Wed.Jun 07, 2023

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Top 5 Key Considerations for Effective Last-Mile Delivery

Food Logistics

Plan your last-mile delivery, use the right technology, create a digital footprint of operations, be customer-centric, and make use of 3PL or your own fleet to get the items delivered.

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What Is Warehouse Task Management Software & Its Benefits?

Cyzerg

Modern warehouses are under more pressure than ever. Consumers expect lightning-fast delivery times and tend to be less understanding of delays. To adapt to shifting consumer expectations and keep pace with leading distributors, warehouses should consider upgrading their tech stack to include cloud-based warehouse task management software.

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Investing in Future Sales with Michelle LeBlanc

The Logistics of Logistics

Michelle LeBlanc and Joe Lynch discuss investing in future sales. Michelle is the CEO and Founder of Drop & Hook Content , a social media and content marketing agency purpose-built for the transportation and logistics industry. About Michelle LeBlanc Drop & Hook CEO and Founder Michelle LeBlanc has been a marketing professional for over a decade and has specialized in work with transportation and logistics companies since 2014.

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3PLs and Software Vendors: 3 Questions to Keep Innovating Your Business Models

Talking Logistics

Author’s note: I wrote a slightly longer version of this post in November 2012. I’m sharing it again today with some minor edits because I believe the topic remains very relevant today. Most of the time, when people talk about innovation in supply chain management and logistics, the focus is on technology (e.g., AI and. Read more The post 3PLs and Software Vendors: 3 Questions to Keep Innovating Your Business Models appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Distracted Driving: Using AI Technology to Break a Deadly Habit

Supply Chain Brain

A.I.-driven technology can help keep drivers and passengers safe by not only detecting distracted driving, but also identifying other potentially risky behaviors.

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WE Soda Presses Ahead with U.K. IPO, Likely to Be London’s Biggest Listing of 2023

Supply Chain Brain

The organization said indirect net proceeds from the offering are expected to be about $800 million while the company could reportedly seek a $7.5 billion valuation.

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TRC Companies Acquires Gladstein, Neandross & Associates

NGT News

TRC Companies Inc. (TRC) has acquired Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), a major consulting firm specializing in low- and zero-emission transportation technologies and the organizer of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. During the past 30 years, GNA has managed the design and development of more clean fleet deployment projects than any other firm in […] The post TRC Companies Acquires Gladstein, Neandross & Associates appeared first on NGT News.

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Trucker bathroom-access bill is back | Diesel prices continue slide, rates maintain

Overdrive Online

House Reps. Troy Nehls and Chrissy Houlahan reintroduced the bipartisan legislation to require shippers/receivers to grant bathroom access to truck drivers. Also: Diesel falls toward late-2021 levels, rates maintain, and car-haul load platform updates.

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Seven Ways That Companies Can Make Real Progress Toward Sustainability

Supply Chain Brain

Implementing a lofty sustainability program isn’t just a marketing strategy to show that your company cares about the environment, and win points with consumers.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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The Importance of Efficient Logistics in the Trucking Industry

Carter Logistics

The trucking industry plays a crucial role in the transportation of goods across the world. With the rise of e-commerce and online shopping, the demand for efficient logistics has become more important than ever before. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the importance of efficient logistics in the trucking industry and how it can benefit your business.

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DHL Relocates to a New and Larger Facility in Missouri

Supply Chain Brain

By moving its operations to Kansas City from St. Louis, DHL hopes to more than double the number of packages and parcels it processes in the Midwest.

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Chinese Exports Drop More Than Expected, Missing Expectations, Amid Reduced Demand

MTS Logistics

After outside experts widely predicted a drop of under 1%, China released new economic figures that showed that Chinese exports decreased dramatically year-over-year in May, with a 7.5% drop. The numbers are bad news for Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese leadership who were hoping that ending zero-Covid policies would jumpstart the country’s economy and pull China out of an economic malaise.

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Fed Index of Global Supply-Chain Stress Plummets to Record Low

Supply Chain Brain

The Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to -1.71 in May 2023, marking the lowest level on record based on data stretching back to 1997.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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DOL nominee Su not calling for AB 5 on national level

Commercial Carrier Journal

Wednesday's hearing in the House wasn't a step toward Su's potential confirmation but became a showcase of an ongoing partisan fight.

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Flexport Completes Acquisition of Shopify Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

In connection with the sale that was originally announced May 3, 2023, Shopify received stock that equates to 13% equity in Flexport.

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Revolutionize Your Operations Using Fleet Tracking Software

Loginext

This article introduces you to the benefits of using LogiNext's fleet tracking software. This blog discusses how a leading ice cream company's operations team was able to optimize its fleet operations and improve its efficiency using an advanced fleet management system. The post Revolutionize Your Operations Using Fleet Tracking Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Watch: CSCOs Are Solving Inventory Challenges

Supply Chain Brain

Bill Benton, co-founder of Gains, details why planning processes don't meet and solve inventory challenges.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Food Logistics Operator Equips Warehouse

Logistics Business Magazine

Choví, the sauce manufacturer, breaks into the food logistics sector with the creation of Choví Logistics, for whom AR Racking has installed a combination of dry and cold storage systems in its new logistics platform in Massalavés, Valencia. The new business unit of Choví, dedicated to logistics and which operates as a supplier for other companies in the food sector, entrusted AR Racking to maximise the productivity of its new 8,000 m2 warehouse.

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ToolsGroup Selected by D.I.MAR to Improve Supply Chain Performance

Supply Chain Brain

D.I.MAR Srl will be able to better anticipate and adapt to market changes thanks to ToolsGroup's A.I. and probabilistic forecasting technologies.

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IFOY Test Report: Jungheinrich PowerCube

Logistics Business Magazine

We turn our attention to the Jungheinrich PowerCube as we continue our look at all the IFOY Award finalists ahead of the announcement ceremony in Dortmund on June 22nd. IFOY category: Intralogistics Robot More efficient, faster and extremely flexible – as an automated compact storage system for containers, Jungheinrich says the PowerCube sets new standards in warehousing.

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Truck drivers share predatory towing fee stories

Overdrive Online

More tales of predatory towing, where owner-operators are too often misled and charged thousands, sometimes in ways that clash with local rules and regulations. Here's what happened, and ideas on ways to fight back.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Pakistan-Australia Direct Shipping Service

Logistics Business Magazine

Pakistan International Container Terminal Limited (PICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) subsidiary operating at the Port of Karachi, has partnered with Singaporean shipping line SeaLead to establish a direct service between Pakistan and Australia. Calling regional ports across Malaysia, Australia and Pakistan, the newly launched ASI service enables easy and efficient connection between markets in South Asia and Australia.

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Distribution Metrics You Need to Know

Ship Monk

Success may not be relative, but it sure is measurable. Having goals and actively monitoring, measuring, and making changes to achieve them is how ecommerce brands grow. Those goals also tell you how much you’ve already evolved, and as such it is vital that your company understands the most critical distribution metrics, that way you can keep control on your day-to-day operations as well as your month-to-month, quarter-to-quarter, and year-to-year progress.

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New tech coming to ERP systems near you

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

There have been many significant developments in the digitization of manufacturing in the past few years. In many first world operations, the use of sensors and IoT devices has had a significant impact on improving visibility and streamlining operations across the supply chain. Within Africa, the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies and solutions has been far slower.

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Beat your transportation budget this year without sacrificing service

FreightWaves SONAR

Retailers, manufacturers and suppliers have saved a lot of money on transportation costs in 2023 compared to the years before, but other parts of their organizations are facing persistent inflationary pressures on everything from energy and labor to cattle futures and the cost of money itself. Margins remain challenged in many industries, and strategic finance teams are scouring their companies’ profit and loss statements looking for opportunities to trim costs.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Goodyear, GILLIG Develop Special Tire for Battery-Electric Buses

NGT News

Goodyear has introduced the new Urban Max BSAEV (Bus Service All-Position) tire, which was specially designed in partnership with heavy-duty transit bus manufacturer GILLIG and engineered with low rolling resistance for electric transit and metro buses to help extend range and handle increased load. The Urban Max BSAEV 315/80R22.5 is available now and offers an […] The post Goodyear, GILLIG Develop Special Tire for Battery-Electric Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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Idle No More: Tackling Vehicle Idling in Last-Mile Logistics

Locus

In the fast-paced world of last-mile delivery, a hidden culprit often goes unnoticed: vehicle idling. Leaving engines running while vehicles are stationary may seem harmless, but it comes at a high cost to the environment and businesses’ bottom line. This blog explores the concept of vehicle idling in last-mile delivery, its consequences, and why it demands our attention.

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Blink Provides EV Charging Network to New York Community

NGT News

Blink Charging Co., a manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has completed the deployment of 34 chargers at eight locations in the Village of Tuckahoe, N.Y. Tuckahoe installed Blink IQ 200 Level 2 chargers, which are centrally located in Tuckahoe’s Fisher Ave., Lake Ave., Main St., and Oak […] The post Blink Provides EV Charging Network to New York Community appeared first on NGT News.