Tue.Jul 06, 2021

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Why Digital Transformation Is Fundamental To A Resilient Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

Logistics stakeholders are continuing to utilize digital transformation to meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. What this blog is about: Using automation and digital disruption to transform supply chains. Defining digital transformation and its customer-focused capabilities. 5 steps to define and implement a proper strategy for digital transformation.

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A 14-state speed trap: Where enforcement is most prominent

Overdrive Online

With Operation Safe Driver kicking off July 11 with a focus specifically on speeding, find here the jurisdictions that most heavily prioritize speeding violations. Also: Toughest states for moving violations overall, and broad enforcement trend data.

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Lease vs. Own for Cold Chain Facilities

Food Logistics

Leasing allows food and beverage distributors to avoid the expense of owning physical cold chain facilities.

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Knight-Swift acquires AAA Cooper, enters LTL market

Logistics Management

Phoenix-based national truckload carrier Knight-Swift Transportation announced it has thrown its hat into the less-than-truckload (LTL) arena, acquiring Dothan, Alabama-based LTL carrier AAA Cooper Transportation and its affiliated entity AAA Cooper for $1.35 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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L.I.N.K. | Maven Machines Details Trends in Trucking

Food Logistics

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel interviews CEO of Maven Machines Avi Geller, who explains why we need to support our drivers and details numerous trends happening in the industry today.

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Editor’s Choice: The TikTok Effect on Demand Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is from Kinaxis and explores the TikTok Effect. Or, why you need demand planning for going viral on social media. Overnight, millions of people are clamoring for your product.

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The Future of Automation is Here

Supply Chain Brain

When you look into the future, what do you see? We see the future of supply chains and logistics. We see a changing landscape with opportunity for growth and profitability. And we see automation as a key driver of supply chain success. Our Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) can help you increase productivity, ensure safety, deliver strong ROI, and scale effectively.

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Ripples Spread Everywhere: Global Shipping Rates Continue to Rise With No End Yet

MTS Logistics

Under normal market circumstances, there are always some trade lanes which are strong and some which are weak. If this imbalance persists, then gradually, capacity will be moved out of the weak trade lanes and into the strong trade lanes. However, this is a process that normally operates over very long time frames. Right now, the global shipping market is not normal at all.

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One Small Step for a Shipper Toward Embracing Electric Trucks

Supply Chain Brain

Packaging product distributor Veritiv partnered with Penske Truck Leasing to pioneer the use of an electrically powered big rig in Southern California.

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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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3 Logistics Outsourcing Mistakes

Logistics Bureau

There are many common mistakes made in Logistics Outsourcing. Often companies rush into Logistics Outsourcing without doing all the homework. With me is Urszula Kelly , our Supply Chain and Logistics specialist, to discuss the details and to share tips for you to avoid this type of situation. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Why 3PL Relationships are Fraught—And How to Manage Them.

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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: Shippers have already experienced the worst

FreightWaves SONAR

This “SONAR highlight reel,” which we plan to publish every other week, is intended to concisely hit data highlights and trends in truckload, intermodal and maritime. The end of the second quarter is typically a strong period for truckload freight and this year is no exception. While volumes remain elevated, tender rejection rates have declined steadily since early April.

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3 Ways to Protect Your Customers as We Find a New Normal

WorkWave

Time To Read: 4 minutes. Expanding eligibility, accessibility, and availability of COVID-19 vaccines has enabled the reopening of many businesses and ushered in what is widely being dubbed “the new normal.” When the pandemic was at its peak, businesses faced unprecedented challenges and new safety protocols that forced changes in operations and service.

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Why Freight and Logistics Claims Automation Is Now Table Stakes in the Freight Tech Stack

MercuryGate

A freight claim is a legal claim that gets sent from a shipper or consignee to a carrier after an issue with an order shipment. The purpose of freight and logistics claims is to bring about an in-depth analysis of the issue and to seek financial reimbursement for the loss or damage that has been […]. The post Why Freight and Logistics Claims Automation Is Now Table Stakes in the Freight Tech Stack appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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Sunbelt Rentals Orders Peterbilt Model 579EVs for Fleet

NGT News

Sunbelt Rentals is acquiring five Peterbilt battery-electric Model 579EVs for use in delivering rental machinery to and from job sites around the country. Based in Fort Mill, S.C., Sunbelt Rentals has over 975 locations and a diversified fleet, serving customers from commercial, industrial, residential and municipal industries. Designed for optimal weight distribution and performance, the […].

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Introducing Seegrid Palion Lift AMR

Supply Chain Brain

Introducing Seegrid's first lift AMR, the newest member of our Palion AMR fleet. Our highly anticipated Palion Lift offers new workflow capabilities for end-to-end material orchestration across facilities, further driving material flow efficiencies. Achieve safer, more cost effective movement with a full source-to-destination task automation solution for low-lift processes.

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Chart/Hyzon Partnership Will Focus on Liquid Hydrogen Heavy-Duty Transportation

NGT News

Hyzon Motors Inc. and Chart Industries Inc. have formed an agreement to develop and produce a liquid hydrogen-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicle with a range of up to 1,000 miles. Liquid hydrogen stores at twice the density of current 700 bar gaseous storage, enabling a tank of liquid hydrogen to fuel a vehicle for nearly twice […]. The post Chart/Hyzon Partnership Will Focus on Liquid Hydrogen Heavy-Duty Transportation appeared first on NGT News.

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Just say no: One owner-operator's approach to broker/customer demands to be 'additional insured'

Overdrive Online

Perspective from longtime independent and current insurance agent W. Joel Baker on what's become common risk-transfer contract practice: "My own solution is [saying] 'I won’t do business with you.'" If more did that, the practice would end, he says.

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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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WeDriveU Taking Delivery of GreenPower EV Star Vehicles

NGT News

WeDriveU, a transportation company specializing in providing shuttles for businesses, universities and hospitals, will be acquiring purpose-built all-electric EV Star vehicles from GreenPower Motor Co. Inc. GreenPower says it expects to deliver the first EV Star to WeDriveU in the current quarter, with additional units planned by the end of the calendar year.

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Is My Company Ready for a Transportation Management System?

Trinity Logistics

When was the last time you reviewed your logistics network and technology? If it’s been more than six months, then you’ve stumbled upon the right article. Now, you might be thinking, “I don’t feel like our process is necessarily broken. Is it really worth trying to fix it?” Yet, what if you could strategically reduce your overall spend while transforming your team from being reactive and task-oriented to proactive and customer-oriented.

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ISM Services PMI slips from May to June but remains strong

Logistics Management

The reading for the report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—at 60.1 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring)—slipped 3.9% from May’s 64 reading, with the index growing, at a slower rate, for the 13th consecutive month, with economic growth in the services sector also growing for the 13th month in a row, with services sector growth intact in 135 of the last 137 months.

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Why Digital Transformation Is Fundamental To A Resilient Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

Logistics stakeholders are continuing to utilize digital transformation to meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. What this blog is about: Using automation and digital disruption to transform supply chains. Defining digital transformation and its customer-focused capabilities. 5 steps to define and implement a proper strategy for digital transformation.

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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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Modern Materials Handling’s 2021 Virtual Summit kicks off July 29

Logistics Management

Registration open for free online event featuring insights on fulfillment trends from leaders with Main Pointe, St.

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Automation Keeps Production Moving

Supply Chain Brain

Learn more about how Seegrid autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) increase throughput, improve safety, and reduce costs.

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Top Shipping Tips for First Time Shippers

Freight Center

Being a first-time shipper can be overwhelming. There are many moving parts to the process, and getting one thing wrong, even something minor, or forgetting one step can be very costly. Below are the top freight shipping tips for first-time shippers to help you avoid common, costly mistakes.

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Driver Misclassification is an Opportunity and Turning Point for the Transportation Industry

Envase Technologies

Note: This post does not represent legal or tax advice for what you should do in your individual situation. You should always seek the advice of legal, tax, and licensing professionals before making decisions about your operating status. What Laws at the State and Federal Level Mean for Owner-Operators. For years companies have hired independent contractors to do the core work of their business.

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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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“Most secure trailer ever” developed

Logistics Business Magazine

ZF, Sioen Industries and Securitas have joined forces with printed side curtains manufacturer Roland International jointly developed the Intrudor Detection system to reduce the growing problem of cargo theft from trailers. The smart, multi-layered tarpaulin with embedded conductivity can be applied to doors, sides, and roofs for 360-degree trailer security and is compatible with reefers, plywood boxes, containers and curtainsider trailers.

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Effective maintenance reports are all in the details

Truck News

Kirk might have been grinning a bit behind his mask. It’s hard to tell. But I’m sure the owner of my go-to automotive shop has heard descriptions like this before. As I handed over the keys, I was mimicking the annoying sound coming from my car’s front end. The repetitive “whomp, whomp, whomp” increases in […].

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Six winners celebrate IFOY 2021 Awards

Logistics Business Magazine

Representatives of arculus, Cargotec, idealworks, Interroll Group, STILL and VOLUME Lagersysteme received their IFOY Awards – dubbed the “Oscar of intralogistics” – at an awards ceremony at the German Football Museum in Dortmund. The honours were given out by laudators Thomas Westphal (Lord Mayor of Dortmund), Gordon Riske (Chairman of the Board of the VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Sector Association and CEO of KION Group), Prof.