Tue.Aug 24, 2021

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Getting more than just fulfillment from your fulfillment house

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

If you’re looking for a fulfillment house to provide pick, pack and ship services for your eCommerce orders, there are plenty of 3PL companies to choose from. What you may not realize, however, is that some of these companies can provide several services that go above and beyond basic B2C fulfillment operations. In this article, we’ll look at 5 of these value-added services in greater detail – services that could be critical to your brand.

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Shortages, congestion and Covid delays push container prices sky-high

Supply Chain and Logistics

Who would have guessed that prices for the container to carry your goods would go sky high? This recent spike is discussed in this article which outlines many of the reasons for the shortages.

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Contactless delivery pilot during pandemic brings efficiencies to the CPG supply chain, notes report

Logistics Management

The Consumer Brands Association recently released an operational standard for contactless freight pickup and delivery designed to empower companies to shift from an archaic paper-based delivery process to a digitized supply chain.

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Disgruntled HMM seafarers threaten pay strike and to join rival carrier MSC

Supply Chain and Logistics

I found the mechanics of this seafarer strike interesting. But for logistics students with little knowledge of the maritime environment, all of this will be new.

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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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8 Ways to Save on Freight

Logistics Management

Register for this webinar to learn eight ways to save time and money on freight and how you can leverage Convoy’s digital freight network to gain efficiencies in your logistics operations.

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Biden’s Booster Push Is Fresh Challenge for Healthcare Providers

Supply Chain Brain

As the Biden administration moved last week to make COVID-19 booster shots available for many U.S. adults, health-care providers are preparing for a fresh pandemic battle: getting uncertain or confused patients to take another dose.

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Siemens Increases U.S-based Electric Vehicle Charging Manufacturing

NGT News

Siemens is expanding its U.S. manufacturing operations to support electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in America. The company will bolster its existing manufacturing footprint of EV infrastructure with the VersiCharge Level 2 AC series product line of commercial and residential EV chargers. With this addition, Siemens is preparing to manufacture over 1 million electric vehicle chargers […].

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Counterfeit Goods Are Everywhere. This Technology Sweeps Them From Supply Chains.

Supply Chain Brain

The counterfeit drug market alone costs more than $200 billion per year — enough to bring 13 new drugs to market.

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The Freight Forwarding Process From Start to Finish

ShipLilly

Back view of freelancer man sitting in front of wall with strategy and creating a plan. The complexity of shipping schedules means that there is an increasing number of businesses that are reliant on the freight forwarding sector. It is beneficial to use freight forwarders in certain circumstances. They can have a positive effect on your business model through their expertise and links within the shipping industry.

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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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Axele’s Latest Software Update Helps Truckload Carriers Find Better Loads and Grow Their Business

Supply Chain Brain

Axele LLC, a transportation management system (TMS) company, announces its latest software update to the Axele TMS, adding more ELD integrations, rate confirmation data extraction from leading trucking companies, driver safety improvements and new mapping and routing tools.

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CleanBay Renewables, bp Team Up to Turn Poultry Litter into RNG

NGT News

bp and CleanBay Renewables have signed a 15-year agreement where bp will purchase renewable natural gas (RNG) processed from poultry litter – a mixture of manure, feathers and bedding – and sell it as fuel for the U.S. transportation sector. CleanBay manages this process by mixing poultry litter with water in a closed system known […]. The post CleanBay Renewables, bp Team Up to Turn Poultry Litter into RNG appeared first on NGT News.

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Saddle Creek Expands Parcel Analytics Reporting Suite, Increasing Visibility for Parcel Shippers

Supply Chain Brain

Saddle Creek Logistics Services, an asset-based third-party logistics provider, announced that the company is expanding its parcel analytics reporting suite to include a time-in-transit dashboard.

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ENGIE North America Gains School and Transit Agency Customers

NGT News

ENGIE North America, through its various subsidiaries and affiliates, has acquired new K-12 fleet and transit agency customers: El Monte Union High School District (UHSD), Grossmont Union HSD and Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA). “Zero-emission buses are the future of American public transportation,” says Stefaan Sercu, chief energy solutions officer, Americas at ENGIE. “In fact, […].

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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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7 Ways to Reduce Shipping Costs

GoShip Blog

When the bulk of your business funds go to packaging and deliveries, it might be time to reconsider reducing shipping costs to improve your profit margin. Calculating the costs of shipping expenses can be overwhelming. Businesses need to consider: Shipping zones. Weight and dimensions. Delivery insurance. Delivery speed. Tracking. Fortunately, we’ve got some tips for eCommerce and small business owners to reduce shipping expenses and improve profit!

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Editor’s Pick: Technology Is Essential In Navigating Peak Shipping Season

Talking Logistics

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post by Jillian Sullivan from Kuebix’s blog discusses how technology can help companies address the challenges of the peak shipping.

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It’s All Hands On Deck for Cruising’s Return

Now, That's Logistics

Following a global pause in cruise operations last March, cruise lines resumed sailing in parts of Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific by midyear. There were over 200 sailings through the end of the year, with the success of these trips demonstrating that the “new protocols are working as designed—to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 among passengers, crew, and the destinations [that] cruise ships visit,” Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), reports.

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No milkshakes at McDonald’s – peak season worsens already chronic driver shortage

Supply Chain and Logistics

You think we have a driver shortage in the US? In the UK it is even worse.

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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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How Fleet Management Software Can Benefit Your Rental Boat Company

RasTrac

Making the decision to invest in quality fleet management software isn’t necessarily an easy choice that many operations managers take lightly. However, it represents an investment in the health and future of your rental boat company operations.

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Surviving in the Age of Permanent Supply Chain Disruption – Part 2 Automation Innovation

Supply Chain Brain

A combination of intensifying customer demands and massively disruptive events such as the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers to embrace innovation at an unprecedented pace.

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Yale adds Bahrain to dealer network

Logistics Business Magazine

Yale Europe Materials Handling is increasing its footprint in the Middle East with the appointment of a new dealer in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Banz Trading & Contracting WLL will be the exclusive sales and service dealer of Yale® products in the region. Banz Trading & Contracting WLL was founded in 1948 and is one of the oldest and most respected trading, engineering and contracting companies in Bahrain.

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Food Logistics Editors Talk Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers

Food Logistics

Food Logistics editors Marina Mayer, Brielle Jaekel and Mackenna Moralez congratulate the winners of the 2021 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers award.

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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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7 steps to a successful retrofit project

Logistics Business Magazine

In this article, written by Markus Kammerhofer, Director Sales Retro, TGW Logistics Group , we look at the most important factors for a successful retrofit intralogistics project. Promising faster delivery and establishing resilient supply chains is only possible with state-of-the art intralogistics systems. Yet anyone planning a retrofit project needs to find a competent partner and to keep a few rules in mind.

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Technology Finally Leveling the Playing Field for Owner-Operators

Envase Technologies

In the drayage industry, Owner-Operators play a crucial role in providing capacity to companies that need it. As small business owners who also drive trucks, Owner-Operators face many challenges. Envase Technologies is here to make their lives easier and more profitable. We will be showcasing how Envase is Digitizing Drayage with our Envase Lite TMS and Envase Order AI at the HTA DrayTech and IANA Expo events in September.

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5 Ways to Minimize Cyber Security Threats to your Supply Chain

EazyStock

Supply chain cyber security is a growing concern for many businesses – unsurprising, given the increasing number of digital breaches that make the news. Recent examples include the DarkSide cyber attack of Colonial Pipeline in May 2021, which was only resolved once the hackers were paid $5 million in ransom. Even more recently in August, hackers accessed the personal information of over 53 million T-Mobile customers (both current and former).

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From a Software Engineer Working in the Logistics Industry

Forto

Having a penchant for problem-solving through code, I have been searching for complex domains with challenging problems. These problems, although everywhere, have been approached and tackled by a lot of brilliant minds around the world. As such, coming to Forto and discovering the mammoth that is the logistics industry was a humbling experience. Entry into logistics.

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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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5 Ways to Calculate Return on Investment for TMS Features – Part 1

MercuryGate

Logistics managers must maintain high productivity levels to maximize the efficiency of freight shipping services and provide exceptional customer service. Today, in order to pull that off, they largely are using transportation management systems. The easiest way to maximize return on investment (ROI) is with the use of innovative transportation management software and services that […].

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BlueGrace Logistics Named One Of The Top 3PL And Cold Storage Providers

Blue Grace Logistics

After moving 1000s of truckloads of fresh produce , fresh protein, and even cold beer over the past year, we are proud to be awarded the Top 100 3PL & Cold Storage Provider for 2021 by Food Logistics. BlueGrace is committed to providing our reefer customers with innovative solutions based on their unique cold storage needs. Over the last few years, the demand for 3PLs and cold storage space has risen substantially.

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How to Create a Better Shipping Experience: Trends in Logistics Technology to Optimize Supply Chains

Turvo

Before the COVID pandemic ran through the supply chain, in-network resiliency had never been tested or tried extensively. There have been disruptions in the past, but nothing has ever shaken the chain the way this pandemic has. Today, the definition of supply chain resiliency has been changed in ways that have caused ripple effects. The innovation of logistics technology makes it easier to embrace diversification, visibility, and automation.