Tue.Feb 23, 2021

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Order Fulfillment: Commodity or Competitive Advantage?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

If your company sells its products online, there’s an important question that you need to ask yourself: can customers buy your products – or very similar products – from other eTailers? If the answer is ‘yes,’ you need to look for ways to get a leg up on those competitors.

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Nicole Glenn and the Candor Expedite Story

The Logistics of Logistics

Nicole Glenn and the Candor Expedite Story. Nicole Glenn and Joe Lynch discuss Nicole’s story and the story of her company, Candor Expedite. Nicole is the Founder and CEO of Candor Expedite. About Nicole Glenn. Nicole Glenn , Owner and President of Candor Expedite , a critical expedite service provider as well as a white-glove B2B company. Prior to opening and operating Candor, Nicole works hand in hand with company owners to develop their companies and grow their customer following and el

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Editor’s Choice: Transforming the Grocery Shopping Experience with Last Mile Delivery

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is from Omer Ucar at Solvoyo. It was mid-March when my flatmate and I burst into a panic as the first cases of COVID-19 were officially announced. Both of the companies we were working for abruptly told us to stay home and work remotely.

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DHL Freight, Volvo Trucks Partner to Electrify Heavy-Duty Trucking

NGT News

DHL Freight, a European road freight provider, and Volvo Trucks have partnered to speed up the introduction of heavy-duty electric trucks to be used for regional transport in Europe. So far, the main use of electric trucks has been for shorter distances within cities and urban areas. DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks have initiated their […]. The post DHL Freight, Volvo Trucks Partner to Electrify Heavy-Duty Trucking appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Watch: What’s Standing in the Way of Efficient Vaccine Distribution?

Supply Chain Brain

Cheryl Druehl, associate professor of operations management at George Mason University’s School of Business, details the many ways that distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine went wrong — and the lessons to be learned from it.

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The Near-Shoring Trend: Will China’s Loss Be Mexico’s Gain?

Supply Chain Brain

As a favored source of low-cost manufacturing for U.S. markets, Mexico seems to come and go.

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National diesel average increases for the 16th consecutive week, reports EIA

Logistics Management

With a 9.7-cent increase, the national average came in at $2.973 per gallon, outpacing the 7.5-cent increase, to $2.876 per gallon, for the week of February 15, and the 6.3-cent increase to $2.801, for the week of February 8.

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Best Practices in Fleet Management Lead with People First

Food Logistics

Many of today’s best practices put employees and human beings first.

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How UPS Rate Increases Will Affect Your Shipping Costs in 2021

GoShip Blog

Last year was tough for the shipping industry, causing many businesses to be more considerate than ever when planning for their 2021 transportation budget. One consideration to include in your planning is the general rate increase (GRI) of significa nt carriers like USPS, FedEx, and UPS. . About the UPS GRI 2021 . On December 27, 2020, UPS Ground, Air, and International services, along with other major carriers like FedEx, have increased an announced average of 4.9% , which matches

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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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Kuehne+Nagel announces acquisition of Apex International Corporation

Logistics Management

Bremen, Germany-based global third-party logistics (3PL) services provider Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) said this week it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Shanghai, China-based freight forwarder Apex International Corporation, in what it said is the biggest acquisition in the company’s history.

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Kenco Logistics Launches STARR Transportation Management System

Supply Chain Brain

Kenco Logistics, a third-party logistics provider, has announced the launch of its latest technology offering, Kenco STARR.

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Losing Money on Customer Orders and Supply Chain Profit Leak

Logistics Bureau

Up to 14% of customer orders could be losing money in your Supply Chain. Why? Watch this episode: Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com. Phone: +61 417 417 307.

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Delivering A Passion For Logistics

Blue Grace Logistics

I have a passion for logistics and recently joined the BlueGrace Logistics team as Chief Marketing Officer. In my initial weeks of onboarding, I’ve been able to connect with many of the customer facing and supply chain engineering resources for the organization. In my discussions I’ve asked what, as a shipper, should I be considering for a successful supply chain logistics program.

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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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How to Choose the Best 3PL for Your Business

Freight Center

What’s the best way to go about choosing a 3PL? When it comes to meeting the expectations of your customers and making sure your products are getting from point A to point B without a hitch, don’t risk it by working with just any 3PL. There are a lot of options to choose from, and it’s not a process to be taken lightly or something you want to take a shortcut on.

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Ocean Cargo Snarls Force Global Commerce to Look Outside the Box

Supply Chain Brain

An ongoing surge in the cost of shipping goods around the world is prompting manufacturers and their customers to scramble for cheaper solutions.

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ATA’s truck tonnage data is mostly positive in January

Logistics Management

The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for January—at 114.6 (2015=100)—headed up 1.4%, from December to January, following a 1.2% increase, from November to December, which came in at 113.1.

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COVID-19 Infections Add Strain on LA Ports

ShipLilly

The pandemic is having a devastating impact on the shipping industry and dockworkers in particular. The latest estimates show that about 700 dockworkers operating in Long Beach and Los Angeles have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Besides, the atmosphere of panic has increased with the increasing number of dockworkers that are requesting time off due to the pandemic.

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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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Winter Weather Causes Problems/Freight Rates Rise (w/ video)

FreightWaves SONAR

Heavy snow and icy conditions across large parts of the United States over the past two weeks have caused problems in many freight markets. And while the nasty winter weather has slowed and even stopped some trucks, freight rates have continued to rise. Back-to-back winter storms are stalling supply chains. The second winter storm of this week slammed parts of the South on February 17.

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Crafting Your First TMS RFP? Here’s Where You Start

MercuryGate

Understanding the ins and outs of how your company operates remains a primary focus for […]. The post Crafting Your First TMS RFP? Here’s Where You Start appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Truck and trailer forecasting to improve trucking operations decisions: The role of data and analytics platforms

FreightWaves SONAR

Data and freight analytics platforms play a pivotal role in freight forecasting. Obviously, the ability to improve truck and trailer order forecasting offers excellent value for carriers. Data and analytics platforms assemble and organize data for meaningful, actionable use. When the data is collected and made more available and accessible, carriers and logistics service providers (LSPs) can improve trucking operation decisions.

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What is volumetric weight?

Globalior

What is volumetric weight? The volumetric weight can also be called volume weight. It represents the weight of a package and its dimensions. Courier/Parcel companies often use volumetric weight and not actual weight to calculate their transport fares. Volumetric weight is used because transportation vehicles such as trucks and aircraft are usually fully packed and run out of space although they can take in more weight.

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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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Don’t Leave Your Freight to Fate—Use an Expert

3PL Insights

A freight broker manages transportation between a shipper and the carriers that will deliver it. They manage the shipping operation by utilizing a network of carriers that they have built relationships with. Instead of incurring the cost of starting your own shipping operation you should consider the benefits of working with a freight broker. Brokers Give Shippers Flexibility.

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Women of Water Virtual: Supply Chain in the Water Sector

Mazars Ledger

WEBCAST March 18, 2021 | 12:00 PM ET Moderator Ernie Maschner | Vice President, Global Water, Victaulic Featured Panelists Iris Jancik… The post Women of Water Virtual: Supply Chain in the Water Sector appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Evans Distribution Systems Welcomes New Director of International Solutions

3PL Insights

MELVINDALE, Mich., Feb. 23, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, welcomed Dawn Harthun, as the new Director of International Solutions. In her role, Harthun will oversee international sales, solution development, and account management. She brings extensive experience in operations, international supply chain and U.S. trade compliance.

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Webfleet Integrates Terminal with Google, TomTom

Food Logistics

Webfleet Solutions is releasing a upgraded driver terminal integrated with advanced technologies.

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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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Case Study: Paper Made Easy

3PL Insights

Paper—we use it in our daily lives. This is an important commodity that comes in many forms and functions. From plates, napkins, straws, stationary, toilet paper, paper towels, packaging, boxes, and more. As a society, we rely heavily on paper and pulp-based products. According to a January 2020 Marketing Analysis Report by Grandview Research , the global paper market is expected to reach $275.1 billion by 2025.

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WITRON wins “Bavaria Best 50” Award

Logistics Business Magazine

The year 2021 is a special year for WITRON. Founded in 1971 by Walter Winkler (pictured above) and his wife Hildegard, the company has been an innovation driver and mastermind in the design, realization, and operation of efficient automated logistics centers as well as a reliable employer in the region for 50 years. And to kick off the anniversary year, there was a special award from the Bavarian State Government.

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Social Isolation and Loneliness is a Business Issue

Women in Trucking

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