CLX Logistics

APRIL 30, 2021

You’re likely familiar with a 2PL or 3PL, but now, we often see the term 4PL used throughout the industry. Sometimes you’ll see both 4PL and Managed Transportation Services used together or interchangeably to describe similar services. Even here at CLX Logistics, we provide 4PL services to many of our clients. So, what does it mean, exactly? It’s pretty simple – a 4PL or fourth-party logistics provider is an outside transportation partner that delivers comprehensive planning and execution of all

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

The Noid is back. For those unfamiliar, let me explain. In 1986, when Domino’s Pizza was pushing its 30-minute delivery timeframes, it introduced the Noid in its advertising campaigns. The Noid, wearing a red skin-tight suit with rabbit ears, was a “physical manifestation of all the challenges inherent in getting a pizza delivered in 30 minutes or less.

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Overdrive Online

APRIL 30, 2021

Overdrive's latest CSA's Data Trail update, bringing in 2020 data: States ranked high for inspection intensity show high likelihood of inspecting a truck in normal times, as well as during the May 4-6 Roadcheck event.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

While the world is ready for a strong return to economic and logistics stability, there’s another risk on the horizon. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CSVA) International Roadcheck is set for May 4-6, 2021. Also known as the CVSA roadcheck, it spans three days. CVSA-certified inspectors will commit a blitz of inspections across North America, creating a sudden strain on resources for both domestic and cross-border freight.

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Kuebix

APRIL 30, 2021

Sustainability has been an increasingly important topic of conversation in business operations. In order to better understand the source of harmful gas emissions, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol has broken them down into three categories: Scope 1 – All direct emissions from the activities of an organization that are under their control. Scope 2 – Indirect […].

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NGT News

APRIL 30, 2021

For the first two months of the year, U.S. and Canadian Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales dropped 25% year-to-date over the same time period in 2020, as published in the Alternative Fuels Quarterly (AFQ) report recently released by ACT Research, a publisher of commercial vehicle truck, trailer and bus industry data, market analysis […]. The post ACT Research: Class 8 Natural Gas Truck Sales Rebounded in February appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2021

In this whitepaper, Setlog summarizes their predictions for what's to come in supply chain management in 2021 and outlines how you can alleviate the stress on your supply chain right away.

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NGT News

APRIL 30, 2021

California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) says it is accepting new voucher requests. When HVIP begins accepting new voucher requests, funds will be available in two phases. A total of approximately $165 million will be available, however, only half of the funds will be released beginning when the program opens […].

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2021

What happens when you add a rabbit to the family mix? I don’t know, but I’m going to find out this weekend. I wrote that back in January, and here’s what happened: I have a new supervisor, and although he’s a rabbit, he watches me like a hawk. Therefore, enough procrastinating; here’s the supply chain. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 30, 2021).

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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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NGT News

APRIL 30, 2021

Plug Power Inc., a provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions, has entered a strategic framework agreement with BAE Systems, a supplier and integrator of low- and zero-emission electric propulsion systems and application integration. Under the framework, Plug Power and BAE Systems will collaborate to supply zero-emission powertrains to heavy-duty transit bus OEMs in North America integrating […].

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PLS Logistics

APRIL 30, 2021

Peak shipping season starts in mid-August and stretches to the end of autumn, and occurs because of increased demand across many markets during these months.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 30, 2021

Arrive officials said that this investment is comprised of a combination of primary and secondary equity, with ATL acquiring a significant minority equity stake in Arrive, as well as the company’s largest investor.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2021

Attabotics, a 3D robotics supply chain company, today announced a partnership with AltaML, a Canadian applied artificial intelligence and machine learning company, and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), a center for artificial intelligence research and application, to further develop capabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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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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Food Logistics

APRIL 30, 2021

Webfleet looks to increase safety and lower insurance premiums with new capability in its telematics systems that taps video.

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Logistics Management

APRIL 30, 2021

Rail carloads—at 240,075—headed up 25% annually, topping the week ending April 10, at 237,6087, and trailing the week ending April 10, at 295,610.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2021

If Covid-19 made anything clear, it is the importance of adjusting to an ever-changing market and staying resilient with an optimized, digital supply chain. .

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 30, 2021

Meili Robots has created a report to explore the robotics market, highlight the pain points of robotic fleets becoming more diverse, and propose a universal solution as interoperability issues seem to be arising more frequently across industries. As robotic fleets become more diverse and autonomous in both industrial settings and public spaces, it is now more important than ever to raise awareness of the wide variety of issues that can arise due to the lack of interoperability.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2021

Supply-chain visibility providers often brand themselves as having the best solution on the market. The reality, however, is that choosing the right partner requires research and due diligence. .

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 30, 2021

GreyOrange , a global software and robotics provider that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimise fulfilment operations, has partnered with Logistex, a provider of automated materials handling and WMS solutions for warehousing operations. The strategic partnership leverages Logistex’s influence in the UK market to support GreyOrange robotics-enabled fulfilment technology offerings in the region. “ Logistex has a long-standing history of supporting UK supply chain opera

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2021

The post-pandemic economy, commonly referred to as the “new normal”, has ushered in an era of a major reshuffling of priorities within the business landscape.

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Globalior

APRIL 30, 2021

In supply chain operations, manual operations such as end-to-end time and cost calculations, checking routes on maps, comparing freight quotes, and searching for freight availability can take up a lot of time. Quickly changing information will make this process not only manual, but also inaccurate and hence extremely resource intensive. With more and more customers demanding a faster turnaround in getting shipments out of the warehouse and to their doorstep, these manual processes can become a s

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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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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2021

The consumer products giant Unilever plc is promising a “living wage” for all of its supply-chain workers by the year 2030. Can it make good on that pledge?

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Loginext

APRIL 30, 2021

Drones are almost at your doorstep with last mile deliveries! Drones are a wonderful addition to the world of logistics for numerous reasons. And why not? They’re fast, cheap, and environmentally friendly alternatives to many forms of transportation. The future of last-mile deliveries revolves around introducing drones into the supply chain to save time, […].

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2021

Inmar, an industry-leading provider of technology-driven reverse logistics and supply chain solutions, recently developed a customized SaaS solution for a top-10 national big-box retailer. The results were reduced costs of monthly store labor and transportation, consolidated vendor returns, and improved shipping, inventory, and data visibility.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 30, 2021

The pandemic has sent the retail industry on a K-shaped trajectory — the final straw that has sent many retail chains into bankruptcy while also contributing to a surge in sales for many of the leading chains. The difference has been not only offering products that customers are seeking, but also the impact of scale and supply chain sophistication that many smaller chains could not match.

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Truck News

APRIL 30, 2021

People stay in situations they’re comfortable in, and they leave the ones they aren’t. But when it comes to employment, is it this simple? Under normal situations, I would say no. In other sectors, the ability to leave one employer and go across the street and be re-employed in short order is usually not in […].

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MercuryGate

APRIL 30, 2021

Of all the challenges that face carriers, brokers, and transportation service providers, one of the most time-consuming remains maintaining carrier density and capacity. There is a fine line to walk between maintaining high levels of capacity and various carrier density opportunities, while also ensuring acceptance rates remain at an appropriate level.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2021

Uber Freight has announced an expansion to its bundled loads offering, encouraging streamlined booking and maximizing weekly load opportunities for carriers.

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