Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

AUGUST 17, 2021

Fast-paced warehouse functions such as pick and pack fulfillment need clear standards to ensure the job gets done in the best possible way. Therefore, any efficient fulfillment operation will establish productivity standards that span the entire length of the operation, from the moment a trailer full of inventory hits the dock door until the individual item gets shipped to the end customer.

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Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2021

High demand for cargo capacity, rising freight rates, and pandemic-related restrictions all continue to create challenges for companies that rely on air freight in Canada. Like what’s taken place in land, sea, and rail over the last few months, air freight has witnessed its share of labor shortages, supply chain interruptions, and other logistical challenges as the world works through the impacts of a persistent global pandemic. “2021 has basically been a continuation of 2020, with COVID-19 cont

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 17, 2021

Investors and regulators are increasingly sounding the alarm about companies that exaggerate or misrepresent their environmental bona fides. That’s what prompted academics at University College Dublin to develop algorithms to detect and quantify greenwashing.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2021

For global freight shippers, managing disruption comes with the job. But the challenges of the last year have truly been out of the ordinary. Supply chain disruptions that consist of port and terminal congestion, shipping delays due to high cargo volumes, lack of labor due to Covid-19 and limited space have caused a myriad of challenges for shippers.

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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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Logistics Management

AUGUST 17, 2021

POLA reported that total July volume—at 890,800 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—was up 4% annually, topping June’s 876,430 TEU, and July volume at POLB saw a 4.2% annual increase, to 784,845 TEU, for a new July record, topping the previous record set in July 2020.

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AUGUST 17, 2021

With a 0.008-cent decrease, the weekly average came in at $3.356 per gallon, following a 0.003-cent decrease, to $3.364, for the week of August 9. Those two consecutive weeks of minimal decreases were preceded by a 2.5-cent increase, to $3.367, for the week of August 2.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 17, 2021

Mike McBreen, chief operating officer of Rad Power Bikes, relates the innovative solution that the company devised to get around severe port congestion and lack of equipment availability in its traditional supply chain.

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 17, 2021

Convoy officials said that its new power-only service through Convoy Go provides private fleets with nationwide capacity to haul pre-loaded and empty dry van trailers. And they added that with its network of more than 300,000 tractors, Convoy now provides the largest on-demand fleet of power units in the market.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 17, 2021

Production at U.S. factories strengthened in July by the most in four months, rebounding above pre-pandemic levels and indicating manufacturers are coping with snarled supply chains and shortages.

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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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Logistics Management

AUGUST 17, 2021

To better understand the unique challenges of entering emerging markets and the secret to successful supply chain management, Avetta interviewed three top procurement, health and safety, and sustainability leaders.

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NGT News

AUGUST 17, 2021

NGVAmerica has pledged that by 2030, 80% of NGV on-road motor fuel in the U.S. will be derived from renewable sources, rising to 100% by 2050. Last year, RNG collected at local landfills, wastewater treatment plants, commercial food waste facilities and agricultural digesters displaced conventional natural gas derived from fossil sources as the dominant on-road […].

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 17, 2021

Commerce reported that July retail sales—at $617.7 billion—were off 1.1% compared to June’s revised $624.7 billion and topped July 2020 by 15.8%.

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NGT News

AUGUST 17, 2021

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is partnering with sustainable infrastructure company Endeavour to roll out Endeavour’s patented GridBlock platform for utilities. GridBlock technology simplifies integration of photovoltaics, energy storage and advanced DC services such as electric vehicle fleet charging, while also providing tools to improve grid resiliency.

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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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Women in Trucking

AUGUST 17, 2021

In 2016, Millennials became the largest portion of the American workforce, overtaking both Gen-Xers and Boomers. As the transportation industry faces record-breaking labor shortages in the next few years, and with the average age of truck drivers inching closer toward retirement, it’s critical to start recruiting the next generation of transportation professionals now.

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NGT News

AUGUST 17, 2021

Tritium, a developer and manufacturer of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles (EV), has signed a deal with Evie Networks to install more than 300 of Tritium’s new RTM 50kW fast chargers across Australia. The Tritium RTM fast chargers are expected to be deployed over the next two years at 158 different destinations, with two […]. The post Evie Networks to Install Tritium Fast Chargers Across Australia appeared first on NGT News.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 17, 2021

Time To Read: 2 minutes. There was already a fast-moving trajectory towards more shoppers moving online, but the 2020 pandemic pushed things even faster. Online shopping and e-commerce seem more important with every passing day. That means last mile delivery is becoming even more significant in customer satisfaction. And last mile delivery customers are getting more demanding than ever before. .

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NGT News

AUGUST 17, 2021

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed a slew of new deals in response to the demand for renewable natural gas (RNG) as more fleets adopt and expand their use of the low-carbon transportation fuel. RNG represents more than 74% of the 26 million gallons of fuel Clean Energy expects to provide through these recent signed […]. The post Clean Energy Signs RNG Agreements in Trucking, Transit and Refuse Fleets appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 17, 2021

Incorporating contextualization into a company’s mobile technology strategy adds another vital layer of optimization, allowing employers to improve safety and compliance while reaping the benefits of mobile tech.

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NGT News

AUGUST 17, 2021

Loop Energy, a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell-based solutions, has ordered eFlow-powered hydrogen fuel cell systems under a commercial agreement with NGVI, a South Korean-based manufacturer of turnkey CNG and hydrogen fuel systems for transit and coach bus applications. Loop Energy will supply NGVI with the latest generation of its hydrogen fuel cell […].

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Logistics Management

AUGUST 17, 2021

Realistic strategies to address the chronic warehouse challenge.

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NGT News

AUGUST 17, 2021

Volvo Trucks North America, along with third-party supply chain solutions provider NFI, is participating in Run on Less – Electric (RoL-E), an electric truck technology demonstration that showcases advancements in freight efficiency. In 2020, NFI became one of the first fleets in North America to take delivery of Volvo VNR Electrics. The battery-electric Class 8 […].

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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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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2021

Why are Healthcare Supply Chain different? Why are they are more complex? Will we see more rationalisation in the Healthcare sector? What about modular manufacturing? Lots of interesting perspectives once again from Prashant Yadav. Watch the video below: Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com. Phone: +61 417 417 307.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2021

FreightWaves NOW hosts Kaylee Nix and Michael Vincent talk to Mark Ford, Chief Operating Officer at BlueGrace Logistics about why having a capacity strategy is important. Mark discusses the importance of Truckload Capacity Strategies and how it is even possible in this market climate. “It’s important to have a strategy to manage through the peaks and valleys that typical and atypical freight seasons or markets create.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2021

The Ehrhardt Partner Group (EPG ) has boosted its reputation with the successful rollout of its LYDIA Voice technology to 92 CONA locations, a total that is set to rise to over 100. CONA is the IT services company for the Coca-Cola bottling business in North America, with over 160,000 sales orders and an average of 30000 users per day. Its implementation and rapid rollout of LYDIA Voice is a fantastic endorsement for EPG, the Germany-based global supply chain software provider and voice picking

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Envase Technologies

AUGUST 17, 2021

It’s not the definition that matters as much as what it does. Just what does intermodal drayage mean actually? Why is it so important? Does it even have a place in the economy today? Let’s dive into those three questions and understand the role, and history, of intermodal drayage in the economy. Intermodal: Getting from A to B by Sea and Land. Intermodal simply means using multiple modes of transportation to get something from one place to another.

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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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MercuryGate

AUGUST 17, 2021

The key to understanding the functions of omnichannel shipping optimization and how they can boost omnichannel supply chain strategies lies within the digital freight network. Partnered with the right technology, supply chain optimization can achieve new insight with end-to-end visibility, route optimization, decreasing risk, and clear communication for each method for consumer experiences.

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Forto

AUGUST 17, 2021

In unserem letzten Beitrag haben wir uns bereits den Basics im Bereich der Luftfracht gewidmet. Nun ist es an der Zeit ein bisschen tiefer in die Materie einzutauchen beziehungsweise abzuheben. So werfen wir in dem folgenden Beitrag insbesondere einen genaueren Blick auf die Preisberechnung über die Standard IATA Frachtraten hinaus und bringen etwas Licht ins Dunkle, was die verschiedenen rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen der Luftfracht betrifft.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2021

A massive shift to digital solutions is now well underway in warehousing but, as more companies make the move from manual to automated processes, do we risk leaving our employees behind? By SnapFulfil CEO, Tony Dobson. Bosses need to prepare their staff accordingly to embrace new technology as an opportunity, rather than perceive it as a threat. It takes both clear communication and a willingness to learn – and especially around the cultural shift to slick, best-of-breed WMS from an onerous and

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