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Your Best Parcel Shipping Strategy: Source Capacity from All Carriers

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Capacity shortages among parcel carrier companies have escalated concerns among eCommerce and omnichannel retailers. These businesses rely heavily on FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, and various regional carriers to deliver goods. When freight capacity for parcels falls short, associated delays negatively impact the buying experience for online shoppers. That’s why a parcel shipping strategy that relies predominantly on one preferred provider could be risky.

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Killing Ghost Loads and Phantom Data with Michael Darden

The Logistics of Logistics

Killing Ghost Loads and Phantom Data with Michael Darden. Michael Darden and Joe Lynch discuss killing ghost loads and phantom data. Michael is the CEO of DFM Data Corp, a utility company designed to be a tool between digital partners moving freight in the USA and Canada. About Michael Darden. Michael Darden is the Founder and CEO of DFM Data, where he and his team help accelerate adoption of digital freight services by shippers, carriers and brokers.

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Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities

Logistics Viewpoints

If you thought it was difficult to find good drivers before the 2020 pandemic, try finding drivers of any caliber afterwards. Driver shortages have become even more of a reality in the supply chain industry for a number of reasons, chief among them being the sharp rise in demand. The pandemic taught consumers that the most convenient and safest way to “get that thing” is to order it online and have it delivered, increasing not only the demand for qualified drivers but also the cost to hire.

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UPS posts solid second quarter earnings results

Logistics Management

Quarterly revenue—at $23.4 billion—increased 14.5% annually, and adjusted earnings per share—at $3.06—saw a 43.7% annual gain, topping Wall Street expectations of $2.81. Operating profit—at $3.258 billion—rose 47.3%.

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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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Picking the Right Supply Chain KPI

Logistics Bureau

KPI or Key Performance Indicator can be defined as a practical and objective measurement of progress, either: Towards a predetermined goal, or. Against a required standard of performance. We also all know our KPIs need to be SMART. Specific. Measurable. Attainable. Relevant. Time-Based. But also think about the outcome you are looking for in your Supply Chain.

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BlueGrace Logistics Expands Integration with Trucker Tools, Adds Time-Saving Book-It-Now® App

Blue Grace Logistics

Leading 3PL builds on previous integration of Trucker Tools’ real-time visibility and predictive freight matching, launches automated one-click booking to further streamline transactions for owner-operators, small-fleet truckload community. RESTON, VA and TAMPA, FL — July 27, 2021 – BlueGrace Logistics and Trucker Tools announced today that BlueGrace has expanded its collaboration with Trucker Tool’s industry-leading digital freight management platform, adding the Book-It-Now® one-click bo

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What Is Supply Chain Network Design And How Can It Improve Your Business?

AIMMS

The post What Is Supply Chain Network Design And How Can It Improve Your Business? appeared first on AIMMS.

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Retail Supply Chain Logistics Expo Set to be Among First PRYSM Group Business Shows for 2021

Supply Chain Brain

The Retail Supply Chain Logistics Expo is set to be one of PRYSM Group USA’s first business trade shows for 2021 when it returns for its second Las Vegas event September 1st & 2nd at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC).

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ARBOC and XL Fleet Partnership Offers Hybrid Electric Bus Option

NGT News

XL Fleet Corp and NFI Group Inc’s ARBOC Specialty Vehicles LLC subsidiary are partnering to electrify ARBOC Freedom low-floor buses with the XL Hybrid electric propulsion system. The wheelchair-accessible buses are built on the GM 4500 chassis and are available for purchase with an installed XL Hybrid system through the ARBOC North American dealer network. […].

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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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Recollections of a century's worth of history in one family with truck driving roots and branches

Overdrive Online

This special edition of Overdrive Radio re-airs a talk with Jay Thompson, looking back on his family's history in trucking, all the way back to his grandfather Walter, 18 years old and trucking with a chauffer's license in 1917.

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How to Choose the Best Shipping Provider

GoShip Blog

. The smooth delivery of your products is the first way to build trust and customer satisfaction. . When running a business, you must find an affordable, reliable, fast, and secure way for your items to reach your customers. . What are some of the factors to look for in the best shipping provider? . In this article, let’s explore the factors you need to look for in a shipping provider: .

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Going digital: B2B eCommerce and what it means for manufacturers and distributors

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The pandemic exposed serious weaknesses in the operations of manufacturers and distributors, not the least of which was the lack of robustness in our supply chains. Six out of ten manufacturers were negatively affected by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic, according to a December survey of manufacturing leaders from SYSPRO. In response, many are […].

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Grants Awarded for DC Fast Chargers in 25 Fla. Locations

NGT News

Blink Charging Co. has been awarded Phase 2 grants from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to deploy DC fast charging stations. The 25 sites, featuring a total of 52 DC fast chargers, will be located in high-traffic areas along the state’s major interstate highways. This project is designed to provide fast-charging opportunities across […].

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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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June intermodal volumes see solid gains, reports IANA

Logistics Management

Total June shipments—at 1,585,111—rose 12.0% annually, below May’s 22.4% annual gain, to 1,616,620 units.

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When You’re Hustling for Business, it Pays to be Smart About it

Envase Technologies

Make better deals faster with data in the palm of your hand. Picture this, you’re chatting with a potential new client. Maybe it’s something informal like a backyard barbecue or an official “business meeting”, but you’re talking about how your company could help them with their intermodal transport needs. You talk about your fleet of trucks. You describe the areas you cover.

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Surprise….infrastructure talks hit a snag

Logistics Management

It is somewhat hard to believe, at least sometimes, that good ideas and plans end up in the trash can. In this case, the good ideas and plans are the momentum we have, or had, in recent weeks, was the momentum building up for a new national infrastructure plan. Well, fast forwarding a few weeks later, it now looks more and more like we may once again be witnessing the interminable game of political football, or simply just kicking the can down thew road…again.

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A Hero on the Road, Darin Pope’s Unexpected Stop

Carter Logistics

Wilkinson, IN – Darin Pope, a professional driver with Carter Express, made an unexpected stop that potentially saved a life. Just as the sun was setting in Wilkinson, Darin, was on the last leg of his route when he noticed something white and puffy laying on the side of State Road 109. Slowing down, he noticed that what he thought was normal debris was an elderly lady who had fallen.

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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 Tips for Navigating Global Port Congestion and the Ocean Container Shortage

Now, That's Logistics

If 2020 was the year for pandemic-driven disruption for organizations around the globe, then 2021 is the year when those interruptions trickled down into the world’s supply chains. From product shortages to port congestion to an ocean container shortage, the number of obstacles standing in the way of an easy shipping experience seem to be mounting almost daily.

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BlueGrace Logistics Expands Integration with Trucker Tools, Adds Time-Saving Book-It-Now® App

Blue Grace Logistics

Leading 3PL builds on previous integration of Trucker Tools’ real-time visibility and predictive freight matching, launches automated one-click booking to further streamline transactions for owner-operators, small-fleet truckload community. RESTON, VA and TAMPA, FL — July 27, 2021 – BlueGrace Logistics and Trucker Tools announced today that BlueGrace has expanded its collaboration with Trucker Tool’s industry-leading digital freight management platform, adding the Book-It-Now® one-click bo

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New MD for robotics specialist

Logistics Business Magazine

Robotics and automation specialist RMGroup has appointed Mark Tucker as its new managing director. Mark has over 40 years’ experience in the automation sector, having held a number of previous technical, managerial and sales senior roles. He will be working with the existing board, consisting of previous MD, Edward Rees, who now becomes chairman, Rosie Davies (commercial director) and Edward Pugh (sales director).

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Using Predictive Analytics For Better Supply Chain Resilience

Blue Grace Logistics

Improving predictability in outcomes is valuable, but ensuring your supply chain is nimble enough to act on the data is even more so. With demand forecasting being complex, it is easy to lose supply chain visibility. We explore how predictive analytics and big data with human sentiments can add value and amplify their supply chain strategies. What this blog is about: Leveraging predictive analytics for forecasting and visibility.

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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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Robotics Fleet Management: buy or build?

Logistics Business Magazine

As the robotics market continues to accelerate — with many robotics enthusiasts diving into the development of robots and their accompanying systems — you might be wondering what would be best for your business: to buy or to build? To help make your decision-making process a little bit easier, Meili Robots ‘ industry report explores and discusses the seven key considerations for buying or building a fleet management system (FMS) for your robot fleet.

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Washington City Orders Off-Grid Charging System

NGT News

The City of Walla Walla in Washington State ordered its first EV ARC solar-powered EV charging system from Beam Global to power two fully electric city fleet vehicles. The system also serves the city’s emergency preparedness and energy resiliency programs. Walla Walla’s EV ARC is equipped with a ChargePoint Dual Port charger and an emergency […].

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Kite achieves carbon neutrality

Logistics Business Magazine

Kite Packaging has been committed to protecting the environment since its founding in 2001. Stocking specialist enviro-products, establishing a Compliance Scheme to help companies to fund their recycling of plastic waste in the UK, and launching a Plastic Reduction Campaign in 2019, achieving carbon neutrality was the natural next step. Inherent within Kite’s business model is the idea of wanting clients to be successful.

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The Logisticians’ Freight News Market Updates for July 2021

MercuryGate

The freight and logistics market continues to undergo massive changes in response to ongoing demands. Among top freight news, inventory levels are rising slowly as inbound ocean volumes continue to suffer setbacks due to global COVID-19 prevention measures. Meanwhile, the proposed infrastructure bill further complicates trucker’s lives, resulting in a massive increase in liability minimums […].

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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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AI and AR: powering Logistics 4.0

Logistics Business Magazine

When it comes to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR), what benefits do they really offer for businesses in the logistics sector? In this article – written by Luca Legnani, Panasonic ’s European Marketing Manager – we look at how logistics businesses are applying AI and AR to their operations today, and how easily the technology can be integrated into existing business processes.

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Appliance Shipping: How to Ship Appliances?

GoShip Blog

Without the use of a semitrailer, shipping appliances can be challenging. However, you won’t be shipping enough to fill the trailer most of the time. That is, you will be charged for space in the trailer that you will not be using. Another alternative is to hire a private car to transport your appliances. This, however, can be more costly than renting a semitrailer.

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Defining the Full Scope of Visibility in the Supply Chain

Turvo

Of all the components that make up the modern supply logistics and shipping network, the one that can significantly impact operational efficiency is visibility into the supply chain. Understanding the full scope of visibility and maintaining transparency and good communication from end to end is critical for logistics success. Keeping this focus continues to be essential for the management of the supply chain. .