The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 19, 2024

Kevin Hill and Joe Lynch disucss 4 trends in freight brokerage. Kevin is the Owner of Brush Pass Research , a sales and marketing research firm that helps companies sell to freight brokerages across North America. Summary: 4 Trends in Freight Brokerage Kevin Hill of Brush Past Research joins the Logistics of Logistics podcast to discuss the growth, evolution, and current state of the freight brokerage industry.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 18, 2024

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 by Mike Mulqueen from JBF Consulting’s blog highlights how to maximize your investment in a transportation management system (TMS).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2024

Acronyms abound when it comes to supply chain. AT Logistics Viewpoints, we cover a wide range of these acronyms, including AS/RS , DOM , GTC , SCP , TMS , and WMS to name a few. Over the last few years, another acronym has been showing up on the radar: ESG. ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance, and is a framework that evaluates a company’s performance and ethical behavior.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2024

S upply chain leaders today can not only analyze the past and present to determine the likelihood of outcomes, but can also look to the future to manage them — a practice known as prescriptive analytics.

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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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Supply Chain and Logistics

JUNE 20, 2024

Drewry promotes port call optimization to reduce maritime emissions effectively.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 19, 2024

Several factors coming together early in the season led to this early peak season in container shipping this year. This makes everyone nervous and will undoubtedly challenge the shipping industry. We’ll examine the overall implications and impacts that are anticipated. Economic Repercussions Due to its strong correlation with consumer spending, the demand for goods, and the general performance of many businesses, the peak shipping season has a substantial effect on the world economy.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JUNE 19, 2024

According to Supply Chain Dive , Canadian border agents will vote on a new four-year labor agreement with the government between June 20 and July 4. The union's negotiating committee has recommended ratifying the deal, which follows two years without a contract for the over 9,000 members of the Canada Border Services Agency.

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Food Logistics

JUNE 18, 2024

This industry-first collaboration is designed to transform how underwriters and brokers share enquiry data using Application Programming Interface (API) integration via Whitespace, a Verisk business.

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Bulk Connection

JUNE 18, 2024

From the foundation of your house to the ingredients in the foods you eat, many of the items you encounter every day started out in powder form. And many of those powders were shipped over the road using dry bulk trailers and equipment, such as those provided and/or arranged by third-party logistics (3PL) professionals. If you’re tasked with bulk powder transport for your business, read on as we break down a variety of elements you need to consider before putting your loads into motion.

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Learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation. Discover actionable first steps to boost your operations and reduce costs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2024

Joe Spisak and Joe Lynch discuss the state of warehousing and fulfillment. Joe is the Founder and CEO of www.Fulfill.com , a marketplace that connects ecommerce brands with the right warehousing and fulfillment partners. Summary: The State of Warehousing and Fulfillment In this podcast, Joe Spisak, Founder and CEO of Fulfill.com, shares his expertise on the latest trends and challenges in the warehousing and fulfillment industry for ecommerce brands and 3PLs.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 21, 2024

You and me, we come from different worldsI shave off all my hair and you have lots of curls 27 years ago tomorrow, my wife and I were introduced as Mr. & Mrs. for the first time. We came running into the ballroom holding our hands up high, as our family and friends clapped and. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 21, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

The boys are back! Sixteen years to the day, the Boston Celtics are once again NBA champions after dismantling the Dallas Mavericks in five games. The Celtics have been on the cusp of a championship the last few years, but the naysayers continued to say that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown could not coexist. But this season, and post-season in particular, the two of them proved their critics wrong, showing the NBA and the rest of the world just what the dynamic could do.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 20, 2024

After a trucker's heated exchange with Truck Parking Club about taking previously free parking spots paid, owner-ops and other drivers weighed in on just how they feel about being "everybody's piggy bank," in the words of another operator.

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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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Women in Trucking

JUNE 18, 2024

One of the tenants of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) mission is to remove barriers for women in the industry. That’s why WIT agreed to play a significant role in newly released research that takes a closer look at strategies to mitigate female professional truck driver challenges.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 20, 2024

During the significant disruptions caused by the Covid pandemic, many companies learned that they really didn’t have good visibility across their end-to-end supply chains — especially not beyond their Tier 1 suppliers and partners. Fast forward to today, having multi-tier transparency and traceability is even more important. What trends are driving this requirement?

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Freightos

JUNE 17, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Building Moats in AI: Buy vs. Build (AI Popup #1) In logistics tech, building a competitive moat is key for market leadership. In the first issue of our AI popup newsletter series, Matt Motsick, CEO of Rippey AI and a long-time logistics technology leader, explores buying or building AI models.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 18, 2024

Brokers reported on Monday a "scary" hack of their DAT accounts that posted attractive, high-paying power only loads in what looked like a possible "inside job" to steal cargo from Amazon warehouses.

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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

JUNE 16, 2024

AI, digitization and orchestration are among the most important developments in supply chain today, says Omer Rashid, vice president of operations development at DHL Supply Chain.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

JUNE 20, 2024

Overall, women ranked a lack of respect higher (by a wide margin) than personal safety, restroom access, and their physical ability to perform the job.

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Freightos

JUNE 18, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home June 18, 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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Overdrive Online

JUNE 20, 2024

From an engine that was originally in a bulldozer to a cab-width 4K screen as a dash and much more, the custom truck shop's build is certainly among most standout seen at MATS this year.

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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

JUNE 17, 2024

Tracking inventory solely within the four walls of a warehouse isn’t enough to stop shrinkage, says Eddie Misicka, vice president of product and solutions at OneRail.

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WorkWave

JUNE 17, 2024

In the competitive world of pest control, generating leads is crucial for the success and growth of a pest control business. Leads are potential customers who have shown interest in your services and are likely to convert into paying clients. Without a steady stream of leads, a pest control company may struggle to stay afloat and grow its customer base.

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Loginext

JUNE 19, 2024

Trip resequencing optimizes driver stops to save time, costs, and boost sustainability for logistics companies and delivery service providers. Explore how it minimizes travel time, fuel costs, emissions, and the role of route optimization software with real-world impacts. The post How Trip Resequencing Can Avoid Delays, Reduce Costs, and Improve Sustainability appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 21, 2024

This year, the parade paid tribute to the plant’s 50th anniversary with a mixture of vintage KWs and more contemporary and stunning custom trucks with invites to the company's customer base.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2024

Yemen’s Houthi militants managed to strike the MV Tutor with a seaborne drone, killing one crew member and injuring others.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 17, 2024

Self-driving semi-trucks are on their way and heading to U.S. roads during 2024 despite job fears, lack of regulation, and public concerns. Test drives have been conducted in some states such as Texas, Florida, Arizona, and New Mexico due to the rarity of snow and ice weather. However, this was with a human driver behind the wheel monitoring the automated truck.

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Loginext

JUNE 18, 2024

Reverse logistics is crucial for eCommerce success. Delivery management software streamlines this process by automating return pickups, providing real-time tracking, and offering robust data analytics. This ensures efficient operations, reduces costs, and enhances customer satisfaction. The post How Does Delivery Management Software Manage Reverse Logistics For eCommerce Businesses?

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