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5 Key Elements for a Fleet Safety Program

Linxup

Keeping your fleet safe is important, no matter how big or small your field service or delivery business is. Having a solid company fleet safety plan helps lower the chances of accidents, injuries, lawsuits, and financial losses. But it doesn't stop there. A thoughtful, and well-implemented fleet safety plan makes your business more efficient, productive, and respected.

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Logistics 5.0: What It Is, Benefits, and Supply Chain 5.0

3PL Links

With the exponential development and application of technologies, the digital world has already become an accepted norm in the corporate universe. The way that businesses think and operate is being disrupted by the Digital Age, and this has an impact on every aspect of a company, including logistics. The arrival of Logistics 5.0 is the result of this development in digital transformation.

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A Glimpse into Supply Chain 2024

Log-hub

4 min read Happy New Year, Log-hub Community! Let’s explore what the supply chain 2024 trends have in store for us! Here’s to a year of growth and innovation. In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management, next year promises to be pivotal, marked by significant transformations. Let’s delve into the key supply chain 2024 trends that are reshaping the industry and driving innovation.

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Commercial Fleets Recognise Threat to Drivers

Logistics Business Magazine

There has been a steep rise in incidents of aggression and harassment towards commercial fleet drivers from both opportunistic thieves and members of the public in the past 12 months, in the opinion of leading fleet, health and safety, and technology specialists at a recent event organised by SureCam and PeopleSafe to discuss driver safeguarding and lone worker protection.

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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.

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3 CRM Tips to Protect Your Profits During a Freight Recession

IFS Blogs

Learn how to survive a freight recession and protect your profits with these three powerful CRM strategies.

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Amware Fulfillment Rebrands as Staci Americas

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In March 2023, we announced the acquisition of Amware Fulfillment by Staci Group, a global leader in multichannel fulfillment services. Since then, we’ve integrated company operations in the U.S., blending the best of both organizations.

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Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

Welcome 2024! This year, as with years in the past, there is a broad and deep line-up of supply chain and logistics conferences to attend. Many events exist in North America, Europe, and Asia. Industry association events are being held in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Meanwhile, technology providers’ user events are mostly packed into the spring, so plan accordingly.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 5, 2024)

Talking Logistics

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday. 2024 is kicking off right where 2023 left off: with lots of risk and uncertainty in ocean shipping, as several of the news items below highlight. What lies ahead in the world of supply chain and logistics? Everything from the known knowns (e.g., Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 5, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Right Fit for Drivers with Beth Potratz

The Logistics of Logistics

Beth Potratz and Joe Lynch discuss The Right Fit for Drivers. Beth is the Founder and CEO of Drive My Way , a unique, personalized recruiting service that matches CDL truck drivers with available jobs based on their qualifications and personal preferences. About Beth Potratz Beth Potratz , Co-Founder and CEO for Drive My Way, has over 20 years of experience.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

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.

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Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Crisis Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Crisis Update Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Even with an international naval force in place, Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea continue.

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Omnichannel Retailers Leverage Optimization for Order-Promising

Logistics Viewpoints

Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. This meant that retailers were not maximizing their profitability. That is changing. Omnichannel refers to the ability of a consumer to get products fulfilled to them in various ways. A customer can of course buy goods in a store. They can also order online and have goods shipped to their home.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2024

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the year ahead. This year’s list remains a work in progress; therefore, please check the event websites for the latest updates. Also, if you have a favorite industry conference not. Read more The post Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2024 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Court says sleeper berth time over 8 hours is compensable

Commercial Carrier Journal

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a previous ruling that, under the Fair Labor Standards Act, team drivers should be paid for time spent in the sleeper berth beyond 8 hours because time spent there is to the benefit of the employer.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

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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Increase Picking Density with Mezzanines, Pick Towers, and Automation

Supply Chain Brain

Warehouse operators can increase the density of their pick operations by installing pick towers and mezzanines within their current facilities, boosting throughput inside their existing building.

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Happening Now: Optimism for Manufacturing in 2024

West Coast and California Logistics

According to Supply Chain Dive , the US manufacturing industry ended 2023 with growing optimism for a 2024 rebound. Both the ISM and S&P Global PMI indices pointed to rising business optimism and increased investment in advertising. While inflation remains a concern, cost increases are slowing down, suggesting subdued industrial price pressures.

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[Editor’s Pick] 2024 Freight Planning: 5 Leading-edge Strategies for a Productive Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

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 from Uber Freight’s blog highlights five strategies to enable a productive supply chain in 2024 and beyond.

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Ballard Signs New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Supply Agreement with NFI Group

NGT News

Ballard Power Systems has signed a new Long-Term Supply Agreement (LTSA) with NFI Group Inc., an independent bus and coach manufacturer and a provider of electric mass mobility solutions in North America and Europe. The agreement marks a new phase in the established partnership between Ballard and NFI, focused on deployment-level volumes of fuel cell-powered […] The post Ballard Signs New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Supply Agreement with NFI Group appeared first on NGT News.

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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

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Supply Chains in the 5G Era: A Paradigm Shift in Connectivity

Supply Chain Brain

The combination of low latency, high bandwidth, massive device connectivity, reliability, and other factors makes 5G technology well-suited for various automation and virtual-enabled technologies across industries.

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Recovering from Peak Season Order Issues

Ship Monk

The holiday season is never short on smiles, especially if you’re an ecommerce business that delivers on all fronts. Unfortunately, every once in a while a frown appears when an order goes wrong. Typical peak season issues all ecommerce businesses big and small are susceptible to include: An item not arriving on time The wrong item being delivered Incomplete orders sent out Lack of delivery status notifications The order getting lost in transit Poor customer service response time These are just

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Court says sleeper berth time over 8 hours is compensable

Overdrive Online

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a previous ruling that, under the Fair Labor Standards Act, team drivers should be paid for time spent in the sleeper berth beyond 8 hours because time spent there is to the benefit of the employer.

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Add your voice to help CTA pursue full 2024 agenda

Truck News

It may be an inside baseball cliché to many of us in the industry, but I never tire of reminding people who I know that: “If you got it, it […]

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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.

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New Actions from the White House Highlight the Difficulty of Tracing Forced Labor in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

While recent actions won’t end the issue of forced labor entirely, this may well be a meaningful milestone in the long-running effort.

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Maersk Pauses Shipments in Red Sea Again Following More Attacks

MTS Logistics

Just a few days ago, we previously reported on Operation Prosperity Guardian, which the U.S. and its allies launched in an effort to clamp down and stop attacks in the Red Sea and other critical Middle Eastern waterways. What changed since last week? Since last Friday, there was another major attack over the weekend. That attack has caused shipping giant Maersk to reverse its decision to resume shipping operations in the Red Sea.

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City in Arizona Unveils State’s First Fully Electric Fire Truck

NGT News

Mesa, Ariz.’s all-electric fire truck is officially in service. The pumper truck, stationed at Fire Station 221 in southeast Mesa, will reduce toxin exposure for firefighters as part of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department’s commitment to implementing cutting-edge health and safety practices. The truck, manufactured by E-ONE, a subsidiary of REV Group Inc., is […] The post City in Arizona Unveils State’s First Fully Electric Fire Truck appeared first on NGT News.

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2023 Best Logistics Content From BlueGrace Logistics

Blue Grace Logistics

2023 Best Of Logistics Content Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 3, 2024 For the second consecutive year, The Logistics Blog® has earned its place in the prestigious 2023 45 Best Freight Blogs and Websites You Should Follow list, selected by Feedspot.com — the internet’s largest human-curated database of bloggers and podcasts.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

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.

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69% of Employees Said They Experienced Burnout in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

71% of employees said burnout impacted their work with 45% saying they’re not as enthusiastic as they could be, while another 26% said they only performed their required responsibilities.

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An Overview of the Top Four Most Important Canals in the World

MTS Logistics

The recent situation in the Suez Canal once again showed us the importance of canals in our global supply chains. Be it regional or global, they provide economic growth and cultural exchange. They also have valuable contributions in finding new engineering methods. Let’s look at the four canals that made significant impact on global trade, transportation, and development. 1.

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CARB Extends Clean Truck Check Reporting Deadline

NGT News

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has extended the reporting deadline for Clean Truck Check, giving heavy-duty truck owners and operators extra time to enter their information into a new database that will track compliance. Vehicle/fleet owners now have until January 31, 2024, to complete the initial reporting requirement and compliance fee payment for 2023. […] The post CARB Extends Clean Truck Check Reporting Deadline appeared first on NGT News.