard conversations between and real progress for truckers and freight middlemen, is set for October 23-25. Hear from BCS President Dan Lindsey here.
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.
Stop Sabotaging Your Sales with Ann Holm
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2024
Ann Holm and Joe Lynch discuss stop sabotaging your sales. Ann is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in executive, leadership, and personal development. Summary: Stop Sabotaging Your Sales Explore the intricate dynamics of personal growth and professional success within the logistics industry with Joe Lynch and executive coach Ann Holm. Delve into topics ranging from overcoming self-sabotage in sales to leveraging the Myers-Briggs personality framework for career advancement.
Navigating UPS Shipping Zones: A Retailer’s Guide to Optimizing Shipping Costs and Efficiency
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
AUGUST 22, 2024
Shipping is a critical component of any retail business, and understanding UPS shipping zones can make a significant difference in your logistics strategy. By mastering the intricacies of these zones and understanding the unique advantages of a 3PL partner like Staci Americas, you’ll be on your way to optimizing shipping costs, improving delivery times and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Welcoming SHIPSTA to Freightos
Shipsta
AUGUST 19, 2024
Today, I, Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos, am beyond excited to share some big news with you—Freightos has acquired SHIPSTA! This is a huge step in our journey to digitalize global freight and build a more modern foundation for world trade. The full press release is available here but I also wanted to share more about what this means and why we’re teaming up.
[Editor’s Pick] Bank on It: How Supply Chain Finance Supports Today’s Strategic Priorities
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 19, 2024
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post by Heidi Benko from Infor’s blog discusses why supply chain finance is becoming important, how it works, and its.
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.
When a Giant Falls: Yellow Corporation’s Exit and Its Impact on the LTL Industry
Trinity Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2024
If you’ve worked in the LTL industry for any bit of time, then you know that it’s always changing. Yes, sometimes that means it gets a bit more complicated. Rates adjust. Rules and processes are modified. Despite all this, there is usually one constant – the core LTL carriers we work with. Yet, in 2023, that changed; we saw the departure of the legacy LTL carrier known as Yellow Corporation.
What to Look for in a Cold Chain 3PL: Ensuring Product Integrity Throughout the Supply Chain
West Coast and California Logistics
AUGUST 22, 2024
When it comes to moving temperature-sensitive products through the supply chain, the stakes couldn't be higher. Whether you're shipping foods and beverages, confectionery products or other perishable goods, maintaining the correct temperature throughout your product’s travels is vital. Choosing the right cold chain 3PL to manage these moves can make all the difference.
Watch: Are Americans Ready for Autonomous Grocery Delivery?
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 18, 2024
Jeremy Michalek, professor of engineering and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University, reveals the results of a survey that tracked consumer sentiment toward various grocery delivery methods, including the use of autonomous vehicles and equipment.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 23, 2024)
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2024
I’m keeping the promise in Vienna. Back in July, at the Breakthrough T1D Ride in Burlington, VT, I was honored with The Promise Jersey, which is awarded “to someone who puts others before themselves and has shown unwavering dedication to Breakthrough T1D and the Ride. This jersey recognizes a person who does not have type. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 23, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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
Why Intermodal Spot Rates Haven’t Moved With Volume
FreightWaves SONAR
AUGUST 22, 2024
Recently, a SONAR customer in the financial sector asked us why intermodal spot rates remain depressed despite the notable pickup in domestic intermodal volume. Certainly, the divergence is striking. Here is a chart of loaded domestic containerized intermodal volume, which is a daily seven-day moving average and can be seen above, via the ORAILDOML.USA ticker.
Tesla Semi catches fire, closes interstate
Commercial Carrier Journal
AUGUST 20, 2024
It look roughly 16 hours to reopen eastbound lanes of I-80 just inside the Nevada state line following a truck fire involving a Tesla Semi.
Location, location: How to find that extra load in your backyard
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 23, 2024
Owner-operators who know how to succeed in a tough market share the secrets to staying profitable when rates are down -- maximizing efficiency, picking your spots, and no-cost management hacks.
Upcoming Port Strike in India After Unsuccessful Negotiations
MTS Logistics
AUGUST 19, 2024
Dockworkers at India’s 12 major ports have resolved to commence an indefinite strike starting August 28th due to unsuccessful prolonged pay negotiations. Key Ports in India: Kolkata Port Paradip Port New Mangalore Port Cochin Port Jawaharlal Nehru Port Mumbai Port Kandla Port Vishakhapatnam Port Chennai Port Tuticorin Port Ennore Port Mormugao Port Port Blair Port The forthcoming strike coincides with India’s efforts to boost its global exports and enhance its manufacturing capabilities.
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.
Breaking Down Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Trinity Logistics
AUGUST 22, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI). You see it mentioned all over the news headlines. You overhear your coworkers discussing it in the breakroom. Even your family members bring it up at get-togethers. Much like when the internet first came to be, people are both amazed and uncertain about it. I often hear and see the same questions come up. What is the history of AI?
Tesla Semi fire closes California interstate
Commercial Carrier Journal
AUGUST 20, 2024
It look roughly 16 hours to reopen eastbound lanes of I-80 just inside the Nevada state line following a truck fire involving a Tesla Semi.
Welcoming Shipsta to Freightos
Freightos
AUGUST 19, 2024
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Welcoming Shipsta to Freightos Zvi Schreiber August 19, 2024 Today, I’m beyond excited to share some big news with you — Freightos has acquired Shipsta! This is a huge step in our journey to digitalize global freight and build a more modern foundation for world trade.
Impact of a Gulf Coast and East Coast Strike on the U.S. Economy: A Numerical Analysis
MTS Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2024
A critical date is fast approaching for the U.S. economy. The master labor contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) is set to expire on September 30th. If an agreement on new terms is not reached, the possibility of a full-scale strike or a slowdown looms large. To understand the potential economic impact, it’s helpful to revisit past events.
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.
Waupun Truck-N-Show sets attendance record in final year
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 21, 2024
The official registration number for the truck show was 526 trucks -- a record on its own. Dozens more trucks also showed up just to participate in the "last ride" parade through Waupun, Wisconsin, in the 35th and final edition of the show.
Border Agents at Heathrow Airport to Strike for Four Days
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 22, 2024
According to a release from the union, the dispute is over forced changes to terms and conditions for workers, including "inflexible" work schedules.
FedEx Introduces Solution to Enhance Global Supply Chain Visibility
Food Logistics
AUGUST 20, 2024
FedEx Surround is an intelligent solution for monitoring and intervention designed to elevate logistics and supply chain management by enhancing control and visibility of shipments for customers.
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