July, 2023

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Navigating Ocean Freight Forwarding: A Comprehensive Guide to Selection and Logistics

Dedola Global Logistics

With the surge in globalization and trade, ocean shipping has emerged as a profitable sector over the past three decades. As the backbone of global supply chains, ocean freight transports approximately 90% of traded goods, making it the primary method of transportation for international trade. In recent times, the ocean shipping industry has become more accessible due to the relaxation of several restrictive regulations.

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How Machine Learning Optimizes the Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

Talking Logistics guest commentary by Glenn Jones (Blume Global) on how machine learning optimizes the supply chain.

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Moving the Mission with Courtney George

The Logistics of Logistics

Courtney George and Joe Lynch discuss moving the mission, which is what Courtney and the Wreaths Across America team do every day. Courtney is the Manager of Transportation and Industry Relations for Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 3,700 locations across the United States, at sea, and abroad.

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GPT-4 is set to radically change Supply Chain Network Design

AIMMS

Get proactive alerts on relevant supply chain disruptions, assess the impact, and get recommended actions with SensAI.

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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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How Digitalization Technology Helps Solve Food Logistics Dilemmas

Food Logistics

Today, companies can digitize the entire ecosystem, making collaboration with trading partners easier thereby delivering mutual benefits across WMS and ERP systems that do not traditionally communicate with one another.

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Many Human Rights Violations Reportedly Found in Critical Mineral Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Between January 2021 and December 2022, 102 allegations of abuse were linked to Chinese companies’ overseas investments in the transition minerals sector

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Revisiting Three Mega Trends Transforming Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

Revisiting the mega trends highlighted in Transporeon's Transportation Pulse Report 2023: labor, sustainability, and customer centricity.

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The Next Frontier in Food Logistics with Alexis Mizell-Pleasant

The Logistics of Logistics

Alexis Mizell-Pleasant and Joe Lynch discuss the next frontier in food logistics. Alexis is Managing Editor at Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. About Alexis Mizell-Pleasant Alexis Mizell-Pleasant is Managing Editor at Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazines where she is responsible for writing, editing, managing the awards programs, overseeing social media, moderating webinars, managing client relationships and more.

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Freight Costs: 5 tips to get the biggest bang for your buck

FreightWaves SONAR

Freight costs and budget adherence are among the most important and often overlooked aspects of transportation management. As the industry struggles to recover from the unprecedented global events of 2020, recognizing budget limitations is essential for industry growth and success. The costs of logistics as a ratio of total expenses are too significant to ignore.

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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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How Carrier Integration Marketplace Helps Ensure End-to-End Visibility

Food Logistics

Here's how a carrier integration marketplace helps streamline delivery operations, handle order surges, ensure timely delivery and give complete visibility of orders.

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Vermont's Notch Road the most dangerous for truck drivers?

Overdrive Online

A foolhardy owner-op ignored signs and bystanders to get stuck on a small, treacherous stretch of Vermont's state route 108, known as "Smuggler's Notch." About $10,000 in fees and fines, and some jokes, followed.

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Cutting Out the Middle Mile: Using the Warehouse to Meet the Need for Speed in the Last Mile

Supply Chain Brain

In this environment, for retailers to compete, they need to give customers a full menu of delivery options to fit their preferences at the point of purchase, each and every time.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 21, 2023)

Talking Logistics

Next week at this time I will be in Burlington, VT with some of my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates. The next day we will cycle 100 miles in support of JDRF and its vision of creating a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). If you’re a longtime follower of Talking Logistics, you already. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 21, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Dupré Logistics acquires truckload brokerage

Commercial Carrier Journal

Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Interstate Transport offers temperature-controlled, time-sensitive, dry, and flatbed brokerage services to the food service, horticulture, big box retailers and emergency management industries.

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2023 Peak Season: A New Approach for Importers

Dedola Global Logistics

Every year, the US import peak season kicks off in July and lasts until October. This period, fueled by back-to-school purchases and holiday season preparations, typically sees a significant surge in US product demand. This surge often makes securing carrier space more difficult, leading to increased rates, extended transit times, and unforeseen delays.

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WorkWave Continues to Deliver Strong Performance with Over 50% Growth while maintaining 98% Gross Retention Rate

WorkWave

Time To Read: 2 minutes The company continues to showcase strong, well balanced performance in Q2’23 as it approaches half a billion in revenue HOLMDEL, N.J., July 27, 2023 – WorkWave® , a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a field service business’s life cycle, concluded Q2 2023 with strong, well balanced performance, delivering 51% growth in total software bookings, 54% growth in new customers and 98% gross retention rate, compared to the same p

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Jade Transport’s 2023 Peterbilt 389X no. 47 in 389's last year

Overdrive Online

Jade driver Barry Kasdorf showed the fleet's newest truck at Shell Rotella SuperRigs in June. It got the second-place nod in the Working Truck -- Limited Mileage class. The truck features a number of custom touches from Shift Products.

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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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Ocean Shipping Taking a Slow Approach to Reducing Emissions

Supply Chain Brain

The International Maritime Organization's initially unclear target date implies a divide within the ocean shipping sector on net-zero emission goals, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Clark County School Fleet Deploying GreenPower BEAST Buses

NGT News

The Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada has ordered 15 Type D all-electric, purpose-built BEAST school buses from GreenPower Motor Co. Inc. through dealer RWC Group. BEAST is a 40-foot bus with seating for up to 90 passengers. Designed from the ground up, the BEAST features an integrated chassis with an all-aluminum body, allowing […] The post Clark County School Fleet Deploying GreenPower BEAST Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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UPS avoids Teamsters strike

Commercial Carrier Journal

Wage increases for full-timers will keep UPS Teamsters the highest paid delivery drivers in the nation, improving their average top rate to $49 per hour, according to the union.

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Best Tips for Air Freight Shipping

Dedola Global Logistics

Air freight shipping is an efficient method for quick and safe delivery of goods worldwide. It’s a practical solution for supply chain management , ensuring timely delivery of important or high-value items. This guide will help you understand why air freight might be a superior choice for your cargo compared to full container load sea shipping, helping you optimize your shipping processes.

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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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Optimizing Last-Mile Fulfillment for FMCG Businesses in the Middle East

Locus

In 2019, Bain & Co. predicted that the retail industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is on the verge of a pivotal shift. “E-commerce is becoming a reality,” the management consulting company stated, “reinventing consumers’ path to purchase, forming new customer experiences , disrupting business models, and creating growth opportunities for large and small retailers as well as for a new generation of pure E-commerce players.

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Custom-restored '84 B-model Kenworth still works

Overdrive Online

Owner J.R. Schleuger showed the rig at the 2023 Shell Rotella SuperRigs show, where it won second place in the Classic Division. It was in "very bad shape" when he bought it, but he restored it with custom parts from his Lifetime Nut Covers business.

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Eurocontrol Warns of Air-Traffic Control Strike Over Summer

Supply Chain Brain

Eurocontrol described recent protests as a “pre-warning” in a statement and said it was engaging in dialogue with the Union Syndicale Bruxelles to end the possible industrial action.

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Massachusetts School District Getting New Electric Bus Fleet

NGT News

Lawrence Public Schools in Lawrence, Mass., is getting 25 new electric school buses, thanks to a federal Clean School Bus Grant awarded in Massachusetts last year. Nuvve Holding Corp., a provider of vehicle-to-grid technology and deployments, will supply NRT Bus, a member of the Beacon Mobility family of companies, with 25 bi-directional Nuvve DC Rapid […] The post Massachusetts School District Getting New Electric Bus Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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Yellow puts its 3PL business up for sale

Commercial Carrier Journal

Yellow Corporation on Thursday said it is exploring the sale of its 3PL, Yellow Logistics, Inc., and is currently engaged "active and ongoing" conversations with multiple would-be suitors.

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Freight Forwarding: Breaking Down The Process

Dedola Global Logistics

Optimized supply chain management is a game-changer for any business. While the task of transporting goods from one place to another can seem daunting and costly, the right strategy can turn this challenge into a smooth operation that boosts your business performance. A common and effective strategy is to leverage logistics services. By entrusting the complexities of freight shipping to third-party logistics services, you can significantly alleviate stress and focus on your core business activit

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Using data and AI to improve manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing can significantly improve productivity, reduce equipment failure, increase production efficiency and help identify new business opportunities. The area of AI that manufacturers need to explore to drive their factories into the future is machine learning (ML). It is estimated by McKinsey that 40% of the potential value that could be created from analytics comes using ML techniques, However, many business leaders are unsure where to apply ML to r