Tue.Apr 25, 2023

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Shipment Visibility Benefits Improve Freight Flow and Inventory Management

MercuryGate

Managing international logistics can be complex and frustrating. Inefficiencies and uncontrolled freight costs arise from outdated manual processes, unforeseen delays, and extreme disruptions. Improved shipment visibility solves many challenges, but the “visibility” definition remains debatable and often case-specific. The post Shipment Visibility Benefits Improve Freight Flow and Inventory Management appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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EY Announces Brian Kempisty of Port X Logistics as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 New York Award Finalist

The Logistics of Logistics

Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are building bolder futures. BUFFALO, April 24, 2023 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Brian Kempisty of Port X Logistics was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 New York Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosp

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Shippers and carriers caught up in new D&D legal battles

Supply Chain and Logistics

There’s no end to the confusion surrounding Detention and Demurrage (D&D) charges for ocean container movements landside. This recital of some recent lawsuits shows that firms are not passing on information that would allow actual determination of accurate D&D charges.

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Logistics Outsourcing is Like Dating

Logistics Bureau

Why do I think that logistics outsourcing is like dating? What characteristics do they have in common? Find out in the video below!

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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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Resetting the Transportation Industry, by Meeting Truckers Where They’re At

Supply Chain Brain

The addition of automation with human oversight will allow for a more frictionless process for all parties involved in the supply chain, including truckers.

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Insiders say Flock Freight is a ‘toxic dumpster fire’

Supply Chain and Logistics

I don’t usually comment on shenanigans at specific firms.

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Knight-Swift signs intermodal truckload deal with new rail giant

Commercial Carrier Journal

Knight-Swift will begin to transition its Mexico-U.S. traffic to CPKC mid-May.

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Airbus, Safran Warn Supply-Chain Snarls Will Drag Into 2024

Supply Chain Brain

The component shortages have forced Airbus to slow an ambitious output increase for the cash-cow A320. Sanctions tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have also made it harder for Airbus and Boeing, too.

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Precise 3D Machine Vision for Smart Applications

Logistics Business Magazine

Delta, provider of power management and industrial automation solutions, has launched a high-speed DMV-T time of flight (ToF) 3D machine vision smart camera at this year’s Hannover Messe. Not only does the 3D camera offer a high capture speed of up to 60 frames per second, large scanning distance up to 6 meters, also it is the first software-defined 3D ToF camera in the market.

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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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Overcoming the Toughest Challenges of Electronics & Components Supply Chains with Network Design

AIMMS

The post Overcoming the Toughest Challenges of Electronics & Components Supply Chains with Network Design appeared first on AIMMS.

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U.S. Navy Chooses Interos to Develop Supply Chain Risk Management Platform

Supply Chain Brain

Interos will be integrated into the Navy’s Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems organization, providing preemptive responses to identify, assess and reduce supply chain risks.

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New features in Market Dashboard+

FreightWaves SONAR

When operating minibids or short-term RFPs, or when pricing individual loads, it is important to understand the directional movement of freight trends in order to be proactive in your pricing strategy. New features are available in Market Dashboard+ that help users quickly identify trends and market movement. We’ll cover a couple of them here. Outbound Tender Reject Index The Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) is a measure of the percentage of electronic tender requests for shipments that are r

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South Korea Reinstates Japan on List of Countries That Receive Preferential Trade Treatment

Supply Chain Brain

The country’s capital plans on further restricting technological and industrial exports to Russia and Belarus as a show of support for the United States' pressure campaign against Moscow.

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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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What does a 3PL Provide for Food Logistics?

FW Logsitcs

The food logistics industry is huge, as the global market reached $10.6 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $167.1 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.22% between 2023 and 2028. As a company that handles food products, logistics is an important part of your business. But it can also be challenging, especially if you don’t have a dedicated logistics staff.

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Do You Need Ocean Cargo Insurance Coverage?

I.C.E. Transport

When it comes to shipping goods internationally, there’s a lot that can go wrong. And as waves of disruption continue to crash down on global supply chains, one of the most important things to consider is whether you need ocean cargo insurance coverage.

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Labor Complaint Claims Ikea, Amazon and Tom Tailor Lack Supply Chain Safety Checks

Supply Chain Brain

The complaint argued the companies issued a “lack of inspections” while also claiming the businesses violated labor rights, including the "lack of freedom of association.

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Edeka and Cimcorp: Future of Fresh Food Distribution

Logistics Business Magazine

Part of Edeka Group, the largest German supermarket chain, Edeka Freienbrink is on a mission to distribute fresh food to its 488 stores around Berlin and Brandenburg quickly and efficiently. The goal is to deliver fresh produce to the stores within 4-5 hours of receiving the order, and Edeka is relying on the automation expertise of Cimcorp Group to achieve this.

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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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UPS Revenue at Low End of Estimates as Retail Sales Slow

Supply Chain Brain

The courier faces the possibility of a union strike of its 330,000 workers as the company negotiates to replace a five-year labor contract that expires on July 31.

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Big Benefits into new Small Paper Systems

Logistics Business Magazine

Sealed Air has launched its first paper wrapping systems to meet growing demand from low and medium volume E-Commerce retailers and fulfilment companies. The new SEALED AIR® brand QuikWrap Nano and SEALED AIR® brand QuikWrap M systems both provide businesses with a small, ready-to-roll paper wrapping solution that’s easy to operate. The systems don’t require any electricity or maintenance and involve very little or no assembly.

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Watch: New Product: CB18 From Bastian Solutions

Supply Chain Brain

Michael Marcum, general manager of autonomous vehicles at Bastian Solutions , discusses the launch of the company's new automated guided forklift.

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EPA Unveils Huge Funding Opportunity for CNG, Propane and Electric Buses

NGT News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of at least $400 million in grants from the agency’s Clean School Bus Program. This is the first round of funding available as grants and follows the nearly $1 billion the Biden-Harris administration awarded through the rebate competition last year to fund electric and low-emission school buses […] The post EPA Unveils Huge Funding Opportunity for CNG, Propane and Electric Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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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.