The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Brad Hollister and Joe Lynch discuss solving the freight broker’s biggest problem. Brad is the Head of Growth of Upwell , a tech firm that streamlines accounts receivable using artificial intelligence. About Brad Hollister Brad Hollister is an investor, entrepreneur, freight-tech advisor, and Head of Growth at Upwell, a tech firm that streamlines accounts receivable using artificial intelligence.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 3, 2024

One of the ways companies can meet the new FDA requirement for cold-chain traceability is through smart labels that trace packages throughout the supply chain journey,

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West Coast and California Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2024

According to Transport Topics , the trucking industry is gradually approaching equilibrium as freight demand and capacity realign after years of disruption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Reshoring, the practice of bringing manufacturing operations back to the United States, has gained renewed momentum in recent years, largely driven by a combination of political priorities, economic strategies, and global supply chain disruptions. Spearheaded by initiatives like those championed during Donald Trump’s past presidency (and likely during his upcoming term), policies promoting domestic manufacturing—such as tax breaks, tariffs, and regulatory incentives—have redefined how companies

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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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3PL Links

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Image source: Pexels | How can Lean Logistics Transform your Company? The Lean method was created by the Japanese company Toyota with the aim of optimizing manufacturing flows and eliminating everything that generates errors, delays, and bottlenecks. When applied to logistics, this method has the potential to revolutionize the supply chain and generate great benefits.

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Food Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Saddle Creek, Flux Power and more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd – December 5th Experts claim that Cyber Monday the Monday following Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days for deliveries followed by the Mondays leading up to Christmas. In 2022, the Postal Service processed more than 11.7 billion mailpieces and packages during the holiday season. In 2023, Amazon delivered around 5.9 billion packages more than UPS and FedEx.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Blog More Resources Home Shipsta by Freightos Introduces Rate Refresh: The Future of Agile Procurement in 2025 December 3, 2024 Visit Shipsta by Freightos Luxembourg, December 3, 2024 – Shipsta by Freightos (Nasdaq: CRGO) continues to drive freight procurement’s evolution with the rollout of Rate Refresh, a key addition to its procurement platform.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The direct sales industry is distinct, requiring fulfillment partners that understand its unique challenges. As direct sellers transition from start-ups to high-volume operations, they often face obstacles such as managing rapid growth, addressing seasonal or post-convention surges, and ensuring a flawless brand experience for customers. At Staci Americas, we specialize in scalable, tailored solutions that align with the dynamic needs of direct sales businesses.

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Shipsta

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As the founder and Managing Director of Shipsta by Freightos, I've witnessed firsthand how the freight industry has transformed over the years. Today, I'm thrilled to announce our latest innovation that's set to reshape how we approach freight procurement events: Rate Refresh.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In today’s fast-paced e-commerce landscape, last-mile delivery has emerged as a critical component of the supply chain. As customers increasingly demand rapid and reliable delivery, optimizing this final leg of transportation becomes essential for businesses aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. However, last-mile delivery faces a myriad of challenges, such as traffic congestion, rising costs, and increasing environmental concerns.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo Lenovo is ranked tenth by one leading analyst firm among a list of global companies with exceptional supply chains. Based on an interview with Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo, the word “exceptional” certainly applies.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2024

To adapt to shifting trade policies, U.S. manufacturers should focus on supply chain resilience, cost-efficient production through automation, and recurring revenue through monetization and servitization.

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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Hyundai Motor Group is deploying 21 XCIENT fuel cell trucks for logistics operations at its Georgia plant, marking a significant step toward a sustainable future for the trucking industry.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Cargo thieves love the holidays. That time of year when the industry ships a higher volume of desirable, in-demand goods. Appliances and furniture, food and beverages, and electronics are hot commodities. Warehouses and distribution centers are top targets. It’s also the time of year when we face immense pressure to deliver more packages, faster than.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A.P. Moller-Maersk, the worlds second-largest ocean container carrier, has finalized agreements with three shipyards to build 20 new dual-fuel container vessels with a total capacity of 300,000 TEUs. These ships can run on either methanol or liquefied natural gas (LNG), aligning with Maersks fleet renewal plan announced in August 2024, which focuses on decarbonization and sustainability.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 1, 2024

COVID-19 forever changed supply chain executives’ mindset. At least that’s what we’ve been told by industry experts, in the years since the pandemic hit.

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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Werner is seeking the reversal of a $100 million windfall from a 2014 accident that saw one of its trucks struck by another driver who crossed the median.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2024

We got our first snow of the season yesterday. Not much, but enough to turn the lawn white. Im a fair-weathered cyclist, so that signals the end of riding outdoors for me this year. Like a bear hibernating over winter, Ill be riding in my basement cave until spring. Before I head down there, heres. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 6, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 2, 2024

FMCSA says it intends enforce broker records transparency, but will it work? Or might brokers eventually find another easy out with contract language, timing, or some other loophole?

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 3, 2024

“This is a pivotal moment in our history," said Daggett. "The decisions we make today will determine the future for generations to come.

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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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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Fruit and vegetables, fish, bread, packaged salads, fresh meals; so many consumer products rely on supply chains that can bring perishable goods to retailers’ shelves quickly, and in the best possible condition. This article provides an inside look at today’s fresh supply chains around the world, and at how smart producers and retailers meet cool-chain challenges , especially as those chains increasingly span global distances and competitive markets expand.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Many companies learned the hard way during the Covid pandemic that their supply chains were not nearly as resilient as they thought. These companies were not able to adapt and recover from the pandemic-induced disruptions quickly and effectively enough to avoid financial or customer service harm. That’s why over the past few years, enabling supply. Read more The post Operational Resilience in Action: A Practical Guide for Supply Chain Leaders appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonza

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Q4 2024 Shipper Rate Report Q4 2024 Shipper Rate Report Explore the Q4 2024 Shipper Rate Report , a collaboration between FreightWaves , BlueGrace Logistics , and U.S. Bank. This comprehensive resource examines the latest shipping rates and highlights the key factors shaping the freight industry today. With FreightWaves’ advanced SONAR data, BlueGrace Logistics’ operational expertise, and U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Paul Debolt, government contracts practice group co-leader with Venable LLP , predicts how requirements for selling to the federal government will be impacted by the new administration.

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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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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Over the last 10 to 15 years, outsourcing of logistics activities to third party logistics companies or 3PLs has become increasingly popular. And research indicates that up to 75% of businesses report positive impacts from outsourcing logistics – but what of the balance? Why did they struggle to obtain the results that they were hoping for? I m going to define what outsourcing is, firstly, then go through the reasons why organisations outsource logistics activities and highlight the key dr

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Transportation and distribution strategies pertain to the systematic approaches utilized to convey products from a manufacturer to the end consumer, incorporating elements such as identifying the most suitable mode of transport, optimizing routes, controlling inventory levels, and selecting appropriate distribution channels to guarantee efficient delivery while reducing costs and fulfilling customer demands.

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Women in Trucking

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Join the Military Women's Memorial and Women In Trucking to honor women veterans’ service stories. Share yours today and make HERstory count!

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