Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 27, 2024

While warehouse robotics is undeniably a growing trend, the narrative surrounding its value deserves a more granular look.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

AUGUST 26, 2024

Road-facing dash cameras have become relatively standard for trucking companies, but driver-facing cameras are still somewhat of a novelty. While some carriers swear by them, some say they're not necessary with the use of other technologies.

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Trucking 95

MTS Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2024

Earlier this year, we had a large shipment stolen when it was picked up from our warehouse. We had a container arrive from overseas, the shipment was picked up and brought to our warehouse to be transloaded into a 53-foot trailer for delivery to our customer’s client across the country. Everything went smoothly until the truck broke down, was supposed to be getting repaired, and the driver stopped communicating and disappeared.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 25, 2024

The Sounion tanker was hit earlier this week by a series of missiles while sailing through the waterway and suffered a fresh attack on August 23.

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Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 26, 2024

The new store is currently up and running in Oslo and Madrid, with the company planning to decide on next steps after December.

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Women in Trucking

AUGUST 26, 2024

In the past, many motor carriers tried to be gender blind in their hiring process. They insisted that they only hired, "the best driver." However, over the years we've learned that women experience the trucking industry differently than men. While many of the challenges are the same, women prioritize things differently.

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Trucking Industry 63

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 27, 2024

Index-linked contracts combined with derivatives could actually create a completely predictable freight rate environment. Perhaps.

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Freight 91

Loginext

AUGUST 27, 2024

Explore our comprehensive guide on last mile delivery software. Understand its importance, key features, trends, and how it tackles the 'last mile problem' in logistics. The post Last Mile Delivery Software: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Trends Logistics 75

NGT News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Volt Mobility, based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has entered into a purchase agreement with Mullen Automotive Inc. for approximately $210 million to acquire 3,000 Class 1 and Class 3 EV cargo vans and trucks over a 16-month period. Mullen will receive an initial $3 million deposit within 60 days and additional payments as […] The post Volt Mobility Agrees to Purchase 3,000 Electric Vehicles from Mullen appeared first on NGT News.

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Heico Sandee, Founder & CEO of Smart Robotics, emphasizes the critical role of gripper technology in optimizing pick-and-place robotics. He discusses how tailored grippers enhance precision, speed, and reliability, driving efficiency in warehouses.

Optimization Software

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2024

Nick Klingensmith and Joe Lynch discuss building resilient sales teams. Nick is the Founder and CEO of Stride Motivation , a company dedicated to transforming lives through inspiring keynote speeches and mindset coaching. Nick is an expert at helping achievement-driven professionals and leaders to overcome fear and rejection and push past self-limiting doubts.

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After-sales Conference Course Strategy 318

Supply Chain and Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

UPS is imposing surcharges on packages from China and 12 Australasian countries, potentially leading to higher costs for e-commerce orders.

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Packaging Ordering Supply Chains Logistics 202

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

Digital Product Passports (DPPs) offer a method to track products through their entire lifecycle. These passports document all aspects of the life cycle – from the sourcing of raw materials to final disposal or recycling. For businesses, DPPs are becoming essential to comply with best practice guidance as well as coming statutory regulations that demand transparency in supply chains.

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Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Modeling 135

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2024

Things that make you go “Hmmm” (#47): People who ride their bicycles without wearing a helmet, BUT have their helmets dangling from their handlebars. I see teenagers doing this all the time. They put their helmets on when they leave the house for school, but the moment they turn the corner and are out of. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 30, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Advertiser: GEP

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Supply Chains

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Joe Ohr and Joe Lynch discuss cyber threats and solutions in the supply chain. Joe Ohr is the Chief Operating Officer at The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) , a nonprofit membership organization that represents the interests of less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers. Summary: Cyber Threats and Solutions in the Supply Chain Joe Ohr and Joe Lynch discuss cyber threats and solutions in the supply chain.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Several national rail agencies are actively working to increase rail traffic, with a focus on reducing costs and emissions.

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Food Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2024

Supply chain professionals express cautious optimism regarding revenue growth in Q4, despite an increasing awareness of potential risks, according to data released by BlueGrace Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2024

Lots of news last week about the use of drones in supply chain and logistics operations. As reported by Joann Muller at Axios, “Walmart and drone delivery partner DroneUp are ending drone delivery in three states to focus on perfecting the airborne package delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.” “We’re really focusing on automation, Read more The post Walmart and IKEA: Drone Delivery vs.

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Over the last three decades, emissions from new trucks have been reduced by more than 98 percent. In fact, it would take 60 of today’s trucks to generate the same level of emissions from a single truck in 1988. Despite these impressive improvements, many trucking businesses continue to seek methods to achieve sustainability goals in a viable, measurable way.

Trucking

NGT News

AUGUST 30, 2024

GreenPower Motor Company Inc., manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, delivered five Type D BEAST all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission school buses to two school districts in California recently. “Delivery of our all-electric Type D BEAST school buses in California shows the continued preference for GreenPower’s purpose-built product in the marketplace,” says […] The post GreenPower Delivers Five Type D BEAST Buses

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Production 98

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 28, 2024

As manufacturers strive to maintain high standards of quality and service, the intricacies of handling repairs can become a bottleneck, leading to delays, increased costs and customer dissatisfaction.

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West Coast and California Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Choosing the right logistics provider means more than finding a company that can handle the necessary blocking and tackling for your products. It means finding a partner that aligns with your company’s culture, values, and long-term goals. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of logistics culture when evaluating 3PLs.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2024

Yesterday at its “Let’s Grow! 2024 Walmart Marketplace Seller Summit,” Walmart announced new multichannel logistics and cross-border fulfillment services for sellers. Yes, Walmart, the mega-retailer, is encroaching further into the third-party logistics (3PL) space, just like Amazon has been doing for years. Here are some details from the press release: Walmart continues to leverage its.

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Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar

Picture your projects as patients, each with its own unique rhythm and pulse, thriving under your care 🥼 🩺 Step into the role of an innovative project doctor in our upcoming webinar! This session is your guide to evaluating the health of your projects through Waterfall and Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban. We’ll explore the vital signs of project success through the lens of the “iron triangle” metrics, using deliverables as tracers.

Government

NGT News

AUGUST 28, 2024

California is launching a new statewide funding program that will put 1,000 new, zero-emission school buses on the road, furthering the state’s lead in having the largest number of clean buses in the nation. “California is showing the nation and the world how to move from ambition to action,” says Gov. Gavin Newsom. “This is […] The post California Launches $500M Program to Speed Transition to Zero-Emission School Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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How To 97

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 25, 2024

A new Canadian law aims to stop businesses from making false or empty statements about their supposed commitment to environmental responsibility — the practice known as greenwashing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 29, 2024 LinkedIn Live Webinar On-Demand: The State of LTL with Special Guest: Old Dominion Freight Line Topic Insight: Explore the latest developments in Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping with our LinkedIn Live session featuring Chris Kelley , Senior Vice President of Operations at Old Dominion Freight Line.

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West Coast and California Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2024

According to FreightWaves , The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is considering a $1.6 billion Rio Indio reservoir project to address future droughts and enhance the canal's resilience. Following a historic drought, the ACP plans to increase daily transit slots to 36 starting in September, marking a return to higher capacity.

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Capacity 89

Sabine Vromans, Product Director at Smart Robotics, discusses the hidden barriers to integrating robotics with WMS. She highlights market fragmentation, integration concerns, and the need for strategic solutions to unlock automation's full potential.

Automation

NGT News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Recology, a 100% employee-owned sustainable waste management company, will begin testing North America’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse collection vehicle — developed in partnership with New Way Trucks and Hyzon — in San Francisco this week. The refuse collection vehicle was built in partnership between refuse truck body manufacturer New Way Trucks, and fuel […] The post Recology Will Test Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Refuse Truck appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 29, 2024

The M/V Dali crashed in the Key Bridge on March 26, killing six maintenance workers and sending the bridge into Baltimore's main shipping channel in pieces.

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Freightos

AUGUST 27, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home August 27, 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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