Mon.Sep 18, 2023

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Modernizing Supply Chains with Brandon Daniels

The Logistics of Logistics

Brandon Daniels and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing supply chains. Brandon is the CEO of Exiger , a global risk and regulatory intelligence company that helps organizations build resilience and achieve sustainable growth. About Brandon Daniels Brandon Daniels is the CEO at Exiger, where he’s pioneering the development and scaling of the innovative AI applications to solve complex supply chain challenges for Fortune 500 companies and 40+ government agencies.

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September 2023 Freight Market Update

Trinity Logistics

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. Freight Volumes Stagnant As the U.S. continues to pull the levers to throttle the over-heated economy we experienced over the past few years, freight volumes, which are largely driven by consumer activity, have seen the impact of less buying from John and Jane Doe.

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Survey: Cyber-Security, Supply Chains Move to Top-of-Mind for CFOs

Supply Chain Brain

profitability is taking a back seat to technology transformation, supply chain and operational challenges, according to a survey released September 18 by Jefferson Wells.

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One truck to many: D. Weaver Trucking's sixfold growth in 2 years

Overdrive Online

Year 2019 yielded spectacular income for then-one-truck owner-operator Dannel Weaver. A high tax bill, too, which in part led to a decision to grow the fleet, now at six trucks, including one Weaver still pilots.

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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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Parts and labor costs drop in Q2

Commercial Carrier Journal

Combined parts and labor costs for the top 25 VMRS codes fell 1.3% in the second quarter from the first, and labor costs decreased for the first time in the past year.

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Cummins Natural Gas Engine Paired with Hypertruck ERX Gets CARB Nod

NGT News

Hyliion Holdings Corp. and Cummins Inc. says they have obtained the Dual Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for Hyliion’s Hypertruck ERX powertrain paired with the Cummins The Hypertruck ERX is an electric range extender powertrain that uses the Cummins’ natural gas engine as an onboard generator to recharge the batteries.

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Watch: The Future of Final-Mile Technology

Supply Chain Brain

Technology in support of final-mile delivery is advancing at a rapid pace. Mike Powell, chief technology officer with SEKO Logistics, traces its evolution and offers a glimpse into the future.

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Navigating the Challenge: The Analysis of Reduced Water Levels in Panama Canal

MTS Logistics

The Panama Canal is a 50-mile-long waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, providing a shortcut for ships traveling between North and South America. It consists of a series of locks and a large artificial lake, Gatun Lake, which plays a crucial role in maintaining the canal’s water levels. Due to its strategic location, the Panama Canal has become a linchpin in international commerce and global trade, by significantly reducing travel distances and costs.

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After Years of Development, 3D Printing Goes Live

Supply Chain Brain

After years of talk and small-scale pilots, 3D printing is finally poised for widespread use.

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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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Why Digital Transformation Is Fundamental To A Resilient Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

Why Digital Transformation Is Fundamental To A Resilient Supply Chain Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - September 18, 2023 Logistics stakeholders are continuing to utilize digital transformation to meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges.

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U.S. Flight Attendants Threaten Strikes

Supply Chain Brain

Air crew are demanding fairer share of vast profits from Alaska Airlines, American and United.

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Ecommerce Customer Acquisition Tips & Tactics

Ship Monk

The hardest part about launching an ecommerce business is … what? Developing your products? Building your website? Inventory management? Order fulfillment ? Everybody loves your products, so getting customers to buy them is the easy part, right? While it might be true that your products are irresistible, customer acquisition isn’t as easy as it looks.

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Managing an Evolving Trade Landscape: Insights and Practical Tips to Stay Ahead of the Technology Curve

Supply Chain Brain

Join the Thomson Reuters webinar, where our experts will delve into the top findings from their 2023 Corporate Global Trade Survey Report and provide practical advice on how trade compliance departments can navigate these turbulent times using the right technology.

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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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Transport to and from Greece and Cyprus

Logistics Business Magazine

EURODIS, a network for the joint international transport of parcels and pallets, has gained the Greek express service Geniki Taxydromiki as a new partner. “This brings the number of countries served by our network to 38,” says Jens Reibold, Managing Director of EURODIS GmbH. “The family-run company serves not only Greece but also the Greek-speaking part of Cyprus for our customers.” The new partner is headed by twin sisters Nadia and Eva Varzakakou, who have been in busin

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Strangling the Flow: The Impacts of Overbearing Regulations on California’s Logistics Sector

Supply Chain Brain

Adopting a technology-driven approach to sustainability offers more advantages than tighter regulations that disproportionately benefit large-scale corporations and drive up prices.

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New York Prepping School Fleets for Transition to Zero Emissions

NGT News

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the New York State Electric School Bus Roadmap and The Electric School Bus Guidebook to help New York P-12 schools transition bus fleets to zero-emission. These new resources provide school districts and bus operators with the technical and financial assistance necessary to remove fossil fuel vehicles from service and help reduce transportation […] The post New York Prepping School Fleets for Transition to Zero Emissions appeared first on NGT News.

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The Use of Robotics in a Resilient Human Capital Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

Learn why AI and robotics are an “and” and not an “or” when creating a labor strategy and why it’s more important than ever to make the most of the labor you have by implementing programs that leverage the combined power of warehouse and labor management solutions.

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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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Flix Looking to Deploy 50 LNG Motor Coaches

NGT News

Flix, a transportation company that operates Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and is in the midst of an expansion into the U.S. and Canada, has formed a partnership with OEM Scania to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility. Among the companies’ strategies is a project to deploy up to 50 liquefied natural gas (LNG) coaches […] The post Flix Looking to Deploy 50 LNG Motor Coaches appeared first on NGT News.

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How a Leading MENA-based B2B Food and Grocery Platform Saves 45% Distance Travelled With Locus Solutions

Locus

In 2017, two entrepreneurs observed that Cairo’s food and grocery supply chain was riddled with inefficiencies, piling up unnecessary expenses and missed growth opportunities for both retailers and suppliers. With a strong belief that technology solutions could bridge this gap, they created an end-to-end B2B supply chain solution that connected wholesale suppliers with grocers.

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Big Emissions Bills Are Coming for Ships Sailing in Europe

Supply Chain Brain

It could take a while to really cut emissions, because it would still be cheaper to pay for the emissions rather than use more expensive marine biofuels.

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Penske Logistics Taking Part in CSCMP EDGE Supply Chain Conference

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Logistics will once again take part in the upcoming Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) EDGE conference. Penske will be an exhibitor, topflight sponsor, and feature several experts during the conference educational sessions. Senior vice president Andy Moses will be a panelist for the CSCMP State of Logistics Report (it was originally released earlier this year) and the 2024 Third-Party Logistics Study sessions.

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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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First Grain Ships Arrive Using New Route to Ukraine

Supply Chain Brain

Officials said it was the first time civilian ships had reached a Ukrainian port since the collapse of a UN-backed deal with Russia.

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Penske Logistics Executive Receives 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award

Penske Move Ahead

Tracy Urbanski, vice president of sales for Penske Logistics , has received the 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. The award honors female supply chain leaders who set a strong foundation for women at all levels of a company’s supply chain. As vice president of sales, Urbanski leads the southeast sales region and the enterprise sales team for Penske Logistics, focusing on the sales strategies and practices that support key accounts.