Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Unpredictable and damaging weather conditions threaten to upend global supply chains every season. Supply Chain Brain. Mark Derks, SCB Contributor. June 9, 2022. Reports from Climate.gov show that escalating temperatures have increased the frequency and severity of extreme weather-related events. In the last 20 years, there were 7,348 major natural disasters around the world, resulting in 1.23 million deaths and $2.97 trillion in global economic losses.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Rick Watson and Joe Lynch discuss DTC Logistics innovation. Rick founded RMW Commerce Consulting , a boutique ecommerce consultancy that supports investors and management teams incubating and growing digital businesses online – both direct-to-consumer and B2B. About Rick Watson. Rick Watson founded RMW Commerce Consulting after spending 20+ years as a technology entrepreneur and operator exclusively in the ecommerce industry with companies like ChannelAdvisor, BarnesandNoble.com , Merchantry,

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Logistics Matter

JUNE 13, 2022

Trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics: that is what this blog is all bout. Therefore I periodically bring you an overview of the news on logistics start-ups and innovations below. Follow @LogisticsMatter on Twitter to stay updated with the latest news and the best background stories. The previous edition was Innovations & Start-ups: Space […].

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2022

Brian Amend, Senior Director of Supply Chain Systems at Walgreens. You hear the term “digital transformation” everywhere. That means different things to different people. But one thing many would agree it means is putting in new applications where none exist, or perhaps more often, tearing out old legacy applications and replacing them with more modern software platforms.

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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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Talking Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

As an engineer by training, I’ve come across many mathematical formulas, but I hadn’t seen this one until a couple of weeks ago when I attended Manhattan Associates’s Momentum 2022 conference: D x V x F > R = ? Where: D: Signifies the degree of dissatisfaction with the current situation. V: The vision of. Read more Manhattan Momentum 2022: Assemble Agents of Change.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2022

In today's digital world, companies are under pressure to be more transparent with their customers. This is especially true for supply chains, where customers want to know where their products are coming from and how they’re being made.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

All the reasons why you don’t think you can start a supply chain optimization implementation are even more reason that you should.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 13, 2022

More than mere buzzwords in a jargon-filled market, SRT and VRMS knowledge will help you increase productivity. Knowing these acronyms will provide more visibility into truck repairs and their costs.

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Truck News

JUNE 13, 2022

I was touring a big distribution center recently and saw something that made me question whether I’d ever feel safe getting back on the highway. I watched someone who was clearly a warehouse employee climb into the driver’s side of a tractor-trailer belonging to a carrier making a delivery. I asked my host what was […].

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2022

Weeks ago, Moe Vela was saying that cryptocurrencies, contrary to claims by many crypto enthusiasts, were not a viable hedge against inflation. Recent events have served to prove him right.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Do month-end or quarter-end freight surges affect your transportation costs? You’re certainly not alone in asking this age-old question! Those familiar with transportation know that month-end or quarter-end freight surges commonly occur, and that your routing guide may not work as well as it usually does during those times. Our research with Iowa State University and MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics have identified the impact of the last 4-days of a quarter to route guide performanc

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NGT News

JUNE 13, 2022

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has ordered 95 Xcelsior 40-foot heavy-duty transit buses from NFI Group Inc.’s New Flyer of America Inc. in the final year of its existing five-year contract comprised of one base year and four option years. Supported by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds, the new buses will replace end-of-life vehicles, […].

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2022

The number-one labor challenge for supply chains today is worker availability at the retail level, says Pete Blair, vice president of marketing with Berkshire Grey.

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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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NGT News

JUNE 13, 2022

Volta Inc., an electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has enacted multiple executive changes, including appointing Vincent Cubbage as interim CEO and hiring Stephen Pilatzke as chief accounting officer. The company’s board of directors has also promoted Brandt Hastings, currently chief revenue officer and interim CEO, to chief commercial officer as well as chief strategy officer […].

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2022

Conventional wisdom in the transport sector has moved rather quickly from “electric cars aren’t happening” to “the future of all cars is battery powered.” But that only applies to light vehicles.

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PLS Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Supply chain management is the flow of activities in the production process that moves a good or service from raw materials to finished products for consumers. A properly managed supply chain uses as few resources as possible to maximize customer value. As a result, a company can consistently maximize customer value and earn a sustained competitive advantage.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2022

The definition of a warehouse is evolving rapidly, and automation must keep pace with the change, says Jayesh Mehta, industry group manager with MHI.

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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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Fleet Owner

JUNE 13, 2022

King County has bought Kenworth's T680E Class 8 truck from a local factory. The purchase is the latest in a move to electrify the fleet of the nation's 13th most populous county.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2022

The Port of Los Angeles has enlisted the help of the White House to clear a backlog of rail-bound containers that’s tripled since February.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals. Inbound Logistics. Sandra Beckwith. Jun 13, 2022. Interest in environment, social responsibility, and governance—or ESG—initiatives is growing among businesses of all sizes across the country, thanks in large part to widespread changes in the United States and abroad.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2022

Ship-owners that invested in pollution-reducing equipment to let them burn dirtier fuel are enjoying massive discounts due to a supply glut.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

Many companies are currently suffering from rising energy costs and are looking for additional cost reductions. Enormous savings potential can be generated by intelligent charging solutions for electrically operated industrial truck systems. Complementary energy analysation and optimisation consultancy can help fleet operators to save additional money on electricity consumption.

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 13, 2022

Two of the latest features, the power hood and Meritor P600 drive axle, will begin production on the 49X starting September 2022.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

Over the past two years, many things have changed fundamentally in the industry, including purchasing and consumer behaviour. But this also means a door has opened for companies to walk through it and grab hold of new opportunities to optimise their business models. In the run-up to LogiMAT, held recently in Stuttgart, we spoke to Bernard Biolchini, Executive Vice President EMEA at Dematic , one of the world’s leading manufacturers of integrated automation technology , software and service

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Locus

JUNE 13, 2022

Amid rising congestion, steep expectations from e-commerce customers, and increasingly complex and costly last-mile fulfillment: how is growth possible? To answer this, Nishith Rastogi, Founder and CEO of Locus, and Dan Vanden Brink, Global Vice President of Customer Success, talked about ‘Fueling Growth: Make Last Mile Your Differentiator’ on June 8 at the Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

Continuing with our run-through of each of the IFOY Award nominated finalists ahead of the winners announcement on 30th June at BMW World, we look at STILL’s DSR (Descent Speed Regulation) solution, the third of three entries in the Special of the Year category. IFOY category: Special of the Year. STILL Descent Speed Regulation (DSR) is a three-stage assistance system for platform trucks and tractors which facilitates safe descent for the driver, especially with heavy trailer loads.

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Loginext

JUNE 13, 2022

Top 30 Logistics and Supply Chain Events You Should Attend! In-person events are back in full swing and it’s such a great feeling to be able to meet in person again. At LogiNext, our teams have been across the globe, participating and presenting our end-to-end logistics automation software to enterprise brands. Now, you may […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

Stand-in stackers are among the safest, most space-efficient and profitable handling equipment available. UniCarriers pioneered this technology and is now welcoming the next generation of the successful ERGO A series with the 2022 models. The 2022 ERGO A series, comprising of the ASR125, ASR160, ASR200 (including initial lift models), is the latest evolution of an unprecedented success story in material handling, with improved operator functionality, new electrical architecture and even better p

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