Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Teamsters say that they represent more than 10,000 Amazon workers combined across 10 U.S. warehouses and delivery stations.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 24, 2024

6 Different Types of Logistics Warehouses: A Complete Guide Warehousing plays a critical role in logistics, and we see its impact every day through our operations and expertise. However, many businesses still make the mistake of viewing warehousing as just a cost, overlooking its strategic value in driving efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall business growth.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Over the last 10-15 years, outsourcing of logistics activities to third-party logistics service providers has become increasingly popular. Research indicates that up to 75% of firms report positive impacts from outsourcing to logistics service providers (Langley J, Capgemini 2007). But what of the balance? Why have they struggled to obtain the results that they were hoping for?

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Alex Winston and Joe Lynch discuss America’s largest small truck network. Alex is the President of Expedite All , Americas largest small truck network, with over 9,000 vehicles ranging from cargo vans to straight trucks. Alex is also the President of Reefer Van Network , a prominent player in the refrigerated transportation industry, specializing in the safe and efficient delivery of temperature-sensitive goods across North America.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Last week, I attended a half-day conference, ESG Here to Stay: 5 Investment Themes for 2025, hosted by IBM in their Manhattan office. The core topics ranged from how prepared the world is to power the energy transition, developments in carbon removal, financing new investments, and grappling with supply chains. Each presentation was exceptional, and the event viewed ESG from a holistic but pragmatic perspective.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 25, 2024

A proposed rule by FMCSA specifies the roles, responsibilities and obligations of parties in commercial transportation transactions that are arranged by licensed property brokers.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Here, find part one of two highlighting Overdrive's top 10 Custom Rigs stories of 2024, with Nos. 6-10 featured here. Stay tuned Monday for part 2 with Nos. 1-5.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As we reflect on the past year, the logistics and supply chain industry has undergone significant transformations, driven by technological advancements, evolving market demands, and a renewed focus on sustainability. The articles from Logistics Viewpoints have provided invaluable insights into these changes, offering guidance and inspiration for professionals navigating this dynamic landscape.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2024

In 2024, strikes at U.S. ports caused major disruptions in global supply chains. The West Coast strike left hundreds of thousands of containers stranded, leading to significant delays across various sectors of global trade. Such events not only affect local economies but also create worldwide ripple effects, disrupting production and logistics. When ports shut down, shipping routes change, containers are diverted, and overall trade volumes decline.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize buyer-supplier collaboration and information management, offering transformative opportunities to optimize supply chains.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Sitting in an airport terminal after yet another meeting with a frustrated client, I find myself thinking about a pattern Ive seen so many times in the logistics industry. Todays meeting went like this: another company at their wits end with their Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider, considering the nuclear option of re-tendering their contract. As a third party logistics consultant whos seen this play out so many times, I feel more like a marriage counselor than a business advisor.

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West Coast and California Logistics

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Weber Logistics is ringing in 2025 with a major expansion for one of its key clients. The opening of a new 137,000-square-foot dedicated distribution center (DC) in Irvine, CA has been announced. This facility will exclusively support a leading ramen noodles branda testament to Webers commitment to delivering tailored logistics solutions for the food and beverage sector.

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Loginext

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Optimize your logistics with the best dispatch management software in 2024. Learn key features, benefits, and expert tips to streamline your operations. The post Guide to Choosing the Best Dispatch Software 2024 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Rising costs and labor shortages are making it harder than ever for retailers to meet customer expectations of on-time and affordable shipping.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Many people get confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Which ones to use?… How many to use? Sadly, its not such an easy question to answer. Still, in this article, I will help you evaluate the need for supply chain and logistics KPIs in your organisation, and identify which types of measurement might be most appropriate.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Green logistics refers to environmentally friendly logistics processes that aim to reduce CO2 emissions and promote sustainability in the areas of transportation, warehousing, inventory management, packaging and waste recycling. The Key aspects of green logistics include the following: Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM): Includes environmentally friendly practices such as green sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and reverse logistics that address environmental impact and focus on sustainabl

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Loginext

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Flashing back to 2024, LogiNext smashed records, earned prestigious awards, and even broke a Guinness World Record. Check out the highlights of our remarkable year The post Flashing Back: LogiNexts Record-Breaking 2024 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Pini Althaus, chief executive officer of Cove Capital, explains the ramifications of Chinas recent ban on exports to the U.S. of certain critical materials.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The logistics industry has changed over the last decade, with outsourcing emerging as a cornerstone of a modern supply chain strategy. Many companies use outsourcing to meet their product demand, even if they don’t use it for their entire supply chain operation. When you consider just how popular logistics outsourcing has become, you could be forgiven for thinking that success is a foregone conclusion.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 23, 2024

From battles fought over decades as an owner-operator to full-time work with OOIDA and the last decade and a half at the Western States Trucking Association, Joe Rajkovacz's legacy as a voice for small business continues, even now in retirement.

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Loginext

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Flashing back to 2024, LogiNext smashed records, earned prestigious awards, and even broke a Guinness World Record. Check out the highlights of our remarkable year The post Flashing Back: LogiNexts Record-Breaking 2024 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The ATRI also found that congestion caused the industry to waste 6.4 billion gallons of diesel fuel, creating more than $32 billion in additional fuel costs.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 25, 2024

In todays fast-moving logistics environment, the pressure is often on to achieve lower costs, faster delivery, and operational flexibility. Logistics outsourcing is frequently sold on the dollars and hours it saves a business compared to its in-house operations. Third party logistics providers (3PLs) invest in technology like cloud-based transport management and robot-operated warehousing, so that client enterprises pay less to reap the benefits of efficiency and speed.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The owner-operator bought the truck in 2021 with plans to fix it up and work it, but after having to put a new motor in it, he decided he "might as well go all in" on a rebuild. His efforts yielded a Pride & Polish Working Bobtail win.

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Loginext

DECEMBER 22, 2024

LogiNext reaches 1 billion deliveries with its logistics software, driving efficiency, sustainability, and customer satisfaction worldwide through AI-powered solutions. The post Revolutionizing Logistics: LogiNext Hits 1 Billion Deliveries appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The Suez Canal is a vital source of foreign exchange for the $380 billion Egyptian economy, whose currency slid to a record low in the past month.

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Women in Trucking

DECEMBER 23, 2024

What are the biggest issues and areas of interest for the following the Women In Trucking Association? Some of the hottest topics revolve around driver safety, recruiting and retention; women in leadership roles; and the national truck parking crisis, to name a few.

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MercuryGate

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The logistics industry has cooked up a Christmas miracle with last mile technology: a carol of sensors, software, and real-time sleigh tracking. The post Twas the Night Before Delivery: A Santa-Sized Guide to Christmas appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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