Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JUNE 29, 2023

If you don’t have a global eCommerce shipping strategy now, you’ll surely need one soon. Growth-minded DTC brands have figured out that the buying part of global eCommerce sales is easy. Online stores and marketplaces are open to all comers and payment in any currency is possible. But global eCommerce shipping isn’t so simple. That’s why brands looking to attract more global buyers need to figure it out.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

In today’s interconnected global economy, supply chains play a vital role in the success of businesses. However, recent disruptions have highlighted the vulnerabilities of these complex networks, resulting in significant financial losses for companies. It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JUNE 29, 2023

Sam Chambers continues to provide updates on actions related to sanctions due to the Ukraine War. It’s important to close up loopholes in the sanctions, and one of them is ship-to-ship transfers of Russian oil that avoid visibility through AIS.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JUNE 29, 2023

After 13 long months of talks and negotiations, there is finally a new West Coast port labor contract. Logisticians far and wide have been able to breathe a sigh of relief as one of their most significant supply chain hurdles is removed. So, what’s next?

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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

JUNE 29, 2023

The Congressional Oversight Commission, in its final report on Yellow's $700 million COVID relief loan, said the fleet did not meet the qualifications of a “business critical to maintaining national security.

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 29, 2023

As impressive as the truck is, maybe even more of a draw to it at the 2023 Mid-America Trucking Show was owner Jason Earlywine's Basset hound, Cledus Snow.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

“Machine suppliers should buy back the equipment and components we have purchased legally if we can’t use them,” said Yangtze Memory chairman and acting CEO Chen Nanxiang.

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Bulk Connection

JUNE 29, 2023

In our last blog post on exercising caution with load boards , we touched upon the topic of fraud committed by some unscrupulous entities claiming to be freight brokers – double brokering. While double brokering is not a common problem within the bulk freight brokerage industry, it is something that shippers should be aware of so that they can recognize it if ever encountered.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

European gasoline and blending component cargoes to the U.S. are poised to drop to a three-month low in June, with volumes likely to be about 350,000 barrels a day.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

CloudSort Corporation, a logistics technology company for packaged goods moving through the supply chain curated a panel of supply chain and logistics leaders to dive into a robust discussion around the under-innovated and often ignored, yet vital middle mile. As an innovator of the middle mile, CloudSort discussed how its proprietary and modular Cloud-based software platform creates mutually-beneficial partnerships – all while delivering value that enhances the end customer experience.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

The principles establish a common understanding of key digital trade issues and a joint commitment to create an open digital economy that's free of “unjustified” international trade barriers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

CloudSort Corporation, a logistics technology company for packaged goods moving through the supply chain curated a panel of supply chain and logistics leaders to dive into a robust discussion around the under-innovated and often ignored, yet vital middle mile. As an innovator of the middle mile, CloudSort discussed how its proprietary and modular Cloud-based software platform creates mutually-beneficial partnerships – all while delivering value that enhances the end customer experience.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada “has run out of options at the bargaining table,” it said in a June 28 statement on its website.

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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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Logistics in War

JUNE 29, 2023

This is the first part of a presentation given at the Australian – New Zealand Defence Logistics Conference during June 2023. This conference convened to discuss supply chain resilience at a time of strategic competition. By David Beaumont. There is little doubt that the topics of logistics and supply-chain resilience court conversations beyond that of military logistics communities.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

Employees claim that more than 400 jobs will be sent abroad to Mexico and China where the company currently houses manufacturing facilities.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

Perfectly secured for transport; customers can now have their transport security systems thoroughly tested at Mosca’s new TechCenter. Starting on 28 June, load units can be subjected to sliding, tilting and vibration forces on different test stands. Using the data collected, customers can immediately optimise their load unit security and efficiently minimise material resources.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

Less-than-containerload (LCL) shipping has played a key role in ocean services for decades, but it gained even greater prominence during the pandemic.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

It’s no secret that global supply chain disruption has dominated headlines since mid-2020, writes Stephan Sieber (pictured), CEO of Transporeon. And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, combined with geopolitical factors and an economic downturn, have caused significant upheaval for shippers, cargo receivers, service providers, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers – and of course consumers.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

What exactly is “agility,” besides being one of the supply chain’s favorite buzzwords?

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NGT News

JUNE 29, 2023

Mack Trucks says its new Mack MD Electric – the brand’s first medium-duty electric vehicle – is now available for order from fleets’ local Mack dealers. The Mack MD Electric will be available in Class 6 and Class 7 ratings. The Class 6 model has a GVWR of 25,995 pounds, and the Class 7 model […] The post Mack MD Electric Now Available to Order appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

More businesses are turning to multi-enterprise collaboration networks.

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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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NGT News

JUNE 29, 2023

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has selected PowerFlex, a provider of electric vehicle technology, to provide software and support services for a large-scale deployment of EVs in California. The software, PowerFlex X, will monitor and control nearly 4,000 charging stations currently in development to increase operational efficiency and reduce overall energy costs.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

Despite the volume drop-off, the company behind Cheerios and Bisquick pancake mix increased its revenues through core business operations by 3% during the most recent quarter.

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NGT News

JUNE 29, 2023

UPS has signed a follow-on order with Hexagon Agility totaling approximately $20 million for the delivery of natural gas fuel systems for heavy- and medium-duty trucks. This new order is in addition to one placed in February; both are a part of a master services agreement that UPS and Hexagon Agility signed in October 2019. […] The post UPS Buying More Natural Gas Fuel Systems from Hexagon Agility appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

Efficiency, flexibility and responsiveness are the key components of a resilient supply chain, says Paul Webb, regional vice president of enterprise supply chain at Coupa.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

IBS Software, a global leader of SaaS solutions to the travel and cargo industry, has been selected by the air cargo unit of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, as a strategic partner in a bid to digitally transform its air cargo operations. iCargo, the Software as a Service solution for air cargo management from IBS Software, will install a true digital platform that covers cargo sales, operations, cargo accounting and portal for MSC.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 29, 2023

Spending rose by 1.3% from April 2023 to May 2023, according to a June 29 statement from the economy ministry, beating economists’ expectations of a 0.8% increase.

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IFS Blogs

JUNE 29, 2023

Learn eight LTL software tool features that can help you win more shipments and increase revenue. Click here to read more.

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