Fri.Jun 17, 2022

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Don’t settle for harmful trucking practices

Truck News

“No – I will not settle!” This comment was delivered very forcefully to me during my Crazy Canuck Truckin Podcast by Adele Hills from Creston, B.C. At the time in her life that she was describing to me, she was bedridden by back injuries and related surgeries and life was extremely difficult. She was told […].

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Inventory is Everything with Jeff Flowers

The Logistics of Logistics

Jeff Flowers and Joe Lynch discuss why inventory is everything. Jeff Flowers is the Chief Operating Officer of OneRail , a final mile delivery orchestration platform providing real-time visibility, actionable data, and data-driven optimization capabilities for its enterprise clients. About Jeff Flowers. Jeff Flowers is the Chief Operating Officer for OneRail.

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How Fully Managed IT Solutions Can Improve Operational Efficiency and Uptimes

Cyzerg

Are you still depending on hiring an in-house IT team to maintain IT operations? Fully managed IT solutions can eliminate the need for an in-house IT team. Hiring an in-house IT is extremely expensive and time-consuming to manage in an evolving industry. Businesses could lose potential clients, time, and money managing them.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 17, 2022)

Talking Logistics

I have a case (and several shoe boxes) filled with music cassettes from my high school and college days. There’s one cassette in particular that ranks among the most listened to in my collection: Midnight Oil’s Diesel and Dust album from 1987. I finally got to see Midnight Oil last night, my first concert since. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 17, 2022).

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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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Importers Need To Get Ready For Peak Season Now

Dedola Global Logistics

Importers Need to Get Ready for the “Peak Season” Now! The annual Peak Season for imports into the US starts in July and carries through October. The peak season is driven by “back to school” buying and preparation for the holiday season. During this time, the demand for products in the US increases drastically, making carrier space harder to secure, leading to higher rates; it can also lead to longer transit times and unexpected delays.

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Kaptyn Works with TeraWatt to Increase EV Charging Hubs for Fleet Operations

NGT News

TeraWatt Infrastructure, a company providing charging services for fleets in the U.S., has partnered with Kaptyn, a premier EV mobility company, to develop electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs in Las Vegas, Southern California, South Florida and other North American markets to enable the company’s expanded fleet operations. Rideshare drivers travel about three times as many […].

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It’s Not Yet a Shortage, But Tampons Are Harder to Find in Some States

Supply Chain Brain

A U.S. shortfall of tampons isn't as acute as it may seem anecdotally. Still, product availability has been an issue in some areas.

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TouchMate, Loop, Smartify Combine Solutions to Offer EV Charging Kiosk

NGT News

TouchMate has signed a new partnership with Loop and Smartify Media to provide an electric vehicle charging kiosk, the EV-FOCUS, to customers in the cinema, education and healthcare markets. BlueStar brought the companies together to address the growing demand for charging stations. “As we venture forward in our technology solutions offerings, as the channel’s most […].

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What if you didn't need 10 off after 11 or 14 in the HOS?

Overdrive Online

For this edition of Overdrive Radio, we're joined by Lee and Lisa Schmitt. Lee's exemption request from parts of the hours of service turned plenty heads when it hit the Federal Register recently. Also: We pause to recall an owner lost far too soon.

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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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Podcast | How Are SMB Traders Surviving the Supply Chain Crisis?

Supply Chain Brain

Geopolitical and economic winds are buffeting all international traders. But small and medium-sized businesses are most vulnerable to the storm.

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After Almost 5 Months, the Russia-Ukraine War Still Greatly Affects Logistics

MTS Logistics

The first effect of the Russia-Ukraine war in the economic field was felt in international trade. It is clearly seen that the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war spread rapidly to global supply chains. The war caused fuel prices to rise to the highest level in eight years. Rising fuel costs are affecting the manufacturing and transportation sectors. Oil and natural gas prices are among the most important factors in logistics costs.

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Five Last-Mile Delivery Challenges and How to Tackle Them

Supply Chain Brain

Last-mile deliveries often represent the most difficult aspect of supply chain management.

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This Won’t Be the Last Time You Hear About the Driver Shortage

Food Logistics

New research reveals a likely increase of 40% in the driver shortage by the end of the year.

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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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Importers Need To Get Ready For Peak Season Now

Dedola Global Logistics

Importers Need to Get Ready for the “Peak Season” Now! The annual Peak Season for imports into the US starts in July and carries through October. The peak season is driven by “back to school” buying and preparation for the holiday season. During this time, the demand for products in the US increases drastically, making carrier space harder to secure, leading to higher rates; it can also lead to longer transit times and unexpected delays.

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Penske Truck Leasing supports skilled trades at 2022 SkillsUSA National Conference

Penske Move Ahead

For the eighth-straight year, Penske Truck Leasing will be participating in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC). Taking place from June 20-24 in Atlanta, Georgia, Penske will be connecting with aspiring technicians to reinforce the importance of their work to the industry and to promote career opportunities that are available with the company.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

This Sunday is Father’s Day, and consumers across the country are apparently ready to celebrate. According to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, approximately 76 percent of US adults are expected to celebrate Father’s Day. And to celebrate, they will spend. Consumer spending this Father’s Day is expected to total $20 billion, nearly on par with last year’s record-setting figure of $20.1 billion.