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Signs of a Failing Lean “Implementation”

The Lean Thinker

Let me profile a company – I have an actual company in mind, but this one is only a concrete example. This company has been engaged with continuous improvement since at least 1998. Yet, just a few weeks ago, they posted an opening for a Continuous Improvement Director. And this isn’t the first time. I have seen this position posted by this company every couple of years.

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Editor’s Choice: Fortifying Warehouse and Distribution Centers Against Cyberattacks

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. This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations.

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After Onshoring: U.S. Supply Chains Can Drive Growth and Profits Through Sustainability Initiatives

Supply Chain Brain

Fortunately, corporate renewable energy and sustainability efforts are incentivized by local, state, and federal tax incentives that help offset the cost of adoption.

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'Jack-of-all-trades' Pete 362 a two-time Pride & Polish champ

Overdrive Online

After winning in the Antique category in 2020, C.J. Donovan's 1984 Peterbilt 362 is now a two-time Pride & Polish champ after winning in the Working Combo, 2007 & Older category this year.

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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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Forum Mobility Plans Drayage Truck Charging Depot at California Port

NGT News

Freight electrification provider Forum Mobility is planning to open a new heavy-duty truck charging depot in the Port of Long Beach, Calif. This new depot will provide high-speed charging infrastructure for hundreds of drayage trucks per day, supporting the transition of the state’s drayage fleet to zero-emission. “Forum is building dedicated infrastructure for heavy-duty trucks […] The post Forum Mobility Plans Drayage Truck Charging Depot at California Port appeared first on

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Alcohol Warehousing in CA: What to Look for in a 3PL Provider

West Coast and California Logistics

California, renowned for its wine country and craft beverage scene, presents unique challenges and opportunities for business that require alcohol warehousing. In this article, we examine the key characteristics that your 3PL provider should have to safely and efficiently store and distribute alcoholic beverages from its warehouse.

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Building Predictive Supply Chains Through Incremental Gains

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain and logistics businesses need to achieve significant gains in efficiency and service these days in order to satisfy heightened customer expectations. Since these businesses operate on slim margins, they must accomplish these goals cost effectively.

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The Power of Alerts and Notifications in LogiNext’s Logistics Management Software

Loginext

We understand the importance of Swift, Smart, and Seamless operations to meet the demands of the modern business world. Lets delve into a key aspect of our logistics management software that plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals— Alerts and Notifications. The post The Power of Alerts and Notifications in LogiNext’s Logistics Management Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Why the Information and Communications Tech Industry Is Poised for Rapid Growth

Supply Chain Brain

This has been a challenging year for the multi-trillion-dollar information communications technology industry. Now, however, it looks like the downturn is behind us, and growth is predicted in the near term.

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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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Garner Trucking puts its money where its mouth is

Commercial Carrier Journal

The Findlay, Ohio-based trucking company launched a driver advisory board with a special element: money. The board has an annual budget it can use to implement measures that improve drivers' quality of life.

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Robots to the Rescue: Creating a Flexible Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Managing inventory is tougher than ever. For all of these challenges, legacy automation systems with inflexible footprints are no longer adequate. But help is at hand. A new generation of robots is providing the flexibility, speed and accuracy that today’s marketplace demands.

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Being humble doesn’t mean being weak

Truck News

After spending some 77 years on this sorry planet, 43 of them in trucking, I’ve learned some things.

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The Ultimate Guide for Omnichannel Fulfillment Success

Supply Chain Brain

"The Ultimate Guide for Omnichannel Fulfillment Success" is a comprehensive guide outlining the importance of embracing the complexities of modern supply chains to provide seamless shopping experiences while maintaining cost controls.

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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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7 Advantages of Relying on Hazmat Freight Brokers for Bulk Transport

Bulk Connection

All types of freight transportation are best left to true professionals, but that’s especially true with hazardous freight, where driver and public safety can be at risk along with your wallet. And while you may be content to work directly with carriers across the country, there are distinct advantages related to working with a hazmat freight broker for your bulk shipments.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Suing MSC for $300M

Supply Chain Brain

Bed Bath & Beyond wants MSC to pay roughly $150 million for damages as well as an equal sum for what the company described as exploitative and coercive behavior.

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Top Ecommerce Metrics to Track

Ship Monk

When you’re driving a car down the road, you have to keep your eye on a few things: how much gas is in the tank, how fast you’re going, whe-ther or not you left the blinker on, to name a few. A quick glance at your dashboard tells you everything you need to know in order to keep moving safely. Now if only you had a dashboard to keep your ecommerce business running.

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Watch: Trends in Truckload Market Rates: Contract or Spot?

Supply Chain Brain

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect shippers' decisions as to whether to pursue contract or spot rates in the truckload market? And what's the trend today?

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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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Versatile new Desktop Printers

Logistics Business Magazine

To enable businesses to future-proof their increasingly diverse labelling needs, TSC Printronix Auto ID has just launched its new generation of desktop printers; the TH DH Series. Effortless to integrate and use, and with enhanced security, these devices will produce high-quality labels on a wide variety of media. Suitable for applications in retail, food and drink, clothing, healthcare and logistics, the TH DH Series will precision print anything from card swing tags and fabric care labels to s

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Ford Estimates UAW Labor Deal Will Cost $8.8B

Supply Chain Brain

Ford and GM were forced to cut their full-year profit forecasts due to lost production from the six weeks of strikes at the companies’ U.S. plants.

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Advance Calculation of New Toll Prices

Logistics Business Magazine

PTV Logistics today announced the availability of a new toll calculation in PTV Map&Guide and PTV Developer products for Germany and Austria. This enhanced functionality is based on the official announcements of toll rates from Germany and Austria. The update allows customers to calculate their costs based on the new toll fees and reliably estimate the resulting costs in advance.

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Yellow Considering Offer to Revive Company, Rehire Thousands

Supply Chain Brain

The executive chair of Jack Cooper Transport, Sarah Riggs Amico, is leading a bid that would replace Yellow with a smaller trucking company.

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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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Tire Recycling – Learn How to Dispose of Tires

Compactor Management Company

Tire recycling, also known as rubber recycling , is the process of recovering old tires that are no longer usable owing to wear and tear or irreversible damage. Used tires are a huge issue when it comes to solid waste. Tire recycling’s purpose is to turn scrap tires into resources that may be utilized to create new goods. Are you curious about what to do with old tires?

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New Evidencity Tool Aims to Combat Modern Slavery

Supply Chain Brain

Evidencity said that the MS tool is the first modern slavery research-on-demand, pay-as-you-go product available on the market.

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Buy vs Build: How to Get the Best of Both Worlds From Your Last Mile

Locus

Today’s customers have raised the bar for their expectations, prioritizing aspects like expanded delivery options, convenient product pickups, improved payment terms, and sustainable product delivery. Even B2B companies are navigating this shift to enhance delivery efficiency and sustainability. This heightened emphasis on customer experience sets the stage as we prepare for logistics and supply chain planning in 2024.

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OPEC+ Agrees on Deeper Output Cuts to Avoid Renewed Surplus

Supply Chain Brain

Members of the group agreed to make 1 million barrels a day of additional oil-supply cuts at a November 30 meeting, delegates said.

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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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Allego EV Charging Station Pilot Program Yields High Utilization Rate

NGT News

Allego N.V., a pan-European public electric vehicle fast and ultra-fast charging network, has issued the results from its high-power commercial charging station pilot program for electric trucks and light-duty vehicles. Equipped with two 300 kW ultra-fast charging points, the site has already achieved a utilization rate of 22% in five weeks. This initiative, in collaboration […] The post Allego EV Charging Station Pilot Program Yields High Utilization Rate appeared first on NGT News.

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What are Pick and Pack Services?

Kanban Logistics

In the dynamic world of eCommerce fulfillment, pick and pack services play a pivotal role in ensuring that products move seamlessly from the warehouse to a customer’s mailbox. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of picking and packing, exploring their significance and the fulfillment processes behind them. Understanding Pick and Pack Services The Basics Pick and pack services encompass the order fulfillment process from the selection (picking) of items from the warehouse to the p

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Volvo Delivers Zero-Emission VNR Electric Trucks to Tim Hortons

NGT News

Volvo Trucks North America customer Tim Hortons – Canada’s largest restaurant chain operating in the quick-service industry with nearly 4,000 restaurants across the country – recently took delivery of its first two Volvo VNR Electric trucks to transport food and beverage products from two of Tim Hortons’ distribution centers to Tims restaurants.