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Critical Weather Strategies for Your Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

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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DTC Logistics Innovation with Rick Watson

The Logistics of Logistics

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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Innovations & Start-ups: Robots, Self-Driving Trucks, the Metaverse and More…

Logistics Matter

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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Walgreens’ Digital Commerce Evolution: Microservices to the Rescue

Logistics Viewpoints

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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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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Six Ways Blockchain Is Bolstering Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

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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The trucks of SuperRigs 40th anniversary

Fleet Owner

Shell Rotella's 'big honkin' anniversary' of the truck beauty pageant celebrated all things trucking. Check out the slideshow of contestants from the three-day event.

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Crypto Is No Hedge Against Inflation, Says One Crypto Cheerleader

Supply Chain Brain

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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Myth vs. Reality: First Steps in Supply Chain Optimization

Material Handling and Logistics

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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Two acronyms to help with repairs

Fleet Owner

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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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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Staying safe out there is harder than ever

Truck News

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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Watch: Will the Retail Labor Shortage Ever End?

Supply Chain Brain

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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Quarter-End Freight Surges Impact Transportation Rates

CH Robinson Logistics

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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Washington Metro Orders 95 NFI Transit Buses for Sixth Largest U.S. Bus Network

NGT News

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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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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The Future of Carbon-Free Trucking Isn’t Batteries — Yet

Supply Chain Brain

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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Volta Transforms Executive Team with Five Leadership Additions and Promotions

NGT News

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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Industry Groups Hail Ocean Shipping Reform Passage After Biden Slams 'Rip-Off'

Supply Chain Brain

The American Trucking Association and Consumer Brands Association have hailed Monday’s passage of a new bill that boosts ocean shipping oversight and industry transparency.

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Coming Soon: The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

MTS Logistics

On Thursday, June 9th, President Joe Biden launched an initiative to reduce ocean shipping costs, which the White House said has caused significant price increases. The White House released a video of President Biden talking to retail CEOs and is pushing the U.S. House to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, which the Senate passed in March. The law would allow the U.S.

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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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Watch: Warehouse Automation Is Changing — Fast

Supply Chain Brain

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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What Is Supply Chain Management? | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

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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Top U.S. Port Enlists White House Help to Clear Rail-Cargo Logjam

Supply Chain Brain

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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Seattle's county government buys Class 8 BEV to electrify fleet

Fleet Owner

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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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Shippers With Pollution-Curbing Equipment See Huge Fuel Savings

Supply Chain Brain

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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Supply Chain Helps Meet ESG Goals

Blue Grace Logistics

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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Charging forklifts cost-efficiently

Logistics Business Magazine

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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Western Star expands 49X heavy-haul, construction capabilities

Fleet Owner

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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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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Last Mile has the Potential to Evolve From Cost Center to Revenue Driver: Nishith Rastogi, Founder & CEO, Locus

Locus

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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Top 30 Logistics and Supply Chain Events You Should Attend!

Loginext

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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“The focal point of intralogistics remains the customer”

Logistics Business Magazine

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