Tue.Apr 27, 2021

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Helping to “Drive” the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Globally

Now, That's Logistics

Sales of electric vehicles are rising worldwide and on track to make up 58% of all passenger vehicle sales by 2040. Loved for their eco-friendly status and the fact that they don’t require expensive trips to the gas station, plug-in electric vehicles can reduce emissions and even save their owners money. Plus, EVs are often more digitally connected than conventional vehicles, with many EV charging stations providing the option to control charging from a smartphone app.

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Understanding FedEx Shipping Zones for B2C Shipments

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

If you’re running an online or omnichannel retail business, your customers expect free and fast shipping – and you probably want to give it to them so you can compete with other online sellers. But figuring out how to fulfill orders affordably can also get confusing, time-consuming, and expensive.

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Golf and How to Avoid Shanking Your Next WMS Project

Logistics Viewpoints

Ever since COVID tested the supply chain industry’s ability to deliver under duress, many firms began looking to ramp up their game by installing a new warehouse management system (WMS). After all, if the latest technology couldn’t keep them on the fairway, what could? The fact is there are many WMS solutions out there, and choosing the wrong one will not only fail to improve your game, it may drive your operation clear out of bounds.

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Q1 earnings results shine for UPS

Logistics Management

Quarterly revenue—$22.9 billion—headed up 27% annually, and adjusted earnings per share—at $2.77—climbed 141% annually and was nearly a full dollar ahead of Wall Street expectations, at $1.72. Consolidated quarterly operating profit increased 158%, to $2.8 billion.

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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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Onfleet Announces Carbon Emissions Offset Initiative, Partnership with Pachama

Supply Chain Brain

Onfleet, a global provider of last mile delivery management software, announced an initiative to offset the impact of carbon dioxide emissions resulting from deliveries powered by its platform.

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Vaccine Hoarding May Backfire on Rich Nations as India Reels

Supply Chain Brain

For months, developed economies have hoarded COVID-19 vaccines and the raw materials needed to make them. Now, they’re being forced to act as an explosive outbreak in India raises the risk of new virus mutations that could threaten the wider world.

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How to Complete a BOL: Bill of Lading Form

GoShip Blog

The Bill of lading (BOL) is a very important document in the shipping industry that acts as a contract between the shipper, the carrier, and consignees. Because of the critical nature of the BOL, information must be filled out accurately every time. Many shippers use the same BOL form template to avoid making mistakes, however, it can be complicated for new shippers to understand all the intricacies of this process.

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The Impact of the Semiconductor Shortage on High-Tech and Automotive Manufacturers

Supply Chain Brain

There’s a severe shortage of semiconductors at the moment, caused by a combination of factors, including the coronavirus pandemic and unexpectedly high demand for autos and high-tech consumer products.

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Plus, Cummins Initiative to Develop Autonomous Natural Gas-Powered Trucks

NGT News

Plus, a company that specializes in self-driving truck technology, has unveiled a new initiative with Cummins, a global engine manufacturer, to develop the industry’s first driver-in, supervised autonomous trucks powered by natural gas. The compressed natural gas engines provided by Cummins have been certified to near-zero emissions, reducing smog-forming emissions by 90% compared to current […].

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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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Watch: How Can Manufacturers Meet Current and Future Labor Needs?

Supply Chain Brain

Bill Currence, president and managing partner of Cornerstone Consulting Organization, tells of the difficulties that manufacturers are experiencing in attracting workers in the midst of the pandemic, and what the employment picture will look like when it’s over.

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Is it time to rethink cab cleanliness?

Truck News

It there’s one maintenance requirement that’s come to the forefront during the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s the importance of cab cleanliness. The truck cab is the driver’s domain and needs to be a safe environment in which to work and live. Technicians may not like it, but they have a role to play in ensuring the […].

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Workhorse Names New President of Commercial Vehicles

NGT News

Workhorse Group Inc., a U.S. technology company focused on providing sustainable drone-integrated electric vehicles (EVs) to the last-mile delivery sector, has appointed Ryan Gaul to the newly created president of commercial vehicles position. In this role, Gaul will be responsible for managing Workhorse’s commercial vehicles division – including its manufacturing facility in Union City, N.J. […].

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Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics business to be acquired by DSV Panalpina

Logistics Management

DSV officials said that this acquisition is expected to establish a top three global freight forwarder, for revenue, and will be an all-share transaction expected to close in the third quarter. And it also noted that Agility will become DSV’s second largest shareholder, with an 8% ownership stake in the company.

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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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The Advantages of Northeast Regional Trucking Companies

Kane is Able

For many consumer product manufacturers, the Northeast is a critically important market. It makes sense to develop close partnerships with carriers that can provide superior service to grocery chains and mass retailers in this market. Let’s look at some advantages of regional carriers, with a particular focus on Northeast regional trucking companies.

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Trends That are Changing the Cold Food Chain

Food Logistics

How are technology, trends and a pandemic shaping cold food chains now and in the future? Download this free white paper to find out.

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Recalibrating Logistics in a Post-Pandemic World

Supply Chain Brain

An efficient, lean and profitable supply chain is about being proactive rather than reactive, forcing many businesses to recalibrate their logistics in 2021 and beyond.

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Trends That Are Changing the Cold Food Chain

Food Logistics

How technology, trends and a pandemic are shaping cold food chains now and in the future.

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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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Faces of Wildwood: The Kid, the Old Pro and the Builder at the 75 Chrome Shop Truck Show

Overdrive Online

Long Haul Paul's Saturday stop at the truck show in Wildwood, Fla., yielded brief profiles of owner-ops Lincoln Williamson (Mississippi) and Tom Billington (Florida) -- and builder Dustin Dickerson's show-stopping 1951 Pete.

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U.S. Companies Bump Up Prices on Supply Squeeze, Demand Boom

Supply Chain Brain

U.S. companies face soaring bills for all kinds of materials that they need to do business — and surging demand is helping them pass on those higher costs to their customers.

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What Are Billing Adjustments?

Freight Center

We often get questions about billing adjustments from shippers. It can be an unpleasant surprise to receive a billing adjustment, and there are ways to lower their occurrence. So, what are billing adjustments and what can you do to avoid them? We go into the details you need to know here.

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Supply Chain Career Tips

Logistics Bureau

With its diverse range of operations, the Supply Chain industry provides numerous opportunities for jobs and career advancement. In this video, I will share personal experiences on how I got into this field and give you some career tips. Watch this: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, check them out: Supply Chain Secrets: Pursuing a Career in Logistics and Supply Chain.

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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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Drive fault resolution at push of a button

Logistics Business Magazine

The Italian drive specialist Bonfiglioli has released its new Drive Diagnostic App, aimed at supporting day-to-day operations of field technicians with Bonfiglioli frequency inverters and servo drives. In the case of a fault shown in the drive, all the user has to do is enter the fault code indicated by the inverter in the App and it will immediately display the connected cause, together with useful information regarding how to solve the issue.

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Hino Motors, REE Automotive Agreement Aims to Remodel Commercial Mobility

NGT News

Hino Motors Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp., and REE Automotive Ltd., a company that specializes in e-mobility, have signed a strategic business alliance agreement to realize their shared vision of “providing new value to society through next-generation commercial mobility.” With the backdrop of advancements in CASE – connected, autonomous, shared and electric […].

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Realizing Top-Line Growth by Digitizing Warehouse Appointment Scheduling

Turvo

As supply chain complexity increases, professionals and managers of supply chain and logistics continue to look for ways to streamline supply chain processes, especially by applying automation where possible to allow a more strategic view of all supply chain activities. As new supply chain platforms enter the market to increase efficiency, collaboration, and keep goods moving, the focus has shifted to supply chain warehouse appointment scheduling.

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Routing in a Digital World for Building Supply Distributors

Trimble

As of February 2021, the inventory of homes for sale in the United States dropped by over 30% year over year. At the same time, the sales price of a home has risen over 16% and the average time for a house on the market was 9 days less than in 2020. These factors have created a perfect storm and have turned homebuyers to new construction more than in the past.

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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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Freight Management and Route Optimization: How a TMS Combines Both & Reduces Costs

MercuryGate

The inner workings of the shipping and transportation industry changed a lot over the last five to ten years as route optimization has become a primary focus for inventory and order shipping. The growth of supply chain TMS platforms and the big data they can provide to managers have transformed the transportation industry in unimaginable […]. The post Freight Management and Route Optimization: How a TMS Combines Both & Reduces Costs appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Hoppecke UK sales surge

Logistics Business Magazine

During a challenging 12 months, Hoppecke Industrial Batteries saw a significant uplift in UK sales against the backdrop of a market downturn. The market for motive power batteries was down around 25% in 2020/21. However, Hoppecke bucked the trend, growing sales by more than 15% over the previous year. General Manager Stuart Browne says: “It’s been a tough year, and like everyone, we’ve had to adapt.

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Three Ways Mobile Data Could Transform the Construction Industry

Supply Chain Brain

Data collection technology gives contractors a bird’s eye view of their business.

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