Wed.Apr 28, 2021

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How Warehouse Ventilation Can Increase Productivity

Cyzerg

To ensure that your warehouse is operating at its optimal best, warehouse ventilation is one factor that you should focus on improving. A warehouse without proper ventilation could lead to uncomfortable employees and even unhealthy working conditions, leading to a lower productivity rate.

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Becoming More Influential with Ann Holm

The Logistics of Logistics

Becoming More Influential with Ann Holm. Ann Holm and Joe Lynch talk about becoming more influential. In the podcast interview, executive coach, Ann Holm shares easy to use strategies for increasing your influence. About Ann Holm. Ann C. Holm, MS, PCC , is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in executive, career, and sales coaching. In addition to being a certified Master practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, she offers the Type Coach online assessment, with a focus on persona

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Shipping Containers Are Falling Overboard at a Rapid Rate

Supply Chain Brain

Containers piled high on giant vessels carrying everything from car tires to smartphones are toppling over at an alarming rate, sending millions of dollars of cargo sinking to the bottom of the ocean as pressure to speed deliveries raises the risk of safety errors.

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Federal court rules California's AB 5 applies to trucking, dealing blow to owner-operator model in state

Overdrive Online

A three-judge panel voted Wednesday to overturn an injunction that exempted the trucking industry from the ABC independent contractor test. The California Trucking Association is vowing to continue the fight, which requires an appeal to SCOTUS.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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What We Need (More Of) Now in Logistics

Talking Logistics

In logistics, somebody has to own the assets. That was the title of a post I wrote way back in April 2013. Here’s how it begins: In most aspects of life, an asset is an asset, “a useful and desirable thing or quality,” as Dictionary.com defines it. But not in the logistics world, at least. Read more What We Need (More Of) Now in Logistics. The post What We Need (More Of) Now in Logistics appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Overcoming Artificial Intelligence Obstacles in the Supply Chain

Morai Logistics

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a growing role in the supply chain, yet, in order for it to be utilized to its fullest, there are several factors worth considering. . AI has been talked about as a game changer in the realm of supply chain for a long time now. In recent years, its potential has finally started to be harnessed by companies. However, the implementation of AI is not as straightforward as it might seem.

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AMV Files EV Charging, Electric Work Truck Patents

NGT News

ATLIS Motor Vehicles (AMV), a start-up mobility technology company, has filed five new provisional patents for protection of key technology related to its proprietary electric vehicle (EV) charging technology and XT pickup truck. The new patent applications cover charging algorithms, charging handle, cable and station technologies, data management, and driver profile transfer technology.

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Taking a look at Brexit Supply Chain Challenges—Dual Tariffs, Dual Operations

Logistics Management

Susan Boylan, Director Analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain Practice, assesses the challenges of a post-Brexit world for logistics leaders.

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Loop Energy Secures Fuel Cell Module Order for Chinese Transit Bus Fleet

NGT News

Loop Energy, a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell-based solutions, has received and fulfilled an order for 10 units of the company’s eFlow fuel cell modules from Beijing IN-Power for integration by Skywell New Energy Vehicles Group in Nanjing, China. The shipment marks the second phase of a previously announced memorandum of understanding between […].

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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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Freight TSI is down sequentially and annually, reports BTS

Logistics Management

The February reading—at 132.2—decreased 3.6%, from January to February, down to its lowest level going back to September 2020, on the heels of five straight months of growth. And on an annual basis, the February Freight TSI was off 2.7%.

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Vicinity Motor Deploying Exro Electric Bus Tech

NGT News

Exro Technologies Inc., a developer of power electronics for electric motors and batteries, has signed a supply agreement with Vicinity Motor Corp. (VMC), a supplier of shuttle transportation vehicles for public and commercial use, to deploy Exro enhanced electric buses. With operations in Canada and the U.S., VMC says it has established market penetration and […].

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Watch: Lessons Learned During the Pandemic by the Food and Beverage Industry

Supply Chain Brain

Jonathan Havens and Kermit Nash, partners in the law firm of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP, review the experience of the food and beverage industry in the pandemic, in the form of lessons learned and possible permanent changes to the supply chain.

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P&O Ferries ‘takes back leadership’ on Dover-Calais route

Logistics Business Magazine

P&O Ferries has announced the return of a fifth ro-ro ship on its Dover-Calais route in order to take back market leadership on the English Channel. Pride of Burgundy – a 28,000t vessel with capacity to carry 120 lorries – will return to the vital arterial route in June 2021, restoring the P&O Dover-Calais fleet to its pre-pandemic strength of five and expanding options for customers looking to transport goods between Britain and the EU.

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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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LogicSource Announces Enhancements to OneMarket Platform

Supply Chain Brain

LogicSource, a provider of purpose-built procurement services and technology, recently announced updates to its OneMarket platform with five-modules designed specifically for sourcing and procurement professionals.

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OPAL, NextEra Energy Building Minnesota’s First RNG Production Facility

NGT News

OPAL Fuels LLC, a Fortistar portfolio company, and NextEra Energy Marketing LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources LLC, have unveiled plans to build the first landfill renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Minnesota. The project will be located at a landfill owned by Republic Services Inc., a provider of non-hazardous solid waste collection, […].

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Walmart Expands Delivery to Your Fridge

Supply Chain Brain

Grocers gained millions of online customers last year, and now the challenge is keeping them.

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What You Should Know Before Starting an eCommerce Business

Ship Monk

Ready to launch into digital superstardom, eh? You’ve come to the right place. Starting an eCommerce business is certainly no small feat, and it takes a special kind of tenacity and follow-through to find long-lasting success in such a competitive — but exciting! — industry. As a logistics partner to online merchants of all shapes and sizes, it’s safe to say that we’ve been around the block enough times to shine a helpful spotlight on the ins and outs of eCommerce.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Axele Announces Partnership with Apex Capital

Supply Chain Brain

Axele, a Transportation Management System company, has announced a strategic partnership with Apex Capital, where the Axele TMS will be integrated with Apex Capital’s freight factoring solution.

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The last mile in the supply chain

Globalior

Last-mile logistics is arguably the most important stage in the entire supply chain. This generally includes receiving an order from a warehouse and delivering it on time to the right customer, store, or a specific pick-up point, without any damages. However, customer expectations have changed tremendously over the past few years. Customers now want visibility of their orders.

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Digital Supply Chain Management: What's the Cost of Doing Nothing? Learn Why a Digital Supply Chain is Critical for Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Businesses.

Supply Chain Brain

Why it's more important than ever for manufacturers and distributors to automate their supply chains, or pay the high costs associated with not going digital.

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La importancia de la digitalización en la cadena de suministro

MercuryGate

No hay duda de que la pandemia de Covid-19 ha acelerado la transformación digital, una tendencia que ya venía en aumento. Y, hoy en día, las empresas ya no pueden permitirse el lujo de continuar ignorando esto. A medida que las organizaciones y sus cadenas de suministro continúan enfrentando múltiples desafíos relacionados con el transporte […].

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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DSV Panalpina acquires Agility GIL

Logistics Business Magazine

Two years after buying Panalpina, DSV Panalpina has announced the acquisition of Agility Global Integrated Logistics (GIL) is a deal worth $4.2 billion. The resultant group will become the world’s third-largest transport and logistics company when the deal is concluded in Q3/2021. Global Integrated Logistics is part of Agility and one of the world’s top freight forwarding and 3PL providers.

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Why Digitization in the Supply Chain is So Crucial

MercuryGate

There is little question that the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, a trend that was already on the rise. And, today businesses can no longer afford to ignore it. As organizations and their supply chains continue to face multiple challenges related to transporting goods, digitization is more critical than ever before. The best way […].

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Please Vote for Penske Logistics in Inbound Logistics Magazine 3PL Excellence Awards Event

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Logistics is seeking your support in the upcoming election. Voting is now open for the Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards. Each year, in its July issue, Inbound Logistics magazine publishes a comprehensive resource on third-party logistics and the outsourced logistics market. The magazine is asking readers to identify which third-party logistics companies provide excellent service via an online voting portal.

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Procurement and HR: A Critical Partnership in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

For all the differences between procurement, with its pragmatic, quantitative and best-price-for-best-supply mindset, and human resources, with its qualitative approach to the organization’s people and relationships, a lot more thought should be given to where they come together.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Covid research highlights supply chain struggles

Logistics Business Magazine

The Covid-19 pandemic revealed key differences between “fit” and “fragile” supply chain organisations with regards to how they deal with disruption, according to Gartner, Inc. The most fragile focus on short-term survival, while the fittest supply chain organisations see disruptions as inflection points to improve the value that supply chain provides to the business.

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Three Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2021

Supply Chain Brain

Three trends are likely to outlast the pandemic and dominate the landscape this year.

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Bespoke handling solution for building materials manufacturer

Logistics Business Magazine

Materials handling solutions expert B&B Attachments has provided building materials manufacturer Aggregate Industries with a prototype forklift clamp, leading to gains in efficiency and safety. Aggregate Industries manufactures and supplies a range of heavy building materials, primarily aggregates such as stone, asphalt and concrete, to the construction industry and other business sectors.