Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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 James Canham-Ash at Manhattan Associates and looks at the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The latest research from Manhattan shows that 89% of consumers have altered their spending habits in response to cost-of-living challenges.

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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When one owner said he was pushed too far by TQL withholding payments on $8,000 worth of loads, he took matters into his own hands and visited their headquarters. It worked.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When consumers are informed about the carbon cost of shipping and the environmental impact of their choices, they are empowered to make decisions that align with their values.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Quality management (QM) ensures products are delivered to a specific quality standard and that processes maintain those standards. It can also help to reduce costs, rework and scrap. To be effective it requires not only investment in time and resources but also support from the top floor to the shop floor. Manufacturers who want to implement QM, or improve it, need to be aware of what steps they need to take so that QM efforts are successful.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

To navigate the year ahead, firms should act now to build policies, implement processes, and partner with third-party experts to create sustainable supply chain logistics and improved data processes.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Join our team of experts as we explore the extensive capabilities of D365 with Alithya 365 Enhanced Quality and Compliance, providing your medical device organization with the tools and insights necessary for achieving not only swift market entry but also elevated levels of quality and compliance.

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Linxup

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As an owner or manager of a fleet-based, field service business, you understand the ebb and flow of financial tides. Industries like landscaping, construction, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and restoration are essential, yet they face their own unique challenges. One such challenge is navigating the rough waters of inflation, especially when there is no end in sight.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Carriers and logistics service providers face age-old and huge challenges; not just in North America, but across the globe, says Steven Sykora, go-to-market director, Robert Bosch North America.

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West Coast and California Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Industry experts were hoping to see a late-2023 surge in air cargo demand. According to Air Cargo News , however, that doesn’t appear to be happening. Data shows that demand for air cargo only rose 2% in October as compared to September: a lower increase than many had hoped to see.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Authorities in Panama are grappling to contain weeks of demonstrations against a renegotiated contract that President Laurentino Cortizo’s administration signed with First Quantum for the Cobre Panama mine.

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Truck News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

If I owned a small to medium-sized fleet, and wasn’t planning to sell out to one of the big boys, I think my head might be spinning.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Asian steelmaker said November 2 that internal disputes amongst Japanese companies would hurt the country during a time of market uncertainty and a shift toward carbon neutrality.

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Truck News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The return of winter to Ontario brings with it the busy season for heavy towing on the province’s highways.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

European imports of super-chilled fuel grew after Russia paused pipeline gas exports following the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

ShipMonk is privileged to have a lot of hard-working, incredible team members at all our state-of-the-art locations. We love showing them appreciation at every opportunity, so we created “Thank You Thursday” to celebrate employees on a weekly basis. Check out the shoutouts from October across our 12 fulfillment center locations, now including ShipMonk Europe.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Cosco still handled 60.06 million TEUs during the quarter, which was in line with the company’s performance during the same period in 2022.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Market leader in water ball blasters replaces four fulfillment partners with Stord to gain greater flexibility and economies of scale, and deliver an exceptional experience to B2B and DTC customers. ATLANTA, November 2, 2023 — Gel Blaster , the market leader in water ball blasters, today announces its partnership with Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Today’s procurement organization is scarcely recognizable from what it used to be.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Little Green Bag, a leading Dutch fashion retailer known for its carefully curated selection of niche clothing and accessories, announces a strategic partnership with CMC, a pioneer in innovative packaging solutions. This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing operational efficiency while upholding their commitment to environmental sustainability.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

NFI Group subsidiary Alexander Dennis Ltd. has debuted its next generation of battery-electric buses for the U.K. and Ireland with the unveiling of the new Enviro100EV small bus and the Enviro400EV double decker. These new buses, engineered in-house from the ground up, provide a “step change in performance and a stunning new design platform,” the […] The post Alexander Dennis Introduces New Battery-Electric Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

During a recent speech, Yellen said that certain South American countries have “tremendous potential benefits for fueling growth in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Loginext

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and Estimated Time of Delivery (ETD) are key performance metrics during deliveries. Learn what are the main differences and what significance they bring in real time fleet tracking software solutions. The post ETA vs ETD: Understanding the major differences and their significance in real time fleet tracking appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

FORTNA, a leading automation and software company for the full logistics value chain, is thrilled to announce a global strategic partnership with Geek+, a leader in mobile robotics solutions for logistics. The partnership marks a significant milestone in the industry, as two industry leaders join forces to transform the way companies approach order fulfilment, bringing the revolutionary goods-to-person and mobile sortation systems developed by Geek+ to FORTNA customers.

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