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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up (December 30th 2024- January 2nd 2025)

Logistics Viewpoints

The DOE is still issuing large federal loans to startup companies, Novonix a synthetic graphite startup just received a $755 million loan to support its mission and reach its goal of producing 31,500 metric tonnes of synthetic graphite. The facility aims to reach full production capacity by the end of 2028.

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DAT IQ: The Metrics that Matter with Samuel Parker

The Logistics of Logistics

Samuel Parker and Joe Lynch discuss DAT iQ: the metrics that matter. Key Takeaways: DAT iQ: The Metrics that Matter In the podcast interview, Samuel Parker gave a freight market overview based on DAT’s database of $150 billion in annual market transactions.

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Autonomous Business Planning Is Not Only Possible, It Has Already Been Achieved

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Solvoyo has a metric they call the user acceptance rate. This metric measures the percentage of time the planners accept replenishment, transportation, or inventory plans as they are without any change in the timing of the delivery or the quantity to be delivered. Second, plans must be intelligent.

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Carrier Capacity Management Levels the Playing Field in a Carriers’ Market

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Carrier capacity tops the list of parcel shippers’ challenges. E-commerce order volume keeps climbing, straining carrier capacity with shippers sending more parcels outbound and receiving more returns inbound. Carrier capacity management strategies ease the crunch. Widening our view of carrier capacity management.

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A Trillion Dollars in Freight Transactions with Ken Adamo

The Logistics of Logistics

Real-time Market Insights: DAT provides real-time data on spot market rates, capacity availability, and lane-specific trends, enabling informed decision-making. Advanced Analytics Tools: DAT offers sophisticated analytics tools to help users analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and optimize their freight operations.

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Top 10 Metrics to Track and Manage Risk in the Supply Chain – Part 1

GlobalTranz

Procurement teams continue to struggle with finding available suppliers and shipping capacity to enable supply chain responsiveness. The post Top 10 Metrics to Track and Manage Risk in the Supply Chain – Part 1 appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. As a.read More.

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The Importance of Energy Transition and Sustainability in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry

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These initiatives also lead to cost savings by maximizing load capacity and reducing fuel consumption. Set Measurable Goals: Establish clear targets for emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainability metrics. Advanced route optimization tools further support these goals.