Tue.May 30, 2023

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Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers: Adopting and Adapting are Key to Cold Chain Success

Food Logistics

This award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry.

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How Field Service Innovations Can Help Deliver Net-Zero Emissions

Supply Chain Brain

In 2021, just one in five of the 2,000 largest publicly listed companies committed to net-zero policies for carbon emissions. A wake-up call is needed, and field service operations are on the front line to deliver it.

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Ocean Freight Future Trends with Trent Morris

Logistics Bureau

Have you ever wondered what the future of international logistics and ocean freight will be? If you are someone who works in this field, it’s a must to stay informed of the new updates and trends. Get ready to navigate the seas of transformation in the world of ocean freight and logistics with Trent Morris!  Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: The Challenge of Freight Container Utilisation and Why it Matters Container Freight Costs and Fore

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Brazil Banks to Deny Credit to Meatpackers Linked to Amazon Destruction

Supply Chain Brain

The sustainability standard requires slaughterhouses to adopt a tracking system to monitor their entire supply chain in the Amazon region and Maranhao by December 2025.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Independent contractors should consider WSIB

Truck News

Should the truck drivers who are recognized as independent contractors register for workers’ compensation coverage themselves, or should this coverage be provided by the principal trucking company that contracts them?

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U.S. and Indo-Pacific Talks Yield Deal on Supply Chain Resilience

MTS Logistics

Amid competition with China and other countries, the U.S. recently led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) group talks in Detroit, Michigan, in a bid to counter Chinese trade influence. The talks were held last week in Detroit, Michigan. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) is a group of allied nations in the Pacific region that have shared interests along with the United States. 14 different countries participated in the talks.

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Multi-Carrier Matters: Strategies for E-Commerce and DTC Shippers

Supply Chain Brain

Shippers seeking greater control over their transportation spend are increasingly turning to a multi-carrier strategy.

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Once white-hot used truck market continues to cool

Commercial Carrier Journal

Used trucks now selling at a roughy 50% discount from a year ago.

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BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index™

Blue Grace Logistics

BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index™ The BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index™ measures expected industry expansion or contraction based on revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes. A predictive analysis of shippers confidence for the upcoming quarter correlating growth or shrinkage to overall volume of shipments and price of products.

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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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Owner-operator Matthew Karr's fuel hauling hustle pays off

Overdrive Online

Having learned lessons the hard way (early struggles in a lease-purchase, later with too-quick growth as a small fleet owner), for owner-op Karr the last very-big years have set him up well for his current chapter, hauling fuel as a one-truck independent.

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Nearshoring Trend Escalates for US Companies

Blue Grace Logistics

Nearshoring Trend Escalates for US Companies Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 30, 2023 Nearshoring Trend Escalates for US Companies Mexico Is at Forefront Connor D. Wolf | Transport Topics May 25, 2023 The turn toward nearshoring escalated this year, a trend that saw renewed interest during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Trelleborg Wheel Systems Officially Joins Yokohama

Logistics Business Magazine

Following last year’s announcement, Trelleborg Wheel Systems is pleased to announce the acquisition by The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has been successfully completed for 2,074 million euro. From this day forward, the company will officially be part of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., operating under the name ‘Yokohama TWS’ as a new company.

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IPEF Talks Lead to Proposed 14-Country Supply Chain Agreement

Supply Chain Brain

The IPEF Supply Chain Agreement establishes a framework for long-lasting cooperation on issues like supply chain monitoring, investment promotion, workforce development and crisis response.

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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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UK Freight Association Elects new Chair

Logistics Business Magazine

Charles Hogg has succeeded Rachel Morley as the elected national chair of BIFA – the British International Freight Association – for a two-year period. Charles, commercial director at BIFA member company, Unsworth, who has been vice-chair for the past two years, was appointed a director of BIFA in 2019 and chairs the trade association’s Surface Policy Group.

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J.D. Power: EV Owners Use Apps Heavily, But OEMs Have Work to Do

NGT News

The new J.D. Power 2023 U.S. OEM EV App Report finds that although app usage by owners of gasoline-powered vehicles has increased recently, EV owners are still likely to use their apps more often, especially for needs such as viewing active charging status or checking range information. In fact, nearly two-thirds (66%) of EV owners […] The post J.D.

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AMRs Deployed in Irish Pharma DC

Logistics Business Magazine

United Drug, Ireland’s largest pharmaceutical distribution company has partnered with Locus Robotics, an industry leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for warehouse fulfilment, to deploy 21 LocusBots at their Baldonnel Dublin distribution centre to improve customer order fulfilment productivity. The innovative, robot-driven warehouse automation system will also ensure order pick accuracy and improve workplace quality, ergonomics, and safety.

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What is Order Visibility & Order Centricity in Logistics?

MercuryGate

From tracking our favorite pizza delivery to eagerly awaiting the arrival of an online purchase, the modern world thrives on the seamless flow of orders in our daily lives. In the complex realm of logistics, order visibility is not just a luxury. Order visibility is a necessity for businesses to meet growing consumer demands and optimize their supply chain processes.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Dell’s inventory management strategy and supply chain

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

A world’s leading computer hardware manufacturers is a multinational technology company headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, United States. Founded by Michael Dell in 1984, the company has grown to become one of the world’s leading providers of computers, servers, software, and other technology solutions. The most remarkable feature of Dell’s supply chain management is its direct sales model, meaning that it accepts orders directly from the customers, without any resellers involved.

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Malaysian Maritime Agency Detains Chinese Barge

Supply Chain Brain

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said it was investigating if the barge was involved in the looting of two WWII British shipwrecks in the South China Sea.

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New Cargo Handling Facility at Heathrow

Logistics Business Magazine

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) today celebrates the official opening of its new cargo handling facility, New Premia at key international hub, London Heathrow. New Premia will serve as IAG Cargo’s new home for handling premium loose shipments, enabling double the amount of cargo to be managed daily. To accommodate this increase in cargo handling capacity, significant focus has been given to designing bespoke IT systems and systems integration to regulate freig

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Marubeni and Pembina Sign Low-Carbon Ammonia Supply Chain Agreement

Supply Chain Brain

Pembina and Marubeni will establish a large-scale low-carbon ammonia supply chain in Canada with access to Japanese and Canadian governmental support.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Ways to Save on Your Next Move

Penske Move Ahead

No need to break the bank on your next move. Save big with these tips from Penske Truck Rental. A One-Stop Shop Secured your rental truck? It’s time to tackle all the “little things” that quickly add up. Penske offers convenient, comprehensive services to make your move a breeze: Rent equipment, like tow dollies or car carries, during the reservation process to help move all your heavy items.

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Hyundai Motor, LG to Build $4.3bn EV Battery Factory in U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

The announcement comes a month after Hyundai announced that it would build an EV battery factory with SK On, another South Korean battery maker.

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IFOY Test Report: Crown SP 1500

Logistics Business Magazine

With just a few weeks to go until the IFOY Awards are handed out in Dortmund on June 22nd, we continue our look at all of the 2023 finalists and share the verdict from the IFOY test conducted during the evaluation by an expert jury in March. Our next entry is the SP 1500 series order picker from Crown. Category: Warehouse truck “highlifter” IFOY Test Report The SP 1500 is Crown’s latest high-lift order picker.

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How supply chain leaders can be the CFO’s hero

FreightWaves SONAR

Cut costs, then help finance set new budgets Freight rates in all modes have come down hard since last year, and if you’re a transportation manager or supply chain leader, you probably feel confident about hitting your budget this year. You might be tempted to take the downcycle off, put strategic initiatives on the backburner and enjoy the less frantic environment we’re in now.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.