Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

If your company ships products nationally, you know the fulfillment environment has never been more demanding. Customers’ expectations for rapid delivery have risen to never-before-seen levels, and their impatience and frustration when you fall short of those expectations can send them looking at your competitors with fresh eyes. Those expectations apply heightened pressure on the need to have national fulfillment services that are efficient and fast – without coming attached with higher costs.

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PLS Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As the supply chain industry is constantly evolving, it can be challenging for business leaders and supply chain managers to stay on top. So, this year, instead of reacting, companies will be proactive and stay in front of the global supply chain disruption with these top supply chain trends to look for in 2022.

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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Despite used trucks being the preferred route for many owner-operators, finding a used truck today at a comfortable price is more challenging than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic and delays in new truck production caused by component shortages.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Manufacturing companies already know that digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 , are transforming the way the industry operates. For many, however, figuring out where to begin the digital journey remains a challenge. These disruptive technologies are often viewed as aspirational and talked about on a macro scale, so it’s reasonable to ask how you can start applying them in a way that immediately streamlines production processes on the shop floor.

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Advertiser: GEP

A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility.

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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A combined 46% of used-truck buyers reported having to rebuild or conduct other engine work or having issues with emissions system components. By model year, owner-ops report 2016 and newer engines fare better on emissions issues.

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LandLink

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The end of Covid may be in sight. With that in mind we must prepare for supply chain fluctuations as we emerge from this pandemic. Rarely have supply-chain leaders faced more complex, changing conditions than they have during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re in uncharted territory. Not only should our planning be focused upon post-Covid planning but to also must include future pandemic readiness planning.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

FLO has officially obtained certification from California’s Division of Measurement Standards (DMS) for its compliance under the California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP) for its CoRe+ and SmartTwo Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. This milestone allows FLO’s clients in California to benefit from a certified energy billing process based on actual measurement in kWh […].

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Food Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Inspired by the latest supply chain disrupter, the Freedom Convoy in Canada, project44 releases an online portal designed to let the public see real-time insight and data on the global movement of goods.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $175 million for 68 research and development projects aimed at developing disruptive technologies to strengthen the nation’s advanced energy enterprise. Led by DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), the OPEN 2021 program prioritizes funding high-impact, high-risk technologies that support novel approaches to clean energy challenges.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As shippers either figuratively or literally flipped the calendar page over to 2022, the hope was that at least some of the capacity crunches, driver shortages, labor issues and freight rate increases that took hold in 2021 would begin to heal themselves and create a more balanced transportation marketplace. Unfortunately, this didn’t happen. In fact, many shippers are facing the same challenges that they were grappling with in 2021—now compounded by issues like the Omicron variant, persistent s

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Tritium DCFC Ltd., a developer and manufacturer of direct current (DC) fast chargers for electric vehicles (EV), has partnered with Wise EV, a Wise Power subsidiary, to provide fast chargers for a new national EV charging network. The charging network is expected to start with 25 locations throughout Florida, with DC fast chargers at major […].

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RasTrac

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Another year has come and gone. While the COVID-19 outbreak did a lot to shake up the commercial fleet management market, there are still numerous trends from earlier years that are continuing despite the disruption.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Vermonters and visitors to the state alike have a new way to charge up when they drive their electric vehicles. SunCommon, an iSun company, is installing fast solar-powered, EV chargers at a new charging station located in South Burlington. The new charging station includes two direct current (DC) fast chargers provided by ChargePoint. In fact, […].

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Prices paid to U.S. producers jumped in January by more than forecast, pointing to persistent inflationary pressures as companies contend with supply chain and labor constraints.

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Fleet Owner

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The acquisition brings 24 locations to Bergey's network, including 15 truck centers, eight truck parts locations, and a heavy-duty parts warehouse, providing truck sales, leasing, rental, parts, industrial supplies, and commercial tires services.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Discover how to build an automation strategy that leverages humans and machines, reduces operating costs, creates rewarding job opportunities, and delivers impactful results to boost your bottom line.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Many organizations still struggle with developing and managing their supply chains’ customer service. As a consequence, some customers are over serviced, and additional cost is incurred. And on the other side of the coin, some customers are under-serviced and may not be happy. Here are 8 simple steps to ensuring your customer service is appropriate and well managed.

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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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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Stay up to date on the latest information on condition’s impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics with special thanks to our friends from Broughton Capital LLC. Not interested in reading? Watch the video instead and hear more from our team about the current reefer transportation market. This month, with the assistance of our partners at Broughton Capital LLC, we want to take a deep dive into the refrigerated transportation market.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Intelligent automation specialist Dematic is inviting customers and journalists to a live broadcast on 10th March featuring Dematic Customer Service and the benefits of analytic solutions. Dematic Customer Service offers a wide variety of innovative service solutions such as advanced predictive maintenance capabilities for keeping your equipment, software, and systems operating at peak performance.

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Loginext

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

How is ETA for food delivery calculated? Many times, while ordering food, one parameter a customer takes into account is the estimated time of delivery (ETA in food delivery jargon). At a rudimentary level, restaurants used to estimate this depending on the type of food and where it has to be delivered. But these […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A Northamptonshire-based training facility is helping to upskill the next generation of logistics workers. The Hub, based at Prologis RFI DIRFT in Daventry, is a purpose-built facility, which is home to Prologis UK ’s Warehousing and Logistics Training Programme (PWLTP). After launching in 2021, the PWLTP is helping young and unemployed people in the Northamptonshire and wider SEMLEP area gain the skills, knowledge and competencies to find a job and build a career in logistics.

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Advertiser: GEP

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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I.C.E. Transport

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Hazmat cargo. The phrase can conjure images of skull & crossbones stickers on steel drums with contents that can melt through just about anything. But when it comes to shipping, even some common items in your house are considered hazmat – like paint, perfume, deodorant, glue, and glass cleaners.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A leading online farmer-to-farmer and ag tech company has been able to fast-track its expansion plans thanks to a tailored ‘Self Implementation’ programme from WMS provider, SnapFulfil , that enables customers to onboard the solution themselves. With demand for their products and services soaring, Farmers Business Network (FBN) needed to quickly increase its warehouse capacity with the opening of 14 new DCs across the American Midwest in 2021, whilst retaining greater cost, labour and inventory

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MercuryGate

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Transportation carbon emissions are a major threat to the planet, and left unchecked, they have the potential to cause vast devastation and limit the abilities of humanity to thrive. Carbon emissions have risen in recent years, but as social media has grown and politics have evolved, ESG initiatives have become more commonplace. The post How to Leverage a Rate Repository to Control Logistics Freight Costs appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

GEODIS plans to open a new multi-user logistics facility in Coswig. The new facility meets the latest environmental and safety standards and is scheduled to be ready for occupancy in October of this year. The new logistics centre in the Dresden area is an example of the global transport and logistics service provider’s continued expansion in Germany.

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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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Trux

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

If you’re like many fleet owners/managers today, you’ve been giving serious consideration to adopting digital technology to improve your operations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Linde Material Handling (MH) will be presenting its concentrated expertise to visitors at LogiMAT 2022 in several exhibition areas covering a total area of around 1,000 sq m. A special focus will be on Linde’s pioneering electric counterbalanced trucks, a wide variety of order picking concepts, and digital solutions for operational safety and efficient energy management.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The challenge of carbon removal is overwhelming.

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