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Industry Shortages in 2021

3PL Insights

Many industries are having trouble keeping up with demand as the U.S. businesses are operating at full capacity. Businesses that were forced to reduce on-hand inventory at the start of the pandemic are now struggling to replenish their stock. These shortages are trickling down the supply chain and are preventing businesses from getting back to pre-pandemic production levels.

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Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish

The Logistics of Logistics

Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish. Chris Fish and Joe Lynch discuss bulk food transport. Chris is the Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation by Ruan Transportation which provides Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, and Value-added Warehousing. About Chris Fish. Chris Fish was appointed Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation in 2017.

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Tata Steel Europe’s Connected Planning Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Tata Steel Europe Plant in Wales. The steel industry is not easy. A ton of steel can cost as little as $700. A pound of apples costs about the same as a pound of steel, yet steel is a complex product produced using high-tech metallurgical and manufacturing processes. Even before the pandemic the global steel industry was navigating significant disruptions that included steep price competition (China has been investigated numerous times for dumping), soft demand, and tariff issues.

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Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish

The Logistics of Logistics

Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish. Chris Fish and Joe Lynch discuss bulk food transport. Chris is the Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation by Ruan Transportation which provides Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, and Value-added Warehousing. About Chris Fish. Chris Fish was appointed Senior Vice President of Dedicated Contract Transportation in 2017.

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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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LM reader survey indicates 2021 Peak Season is expected to be more active than 2020

Logistics Management

A Logistics Management readership survey of more than 100 freight transportation, logistics, and supply chain stakeholders found that there is strong sentiment that the 2021 Peak Season will be more active than it was a year ago, with 78% of respondents indicating that will be the case, with 16% contending it will be similar to 2020, and 5% expecting it to be less active.

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Staying Independent in the Age of Enterprise Partnership Culture

Logistics Bureau

A recent catch-up session with one of our software suppliers left me reflecting on how business relationships are changing , primarily in their focus and perceived value. Partly to process those reflections internally, and equally for you to consider before engaging a supply chain or business consulting firm, I thought I’d share my perception of an emerging development in partnership culture , seemingly fuelled by the popularity of cloud delivery for enterprise software.

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Watch: Why Slavery in Supply Chains Grew During the Pandemic

Supply Chain Brain

Ingrid Verschuren, head of data strategy with Dow Jones, reveals the findings of research showing a surge in modern slavery during the lockdown prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Canada’s trucking industry should be proud

Truck News

“The big American companies are going to eat us all up!” I heard this a lot in the mid-90s. Schneider was moving into Canada at the time. JB Hunt seemed poised to enter. Roadway bought up Reimer and Celadon bought out Yanke and Hyndman. There was a lot of doom and gloom among drivers. American […].

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Will Global Supply Problems Choke Off Economic Recovery?

Supply Chain Brain

Numbers from the first quarter of this year show that the U.S. economy is “back in business.” But can it keep up the momentum?

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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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Friend of Overdrive’s founder recalls Mike Parkhurst ‘wasn’t afraid of nothing’

Overdrive Online

Owner-op Donald Ridzon’s memories of Overdrive founder Mike Parkhurst haven’t dimmed: “He was always willing to dive into something that was different. He never backed out of it." Here find more memories of Parkhurst approaching 7 years since his passing.

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Beyond Technology: The Importance of Relationship Building

Talking Logistics

Technology often hogs the spotlight in today’s logistics industry, but anyone who has been in the industry for a while understands that relationships — with shippers, carriers, employees and technology providers — are critical as well. Has that changed in the age of digital transformation? Can technology actually play a role in building relationships?

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JetBlue Expands Sustainable Fuel Usage

NGT News

JetBlue has entered into a new relationship with World Energy and World Fuel Services for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). JetBlue’s LAX flights using SAF started this month. This increase in the airline’s usage of SAF includes 1.5 million gallons of blended SAF a year for at least three years, […]. The post JetBlue Expands Sustainable Fuel Usage appeared first on NGT News.

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Ransomware Attacks on the Rise in 2021

3PL Insights

Cybersecurity attacks have been on the rise in recent years having increased by 600% since the beginning of the pandemic. This year, we have seen major ransomware attacks that not only cost businesses a lot of money but also affected U.S. citizens critically. The recent ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline left millions of people on the east coast without access to gasoline.

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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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New Law Solidifies Use of Neighborhood EVs in SoCal Community

NGT News

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., has signed into law a bill that will launch a new electric vehicle transportation plan in Rancho Mission Viejo. S.B.214, authored by State Sen. Patricia Bates, R-Laguna Niguel, permanently grants the County of Orange the authority to establish a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) transportation plan in Rancho Mission Viejo.

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Evans Distribution Systems Named Top 100 3PL for 19 Consecutive Years

3PL Insights

MELVINDALE, Mich. July 19, 2021 — Evans Distribution Systems, a third-party logistics provider, has been recognized as a “Top 100 3PL Provider” by Inbound Logistics for the 19th consecutive year. This recognition is an indication to our customers and our employees that Evans continues to provide innovative 3PL services at the highest level of quality and care.

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Kinder Morgan Acquiring Growing RNG Player Kinetrex

NGT News

Energy infrastructure company Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI) has agreed to acquire Indianapolis-based Kinetrex Energy from an affiliate of Parallel49 Equity. Kinetrex is a supplier of liquefied natural gas in the Midwest, as well as a rapidly growing producer and supplier of renewable natural gas (RNG) under long-term contracts to transportation service providers.

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2021: A Year of Strength, Innovation and Resilience

3PL Insights

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) has released its Annual State of Logistics Report for 2021. This report is an overview of the state of the supply chain industry and its future direction. We have summarized the CSCMP report with our key takeaways. Download this whitepaper to see the trends that will have the biggest impact on the supply chain over the next year.

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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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Oberon Fuels Welcomes Propane Vet Cinch Munson

NGT News

Oberon Fuels, a California-based provider of renewable dimethyl ether (rDME) transportation fuels, has announced the addition of longtime propane industry exec Cinch Munson. Joining as vice president of commercial development, Munson has more than 20 years’ experience in the propane and agribusiness sectors. Most recently, he served as senior vice president of business development for […].

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PCS Software Partners with Global Location Platform, HERE Technologies

Supply Chain Brain

PCS Software, an AI-powered transportation management platform provider for shippers, carriers and brokerages in North America, has announced its partnership with HERE Technologies, a location data and technology company.

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Volvo CTO to Keynote ACT Expo

NGT News

The organizers of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo have announced Lars Stenqvist, chief technology officer of the Volvo Group, as a keynote speaker for the upcoming event. The 10th annual conference and expo is returning to the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California on Aug. 30-Sept. 2. Stenqvist’s keynote will take place as […].

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3T wraps up new contract with PFF Group

Logistics Business Magazine

Leicester-based 3T Logistics and Technology Group has recently been selected by one of the UK’s leading food packaging manufacturers to streamline its customer deliveries and help reduce the company’s carbon footprint. Food packaging manufacturer PFF Group has recently invested in a new transport management system to supply packaging products to supermarkets and food manufacturers across the UK.

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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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CPUC Lays out Vehicle Electrification Priorities

NGT News

On July 15, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) finalized a section of its transportation electrification framework, setting near-term priorities for transportation electrification to guide investments by the state’s utilities over the next several years. Emphasizing “the urgent need to meet the state’s electric vehicle (EV) policy goals by 2025” and citing projected infrastructure gaps, […].

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Penske Truck Rental Introduces Mobile App for Consumer Truck Rental Customers

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Rental has introduced its first-ever mobile app for consumer truck rental customers. It provides do-it-yourself movers with the ability to manage their move more efficiently and effectively. Penske is committed to providing a stress-free moving experience by offering flexibility, expert advice, moving tips, greener moving options and a network of supplies and services.

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Telematics overhaul needed to combat driver shortages

Logistics Business Magazine

As the UK government continues to hold talks with hauliers over driver shortages which are affecting critical supply chains, Trakm8 is urging logistics firms to redouble efforts to drive up efficiency in existing fleets. The logistics sector has been hit by two crises almost simultaneously; the UK’s exit from the EU’s freedom of movement arrangements and the COVID-19 pandemic, either one of which would have introduced significant headwinds on their own.

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LogiNext launches MILE: America’s first integrated last mile delivery platform

Loginext

LogiNext launches MILE: America’s first integrated last mile delivery platform New York, USA – July 20, 2021 LogiNext, a global technology company on a mission to optimize and automate delivery management for enterprises has today launched MILE that is America’s first integrated last mile delivery platform. A monumental occasion in the field of […].

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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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Using SCI to evaluate the efficacy of transportation spend

FreightWaves SONAR

Find out how CPG companies can apply SONAR Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) Platform to their business. SONAR SCI is an expansion of the SONAR platform, the only freight forecasting platform. SONAR SCI subscribers have access to $80 billion of shipper-to-carrier freight spend. These invoices are submitted every evening and include what shippers actually pay carriers, not self-reported data.

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Children and Pets and Moving – Oh My!

Penske Move Ahead

Moving with a full house? Embrace the challenge by making it enjoyable for everyone – especially if little ones and furry friends are involved. To ensure a seamless and stress-free move, Penske Truck Rental encourages these tips to prepare your precious cargo for the big day. Moving With Kids Children and toddlers may not be able to fully grasp an impending move.

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British International Freight Association Reiterates Need to Prepare for EU Trade Rule Changes

Food Logistics

The customs environment should beware of the implications of failing to make the declarations that will become necessary.

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