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Best Practices in Fleet Management Lead with People First

Food Logistics

Many of today’s best practices put employees and human beings first.

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What Canada’s New CARM Project Means for Importers

Now, That's Logistics

Focused on modernizing, streamlining, and transforming the way shipments are imported into Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is heading up a multi-year project that will change the way duties and taxes are collected on imported goods. Known as the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project, its core mission is to develop capabilities that will improve the importing process and enhance compliance.

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What shippers need to know about how carriers price freight with historic, peer and market data

FreightWaves SONAR

A certain level of fees and freight rating expenses are standard in shipping and transportation. They are expected and should be anticipated – with laser-precision if possible. However, the sheer amount of fees applied in the process to price freight for a load can amount to quite a hefty sum. . But knowing what’s happening based on historic, peer and market data can help shippers figure out how carriers price freight loads.

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Nicole Glenn and the Candor Expedite Story

The Logistics of Logistics

Nicole Glenn and the Candor Expedite Story. Nicole Glenn and Joe Lynch discuss Nicole’s story and the story of her company, Candor Expedite. Nicole is the Founder and CEO of Candor Expedite. About Nicole Glenn. Nicole Glenn , Owner and President of Candor Expedite , a critical expedite service provider as well as a white-glove B2B company. Prior to opening and operating Candor, Nicole works hand in hand with company owners to develop their companies and grow their customer following and el

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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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Order Fulfillment: Commodity or Competitive Advantage?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

If your company sells its products online, there’s an important question that you need to ask yourself: can customers buy your products – or very similar products – from other eTailers? If the answer is ‘yes,’ you need to look for ways to get a leg up on those competitors.

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When Parcel Demand Exceeds Capacity: What Should Shippers Do?

Talking Logistics

As we begin 2021, the parcel market is very different than it was a year ago. Simply put, the surging growth of e-commerce, driven in large part by the pandemic, has created a capacity crunch in the market. How should shippers respond? What technology will help shippers move up the parcel shipping capabilities curve to. Read more When Parcel Demand Exceeds Capacity: What Should Shippers Do?

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The Freight Marketplace with Brent Hutto

The Logistics of Logistics

The Freight Marketplace with Brent Hutto. Joe Lynch and Brent Hutto discuss the freight marketplace and its importance, dynamics, and huge impact on the U.S. economy. Brent works at Truckstop.com , a company that provides the technology, data, trust, and relationships that make the freight marketplace so efficient. About Brent Hutto. Brent Hutto is the Chief Relationship Officer at Truckstop.com.

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Save Money With Better Print Management

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

On average, print comprises 25% to 30% of a company’s marketing budget. If you could reduce that percentage and still get the results you need, you would do it – right? Good news! You can – through better print management. Here are three areas you need to focus on.

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L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Meal Kits, 3PLs and Cold Chain Logistics

Food Logistics

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

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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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China Is Both a Rival and a Partner, Says Biden Trade Nominee

Supply Chain Brain

President Biden’s nominee for trade chief is pledging to work with allies to take on China while also embarking on a pragmatic approach to the Asian nation, saying it’s both a rival and partner whose cooperation the U.S. needs to address global challenges.

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The 'original social media,' CB still meets needs even if its glory days have passed

Overdrive Online

For Overdrive's 60th-anniversary series, a look back at the emphasis readers have placed on the citizen's band radio as a primary safety tool in dangerous driving conditions, right up to the present moment, and highway culture through history.

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Solvoyo’s Take on Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

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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Using Technology to Integrate Your Return Management Strategy

GlobalTranz

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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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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Shippers Need Alternatives to West Coast Port Congestion

Supply Chain Brain

In this conversation with SupplyChainBrain Editor-in-Chief Bob Bowman, Jason Totah, president of Odyssey International Services, Inc., discusses alternatives to bringing cargo through overtaxed West Coast ports.

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Reefer Demand Rising at "Warp Speed"

Food Logistics

With the COVID-19 vaccines already being distributed, expect reefer capacity to continue to tighten and spot rates continue to increase in the first half of 2021.

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Forecasting: Getting Your Supply Chain Forecasting on Track in 2021

Morai Logistics

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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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 26, 2021)

Talking Logistics

Not all 50F days are the same. Here in Boston, and I assume in other cold climate cities too, when the temperature reaches 50F this time of the year, especially in February, it’s t-shirt and shorts weather. Yet, when the weather dips to 50F in September, it’s time to put on a sweater or sweatshirt. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 26, 2021).

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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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Industry Groups Welcome Biden’s Supply-Chain Executive Order

Supply Chain Brain

Manufacturing and telecommunications industry groups are celebrating President Biden's order aimed at improving U.S. supply chains to reduce reliance on foreign-made products.

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Editor’s Choice: Transforming the Grocery Shopping Experience with Last Mile Delivery

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Today’s article is from Omer Ucar at Solvoyo. It was mid-March when my flatmate and I burst into a panic as the first cases of COVID-19 were officially announced. Both of the companies we were working for abruptly told us to stay home and work remotely.

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How to Use Data to Fuel Your Retail Reverse Logistics Strategy

GlobalTranz

How often do you think about your retail reverse logistics strategy? It’s easy to assume retail reverse logistics is solely based on returns. While this is partially true, all retail reverse logistics involve a backward flow of products that return to their origin. Returns may derive from buyer’s remorse, damage to items, defects, end-of-life disposal, and even recycling.

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Asking Good Questions (Inspiration Behind Indago)

Talking Logistics

“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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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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Watch: What’s Standing in the Way of Efficient Vaccine Distribution?

Supply Chain Brain

Cheryl Druehl, associate professor of operations management at George Mason University’s School of Business, details the many ways that distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine went wrong — and the lessons to be learned from it.

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Port of Los Angeles rolls out Control Tower data tool

Logistics Management

Entitled the “Control Tower” data tool, POLA officials said that it provides real-time views of truck turn times and other truck capacity management information, which helps cargo owners, truckers, and other supply chain stakeholders to mor effectively predict and plan cargo flows.

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Live Q&A: Exploring hurdles and criticisms of DOT's DataQs

Overdrive Online

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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Blink Charging Awarded Statewide Charging Grant Across Vermont

NGT News

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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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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Watch: Will the New Stimulus Package Save Struggling Businesses?

Supply Chain Brain

A look at the latest economic stimulus package, proposed by the Biden Administration and being shepherded through a divided Congress, with John Rosen, adjunct professor and director of The Liberty Initiative in the Pompea College of Business Economics Department at the University of New Haven.

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Q&A: Phil Byrd, CEO of Bulldog Hiway Express

Logistics Management

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Phil Byrd. Byrd is well-accomplished in the trucking sector, as a past chairman of the American Trucking Association, the head of the Daseke Leadership Council, and currently the CEO of one of Daseke’s operating companies, Bulldog Hiway Express.

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Adding Your Own Details to a Public Commercial Place

Trimble

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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