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WMS Training: Best Practices for a Successful WMS Adoption

Cyzerg

Proper WMS training is needed to harness the full potential of a warehouse management system (WMS) and ensure seamless integration into your warehouse operations. This is especially true since WMSs have become powerful tools for revolutionizing warehouse operations. By automating processes and enhancing overall efficiency, these systems have redefined how businesses manage their inventory.

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Future-Proofing Transportation Spend in Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

In the ever-evolving supply chain industry, transportation spend optimization – or TSO – has assumed greater significance. The need to blend operational efficiency with sustainability and fiscal prudence has organizations exploring innovative ways to help ‘future-proof’ transportation spending challenges. Thus, it has become critical that executives dig into the multifaceted domain of TSO, which encompass pivotal aspects such as the implementation of global freight audit and payment (FAP) soluti

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Organic farm grows 12-truck business of Maple Lane Transport

Overdrive Online

Owner Luke Martin brought in operations manager Chelsie Reynolds in 2021 to take Maple Lane to the next level. Expansion since then has been twofold, mostly with owner-operators leasing on to pull platform freight in addition to the farm's product.

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Port of LA, Long Beach and Shanghai Planning Trans-Pacific Green Shipping Corridor

Supply Chain Brain

Under the plan, carrier partners will deploy reduced or zero lifecycle carbon-capable ships on the Trans-Pacific routes starting in 2025.

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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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Q3 Bulk Freight Roundup

Bulk Connection

Heading into the home stretch of 2023, conditions in the bulk trucking industry remain lukewarm: not bad, not great for both shippers and carriers. Capacity is fairly stable, but costs aren’t budging all that much. In this article, we’ll break down what we’re seeing out there from a bulk freight 3PL viewpoint.

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Happening Now: Industrial Real Estate Market Shows Resilience

West Coast and California Logistics

According to the Wall Street Journal , the amount of available warehouse space remains historically tight. The article details the current industrial real estate landscape, with a variety of graphs charting industry metrics like available space, industrial leasing activity, and retailer inventory-to-sales ratios.

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Five Visibility Benefits for Fashion and Retail Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Even retailers who get it right in terms of technology investment and sourcing soon inevitably face growth challenges.

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Secrets to Successfully Outsourcing Order Fulfillment

Ship Monk

You’ve decided to outsource. Amazing! Before you take that next step in your entrepreneurial journey, you’ll want to do your due diligence to ensure every aspect of your operation is set up for outsourcing success. At ShipMonk, we care about our ecommerce clients and always want them to be aware of the ins and outs of their order fulfillment. Once you’re a part of our fulfillment family, you’ll find that in our industry-leading, user-friendly order fulfillment platform.

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Podcast | Will an Investment ‘Supercycle’ Spark the Revival of American Manufacturing?

Supply Chain Brain

Will three big recent funding measures entice manufacturers to shift production from China back to the U.S.?

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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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Shifting freight patterns poised to drive up rates

FreightWaves SONAR

Domestic transportation demand patterns continue to trek eastward , shaking up entrenched freight flows and positioning the market for future rate hikes. Multiple factors are fueling this shift — from inventory correction to nearshoring — and the trend is not expected to reverse anytime soon. This movement is best observed by comparing truckload demand out of surging markets in the Southwest region with demand coming from the West.

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Northvolt Gets Billions from Canada to Build Quebec EV Battery Plant

Supply Chain Brain

The plant is set to start operating in 2026 and will initially produce enough batteries for about half a million EVs.

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Battery Intelligence for Industrial Trucks

Logistics Business Magazine

UgoWork , a Canadian lithium-ion energy solutions provider specialized in the material handling industry, is proud to introduce UgoPilot , an innovative energy and battery intelligence management platform designed exclusively for industrial vehicle fleets. With a focus on real-time insights and data-driven decision-making, UgoPilot heralds a new era in energy management, empowering organizations to maximize fleet efficiency while prioritizing performance, safety, and sustainability. “We

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Watch: How COVID Changed the Shipping Industry — Forever

Supply Chain Brain

While demand has dropped since then, the innovations remain, says Jakki Krage Strako, chief commerce and business solutions officer with the U.S. Postal Service.

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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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HS Code Changes: What You Should Know

I.C.E. Transport

In our era of globalization, goods and materials are crossing borders constantly. The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System – commonly known as the Harmonized System (HS) – is like a universal language that ensures everyone understands what products are being traded, no matter where they come from or where they're going.

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The Role of Customer Engagement Technologies in Enhancing Deliveries

Supply Chain Brain

Digital customer engagement has emerged as a pivotal factor in maintaining a competitive edge, by improving the delivery experience, capturing customer feedback and reducing delivery costs.

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Diesel Van Turns Electric at Press of Button

Logistics Business Magazine

An advanced retrofit solution which fits to existing diesel vans to make them both electric (first) and/or diesel at the touch of a button using innovative in-wheel motor (IWM) technology has been launched by BEDEO, an electric vehicle supplier and manufacturer based in Farnham, Hampshire, UK. The new RE-100 Range Extender, part of its ‘Reborn Electric’ range, enables organisations with large fleets of vans, often with major conversions (e.g refrigeration units, bespoke fitouts, mini

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Shifting freight patterns poised to drive up rates

FreightWaves SONAR

Domestic transportation demand patterns continue to trek eastward , shaking up entrenched freight flows and positioning the market for future rate hikes. Multiple factors are fueling this shift — from inventory correction to nearshoring — and the trend is not expected to reverse anytime soon. This movement is best observed by comparing truckload demand out of surging markets in the Southwest region with demand coming from the West.

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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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KN, Capgemini to Deliver Supply Chain Capability

Logistics Business Magazine

Kuehne+Nagel and Capgemini today announced that they have entered into a strategic agreement to create an industry-leading supply chain orchestration service offering to provide end-to-end services across the supply chain network. This will enable businesses to remain agile in today’s disruptive global ecosystem by creating resilient, efficient, and sustainable supply chain operations.

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Entrust your warehouse services to an ISO 9001-certifed logistics partner

Kanban Logistics

Working with an ISO 9001-certified 3PL logistics provider for your warehousing operations can offer several advantages for your business. When a 3PL warehouse provider is ISO 9001-certified, it shows an organization-wide commitment to quality and continuous improvement. In this article, we’ll explain what ISO 9001 certification is and why it matters to your business.

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8000 Forklifts get new Lease of Life

Logistics Business Magazine

Extended value creation cycles, used equipment in premium quality, sustainability and circular concepts – these topics have recently attracted a great deal of attention across all industries, but for the Hamburg-based intralogistics expert STILL, customer-focused solutions and a high level of responsibility for resources have been a matter of course for 35 years.

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Toyota Broke Its Global Sales Record in August

Supply Chain Brain

Toyota said that it is planning to produce 150,000 electric vehicles this year, 190,000 EVs in 2024 and 600,00 EVs in 2025.

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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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Autonomous Electric Cargo Vehicle Pilot Programme

Logistics Business Magazine

UPS and Aurrigo have announced a collaborative project to deploy Auto-Cargo, an autonomous electric vehicle designed to move heavy cargo loads to and from aircraft at the UPS hub at East Midlands Airport, the UK’s second-largest cargo terminal. The image here is an artistic rendering of Auto-Cargo. The autonomous electric vehicle has been designed to move heavy cargo loads to and from aircraft at the UPS hub at East Midlands Airport, the UK’s second-largest cargo terminal.

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Kayla Watson, Heidi Hoffman Receive Women in Supply Chain Awards

Supply Chain Brain

Award recipients will be recognized at the Women in Supply Chain Forum held in Atlanta, Georgia on November 14 and November 15.

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DTZ Investors Acquires Logistics Park

Logistics Business Magazine

DTZ Investors has completed the acquisition of Coventry Logistics Park for £140,415,000, one of the highest quality multi-let logistics schemes in the UK. Coventry Logistics Park comprises three newly constructed logistics units with a total GIA of 784,989 sq. ft on a site extending to 43 acres. The Property is fully let to three tenants; DHL, Geodis and Viad, with a weighted average unexpired lease term (WAULT) of 11.81 years and was fully pre-let during construction.

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Kazakhstan Planning to Increase Oil Supplies to Germany

Supply Chain Brain

Tokayev said that Kazakhstan has shipped roughly 500,000 metric tons of crude oil to Germany’s Schwedt refinery through 2023.

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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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Sustainability Progresses from Talking Point to Action Item

Odyssey Logistics

If designed and executed properly, sustainability can do more than protect and improve the environment, it can help shippers and carrier partners build stronger, more profitable supply chains. There is a shift happening in the supply chain and logistics industry that’s elevating sustainability from simply an aspiration to our must-do lists. This is in part.

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EU Threatens Sales Ban of Western Parts Used in Russian Drones

Supply Chain Brain

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.

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Penske Truck Leasing Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Channahon, Illinois

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing has recently opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Channahon, Illinois. Located at 23400 S Frontage Road W it is conveniently located near Interstate 55 and Route 6 in the West Chicago-area. At this location, Penske offers consumer and commercial truck rental, full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance.