December, 2021

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Price Hikes Have Retailers Considering Alternatives to Amazon FBA

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

As eCommerce businesses grow and look for new markets, becoming an Amazon seller seems like a no-brainer. When a retailer chooses to sell on Amazon, options for Amazon fulfillment include Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and Seller-Fulfilled Prime (SFP). In the first model, all inventory gets shipped to Amazon, which then takes on the responsibility of picking, packing, and shipping out customer orders.

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Is it too Early For 2022 Predictions?

Logistics Viewpoints

With Christmas goods in stores before Halloween this year, I thought there was no reason that we shouldn’t also get a jump on 2022 predictions. Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals.

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What’s Ahead in 2022 for Ocean Shipping?

Now, That's Logistics

Under “normal” circumstances, the world’s ocean carriers work stealthily behind the scenes, transporting goods from country to country with little or no fanfare or attention. And unless a major snafu like the Ever Given’s blockage of the Suez Canal threatens the industry and the customers that it serves, for the most part we take for granted the fact that ocean shipments will get from point A to point B within a reasonable timeframe.

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ShipMatrix data highlights strong holiday season parcel metrics

Logistics Management

Data recently issued by ShipMatrix, a subsidiary of Pittsburgh-based SJ Consulting showed varied on-time performance (OTP) ranges, for weeks 47 through 49 of 2021 and including Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, from November 14-December 4), for major parcel carriers, including UPS, FedEx, and the United States Postal Service (USPS).

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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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Four Reasons to Embrace Cloud Technology for Real-Time Supply Chain Collaboration

Supply Chain Brain

The advent of business networks on cloud platforms enables real-time visibility into supply chain conditions, allowing organizations to respond nimbly and add millions to their top and bottom lines.

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eCommerce Return Solutions for Your Fulfillment Operation

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Omnichannel and eCommerce retailers must focus on eCommerce return solutions given the high percent of online purchases that are returned. Once upon a time, fulfillment centers would let returned items pile up in some unused corner of the warehouse until busy associates found time to process them. But the sheer volume of returns during the current eCommerce boom now makes them impossible to ignore.

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The Best Explanation for the Supply Chain Crisis Yet

Logistics Viewpoints

Ed Ryan, CEO of Descartes. The Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) reported stellar results once again last Wednesday (December 1st). Descartes is a software-as-a-service provider of logistics solutions. In some logistics application areas, like global trade compliance , they are a market leader. In the call with financial analysts to discuss the third quarter results, Descartes’ CEO Ed Ryan spoke.

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2022 Air Freight Predictions

Now, That's Logistics

Robust demand for air cargo is expected to continue as global economies prosper, other transportation modes deal with ongoing capacity issues, and consumers around the world step up their spending. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) , demand for air cargo rose by 7.9% in 2021 (compared to 2019’s levels) and is on track to grow by another 13.2% during the coming year.

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Q3 industrial real estate data points to a potential record-setting 2021

Logistics Management

More than 137.9 million square-feet (MSF) of industrial product was leased, a new 2021 high, according to Data recently issued by Los Angeles-based industrial real estate firm JLL, in its “Q3 Industrial Report.

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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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Per diem tax breaks just got a lot simpler -- and more valuable -- for owner-operators

Overdrive Online

New IRS guidance notes there will be no need for owner-operators to determine any percentage of meal purchases from a restaurant to reap savings with 100% deductible per diem through all of 2021 and 2022. Savings could top $1,000 annually.

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How to Support Customers When Supply Chains Are Unpredictable

Supply Chain Brain

The holidays are placing even more stress on supply chains. Here are four ways you can help lower stress, minimize damage and deliver positive customer service.

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Expanding Into International eCommerce Shipping With Your 3PL

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Over the past two years, the growth of eCommerce has created more demand – inside and outside the US. But the pandemic has also made it harder to ship goods across borders. To address international eCommerce shipping challenges, many online retailers have turned to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) for help navigating the intricacies of international order fulfillment.

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Thank you truckers, for everything you do

Truck News

On behalf of the membership of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC), I wish to say thank you to the men and women of the highway – the professional truck drivers – for sacrificing as you do, to ensure our essential needs are available for us every day. Drivers have a tough job. […].

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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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Octillion Reaches Milestone Distributing 1,500 Battery Packs Per Day Globally

NGT News

Octillion Energy, a global supplier of advanced high-density lithium-ion battery packs for passenger cars, trucks, buses and energy-storage systems, has achieved the milestone of shipping over 1,500 battery packs a day and expects to hit 2,000 packs per day this month. Averaged over the course of a year, Octillion expects to sell approximately 200,000 battery […].

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2021 week 50 on-time delivery performance data is solid, reports ShipMatrix

Logistics Management

Data recently issued by ShipMatrix, a subsidiary of Pittsburgh-based SJ Consulting showed that data from on-time performance (OTP) ranges, for week 50 of 2021 for major parcel carriers, including UPS, FedEx, and the United States Postal Service (USPS), was in similar range as previous weeks leading up to it that were comprised of Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.

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Winter trucking tips that could actually save a life

Overdrive Online

There's no shortage of winter-driving guides, but nothing can make up for time and experience on icy roads. These three experienced owner-operators from up north all agree on one surefire strategy that can save you getting into an accident, or worse.

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Europe Is Desperate for LNG While Asia Has More Than It Needs

Supply Chain Brain

Asia’s relentless buying of liquefied natural gas earlier this year has left the region so well stocked for winter that spot shipments are being diverted to energy-hungry Europe.

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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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Re-imagining inventory management for a new normal

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Inventory management was moving towards a just-in-time approach until the supply disruptions of the last year. Now there are forces arguing for a return to a just-in-case approach. Whatever inventory management methodology is chosen, the realization that supply chains are vulnerable will require a re-assessment of practices and KPIs in order to keep goods flowing in a predictable and manageable way.

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Brace for a wild ride in 2022

Truck News

Last year was the best of times for truckers. It was the biggest freight boom in over two decades and every shipper in town was your new best friend. Most expect demand to last well into 2022. But it’s also been challenging times, as fleets struggle with high costs and shortages of pretty much everything. […].

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Yancey Bros. Plans to Distribute Xos EV Trucks in Georgia

NGT News

Xos Inc., a manufacturer of fully electric Class 5 to Class 8 commercial vehicles, is partnering with Austell, Ga.-based Yancey Bros. Co., a Caterpillar dealer, to distribute Xos vehicles across the state of Georgia. “We’re thrilled to have found a strong dealership partner in Yancey to bring Xos vehicles to Georgia,” says Jessica Savage, director […].

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DAT Truckload Volume Index remains on strong growth path

Logistics Management

November’s TVI reading—at 239—matched October, which initially set a new record for the number of loads moved by motor carriers in a month, according to DAT. And DAT said that national average truckload spot, van, and reefer rates headed up for the sixth consecutive month, with contract van and reefer (refrigerated) rates having seen increases each month going back to May 2020.

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What Your Order Management System Should Be Doing

To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.

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Fleets, operators hugely at odds over truck parking crisis

Overdrive Online

While the debate around driver compensation v. a perceived "driver shortage" is well-worn, Rebecca Brewster of ATRI pointed to big driver concern around truck parking as cause for a loud wakeup call for fleets, whose own concern levels rank far lower.

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Firms Brace for Extra Brexit Red Tape Amid Supply Chain Squeeze

Supply Chain Brain

Just as firms wrestle with a global supply chain crisis and fresh pandemic restrictions, companies in the U.K. and European Union face another looming headache: More post-Brexit red tape.

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Largest Environmental Services Company Outpaces Industry in Hiring Woman Driver 2 to 1

Women in Trucking

According to the latest census data, North America’s environmental and industrial services leader Clean Harbors nearly doubles the industry average of women truck drivers.

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Who’s your Highway Star?

Truck News

Every fleet has a highway star within it. But few are formally recognized for going above and beyond to represent the company they work for, and the industry they work within. That’s the reason we at Newcom Media formed the Highway Star of the Year award. We know these stars are out there and want […].

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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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Heniff Transportation Set to Purchase 100 Trucks from Thompson Truck Centers, Nikola

NGT News

Heniff Transportation Systems LLC has reached an agreement to initially acquire 10 Nikola Tre BEV trucks from Thompson Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola Corp. sales and service dealer network. Nikola is a designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles (BEV), fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and energy infrastructure solutions.

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Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 is passed by U.S. House of Representatives

Logistics Management

The United States House of Representatives yesterday signed off on the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, H.R. 4996, yesterday by a convincing 364-60 vote. The bill was introduced by Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) in August, with the objective of making the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) “a more effective federal regulator.

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To own or not to own a trailer: How COVID fast-tracked an explosion in power-only trucking

Overdrive Online

Compared to intermodal and auto-hauling operations previously explored, long-tail COVID pandemic ramifications have been decidedly more positive for power-only independent operators, the focus of this part of Overdrive's 2021 "Niche Hauls" series.

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