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Driver Shortage Top Concern for Fleet Managers

Logistics Business Magazine

Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, today launched further findings from its report — 2023: The Road Ahead — that delivers some strong insights into the UK Fleet Industry. Nine in 10 UK fleet managers (90%) are prioritising driver retention and recruitment this year, as driver shortages impact 42% of fleet-based businesses.

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Faster EDI is a Competitive Advantage with Erik Kiser

The Logistics of Logistics

Erik Kiser and Joe Lynch discuss why faster EDI is a competitive advantage. Erik is the Founder and CEO of Orderful , a complete cloud EDI platform that is revolutionizing the way manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and technology companies trade EDI data. About Erik Kiser Erik Kiser is a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for revolutionizing the world of EDI.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

All week in the Boston area, and really the greater Northeast, there has been a smoky haze blanketing the sky. The cause: dense smoke from wildfires burning in Quebec. Around 75 million people in the United States are experiencing dangerous air conditions because of the smoke, with officials urging them to limit time outdoors and mask up for safety.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 9, 2023)

Talking Logistics

My youngest son graduated from high school yesterday. A happy milestone, for sure, but I couldn’t help but think of this sad truth which Tim Urban illustrated in a December 2015 “What But Why” blog post: “It turns out that when I graduated from high school, I had already used up 93% of my in-person. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 9, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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White House Claims Supply Chain Resiliency Has Improved Since 2020

Supply Chain Brain

The backlog of anchored vessels has decreased from 155 to roughly a dozen while 92% of goods in grocery and drug stores are in stock, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

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Canada Joins U.S. Trade Complaint Against Mexico’s GMO Corn Ban

Supply Chain Brain

Canada's Trade and Agriculture Ministers said the country " shares the concerns" of the U.S. that Mexico's measures could potentially disrupt the North American trade market.

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5 Ways Embracing Technology is Improving Global Logistics and the Supply Chain

MTS Logistics

There have been transformational changes in the way that technology is used in logistics and the supply chain over the past few years. As technology continues to advance, the impact on global supply chains is undeniable. From enhanced visibility and streamlined processes to improved efficiency and customer satisfaction, digitalization is revolutionizing how international logistics operate.

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Biden Called to Intervene as Labor Dispute Disrupts West Coast Ports

Supply Chain Brain

“We urge you to appoint an independent mediator to help the parties reach a voluntary agreement,” wrote Chamber president Suzanne Clark in a June 9 letter to President Biden.

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Focus on image to attract a new generation of trucking employees

Truck News

I like shiny things. Especially if they rumble to life, pass air like grandpa going up the stairs, and the dispatcher thinks they drive like a supersonic jet. Yeah.

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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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China to Host Country’s First International Supply Chain Exhibition

Supply Chain Brain

Almost 100 companies have reportedly signed up for the event to date with over 300 businesses expected to attend the event in the late fall.

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Innovative Packaging, Customised Solutions

Logistics Business Magazine

As part of Kingspan Insulation’s wider strategy to invest in new technology and sustainable solutions, it is excited to announce the launch of Inokor – an agile bespoke, innovative packaging and engineering business. Inokor focuses on high-end solutions, customized to the needs of its customers for applications in the areas of agriculture, cold chain packaging, construction, food, OEM, pharmaceutical and more.

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Forklift Tip-Overs [Stats, Causes, Prevention, and Procedures]

Conger

Forklift tip-overs are the most common type of forklift accident. Understanding how and why forklift tip-overs happen is key to preventing them. That’s why we put this guide together. In it, you’ll discover everything you need to know about forklift tip-overs, including: Why forklifts tip over Types of forklift tip-overs Principles of forklift stability How to prevent forklift tip-overs What to do during a forklift tip-over We’ll also answer some frequently asked questions about forklift tip-ove

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EVOFLEX: New Pallet-shuttle-system

Logistics Business Magazine

With the introduction of the new ‘EVOFLEX’ system for dynamic pallet storage, Dambach Lagersysteme is responding to US customer requirements. Benefiting from experience with the Europe-wide established pallet-shuttle-system ‘MULTIFLEX’ and the improved ‘COMPACT SHUTTLE’, DAMBACH channelled its know-how in the new ‘EVOFLEX’ system.

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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 Calculate the Cost of Transport

Locus

In the midst of an outdoor movie screening of “Trucks,” a film about a town overrun by driverless trucks, a person from the crowd, who runs a transport service company, jokingly mentioned that while phantoms could handle the task, they couldn’t effectively control transportation costs. Want to know how to control transportation costs, and make each delivery profitable?

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Fulfillment vs. Distribution: Let’s Talk Logistics

Ship Monk

Fulfillment and distribution are two different processes, right? So why do we sometimes use these two words to describe the same building or a company? Is a distribution center the same thing as a fulfillment center? Is distribution logistics the same thing as fulfillment logistics? No, and heck no. As an all-in-one solution, we at ShipMonk, handle both distribution and fulfillment for ecommerce businesses.

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Clean Cities Reps Take Off on 5,100-Mile EV Journey

NGT News

Daphne Dixon and Alyssa Murphy of the Connecticut Southwestern Area Clean Cities Coalition have started a 27-day Coast-to-Coast EV Road Trip, leaving from Sacramento, Calif., and rolling 5,100 miles through 33 cities in 25 states. On June 12, their Chevrolet Bolt will stop in Arlington, Texas, to participate in a meeting at the North Central […] The post Clean Cities Reps Take Off on 5,100-Mile EV Journey appeared first on NGT News.

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How to Calculate the Cost of Transport

Locus

In the midst of an outdoor movie screening of “Trucks,” a film about a town overrun by driverless trucks, a person from the crowd, who runs a transport service company, jokingly mentioned that while phantoms could handle the task, they couldn’t effectively control transportation costs. Want to know how to control transportation costs, and make each delivery profitable?

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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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Schneider Class 8 Electric Charging Depot Up and Running

NGT News

Transportation and logistics company Schneider National Inc. has completed an electric charging depot at its South El Monte Intermodal Operations Center in Southern California. The depot will power its battery electric truck fleet, which will include nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadias by year’s end, making it one of North America’s largest zero-emission fleets.

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U.S. Expands China Forced-Labor Embargo with Ban on Two New Firms

Supply Chain Brain

Ninestar Corp. and Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd. were both added to the list June 9 bringing the total number of companies to 22.

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Volvo Autonomous Solutions Setting Up Shop in Fort Worth

NGT News

Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) is expanding its footprint in North America with the establishment of an office in in Fort Worth, Texas, that is dedicated to setting up the company’s first autonomous freight corridors, which will run from Dallas-Fort Worth to El Paso and from Dallas to Houston. To prepare for commercial launch, V.A.S. has […] The post Volvo Autonomous Solutions Setting Up Shop in Fort Worth appeared first on NGT News.

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Clean Energy Fuels Signs a Dozen Natural Gas Refueling, Maintenance Contracts

NGT News

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. recently completed a number of natural gas fuel deals with notable transit agencies and companies, including Liberty Coca-Cola, one of the country’s largest bottlers and distributors of Coke and other brands and serving the Northeast U.S. Liberty Coca-Cola has signed a fueling contract with Clean Energy to power trucks in New […] The post Clean Energy Fuels Signs a Dozen Natural Gas Refueling, Maintenance Contracts 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.