Radius Logistics

APRIL 15, 2024

In the swiftly evolving global commerce landscape, businesses constantly seek strategies to streamline operations, reduce overheads, and enhance customer satisfaction. One pivotal approach has emerged as a cornerstone for achieving these objectives: outsourcing warehousing and distribution services to third-party logistics (3PL) companies. The success of this strategy hinges significantly on the sophistication of the 3PL provider, especially in delivering critical sub-services such as pick and p

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 18, 2024

Since artificial intelligence (AI) went mainstream, executives across industries have sought to understand how the technology can help transform operations, drive efficiencies, automate repetitive tasks, bridge talent gaps, uncover new insights and everything in between. With the need for efficiency at the core of transportation, AI presents the opportunity to revolutionize the industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

Every industry, from retail to construction, relies on its supply chain for processes and operations to be successful. But with so many moving parts throughout, challenges arising can have a huge impact on the flow of deliveries. This is why it’s important to identify challenges before they grow into a much larger issue. Wincanton , experts in infrastructure logistics, have provided insight into how to anticipate issues within the supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 15, 2024

Ed Burns and Joe Lynch discuss getting good shipper freight. Ed is the CEO of Burns Logistics , a transportation sales agency that connects shippers and carriers in a way that helps both to achieve their goals. About Ed Burns Ed Burns loves to connect people. It’s amazing what can happen when good people come together. He asks big questions in the hope of finding big answers.

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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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Food Logistics

APRIL 18, 2024

Lineage Logistics officially rebranded, changing its name from Lineage Logistics to Lineage.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

Ian Cairns (pictured), Sales Director at TalkTalk Business discusses why a resilient network is essential for logistics businesses to mitigate cybersecurity risks. The logistics sector is embracing new, innovative technologies every day. This digital transformation is providing new opportunities for growth and transformation, but it also opens new opportunities for cyber-attackers to target businesses.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 14, 2024

Watch now as Unboxing Logistics host Lori Boyer interviews Dematic retail expert Kim Baudry on sustainable logistics under the lens of profitability. From an end-to-end view, software and hardware, Kim shares her experience in driving sustainable solutions for businesses like yours.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 14, 2024

Sherry Harriman, former SVP of logistics and supply chain with Academy Sports + Outdoors, tells how she prefers to be approached by supply chain marketers — and the tactics that don’t work.

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Loginext

APRIL 18, 2024

This article ranks the top 10 food and beverage service providers leading the way in sustainability. From reducing plastic waste to implementing energy-efficient practices, these companies are setting benchmarks in environmental stewardship. The report delves into each company’s specific initiatives, such as sourcing renewable energy, utilizing biodegradable packaging, etc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 17, 2024

Over the past decade, the main battleground for China’s WMS market has been in the consumption industry; but more recently the battleground has returned to the manufacturing industry. Overseas suppliers have always ruled the top end of the market in this segment. However, local Chinese vendors have been growing rapidly over the past few years and have the potential to compete with overseas suppliers.

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Shipsta

APRIL 19, 2024

The once-traditional freight procurement function is now facing a tsunami of unprecedented change. To embrace this upheaval, businesses must discard clunky, old-school manual processes. And in its stead, embrace artificial intelligence (AI) platforms that automate freight procurement workflows and extract information to drive smarter decisions.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 18, 2024

Modern supply chains today must be intelligent, data-driven, and employ every advanced digital tool and automation application under the sun. At least that’s what today’s business pundits evangelize. But how? Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Generative AI, has created a multi-decibel buzz that is unclear, disruptive, inspiring, and annoying all at once.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization Eytan Buchman April 15, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More The March 26th Francis Scott Key Bridge allision feels shocking.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 18, 2024

The trading world is a perfect candidate for artificial intelligence-based tools and capabilities, to enhance the quality and productivity of classification and compliance.

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Overdrive Online

APRIL 16, 2024

After yet another truck gets its tires stabbed up and some air lines cut, we asked law enforcement what exactly is being done to stop this criminal (or criminals). Though silence can be deafening, officials should be motivated to act. Here's why.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2024

The Red Sox have the best Earned Run Average (ERA) in the Major Leagues so far this year. They’re #1 out of 30 teams. Yet, they are in last place in their division. How is that possible? Well, pitching can only take you so far. The team ranks last in the Majors in defense (as. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 19, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home April 16, 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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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 16, 2024

Choosing an ERP Vendor Partner: Key Considerations for Success with SYSPRO As a software reseller or system integrator, your success is intrinsically tied to the solutions and company you choose to represent. Your future growth and your bottom line are directly impacted by the tangibles—and intangibles—a software vendor can offer, so the selection of a partner is critical.

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NGT News

APRIL 18, 2024

Solaris Bus & Coach has delivered 15 Urbino electric buses to the largest Estonian public transport operator, Aktsiaselts Tallinna Linnatransport (TLT), which provides transport services in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The contract value, including delivery of buses and charging infrastructure, exceeds 10 million euros. A few months ago, representatives of the Tallinn government and […] The post Solaris Delivers Estonia’s First Battery-Powered Buses to Nation’s Capital appear

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 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 from Transporeon’s blog highlights the growing problem of freight fraud in the industry. Picture the scene.

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West Coast and California Logistics

APRIL 17, 2024

According to an article in Supply Chain Dive , a new report shows that workers are less likely to leave their positions in the next 6 months. This report from Eagle Hill Consulting also shows that employee sentiment improved during Q1 2024 after declining in the last three quarters of 2023.

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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

APRIL 16, 2024

As the backbone of global trade and commerce, transportation and logistics companies are under increasing pressure to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and meet sustainability goals.

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WorkWave

APRIL 17, 2024

In the world of logistics management, collaboration is essential for success. RouteManager understands the diverse needs of its customers who work with multiple clients and companies. To address the challenge of providing selective access to order information, RouteManager is proud to introduce its innovative Filtered Guest feature. Understanding the Need Many RouteManager customers serve various clients and companies, each with unique order requirements.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

APRIL 17, 2024

Estes acquired 24 terminals through Yellow's bankruptcy proceedings and added more than 130 tractors and 6,000 trailers along with thousands of other pieces of equipment like load bars, air bags and more.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 19, 2024

In a recent blog post, we discussed the environmental cost of ecommerce and ways to offset it. Packaging, as we all know, is one of the worst offenders, but it’s also one of the easiest environmental costs to reduce. So, for ecommerce owners who want to reduce their impact on the environment, eco-friendly packaging is a great place to start. Today we’re going to delve a little deeper into the sustainable, eco-friendly packaging options available, and decide which ones to embrace for the future.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 18, 2024

Mrs. Trisha Peach teaches a career unit for her fifth and sixth grade students at New London’s Intermediate/Middle School in central Wisconsin. She wanted the trucking industry represented, as many of her students were interested in becoming professional drivers.She knew that trucking was a significant industry in the area and employed many local families.

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Stord

APRIL 16, 2024

Like many companies, Stord recently completed its annual performance review cycle for all employees, with a number of team members earning promotions. Unlike many companies however, we are writing a blog post about it…but why? Well, Stord has six core values (which you can see here ), and one of them is Transparency and Candor. This shows up internally as a collaborative work environment for sharing feedback and opinions.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 18, 2024

Emissions reduction isn't only a business imperative — it's an environmental necessity. Scope 3 reporting motivates the business world to generate impactful change.

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