Fri.Sep 17, 2021

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International Truckload Shipping To and From Mexico: The Basics

Trinity Logistics

If you’re thinking about expanding your supply chain into shipping to and from Mexico , you’re not alone. Business between the U.S. and Mexico is booming. Currently, Mexico is the U.S.’s second largest trading partner , after China. The U.S. is Mexico’s largest trading partner, with 80 percent of Mexican exports going to the United States. Since the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (NAFTA) in 1994, U.S. exports to Mexico have risen 517 percent and Mexican exports to the US

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Why Your Truck Needs Wings with Dan Burrows

The Logistics of Logistics

Why Your Truck Needs Wings with Dan Burrows. Dan Burrows and Joe Lynch discuss why your truck needs wings. Dan is the founder and CEO of TruckLabs , a trucking technology company with a mission to transform the industry through a series of smart hardware and software product offerings. About Dan Burrows. Daniel Burrows is the Founder and CEO of TruckLabs , which was founded in 2015 through Daniel ‘s graduate work at Stanford University.

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Rising transportation and supply chain costs are driving industrial real estate leasing activity

Logistics Management

Data recently issued by Los Angeles-based industrial real estate developer CBRE indicated that leasing volume for the United States industrial market is on track for a new annual record in 2021, with total activity through July, at 587 million square-feet (SF), a 52% annual gain.

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DeepWay Debuts Smart Energy Truck to Automate Road Freight

NGT News

DeepWay, a Baidu-backed company, has unveiled Xingtu, a smart new energy heavy-duty truck with a computing power of more than 500 TOPS and ultra-long-distance sensing capabilities of more than 1 kilometer. This announcement marks Baidu’s entry into the global freight market. The truck is powered by Baidu’s AI technology stack and the Baidu Apollo autonomous […].

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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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GM Plans ‘Substantial Shifts’ in Supply Chain as Chip Woes Last

Supply Chain Brain

General Motors is planning to revamp its supply chain as the pandemic-triggered chip shortage and rising demand for chip-intensive vehicles have demonstrated the need for an overhaul.

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India Taps Amazon, Microsoft to Boost Its Farming Industry

Supply Chain Brain

Amazon, Microsoft and Cisco Systems are among technology giants lining up to harness data from India’s farmers in an ambitious government-led productivity drive aimed at transforming an outmoded agricultural industry.

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Is eTicketing in the Trucking Industry Here to Stay?

Trux

The after effects of COVID-19 aren’t over. Businesses across all industries are still adapting to evolving mandates and state regulations originally set forth to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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Podcast | Why Logistics Must Embrace AI Now

Supply Chain Brain

Artificial intelligence promises huge benefits to the logistics sector — so why is it so slow in being fully adopted there?

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Lane Transit District Orders 19 New Flyer Battery-electric Transit Buses

NGT News

NFI Group Inc.’s New Flyer of America Inc. subsidiary has received a new contract from the Lane Transit District (LTD) for 19 battery-electric, 40-foot Xcelsior CHARGE NG heavy-duty transit buses. The order includes six depot chargers and commissioning by New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions, supporting electric bus deployment in Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, and Metro Area where LTD […].

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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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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 17, 2021)

Talking Logistics

I’ve just returned from Transplace’s Shipper Symposium, my first in-person event in more than 18 months. I’ll share my takeaways in an upcoming post, but here’s a quick observation that we all instinctively know: it’s the learning and networking that takes place during the meals and breaks that really set in-person events apart from virtual. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 17, 2021).

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SemaConnect Launches New Retail EV Charging Station

NGT News

SemaConnect, an electric vehicle (EV) services provider in the North American commercial property market, has announced a new solution for public retail EV charging: the Series 8 charging station. Powered by an open network platform, the Series 8 features a credit card reader and other flexible payment options, providing access to all EV drivers regardless […].

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Could the COVID hours waiver be flexibility advocates' chance to further disentangle HOS rigidity?

Overdrive Online

Strong views from Andrea Marks of the Trucker Nation advocacy group on the opportunities embedded within the long extensions of FMCSA's COVID-emergency-related waivers – and the dangers lurking in the latest changes as of September 1.

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Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to expand hours for truck pick up and drop off

Shipping and Freight Resource

San Pedro Bay Ports Announce New Measures to Speed Cargo Throughput. Expanded night and weekend hours planned at ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles. Sept. 17, 2021 – Los Angeles : Today, after consultation with multiple supply chain stakeholders and the U.S. Department of Transportation, the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles announced bold new measures to improve freight movement and reduce delays through the ports as they continue to experience record volumes.

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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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AAR reports annual U.S. rail carload and intermodal declines, for the week ending September 11

Logistics Management

Rail carloads—at 223,710—headed up 4.5% annually, and intermodal units—at 244,900—slipped 6% annually.

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An ode to the American Truck Driver

Overdrive Online

Overdrive pays homage to America's truckers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

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Why is it Crucial for F&B Brands to Design an Ideal Supply Chain Network?

Locus

In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Food & Beverage (F&B) brands are increasingly focusing on improving the performance of their supply chains. Lower footfalls in stores has prompted retail outlets to roll out omnichannel capabilities like direct to consumer (D2C), e-commerce, buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS) etc. so as to reach out to more consumers.

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3PL pick and pack to benefit retailers

20Cube Logistics

Benefits of 3PL for Your Supply Chain. 3PL, or third-party logistics, refers to a company outsourcing part or all of its logistics requirements to a provider. 3PL providers handle all or several components of your supply chain, like warehousing, distribution, inbound freight, and outbound freight. Outsourcing these functions to a 3PL provider has many cost-savings and efficiency benefits.

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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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An ode to the American Truck Driver

Overdrive Online

Overdrive pays homage to America's truckers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

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At 20Cube we go that extra mile

20Cube Logistics

Saving Money With Managed Services for Logistics. Outsourcing logistics saves your company valuable time and money in more ways than you think. For one, using a company that specialises in logistics means you can leverage its network of warehouses and transportation modes to scale your distribution globally. Furthermore, you don’t have to hire employees to support your logistics operations.

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Supply chain leaders share best practice at visibility conference

Logistics Business Magazine

FourKites , a leading real-time supply chain visibility platform, has announced that its European customer conference, Visibility 2021, will be held virtually on 7th October. The theme of this year’s conference, “Go Beyond,” presents a bold vision for supply chains of the future, centred around automation, innovation and collaboration. Supply chain leaders from across Europe have the opportunity to network, share best practices and insights, and collaborate on FourKites’ product roadmap during t

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Penske Logistics’ Director of Field Human Resources Named Top Woman in Logistics by Global Trade Magazine

Penske Move Ahead

Cheryl Emery, Director – Field Human Resources for the Central Region, Penske Logistics, has been named one of 2021's Top Ten Women in Logistics by Global Trade Magazine. A rich fount of knowledge and diverse experience, Cheryl's impact on the company is far-reaching. Jeff Stoicheff, Senior Vice President of HR, Penske Logistics, says the following of her work and recognition: "It's not surprising for me to see Cheryl recognized by Global Trade Magazine.

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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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Cranfield logistics MSc graduates ‘most employable’ in the UK

Logistics Business Magazine

Graduates of the Cranfield Master’s in Logistics and Supply Chain Management are the most employable in the UK, according to the latest QS Global Rankings. The Cranfield MSc was rated first in the UK and 7th in the world for employability, and was named in the UK top 10 for diversity (3rd), thought leadership (3rd) and alumni outcomes (5th) in the 2022 rankings.

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Penske Logistics Vice President of Freight Management Receives 2021 Women in Supply Chain Award

Penske Move Ahead

LeAnne Coulter, vice president of freight management for Penske Logistics, has been named among the winners of Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2021 Women in Supply Chain Award. The award honors female supply chain leaders and executives who set a strong foundation for women at all levels of a company's supply chain network. A supply chain professional for more than 27 years, Coulter is responsible for the strategic vision and product development for all of Penske's freight management and 4

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Big Box appoints new marketing head

Logistics Business Magazine

Big Box Group has announced that Lucie Stephenson has been appointed Head of Marketing. Stephenson, previously Product Manager at Haribo UK and Marketing Manager at Costcutter Supermarkets Group, brings a wealth of marketing knowledge to Big Box Group as it continues to grow and establish itself in the Intralogistics, Automation and Buildings sectors.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

Taco Bell continues to be innovative in its efforts to get tacos into its customers hands. A few weeks ago, I wrote about a Taco Bell franchisee that is building a new restaurant that the chain said will be the fastest way to get its food: a two-story, technology-heavy unit with four drive-thru lanes dubbed Taco Bell Defy. Of the four drive-thru lanes, three will be devoted to advanced orders.

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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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CMA CGM stars in ‘No Time To Die’

Logistics Business Magazine

An official partner of the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die , CMA CGM granted filmmaker EON Productions unprecedented access to Kingston Container Terminal in Jamaica to shoot an action sequence with a seaplane, and the vessel Fort Saint Georges features in the film when Bond is rescued from the ocean. Filming took place at the CMA CGM -operated Kingston South Quay Terminal in Jamaica, a strategic transhipment hub for the Group in the Caribbean, located at the exit of the Panama Canal and th

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20Cube believes its customers need to benefit through the right advice

20Cube Logistics

LCL Shipping and Customs Brokers Streamline Your Distribution. One of the most rudimentary ways to slow down and price up your logistics is not understanding the proper requirements for distribution. If you don’t understand the most efficient means of freight consolidation and the clearances you need to ship, you end up over-paying for usually late deliveries. 20Cube – an innovator of digital freight forwarding in Australia, Malaysia, China, Germany, and Italy – uses technology

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Briggs helps major sporting events prosper

Logistics Business Magazine

Briggs Equipment ’s fleet of short-term hire equipment has been busy throughout 2021, helping some of the biggest events in the UK’s sporting calendar prosper. Working closely alongside partners Arena Group, a wide range of equipment including access products, forklifts and JCB rough terrain machines have been supplied by Briggs to play a key role in the construction and installation of event structures and seating.

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