Thu.Jul 06, 2023

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VIDEO: Coffee Brand Partners with Amware to Cut Fulfillment Costs 15%

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Four Sigmatic, the #1 mushroom coffee and protein brand, partnered with Amware Fulfillment to reduce its omnichannel fulfillment costs 15% and reduce its parcel shipping costs 4%.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

Logistics Viewpoints

The marijuana supply chain is an interesting market to follow. Like any agricultural product, there are ebbs and flows to its supply and demand. However, there is one caveat in the marijuana supply chain that makes things a bit trickier: in most states, cannabis products can only be sold and consumed within the state that the original plant was grown.

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Cutting Out the Middle Mile: Using the Warehouse to Meet the Need for Speed in the Last Mile

Supply Chain Brain

In this environment, for retailers to compete, they need to give customers a full menu of delivery options to fit their preferences at the point of purchase, each and every time.

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Livestock-hauling owner-op’s 2022 Kenworth W900L

Overdrive Online

Wyoming-based Cody Davis won several awards with the rig at the 2023 Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition, including first place in the Tractor-Trailer Division, Best Lights and Best Chrome.

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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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EU Pushes Rules for Circular Economy for Textiles

Supply Chain Brain

The Commission hopes the rules will incentivize clothing companies to reduce waste and increase the circularity of textile products — designing better products from the start.

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Keeping Supply Chains Free From Forced Labor

Supply Chain Brain

While it represents an important step toward combating forced labor and protecting human rights, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act has the side effect of increasing day-to-day complexity for importers.

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A big salute to trucking dads, and mine in particular

Overdrive Online

Truck driving isn't an easy career path for anyone, much less someone with a spouse and children at home. Here, a special thanks to all the trucker dads (and moms) out there, especially my own. Today, he hangs up the keys on a 40-year trucking career.

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U.S. Treasury Department Reportedly Urged Hong Kong to Curb Exports to Russia

Supply Chain Brain

U.S. officials asked banks and regulators to identify high-tech American items that were being shipped to Russia via Hong Kong, according to sources that spoke with Nikkei Asia.

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CARB, truck and engine OEMs enter partnership

Commercial Carrier Journal

CARB will align with EPA’s 2027 regulations for nitrogen oxide emissions and commits to providing no less than four years of lead time and at least three years of regulatory stability before imposing new requirements.

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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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Saudi Arabia Hikes Its Oil Prices as Supply Cuts Extended

Supply Chain Brain

Saudi Aramco raised the prices of all grades to the U.S., northwest Europe and the Mediterranean, compared with July 2023, according to a price list seen by Bloomberg.

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Geotab set to launch beta project of generative AI tool

Commercial Carrier Journal

Dubbed Project G, the tool will allow fleets to ask open ended or precise questions and gain quick insights into their own data within the Geotab ecosystem.

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EnVista Launches Food Safety Compliance Strategy Service

Supply Chain Brain

The service will provide companies with access to enVista's customized supply chain tracking and tracing capabilities, enabling organizations to create detailed plans across all operations.

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Accident-Free Trucking by Autonomous Driving

Logistics Business Magazine

Inceptio Technology, a Chinese developer of autonomous driving technologies for heavy-duty trucks, announced that the Inceptio Autonomous Driving System has powered more than 40 million kilometers of accident-free trucking on China’s highways. This latest milestone underlines the safety and reliability of Inceptio’s full-stack autonomous driving solution, as well as its accelerating commercial uptake.

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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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Podcast | Is Blockchain Green Enough for the Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Brain

A marketplace for recycled plastic is using blockchain for authenticating material origins. But is the technology sustainable enough for that purpose?

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OSHA Forklift Trainer Requirements: The Ultimate Guide

Conger

Need to know what OSHA’s forklift trainer requirements are? You’re in the right place. Because we’ve put together the complete guide. Keep reading to get the scoop on: What OSHA’s forklift trainer requirements are How to assess prospective forklift trainers within your organization All your options for forklift instructor training How to set up your own in-house forklift operator training program And lots more!

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Toyota Claims It Can Halve the Size, Cost and Weight of EV Batteries

Supply Chain Brain

Toyota thinks it will be able to produce solid-state batteries for electric vehicles as early as 2027, according to the Financial Times.

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OSHA Forklift Refresher Training Requirements: The Ultimate Guide

Conger

Need to know OSHA’s forklift refresher training requirements? Then you’re in the right place. Because in the article, we’ll lay out everything you need to know about them, including: OSHA's 7 key forklift refresher training requirements The benefits of forklift refresher training What topics are usually covered during forklift refresher training How to choose a quality forklift refresher training program Where to find forklift refresher training courses Let’s dive in!

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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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Midwest Drought Eases Its Grip on Some Corn-Growing Areas

Supply Chain Brain

Drought across the Midwest recently fell to 63.54% from 64.71% during the week of June 30, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

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How Machine Learning Optimizes the Supply Chain

TransAudit

The supply chain, an integral part of modern commerce, continues to evolve, learning from the impacts of industry trends and global events over the years. One of the most profound technologies influencing this evolution is machine learning (ML), a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that’s proving instrumental in enhancing various areas of supply chain operations.

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Watch: Is the Power Pendulum Swinging from Logistics Companies to Shippers?

Supply Chain Brain

Post-pandemic, with consumer demand faltering and new shipping capacity coming into play, is power swinging back into the hands of shippers?

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MercuryGate Partners Help Deliver TMS for Small Business

MercuryGate

In an increasingly complex global logistics landscape, the need for innovative supply chain and transportation management solutions has never been greater. For many organizations, a TMS for small business can be that solution. The post MercuryGate Partners Help Deliver TMS for Small Business appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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Maersk Opens Third Warehousing & Distribution Facility in Dubai

Supply Chain Brain

The 13,000 square meter center located in Dubai Industrial City is the United Arab Emirates' first Cold Store facility.

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Geotab to launch beta project of generative AI tool

Commercial Carrier Journal

Dubbed Project G, the tool will allow fleets to ask open ended or precise questions and gain quick insights into their own data within the Geotab ecosystem.

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Supply and Demand: The Impact on Hiring in Supply Chain Organizations

Supply Chain Brain

Successfully scaling staff up and down requires careful planning, agility, and leveraging technology.

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How AI and Automation Are Making Their Way Into Retail

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers are finding it increasingly difficult to find the staffing support they need.

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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