GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The 2021 peak shipping season is on track to break records, and for months, industry experts, including Inbound Logistics, have discussed how the ongoing peak of e-commerce from 2020 will lead to added pressure for this holiday shopping season. Yet, peak season does seem to be less stressful than last year, and a recent survey of 200 supply chain management professionals across companies with 500+ employees, conducted by Edelman Intelligence, has found some surprising facts about the com

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

From high-class problems to difficulties finding life’s necessities, the pandemic has convulsed global supply chains on such a scale that few industries, socio-economic classes or regions are immune.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Scottsdale, Arizona-based Emerge, a provider of its proprietary Private Freight Marketplace (PFM) and TMS focused on accelerating productivity and increasing visibility for supply chain stakeholders and freight procurement, recently announced it raised $130 million in a Series B funding round.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The U.S. and the European Union agreed to work together to shape the rules and standards around crucial technologies and coordinate their approaches to key trade issues at an inaugural meeting of a new cooperation body.

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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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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Goodfood Market Corp., an online grocery company in Canada, has launched a fully electric refrigerated vehicle fleet. The newly electric refrigerated vehicles began rolling out across Vancouver throughout September. In collaboration with Lightning eMotors, Volta Air and Frigid Rentals, Goodfood is the first private entity to receive a pre-approved grant from Plug-In BC for electric […].

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) and CLEAResult have partnered to launch a fleet electrification management (FEM) pilot program. The program will be piloted at NYSEG and RG&E, subsidiaries of AVANGRID, Inc. Commercial and institutional fleet managers within the NYSEG and RG&E service areas are invited to participate in […].

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

China’s current energy crisis can be traced back in part to a legal amendment targeting miners that garnered little notice when it went into effect in March.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Plans for this facility were initially introduced by DHL in November 2019, and the company said that this new facility, which it invested $100 million (CAD) into, represents the largest DHL Express Canadian-based gateway by volume, at 238,000 square-feet, four times larger than the previous facility that is also at Hamilton International Airport.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

HexcelPack LLC, a developer of eco-friendly, paper-based protective cushioning solutions to replace bubble packaging and other plastic or foam-based materials, has introduced Store in the Box, an e-commerce packaging kit featuring three of HexcelPack’s sustainable paper-based packaging solutions, MiniPack, Hexcel’ope, and Fil in a Box.

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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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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The streak ended at 19 months. When I spoke at the Food Shippers of America Conference in February 2020, I never imagined it would be the last time I would attend an in-person conference that year, and for eight more months after in 2021. The dry spell ended earlier this month when I attended and. Read more Transplace Shipper Symposium: Transformation and Innovation.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

project44 Inc., a provider of real-time supply chain visibility, announced that it has acquired Austin-based Convey Inc., a last-mile technology provider that powers direct-to-consumer delivery experiences.

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Kane is Able

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The scarcity of labor has become the number one issue in US product distribution, particularly as peak season approaches. We spoke to KANE’s Senior VP of Distribution and Operations about the challenge of developing effective warehouse labor solutions, and what shippers can do to minimize the negative aspects of the labor crunch on their businesses.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Don’t expect shoppers to abandon the convenience and ease of efficient e-commerce once the pandemic wanes.

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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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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The Owner-Operator of the Year was named Tuesday, September 28, at a gala banquet concluding the TCA's Truckload 2021 annual convention. Trucker Bryan Smith takes home $25K among other prizes with the competition.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The growth of e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic saw online returns double in 2020, underscoring the importance of a solid returns management program that serves both retailers and their customers.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Shipping giant CMA CGM is moving forward with its plans to develop its own cargo airline service. In a press release published today on its website, the shipping carrier announced that it would purchase two Boeing 777 freight airliners in its bid to expand its presence in the air freight sector. CMA CGM Air Cargo, the company’s air freight venture, was established earlier this year, right on the cusp of the current issues in shipping.

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As global demand climbs, supply chain disruption will likely always be an issue. While management cannot always solve each problem or prevent each disruption, they can mitigate certain risks. The chief concern lies in the ability to manage and resolve over, short, and damaged (OS&D ) and other costly issues. Implementing technology that shares shipment details in real-time, digital management methods, analytic utilization, and system integration will help modernize the supply chain processe

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LandLink

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The debate over whether density-based pricing will succeed in toppling the traditional National Motor Freight Classification’s (NMFC) based pricing in the LTL industry is an ongoing debate. Carriers are pushing for dimensional pricing to manage the margins on lightweight shipments. This is the basis of the argument. Under the NMFC classification density was taken into consideration as was packaging and commodity but it was largely based upon weight.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

McKeown Fine Foods needed to maximise storage density and ensure fast, reliable throughput at its new cold store facility in Northern Ireland. Toyota ’s advanced Radioshuttle solution stepped up to the mark. McKeown Fine Foods is a fast expanding family run food-processing business supplying breaded chicken and other meat products to wholesale, retail and food service organisations across the UK and Ireland.

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Logistics Marketing Advisors

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The way buyers purchase high-value logistics products and services has changed dramatically in the last 10 years, but too many logistics businesses haven’t adapted their marketing and sales efforts to reflect how today’s logistics decision makers buy. Marketing has become a game of Hide-and-Seek – but in reverse.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

AUTF, the French shippers’ trade association (representing importers and exporters from all over France), has revealed its satisfaction index of the shippers’ perception of maritime transport. The document is the result of a survey entrusted to Eurogroup Consulting and carried out among a panel of industrial shippers and distributors from the chemical, agrifood and distribution sectors.

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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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Loginext

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Let's start with the pun! Seamless is a grand technology conference on Retail, eCommerce and FinTech held in several locations across the globe.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), the trade body representing all aspects of the UK’s material handling industry, has highlighted the importance of proper forklift maintenance and safety procedures following a fatal industrial accident. The warning comes after the Health & Safety Executive successfully prosecuted the owners of a fencing business following an accident at their premises in which an employee died after being crushed by falling timber.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

At the beginning of 2020, the global market for automotive parts and accessories had enjoyed several years of high margins and steady growth in a stable environment. It was valued at $390 billion, according to a report. Then the COVID pandemic hit, and the once recession-resistant industry took a massive knock. The disruption changed the industry so significantly that it’s likely there won’t be a return to normal.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As part of a dedicated range of e-Commerce services, Geodis now offers a complete product returns management service. Thanks to Geodis, retailers and e-merchants will be able to benefit from an end-to-end technological and logistical solution covering the entire value chain, from order orchestration to product returns management, available throughout Europe.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

FourKites, a supply chain visibility platform, introduced its Order Intelligence Hub, a new single-pane-of-glass view of the entire lifecycle of every order.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Lead-acid battery, lithium-ion technology or fuel cell? To operate economically and efficiently, you need to identify the most suitable energy system for your particular transport processes. This decision depends on many factors and therefore requires a high degree of experience. The intralogistics and energy experts of the Hamburg-based intralogistics provider STILL gave a comprehensive overview of the different energy systems during a recent “Energy” webinar and explained the advan

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In recent years, sustainability has become front and center for both consumers and brands in an effort to reduce the impact and effect of climate change. Sustainability initiatives come in all shapes and sizes, including responsible product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, optimizing routes for trucks, and efficient returns management programs.

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