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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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2024

AI & ML technology integrations provide broad advantages for supply chain management.

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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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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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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

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2024

Both FedEx and UPS have warned customers to expect delays on package deliveries originally slated for the date of CrowdStrike's outage on July 19.

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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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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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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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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 25, 2024

The Drewry World Container Index composite of eight major trade lanes dropped 2.2% to $5,806 for a 40-foot unit, snapping a 12-week-long advance.

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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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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 22, 2024

Drivers leaves carriers for many reasons, and pay isn't always the deciding factor of when to make a change.

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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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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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Overdrive Online

JULY 25, 2024

FMCSA's latest impersonators in the "hacker community" are sending a fake information request claiming to be protecting carriers against fraud. And: How's this for a hotshot? Small fleet owner Rudy Yakym Jr.'s maiden semi-retired voyage in '22 Ram 5500.

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