To Bot or Not to Bot: Solving for the Right Level of Warehouse Automation
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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Are driver-facing cameras becoming a necessity?
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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Cargo Theft: Types of Cargo Theft and Solutions to a Growing Problem
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.
Burning Red Sea Oil Tanker Risks Ecological Disaster, EU Warns
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.
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.
Ikea Trials Online Store for Secondhand Furniture
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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9 Things You May Not Know About (Female) Professional Drivers
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.
Are Container Freight Contract Derivatives Finally the Solution to Market Volatility?
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 27, 2024
Index-linked contracts combined with derivatives could actually create a completely predictable freight rate environment. Perhaps.
Last Mile Delivery Software: A Comprehensive Guide
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.
Volt Mobility Agrees to Purchase 3,000 Electric Vehicles from Mullen
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.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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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.
Building Resilient Sales Teams with Nick Klingensmith
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.
Your packages will cost more to ship
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.
The New Generation of Microservices-Based Applications Can Create ‘Cliff Events’
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 26, 2024
Heavy research and development investments are being made in supply chain solutions. These investments occur at the application layer, in technologies that will speed up implementations, and at the platform level. However, some of the larger providers of these solutions clearly consider platform investments core to competitive differentiation. Blue Yonder is investing $1 billion over three years in their solutions.
Walmart and IKEA: Drone Delivery vs. Drones in the Warehouse
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.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Cyber Threats and Solutions in the Supply Chain with Joe Ohr
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.
Rail freight inducements hope to drive new loads
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.
Optimizing Supply Chain Transparency with Digital Product Passports
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.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 30, 2024)
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.
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
Logistics Industry Expresses Cautious Optimism Amid Market Uncertainty in Q4
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.
GreenPower Delivers Five Type D BEAST Buses to California School Districts
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
Optimizing Warehouse Efficiency: A Warehouse Manager’s Expert Guide to Waste Elimination
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 29, 2024
In the dynamic landscape of modern supply chains, one of the key challenges is the efficient management of resources to eliminate waste and enhance overall productivity. In this article, we will delve into strategic ways for warehouse managers to eliminate waste, with a focus on not only optimizing the use of cartons and packing, but labor resources and warehouse space as well.
Walmart Launches Multichannel Logistics and Cross-Border Fulfillment Services
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.
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.
Rely on a Logistics Culture Match to Find the Best 3PL Partner
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.
Recology Will Test Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Refuse Truck
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.
How Tech Innovation Is Modernizing Product Repairs in the Supply Chain
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.
The State of LTL with Special Guest: Old Dominion Freight Line
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.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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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.
Happening Now: Panama Canal Authority looks to address droughts
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.
California Launches $500M Program to Speed Transition to Zero-Emission School Buses
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.
Will Anti-Greenwashing Laws Lead to More Responsible Business Practices — or ‘Greenhushing’?
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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