Food Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna talk top trends in the supply chain, provide a recap of SCN Summit: Sustainability and more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak with Nil Durak, Chief Operating Officer at Solvoyo as part of ARC’s Supply Chain Forum. In this conversation, Nil and I spoke about the big picture of supply chain digital transformation, as well as taking a deeper dive into the supply chain planning market as well as the role of digital twins. I asked Nil to give some deeper insights on a few key points.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply chain leaders have faced significant challenges in the past, and in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic spotlighted the need for supply chain resilience and integration. Among these, an integrated return management strategy can make or break successful operations. Failure to consider how the disruption affects all parts of the supply chain will lead to delays and added costs.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply chain forecasting is the difference between data-driven decision-making and floundering in the dark—here’s how companies can ensure theirs is as good as can be in 2021. Prior to the pandemic, companies had a bit of wiggle room in regards to their forecasting. Despite being important, a relatively stable market meant they didn’t have to be on the cutting edge.

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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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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

“Leaders today need to revisit an overlooked skill: asking questions.” So writes John Hagel III in a recent Harvard Business School Review article titled, “Good Leadership Is About Asking Good Questions.” Here are some excerpts: You think you have the answers to all important questions? That suggests that you are either clueless — you have. Read more Asking Good Questions (Inspiration Behind Indago).

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Blink Charging Co., an owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, says it is collaborating with Vermont to deploy 11 new DC fast chargers across the state in the next two years. “We are excited to continue expanding our footprint in New England and helping provide a robust network of […]. The post Blink Charging Awarded Statewide Charging Grant Across Vermont appeared first on NGT News.

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Trimble

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Fleets are always looking to enhance their operations, particularly in the last mile - and even more specifically at the pick up or delivery location itself. In many cases, “pins” of locations on digital maps are off by more than 0.5 miles, and public addresses are often applicable to the auto entrance at a facility, and unsuitable - and unsafe - for trucks.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Quantum Fuel Systems, a fully integrated alternative energy company, has been selected by Certarus Ltd., a provider of low-carbon energy solutions, to deliver virtual pipeline trailers for natural gas with a total value of approximately $22 million. Certarus will receive Quantum’s VPLite45/40′ trailers, which have a gaseous capacity of approximately 472,000 standard cubic feet and weigh […].

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply chains have fractured under the weight of recent maritime import demand, forcing shippers like Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) to find pricier alternatives in order to not miss their window of opportunity. Judging from FreightWaves’ new Inbound Ocean TEU Volume Index (IOTI) and the recent Transportation Air Cargo Index (AIRUSD), that is not the only company choosing to fly versus ocean shipping of goods over the Pacific.

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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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NGT News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Maryland’s Clean Fuels Incentive Program (CFIP) has awarded $1.3 million to five organizations to expand the state’s alternative fueling infrastructure. The CFIP, created and managed by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), supports both the purchase of fleet alternative fuel vehicles and funding to expand the state’s alternative fueling infrastructure and reduce greenhouse gas.

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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Join Overdrive, CVSA, and Payne Trucking here on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 4 p.m. Eastern, 1 p.m. Pacific for a live discussion and Q&A about DOT's DataQs crash/inspection info correction system, problems posed, and the reform landscape.

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Magaya

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Whether you're a customs broker, an importer, or a self-filer, you know just how tedious the import filing process can be. To help combat this challenge, section 321, Title 19 of the Tariff Act of 1930 provides a simplified framework for "de minimis" shipments - those of less than a specified retail value in their country of origin - to clear customs without the need for duty or other taxes related to imported merchandise.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

NJ TRANSIT, the nation’s largest statewide public transportation system, has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the purchase of eight battery-powered electric buses to be deployed as part of a limited deployment in Camden. The acquisition of the buses is part of an overall effort by Gov. Murphy’s administration to combat the impacts of […].

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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

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Meatpacking powerhouses like JBS and Marfrig Global Foods have borne the brunt of watchdog efforts to root out illegal deforestation in Brazil’s beef industry. But a new report is transferring attention further down the supply chain.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has awarded a 10-year contract to Oshkosh Defense to manufacture a new generation of U.S.-built postal delivery vehicles. The contract is the first part of a multi-billion-dollar 10-year effort to replace the USPS’s delivery vehicle fleet, one of the world’s largest. The fleet has more than 230,000 vehicles in every […].

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Looking at 2021, NRF said it is pegging retail sales to be up between 6.5% and 8.2%, which would represent a tally topping more than $4.33 trillion, with NRF saying that these figures come with the prospects of economic improvement spurred on by people receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, coupled with the continuing re-opening of the economy. Should this annual percentage projection come in, it would mark the best annual retail sales growth mark since 2004, said NRF.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Nikola Corp., a company that specializes in zero-emissions transportation and infrastructure solutions, has unveiled details about its North American hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) commercial truck program. Following the launch of the North American production of the Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV), Nikola says it plans to introduce an FCEV variant of the Nikola Tre Cabover […].

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

This case goes back several years and is based on shippers contending that the four largest U.S. Class I railroads collaborated to fix fuel surcharges.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

DHL Express, a global provider of international express shipping services, has recently opened a drive-up, mobile pop-up retail store in Woodbridge, Virginia.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

ReadyH2, a subsidiary of Fortress Solutions and Fortress UAV, says via its partnership with Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI), it is extending its offering of U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)-approved hydrogen compressed gas tanks for wider use and distribution in the U.S. and Canada. DMI was one of the first companies to receive such approval from […].

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Browzwear, a provider of 3D technology for the fashion industry, recently announced the launch of its 2021 product update.

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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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NGT News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

GreenPower Motor Co. Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has received an order from Zeem Solutions for 30 GreenPower EV Stars. Zeem Solutions provides e-mobility logistics solutions for small, medium and large fleet operators across the U.S., offering a comprehensive solution that includes the vehicle, maintenance, charging and infrastructure […].

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The freight transportation industry has always been slow to adopt new advances in tools, software and automation. Not a lot has changed when it comes to fleet asset utilization within the supply chain. However, 2020 helped shed light on just how behind the industry is compared to others. The need to improve fleet asset utilization and to maintain better control over trucking costs is absolute.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Orlando says it will participate in a demonstration program of adsorbed natural gas (ANG) bi-fuel vehicle technology developed by Ingevity Corp., a manufacturer of specialty chemicals. Orlando will add two ANG-equipped Ford F-150 pickup trucks to its fleet to assess data related to fuel savings and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions. Made possible by Ingevity’s […].

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Listen to the episode. On the episode you’ll hear: How do we as technology providers reduce the amount of noise for potential buyers of these platforms and provide a simple message to the market? How are those who are very good at freight procurement also get really good at data analysis? Are companies now employing more analysts and data scientists?

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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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NGT News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The Missouri Propane Education & Research Council (MOPERC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to propane education and public awareness, has awarded Liberty Public Schools a check for $20,000 for its purchase of 10 new Blue Bird propane autogas school buses. The emissions- and cost-reducing propane school buses are currently in service for the district’s daily and […].

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Photo by Manfred Irmer on Pexels.com. I always felt interested in figuring out how things are done. And when I saw these complex heavy machines that can take to the skies, I wondered how do they manage to build such a thing. Well, after a few hours of research, I realized that one company itself is not capable of manufacturing all the necessary parts and build an airplane their own.

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Globalior

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

General average clause in shipping industry. The general average concept in shipping deals with losses arising during ocean transport that need to be shared between all cargo owners shipping on the vessel. The general average clause can become relevant in several different situations such as when: There is a fire onboard the vessel. When there is vessel collision out at sea.

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