Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) refers to process automation that combines process steps with decision models or business rules with little to no human oversight. It is typically applied to high-volume transactional processes with limited variation and clearly outlined business rules or decision models. Today’s article is the fifth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including ESG in supply chain , environmental sustainability , last mile , digital transform

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Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

There are no shortages of startups in the supply chain and logistics industry, but there is none bigger than Google at the moment. I wrote that back in March 2022 in a post titled, “Google Making Inroads Into Supply Chain And Logistics.” Here’s more of what I wrote at the time: The company is placing. Read more The post Google Keeps Expanding in Logistics Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2024

The progress of supply chains in adopting AI varies widely. So does the return on investment. But according to one recent study, there’s one strategy that guarantees failure: doing nothing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

Keith Peterson and Joe Lynch discuss LTL innovation: how NMFTA is building a better future. Keith is the Director of Operations at The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) , a nonprofit membership organization that represents the interests of less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers. Summary: LTL Innovation: How NMFTA is Building a Better Future In this new podcast interview, join Joe Lynch and industry expert Keith Peterson as they delve into the nuances of Less Than Truckload (LTL) shi

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

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Overdrive Online

JULY 22, 2024

The show featured numerous events, including live concerts, fireworks displays, an antique truck display, Iowa pork chop cookout and more -- in addition to the annual Super Truck Beauty Contest, the results of which can be seen here.

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Freightquote

JULY 25, 2024

Confidently navigate LTL freight pricing! Take the complexity out of shipping costs as our freight expert walks you through how LTL pricing is determined.

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Freightos

JULY 24, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Red Sea Crisis and Early Peak Season Surge Disrupt Global Supply Chains for some SMBs Judah Levine July 24, 2024 Since early May, supply chains have faced significant disruptions due to congestion caused by Red Sea diversions and an early start to ocean freight’s peak season.

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NGT News

JULY 24, 2024

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has broken ground on a renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility at South Fork Dairy in Dimmitt, Texas. Home to a 16,000-cow herd, the facility will produce RNG, an ultra-clean transportation fuel that is made from organic waste and receives a negative carbon-intensity score. Construction of the digesters and processing plant […] The post Clean Energy Fuels Breaks Ground on RNG Facility at South Fork Dairy in Texas appeared first on NGT News.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 22, 2024

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently announced new grants totaling $8.75 million would be granted to a number of small shipyards across the U.S. The Biden Administration, through the U.S. Maritime Administration, announced that $8.75 million in new grants will be administered to 15 small shipyards across 12 states. The grants come as part of the Small Shipyard Grant Program, which aims to improve maritime infrastructure by helping shipyards modernize their infrastructure, increase e

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Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

Keith Peterson and Joe Lynch discuss simplifying the complex: NMFC to undergo major changes in 2025. Keith is the Director of Operations at The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) , a nonprofit membership organization that represents the interests of less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers. Summary: Simplifying the Complex: NMFC to Undergo Major Changes in 2025 In this new podcast interview, join Joe Lynch and industry expert Keith Peterson as they delve into the nuances of Less Than T

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2024

“Thank you for your service.” I have to admit, I never used to say that to active duty military men and women at the airport, or to veterans at the coffee shop, or anywhere else where I might see them. It’s only been in my graying years that I have gotten in the habit of. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 26, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 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 Greg Quirk, Product Marketing Manager at Kinaxis and looks at AI in supply chains. Data is the lifeblood of AI in the supply chain. Without sufficient data, AI models can’t uncover meaningful patterns, make accurate predictions, or provide valuable insights for informed decision-making in complex and dy

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Overdrive Online

JULY 26, 2024

Markets are loose, fraud is rampant, and brokers are getting picky, insisting on inspections and history from independents. Hold fast to that authority, because with today's "carrier vetting" protocols, brokers are just looking for a reason to say no.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home July 23, 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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2024

Supply chain attacks are becoming more widespread, with cybercriminals infiltrating or compromising the least-secure aspects of a company’s increasingly broad digital ecosystem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 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 Joan Lim, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at Oracle and looks at the intersection of autonomous supply chains and sustainability. I attended MODEX in March and saw the latest advancements in robotic applications and automation.

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Overdrive Online

JULY 24, 2024

Truck price inflation has been a big outcome of successive rounds of EPA emissions, yet owner-operators ranked maintenance headaches just as high in an early 2024 survey. New headaches could could be on the way.

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Over the last three decades, emissions from new trucks have been reduced by more than 98 percent. In fact, it would take 60 of today’s trucks to generate the same level of emissions from a single truck in 1988. Despite these impressive improvements, many trucking businesses continue to seek methods to achieve sustainability goals in a viable, measurable way.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JULY 22, 2024

According to Supply Chain Dive , The Port of Long Beach achieved a record-breaking June by processing 842,446 TEUs, marking a 41% year-over-year increase. This surge, attributed to high consumer demand, potential tariff hikes, and labor contract concerns for East and Gulf Coast ports, surpassed the previous record set in June 2022.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2024

Abe Eshkenazi, chief executive officer of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), discusses the challenge of achieving true end-to-end visibility across global, multi-tier supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2024

A key message coming out of Sapphire is “keep the core clean!” One key message emerging from Sapphire was “keep the core clean.” SAP’s user conference, Sapphire, ran from June 3rd through the 5th in Orlando. 12,000 SAP customers and partners attended the event, and another 15,000 watched remotely. SAP (NYSE: SAP) is the world’s largest provider of enterprise applications.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 26, 2024

When we think of globalization, we automatically think of the modern sense of the word: a world in which we are all connected through trade networks and supply chains that encapsulates the globe as a whole. Although this globalization is on an unprecedented scale that has never been seen until now, many of the routes and networks have been around for quite some time and have been developing steadily for hundreds of years, if not thousands of years when you look at the grand scheme of things.

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Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar

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NGT News

JULY 22, 2024

Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc. has received a municipal purchase order for its Class 3 electric truck from the city of Dublin, Ohio. “The all-electric Mullen THREE is a perfect application for our use,” says John Hyatt, fleet operations manager, city of Dublin. “For more than a decade, the city of Dublin has been […] The post Ohio City Purchases Class 3 Electric Truck from Mullen Automotive appeared first on NGT News.

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Overdrive Online

JULY 23, 2024

Tackle today's central problem with us in this live online event. Learn how to prep for and profit in times of rising costs and declining revenues by routinely doing the small things, and being smart enough to spot the big ones, necessary to run strong.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

Even though a few soccer and rugby matched have already taken place, the 2024 Summer Olympics officially kick off today, as Snoop Dogg carries the Olympic torch through the streets of Saint-Denis. With 10,500 athletes representing 205 National Olympic Committees, there are a few athletes and storylines that I will be keeping a close eye on. Simone Biles, who has won every all-around competition she has entered in more than a decade, is back on the Olympic stage after taking a two-year break afte

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2024

The Glovis Sun — carrying a couple thousand cars as its cargo — had recently traveled around Southern Africa, before arriving at the Port of Zeebrugge on July 18.

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Sabine Vromans, Product Director at Smart Robotics, discusses the hidden barriers to integrating robotics with WMS. She highlights market fragmentation, integration concerns, and the need for strategic solutions to unlock automation's full potential.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 24, 2024

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) recently reached another key milestone, extending its advantage over competitors. The achievement comes on the heels of a hot shipping market, particularly for secondhand and charters. MSC has surged past the six million TEU milestone with its latest figures. According to the most recent Alphaliner Top 100 league table, MSC has surpassed the six million TEU milestone.

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Overdrive Online

JULY 23, 2024

FMCSA tells Congress in a report it needs more power to issue $10,000 fines for unlawful brokerage activities, admitting the agency is essentially powerless to stop fraud as it is.

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Loginext

JULY 26, 2024

Explore the behind-the-scenes efforts of Paris as it tackles the transportation challenges for the 2024 Olympics. Learn about advanced sports logistics solutions like LogiNext to ensure seamless transportation and logistics. The post Paris Olympics: The Untold Story of Transportation Triumphs in Sports Logistics appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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