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The Evolving Warehouse: Prepare Your Warehouse for Disruption

Logistics Viewpoints

It’s been 18 months since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and the world is still trying to adjust to the changes and uncertainties associated with it, even causing a domino effect in some instances. The pandemic halted many supply chains last year, closing factories and stores, and limiting manufacturing and distribution operations.

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OMS and WMS Integration for eCommerce

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

As online businesses grow in size and sophistication, they require two essential systems: an order management system (OMS) to manage front-end order processing and a warehouse management system (WMS) to manage back-end order fulfillment. Eventually you’ll need tight OMS and WMS integration for eCommerce to provide the data you need to run your business.

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Freight-Tech Meets Fin-Tech with Victor Ofstein

The Logistics of Logistics

Freight-Tech Meets Fin-Tech with Victor Ofstein. Joe Lynch and Victor Ofstein discuss freight-tech meets fin-tech. Victor is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Melio where he brings Melio’s seamless online payments to the logistics and transportation industry. About Victor Ofstein. Victor Ofstein is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Melio , a company that is bringing freight-tech to fin-tech.

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How Big of an Impact will COP26 have on the Shipping Industry?

Shipsta

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (better known as COP26) kicked off in Glasgow last Friday. This is the biggest meeting since the 2015 Climate Change Conference in Paris, where 196 countries agreed to work towards reducing greenhouse gasses in the Paris Agreement.

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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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UPS rolls out 2022 rate increases

Logistics Management

Late last week, Atlanta-based global freight transportation and logistics services bellwether UPS announced general rate increases (GRI) for 2022, which are set to take effect December 26, 2021.

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Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers

The Logistics of Logistics

Original article: Warner’s Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers. In light of the global environment in the past year and a half, we listed the top transportation & logistics influencers. The road hasn’t been easy for the transportation and logistics industries. With evolving business models, changes in customer expectations, to technology advancements, the transportation and logistics sectors remain in the spotlight.

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Trane Technologies Embraces a Digital Twin to Optimize Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Trane Technologies Facility in Columbia, SC. Tom France, the vice president of distribution at Trane Technologies, gave an entertaining presentation in early October of this year at a FourKites online conference. Trane Technologies uses the FourKites real-time transportation visibility and yard management solutions to help optimize logistics. Trane Technologies had sales of $12.5 billion in their last financial year.

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If you thought your supply chain issues couldn’t get any worse…

Logistics Management

With supply chain issues constantly in the news, it is not surprising that shippers have two common questions: First, “Is the worst behind us on the supply chain front?” The answer: “No, the worst isn’t behind us.” That leads to the second question: “How much worse could it possibly get?” The answer: “Much worse!

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The Top 3 Benefits of Buying Spot on a Procurement Platform

Shipsta

No matter how well you plan your procurement strategy, spot buying will always be a necessary part of your processes.

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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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DTC Frozen Food with Richard Gray

The Logistics of Logistics

DTC Frozen Food with Richard Gray. Richard Gray and Joe Lynch discuss DTC frozen food. Richard is the founder and CEO of Gray Growth Strategies , a consulting company that provides custom-tailored solutions for refrigerated or frozen food fulfillment needs. About Richard Gray. Richard Gray is a leading strategist in global direct-to-consumer marketing and business model development.

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4 Key Supply Chain Metrics for Distributors

Logistics Brief Submitted Articles

Learn about these four key supply chain metrics to help turn your operations into an efficiency powerhouse.

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What Is Mathematical Optimization And How Can It Help Your Organization?

AIMMS

The post What Is Mathematical Optimization And How Can It Help Your Organization? appeared first on AIMMS.

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Trucking industry blasts Biden’s vaccine policy, warning one-third of drivers may quit

Logistics Management

The trucking industry is blasting President Joe Biden’s vaccine policy for not allowing an exemption from a federal mandate that requires private sector employers with over 100 employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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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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Disruptive Tech In The Supply Chain with Charley Dehoney

The Logistics of Logistics

Disruptive Tech In The Supply Chain with Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney and Joe Lynch discuss disruptive tech in the supply chain. Charley is the Vice President of ZEBOX AMERICA, an international incubator and accelerator of innovative startups focused on two sectoral areas: transport, mobilities, logistics and industry. About Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney is the Vice-President of ZEBOX AMERICA, an international incubator & accelerator for innovative startups, focuses on two sectoral

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When it Comes to Ocean Shipping, We Have to See Beyond Today’s Squalls and Plan for the Long Term

Logistics Viewpoints

I can only imagine what it must be like to be at sea during a major storm. When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. It’s all about plowing through the next wave.

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Is Your Supply Chain Sick?

Logistics Bureau

Maybe you don’t even realize that something is going wrong in your Supply Chain. Like the human body, sometimes our Supply Chain’s problems are not evident until too late. So, here are a few things to look at that might be causing you issues: Here are the 8 Supply Chain Health Check Diagnostic. Check them out: Boost Your Supply Chain Performance.

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GE Appliances and Einride herald U.S.-based autonomous and electric truck partnership

Logistics Management

A recently-announced partnership between GE Appliances (GEA), a subsidiary of Haier, and freight technology company Einride centers around what they said is a first of its kind partnership focused on bringing autonomous freight and shipping vehicles to the United States and mark the first time an autonomous and electric truck is “live and operating on U.S. soil.

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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: De-Risking the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Strategic partnerships are key to meeting the many challenges the pandemic poses to the supply chain, says Ed Bowersox, chief executive officer of CJ Logistics.

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Top 3 challenges facing manufacturers and how to overcome them

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The manufacturing industry confronted many uncertainties in the last year due to the pandemic. The supply chain was shaken by disruptions and market volatility, and the need for adaptation became immediate. 2020 SYSPRO research showed tha t 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. Businesses were unable to operate at the same level of efficiency as they were facing operational inefficiencies and the increased need for remote collaboration.

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Operational considerations when learning the car-hauling ropes

Overdrive Online

There's a significant learning curve for new operators when it comes to loading and securing vehicles on a car-haul trailer. Likewise in knowing what to expect from new- or used-car loads, and making the decision on where to specialize.

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CP and KCS jointly file merger application with the Surface Transportation Board

Logistics Management

Following the closing of the agreement reached in mid-September between Class I railroad carrier Kansas City Southern (KCS) and Calgary-based Canadian Pacific Railway Company, in which CP will acquire KCS for $31 billion, in a stock and cash transaction, which includes the assumption of $3.8 billion of outstanding KCS debt, the companies announced late last week they are now officially ready to take the next step in their relationship.

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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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Heavy-Equipment Maker Tears Down Functional Silos With a Digital Twin

Supply Chain Brain

E.D. Etnyre & Co., the venerable manufacturer of heavy equipment for road maintenance and preservation, looks for a way to share data from multiple legacy systems across the organization.

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Xebec Acquires UECompression to Focus on RNG, Hydrogen Manufacturing

NGT News

Xebec Adsorption Inc., a clean energy solutions provider, has closed the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Colorado-based UECompression (UEC). Founded in 1983, UEC is a designer and builder of custom air and gas compressor solutions for power generation, industrial and energy applications. The acquisition of UEC provides Xebec with a pathway towards expanding […].

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Silver Creek Transportation named Overdrive's Small Fleet Champ

Overdrive Online

Silver Creek was one of three finalists for the award, which was presented Thursday evening in Nashville at the National Association of Small Trucking Companies’ annual conference.

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GXO Logistics reports solid third quarter earnings

Logistics Management

GXO reported $2.0 billion, topping the $1.6 billion reported from a year ago, when it was still part of XPO Logistics (the spin-off from XPO was made official in August). And net income came in at $72 million, and basic earnings per share, at $0.63, topped last year’s $0.16. Adjusted EBITDA, at $163 million, topped last year’s $142 million.

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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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Three Tips for Improving Freight Procurement in the Supply Chain Logjam

Supply Chain Brain

No part of the supply chain is immune from the turmoil currently plaguing the supply chain industry — especially not freight procurement.

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KPIs to assist manufacturers and distributors with supply chain challenges

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. In fact, SYSPRO research revealed that 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. Industries experienced severe operational and financial consequences with issues like supply shortages, supply and demand surges, inventory shortfalls and reduced productivity.

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San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Orders EV Buses from Nova Bus

NGT News

Nova Bus, a North American transit bus manufacturer, has received a new order for 3 electric Nova Bus LFSe+ vehicles by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). “We look forward to introducing the Nova Bus LFSe+ buses to the San Francisco community,” says Martin Larose, president of Nova Bus. “These zero-emission buses will help […].

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