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Revolutionizing the Industry: Discover the Top 3 Logistics Trends for 2023!

3PL Links

Revolutionizing the Industry: Discover the Top 3 Logistics Trends for 2023! | Image source: Pixabay Everyone who is familiar with the transportation industry understands that things do not always go as planned. Yet, by 2024, it will be evident that any sense of stability is a delusion. Transportation systems around the world are under severe strain as a result of a scarcity of diesel and drivers, as well as a shortage of raw materials, growing inflation, and the conflict in Ukraine.

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3PL vs. 4PL: What’s the Difference?

CLX Logistics

3PL vs. 4PL: What’s the Difference? Chemical shipping can be a complicated and involved process. For many companies, outsourcing their shipping efforts is the best way to create economical logistics programs while maintaining a focus on core competencies. But to enjoy the benefits of outsourcing, you must choose a partner who will meet your needs and maintain industry standards.

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Winning in a Down Freight Market with Nick Dangles

The Logistics of Logistics

Nick Dangles and Joe Lynch discuss winning in a down freight market. Nick is Co-founder of Sync Logistics Training is a joint venture between Metafora + Kinetic, a Learning Management Software that gives brokerages the power to transfer years of industry knowledge to new hire employees in an engaging and effective platform. About Nick Dangles Nick Dangles is the Co-founder of Kinetic , and Sync Logistics Training , a learning management platform built and designed for the growing supply cha

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Top 5 Last Mile Logistics Software Companies In Mexico

Locus

In a recent study, the Mexican logistics industry is projected to achieve a CAGR of 4.9% from 2017-2029. It’s crucial for retailers, e-commerce platforms, 3PLs, FMCGs, and other logistics players in Mexico to embrace state-of-the-art logistics software to overcome the challenges of this rapidly growing sector. But what exactly defines state-of-the-art logistics software?

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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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Food Fulfillment Services: Four Sigmatic Case Study

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

For fast-growing nutrition brand, Four Sigmatic , Amware helped reduce pick and pack costs 15%, reduce parcel shipping costs 4%, and sustain 99.9% order accuracy through a period of rapid growth.

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What Drivers Want with Ashley Thomas

The Logistics of Logistics

Ashley Thomas and Joe Lynch discuss what drivers want. Ashley is the CEO of is of Supreme Driver Recruiting where they provide rapid CDL driver staffing and direct placement for carriers in 48 States. About Ashley Thomas Ashley Thomas is the CEO of Supreme Driver Recruiting where they provide rapid CDL driver staffing and direct placement for carriers in 48 States.

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The WMS Ecosystem – Six Degrees of Separation from Cal Petty

Logistics Viewpoints

I kicked off a research project on the global warehouse management systems (WMS) integration and consulting market. The research is focused on those organizations that are WMS specialists – meaning that warehouse consulting is a major part of the organization’s business. To obtain a better understanding of the market prior to my outreach efforts, I contacted Cal Petty of enVista , a global consulting, managed services, and material handling automation firm.

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Trinity Logistics Earns Top Freight Brokerage Recognition for 21st Year in a Row

Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics is proud to announce its recognition as a Top Freight Broker by Transport Topics for the 21 st consecutive year, ranked 17. This honor serves as a testament to the company’s continued commitment to delivering outstanding People-Centric service in the logistics industry. Transport Topics is a leading publication in the transportation business and is well-known for its annual comprehensive rankings of freight brokerage firms.

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Electric Freight Trucks: Not Happening Anytime Soon for Long-Haul Moves

Talking Logistics

Earlier this month, an executive in our Indago supply chain research community submitted the following question: “We see the future of transport moving toward electric and autonomous vehicles. However, the ownership, energy source, and labor relations will change drastically versus the current market structure of shippers, forwarders / brokers / 4PLs, and carriers.

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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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What Kills Warehousing Companies with Summitt Hogue

The Logistics of Logistics

Summitt Hogue and Joe Lynch discuss what kills warehousing companies. Summitt is the founder of Growe , a Dallas-based commercial real estate firm focused exclusively on serving the various needs of third-party logistics companies across the United States. About Summitt Hogue Summitt is the founder of Growe, a Dallas-based commercial real estate firm focused exclusively on serving the various needs of third-party logistics companies across the United States.

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Editor’s Choice: WMS Budget – Room for an Implementation?

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Today’s article comes from Eric Mcpherson at Open Sky Group and looks at a WMS budget and preparing for implementation. When you begin researching Warehouse Management System ( WMS ) software, you’re probably running into some difficulties in the budgeting process because pricing is not always readily available.

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California bans diesel trucks as of 2036

Commercial Carrier Journal

With some exceptions, fleets in certain segments will be required to start buying zero-emission trucks next year.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 28, 2023)

Talking Logistics

The pace of change and innovation in the supply chain and logistics realm continues to accelerate (as you can see from the news items below). Looking ahead 5 years to 2028, what trends will play a bigger role in supply chain management? What actions is your company taking today to position its supply chain and. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 28, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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FMCSA mostly mum on ELDs' safety effectiveness

Overdrive Online

In a Congressionally-required report, FMCSA cited a number of "confounding factors" that make it difficult for the agency to assess the safety effectiveness of ELDs since the mandate took effect.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

I’m back after a quick family vacation to New Orleans. The trip was amazing, as we experienced a zipline swamp tour, a second line parade on our street, the opportunity to see the greatest clarinet player in the world (Doreen Ketchens), as well as a full culinary tour of the city. While it was a bit tough to jump right back into the swing of work, I saw an interesting article about workplace conditions when I got back.

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Logistics Outsourcing is Like Dating

Logistics Bureau

Why do I think that logistics outsourcing is like dating? What characteristics do they have in common? Find out in the video below!

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Where To Find Significant Transportation Cost Savings

Talking Logistics

Transportation executives are always looking for ways to reduce costs. A common approach is via mode conversion, such as using rail instead of trucks for long-haul moves, or combining multiple less-than-truckload shipments into a single truckload. There are also cost savings available via procurement, such as ensuring compliance with routing guide, or in this “softer”.

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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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Trimac Transportation acquires small bulk fleet, warehouser

Commercial Carrier Journal

Trimac Transportation picking up 13 tractors, 119 trailers and a 52-acre property strategically positioned on the busy I-75 corridor.

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Top Takeaways from Coupa Inspire

Logistics Viewpoints

Raja Hammoud, EVP of Products at Coupa, speaking on the main stage at Coupa Inspire Coupa recently completed its Inspire conference. It ran from April 11 th through the 13 th at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas. Roughly 3,000 customers, prospects, and partners attended. Coupa offers a Business Spend Management (BSM) platform based on a public cloud. The platform connects hundreds of organizations representing the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, with millions of suppliers globally.

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Can Smaller Operators Benefit From the Boom in Tech Innovation?

Supply Chain Brain

Logistics technology innovation is not limited to those with the biggest wallets and large technical teams to implement and manage these offerings.

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Plentiful, serviced truck parking is a basic human dignity

Truck News

It was time to deliver a message to the prime minister’s doorstep.

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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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TravelCenters of America puts BP merger drama to bed

Commercial Carrier Journal

TA and would-be suitor ARKO Corp. have a contentious history.

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Senate votes yes on overturning stringent EPA regs

Overdrive Online

The Senate passed a resolution to overturn regs published by EPA in December to reduce heavy-truck NOx emissions by 80%+ beginning in 2027. Also: $2.1M in cocaine seized from truck at Texas-Mexico border; Truckers Final Mile gets $18K donation; more.

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Senate Votes to Overturn Biden’s Anti-Smog Rules for Big Rigs

Supply Chain Brain

Trucking companies and congressional critics argued the rules, estimated to cost about $2,500 to $8,300 per vehicle, were too expensive, and came amid driver shortages and supply-chain woes.

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How an ERP can help order fulfilment

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Order fulfilment is becoming increasingly important. Why? Because fulfilment = loyalty. Manufacturers as well as consumer-oriented businesses need to embrace better fulfilment experiences for their customers. Perfecting order fulfilment can turn business transactions into repeat customers and advocates. What is order fulfilment? Order fulfilment refers to the process of receiving, processing, and delivering an order to a customer.

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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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Senate votes to roll back Biden-EPA emissions standard

Commercial Carrier Journal

The measure passed by the narrowest of margins but President Biden will almost certainly veto it.

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Overdrive's 2023 Small Fleet Championship: Enter today

Overdrive Online

If you've built a solid foundation for long-term success through ups and downs of trucking business cycles, you're a worthy contender. Put your fleet (3-30 trucks) in the running for a chance to claim the title belt in one of two divisions.

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How to Increase Opportunities for Women in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain leaders might be shocked to learn that the percentage of women in the workforce has decreased since 2021.