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Managed IT Services: Objective Look at Its Pros and Cons

Cyzerg

Managed IT service can support your business by delivering significant cost savings and value. However, before contacting a company that provides managed IT services, it is important to determine if it’s beneficial for your business since every solution has its pros and cons. To help you answer this inquiry, we will provide an objective look at the pros and cons of managed IT services.

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Simplifying the Burden of Hazmat Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

Most companies are familiar with the federal, state and local rules and regulations established by departments of transportation for outbound HAZMAT shipments. HAZMAT returns, on the other hand, introduce a new and much less reliable player into the game: the consumer. When a consumer needs to return items that qualify as HAZMAT, they must follow the same established rules and regulations – and those rules and regulations must be provided by the retailer accepting the return shipment.

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Lightning Systems Accepting Orders for New Electric Ford F-550

NGT News

Lightning Systems, a Colorado-based designer and manufacturer of zero-emission powertrains, says the new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 will be available in gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) of 17,500 to 19,500 pounds. Orders from fleets are being accepted immediately. “Adding the Ford F-550 to our product lineup is one more arrow in our quiver when helping […].

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The ‘Lady in Red’ 1989 Freightliner cabover, in miniature

Overdrive Online

A little diversion, or something to add to your own wish list, as it were. Longtime owner-operator Steve Bixler got an early Christmas gift that turned into an early birthday gift that he shared a couple pictures of: an expertly custom-crafted scale model of his own long-running 1989 COE.

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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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How to Promote from Within: Featuring Renee Baker

3PL Insights

Renee Baker joined the Evans family in 1992. She was hired as a Customer Service Representative (CSR) at Evans’ Artesian building in Detroit, Michigan. Throughout her career at Evans, Renee has worked in almost every operation—from a CSR in the office to a helping hand on the warehouse floor to even a truck dispatcher when needed. In addition, Renee has worked at numerous locations, including Artesian, CDW, Joy Road, Highland Park, Glendale, DPS, and Mt.

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TD146: Personal Safety Tips For Truckers

Trucker Dump

We are living in a world full of nut-jobs. Maybe there’s something floating around in the air beyond COVID-19? Maybe we’re seeing the beginning of a zombie apocalypse of sorts? Not the laughably slow Dawn of the Dead zombies, but those really scary fast ones from 28 Days Later that are infected by some sort. The post TD146: Personal Safety Tips For Truckers appeared first on About Truck Driving.

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How E-Commerce Became Crucial to Retail Survival

Supply Chain Brain

While overall retail sales are expected to drop more than 10% this year, e-commerce will jump an unprecedented 18%.

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ADOMANI Provides Palmdale with Zero-Emission Logistics Van

NGT News

ADOMANI Inc., a provider of new zero-emission, purpose-built electric vehicles (EVs) and drivetrain solutions, has delivered a zero-emission logistics van to Palmdale, Calif. Bound for service in the city’s South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) program, the van is the first of its kind for the city. ADOMANI says the vehicle represents a major victory […].

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New Embedded Business Analytics Dashboards Offer Management Quick Insight Into How to Drive Performance and Profitability

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes. Financial and operational dashboards provide direct insight into what actions a company should take to immediately improve their business results. Holmdel, NJ – July 16, 2020 – WorkWave ® , a provider of cloud-based software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s lifecycle, today announces the launch of its new Business Analytics Dashboards, seamlessly integrated within WorkWave PestPac.

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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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Shipping for Small Business: What it Means to be a Freight Service Provider for SMBs

Freightquote

Shipping for small business isn’t easy. Learn how Freightquote caters to SMBs with tools and resources made to streamline operations and grow your business.

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How to Deploy Reverse Logistics Automation in 5 Simple Steps

GlobalTranz

Managing reverse logistics presents new challenges in the post COVID-19 world. Instead of simply managing returns and isolating defects, supply chain executives must now consider how returned products could lead to higher safety risks. And the need for efficient returns continues to grow in tandem. The supply chain coronavirus (COVID-19) impact also undermines efficiency in.read More.

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Coyote Logistics Launches Dynamic Route Optimization to Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency

Food Logistics

Coyote Logistics expanded its Dynamic Route Optimization program that aims to streamline supply chain operations and reduce uncertainty for carriers.

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June retail sales see modest gains, reports Dept. of Commerce

Logistics Management

Total retail sales—at $524.3 billion—were up 7.5% compared to May and were up 1.1% annually. And total retail sales from April through June, were down 8.1% compared to the same period a year ago.

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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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Coyote Logistics Launches Dynamic Route Optimization to Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency

Food Logistics

Coyote Logistics expanded its Dynamic Route Optimization program that aims to streamline supply chain operations and reduce uncertainty for carriers.

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How to Make the Best of Your Supply Chain Right Now

Supply Chain Brain

Keeping our supply chains safe is just as important as keeping them lean. Here are three opportunities you can leverage today.

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Gilbarco Veeder-Root Adds Charging Station to Product Portfolio

NGT News

Gilbarco Veeder-Root has added a smart Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station, named Amps2Go, to its EV charging product portfolio in North America. The Amps2Go line of smart chargers, powered by SemaConnect, complements Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s existing e-Mobility solutions and demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to making EV charging broadly accessible to all parts of […].

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FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index shows gains coming off of worst monthly reading ever

Logistics Management

The May TCI (the most recent month for which data is available) reading was -5.19, which, while still negative, is well ahead of April’s -28.66, which topped the previous low of -16.08 recorded in September 2008.

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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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5 Tricks for Getting the Best Shipping Rates

Freight Center

One of the biggest expenses for small to medium businesses is shipping costs. How can you find ways to trim costs, or at the least, make sure you are getting the best shipping rates? Are you relying exclusively on one carrier? Are you shipping more frequently than you really need to? We’ve put together 5 tricks for getting the best shipping rates to help save money, control your costs and ship more efficiently.

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IHS Markit economist shares views on state of global ocean cargo industry: Part II

Logistics Management

Paul Bingham, Director of Transportation Freight Consulting at IHS Markit, always provides our readers with remarkable insights on the state of ocean carrier industry. In part II of a three-part interview, he covers a wide range of issues.

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Retail Is Slowly Emerging From The Ashes of Covid-19

LandLink

As retailers struggle with re-opening strategies it’s clear the new normal will be something we have never experienced. Consumers in many areas of the world have tightened their wallets and eliminated discretionary spending because of lost jobs, lower wages, and uncertainty about how long the COVID-19 pandemic will last.

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Freight Procurement Tips with Trent Morris

Logistics Bureau

WHAT ROLE CAN PROCUREMENT PLAY ON FREIGHT EXPENDITURE? “A better way, in my opinion, of approaching it is to simply define what you actually want them to give you” – Trent Morris. Let us listen to our favorite purchasing and procurement consultant, Trent Morris, as he gives tips on freight procurement. Watch the video below: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out?

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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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MASkargo Launches New Freight Service Connecting Yangon – Bangkok – Kuala Lumpur

Airfreight Logistics

MASkargo has officially launched a new freight service that connects Yangon, Myanmar; Bangkok, Thailand; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Yangon International Airport recently welcomed MASkargo with a traditional water cannon salute to mark the arrival of the airline’s inaugural freighter flight laden with 60 tonnes of cargo. Mr. Jason Thomas, MASKargo’s Chief Commercial Officer, said; “Yangon is not a new destination for MASkargo as we have been serving the Myanmar market for many

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Navigating Business Amid a Pandemic | Supply Chain Network Summit

Food Logistics

Find out how the supply chain and logistics industry navigates business and operations during a global pandemic in this next Supply Chain Network (SCN) Summit series. Register here: [link].

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Types of Logistics Providers Explained in Plain English

ShipLilly

There is an increasing level of sophistication that customers expect from logistics. During the Covid-19 crisis, the robustness of supply chains has become a topic of critical concern. The media has both interrogated existing systems and highlighted areas that require improvement. Nevertheless, there is some level of ignorance about the role that outsourced logistics play.

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Life After the Coronavirus | Supply Chain Network Summit

Food Logistics

Find out how the supply chain and logistics industry navigates business and operations during a global pandemic in our next Supply Chain Network (SCN) Summit series, scheduled for July 28.

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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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The Weekly Freight Report for July 16, 2020

FLS Transport

The Top 8 Stories in Freight. It’s Safety Week. there’s been an unexpected summer bump… trucking cashed in on the PPP… and the logistics industry sees a promising recovery. Every headline you need to know about can be found here, in the Weekly Freight Report: 1. Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Speeders this Week. It’s Operation Safe Driver Week.

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Why Sustainable Food Systems are Needed in a post-COVID World

World Food Programme Logistics

2020 will be a year of reckoning for the world’s food systems. In just months, COVID-19 shut down half the globe. What could this mean for food systems? Story by Nicoletta Batini, James Lomax, and Divya Mehra Food systems are essential to economic activity because they provide the energy that we need to live and work. However, macroeconomists have long ignored them in the belief that the global agri-food industry, now highly mechanized, subsidized and concentrated, offers all we could wish for w

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5 Ways Automating Back-Office Processes Make 3PLs & Brokers More Productive & Profitable

MercuryGate

Few advancements have the potential to increase productivity and profitability for 3PLs and freight brokers like automating repeatable, error-prone back-office processes. Automating back-office processes allows your team to focus on securing more customers, while proactively managing strategic issues rather than trying to manage post-fulfillment processes, hope the invoicing matches, and ensure all contracts are fulfilled. […].