Fri.Jul 16, 2021

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How Accounts Receivable (AR) Benefits Your Company

Freight Center

The age-old question has been which is more important to a business - cash flow or profitability? Well, they do go hand in hand, but poor cash flow might eventually result in your losing vendors, suppliers, and lenders, which can severely damage your business. Of course, the most important thing for any small business manager or operator is remaining financially solvent and flexible.

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June retail sales see solid annual gains, reports Commerce and NRF

Logistics Management

Commerce reported that June retail sales—at $621.3 billion—were down 0.6% compared to May’s revised $617.9 billion (from an original reading of $620.2 billion) and up 18% compared to June 2020. And total retail sales from April through May headed up 31.5% compared to the same period a year ago.

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Join in the fight as a trucker against trafficking

Truck News

Shari’s story is difficult to hear, but we need to listen. You can almost picture the 15-year-old and her cousin heading to Wendy’s to buy a Frosty, one of those everyday experiences of childhood. The guy in the Lincoln says he’s related to a high school friend. They hop in for a ride and head […].

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Netcore Cloud Enters North American Market With Omnichannel Marketing Automation Platform

Supply Chain Brain

Netcore Cloud, a customer engagement platform that helps B2C brands create personalized digital experiences, has announced its entrance into the North American market.

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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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'Routine, day's end, on the way home': Getting there without advanced assist tech tripping you up

Overdrive Online

On Overdrive Radio, real-world perspective from two operators on the space where increasingly sophisticated driver-assist technologies meet the realities of the road. And: W. Tim Miller's old-school 1982 359 and farming/hauling operation.

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Best Practices for Improving FTL Strategy | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

There are several recommended practices that can improve your truckload freight performance if you're looking to optimize your FTL strategy and freight management.

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AAR reports mixed U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes, for week ending July 10

Logistics Management

Rail carloads—at 210,297—increased 4.3% annually, trailing the weeks ending Jul3 and June 26, at 236,486 and 237,117, respectively.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 16, 2021)

Talking Logistics

There seems to be a growing trend of supply chain technology companies sponsoring sporting events and athletes. Earlier this week, for example, project44 announced that it is “entering into its first NASCAR sponsorship with Rick Ware Racing and BYRD Racing.” Back in February 2019, Blue Yonder (JDA at the time) began its sponsorship of golfer. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 16, 2021).

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HoneyWell Launches New Line of Rugged, Mobile Computers

Supply Chain Brain

Honeywell has announced its latest family of rugged enterprise mobile devices designed for retail workers that pick, pack, sort and deliver e-commerce orders.

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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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“Wind of change” for transport market says AsstrA

Logistics Business Magazine

This article, supplied by global 3PL provider AsstrA , looks at the changing landscape of the transport market and the challenges businesses are confronting in volatile times. The logistics industry plays a key role in both international trade and the worldwide economy. While changes in the transport sector gradually affect the overall business climate, changing market factors can cause instant disruptions for logistics companies. 2020 was not an easy year due to the coronavirus pandemic, lockdo

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Does your 3PL have a warehouse business continuity plan?

Kanban Logistics

Hurricanes, blizzards, tornadoes, fires, and floods; these are just some of the disasters that can endanger people and property. They can also endanger your products – even within the seemingly safe confines of a 3PL warehouse. With such disasters becoming more commonplace, it seems like a good time to review warehouse business continuity plans and what your 3PL provider can and should have in place to protect your products.

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AnyLogic: the right tool for simulating your supply chain

Logistics Business Magazine

Simulation modelling, the process of creating and analysing digital prototypes of existing and proposed systems to predict their performance in the real world, has become one of operational research’s most important fields. The tools that simulation modelling provides both in engineering and business disciplines can reap abundant benefits for any organisation that utilise them.

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SEE the new efficient and sustainable SEALED AIR® brand FasFil Jr. Paper Void-Fill Pack Station System in action

Supply Chain Brain

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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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Oslo brewery uses cardboard beer carriers

Logistics Business Magazine

The new WaveGrip Cardboard Carrier from Berry Global has been selected by Oslo-based Amundsen Brewery, the second-largest craft brewery in Norway and one of the fastest-growing in the country, to provide a ring carrier solution for its range of beer cans. The WaveGrip carrier has been developed in line with Berry Global’s Impact 2025 sustainability strategy, which aims to work with customers to help meet and exceed their sustainability goals.

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Supply Chain Automation Research: How to Balance People & Technology in a Post-COVID World

Coyote

Get data-backed insights from 800 global supply chain leaders as they look to strike a balance human expertise and digital transformation.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

Much like the Olympics were pushed off for a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so too was the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as UEFA Euro 2020 or simply Euro 2020. This was the 16 th Euro Championship, a quadrennial international men’s football championship of Europe. And the final, which was played last Sunday, saw Italy take on England, who was trying to win its first major soccer tournament since 1966.

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11 Warehouse Automation Trends in 2021

Conger

In this article, we show you the biggest warehouse automation trends in 2021 that could change your warehouse operations. For each of the trends, you’ll learn: What it is and how it works. The benefits of implementing it. Companies that offer it. Let’s get started! Table of Contents. What is Warehouse Automation? What are the Benefits of Warehouse Automation?

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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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What is a 3PL & How Can One Benefit Your Business?

CH Robinson Logistics

What is a 3PL & How Can They Benefit Your Business? | Transportfolio. A third party logistics provider (3PL) can help you reach your logistics goals and increase the overall efficiency of your organization in the process. Whether your business is big, small, new or old, a 3PL is well worth considering if shipping is a high priority for your business.