Wed.Sep 02, 2020

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Warehouse Automation Global Market Update: Steady as She Goes

Logistics Viewpoints

The warehouse automation market the market didn’t grow as much in 2019 as I had expected, while 2020 is looking better than I had anticipated. Warehouse automation demand from most direct-to-consumer channels remained active, with some growing very rapidly. Furthermore, warehouse automation suppliers went into 2020 with a substantial backlog of orders to buffer any short-term decrease in demand for project business, but [.].

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Commentary: Three tips for carriers ramping up for peak season

Commercial Carrier Journal

As the holiday season approaches, it is critical for carriers to prepare for the upcoming peak season. In order to meet demand and provide great customer service, transport companies must consider historic industry trends and analyze the new economic landscape as a result of the global pandemic.

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COVID-19 is Making Real-Time Freight Visibility Mission Critical

Talking Logistics

Demand for real-time freight visibility has been growing over the past few years, but as with many other things, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the importance of deploying this capability. Is real-time freight visibility mission critical today? Has its value proposition or business case changed? What capabilities will separate the leaders from the laggards in.

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Clean Energy Fuels Contracted to Provide RNG to MTA Buses

NGT News

Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a provider of clean fuel for the transportation market, has been contracted by New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to provide its Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG), a fuel derived from organic waste, to power the MTA’s 800 natural gas transit buses. “The MTA is a prime example of a major […]. The post Clean Energy Fuels Contracted to Provide RNG to MTA Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Nationwide CVSA Roadcheck 2020 Alert

Freight Center

Be aware. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) delayed its annual Roadcheck to Sept. 9 th -11 th. You may experience shipping delays resulting from thorough 37-point inspections. Also, there is the potential that some drivers may take these days off, which could lead to a lack of capacity. Full truckload and partial truckload shipments will likely feel the greatest impact.

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Report: Blackstone Group and Global Infrastructure Partners makes bid for Kansas City Southern

Logistics Management

A report in today’s Wall Street Journal said that Blackstone Group and Global Infrastructure Partners made a takeover offer for Class I railroad carrier Kansas City Southern (KSU). The report noted that KSU currently has a $17 billion market value, citing sources familiar with this development. A dollar price for the acquisition offer was not available.

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Making the case for ELDs

Truck News

I consider myself to be one of the most fortunate people in the trucking industry. I’ve been hooked on computers since I took a Grade 12 computer programming class. I was in Grade 11 at the time. Our physics teacher taught the class because the subject was so new. In trucking, I’ve been here to […].

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Forward Air announces Ohio-based expansion plans

Logistics Management

This expansion will occur across two different properties. One is its existing facility at 6800 Port Road in Groveport, which is located near the Rickenbacker International Airport, and the other is a property it is acquiring at 6700 Port Road. And Forward will invest around $10 million to acquire the latter and around $22 million into the former, which will be redeveloped into a 120,000 square-foot office space that will house the 50 newly created positions.

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MPCA Funds Installation of Fast-Charging Stations in Greater Minnesota

NGT News

As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to expand throughout the state, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) says it will fund the installation of up to 38 additional fast-charging stations in Greater Minnesota, extending the existing EV highway corridor network by more than 2,500 miles. Fast chargers can fully recharge an EV with a […].

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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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Q&A: Avery Vise, FTR Transportation Intelligence Vice President of Trucking

Logistics Management

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently caught up with Avery Vise, FTR Transportation Intelligence Vice President of Trucking. They discussd various themes and trends in the trucking sector, including market conditions, rates and pricing, and the impact of COVID-19 on trucking, among others.

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5 Possible Scenarios for Peak Season Demand in 2020 | Fast Freight Five VIDEO

GlobalTranz

Rapidly changing supply chain market conditions have created vast uncertainty for peak season demand in 2020. Preliminary reports suggest upcoming spend will break records. However, the continuance of the COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming US election will add more uncertainty to the mix. Freight management parties need to understand the top five possible scenarios for.read More.

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Five Tips for Creating an Efficient Supplier Onboarding Process

Supply Chain Brain

Supplier onboarding is about creating smooth and manageable processes to develop strong buyer-vendor relationships — the kind that result in improved outcomes for all parties involved.

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Report: Blackstone Group and General Infrastructure partners makes bid for Kansas City Southern

Logistics Management

A report in today’s Wall Street Journal said that Blackstone Group and Global Infrastructure Partners made a takeover offer for Class I railroad carrier Kansas City Southern (KSU). The report noted that KSU currently has a $17 billion market value, citing sources familiar with this development. A dollar price for the acquisition offer was not available.

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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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FLEETCOR, GreenPrint Unveil the Fuelman Clean Advantage Fleet Card

NGT News

FLEETCOR, a company that specializes in business payments, and GreenPrint, an environmental technology company, have launched the Fuelman Clean Advantage Fleet Card, the first U.S. card that automatically offsets 100% of tailpipe emissions from every gallon of fuel purchased. Through this launch, FLEETCOR is helping satisfy the unmet demand for a sustainable fueling solution among […].

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Serious mandatory truck driver training is needed

Truck News

Did we learn anything from the Humboldt catastrophe in Saskatchewan just over two years ago? We must have, but to be honest, it’s not immediately obvious. I certainly didn’t expect everyone to become super-vigilant all of a sudden — driver, manager, and owner — and eradicate truck accidents overnight. And given our collective history of […].

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Barbados Transport Board Receives BYD Battery-Electric Buses

NGT News

Build Your Dreams (BYD), a company that specializes in the manufacture of electric vehicles, has delivered the first electric bus fleet for public transport in the Caribbean, supporting the region’s efforts to tackle climate change. The Barbados Transport Board (BTB) recently received 33 BYD battery-electric buses. Two more of the 30-foot buses will be delivered […].

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Nine Tips for Creating a OSHA-Compliant Delivery and Receiving Environment

MTS Logistics

A busy loading dock with a steady stream of deliveries and outbound loads indicates that business is good. Pallets of products stored on a mezzanine ensure that adequate inventory is on hand when needed. These things also mean that loading dock safety must be front-of-mind to keep dockworkers, visitors, equipment, and products safe and secure. That could require installing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-compliant guardrails, mezzanine gates, a swing gate, and other protecti

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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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5 Money-Saving Tips for Business Owners

Ship Monk

“Started from the bottom, now we here.”. Drake’s 2013 hit, “Started from the Bottom” was not only an iconic moment in pop culture, but also a prophecy for business owners everywhere. After all, how many fledgling entrepreneurs are armed with only a big idea and a small wad of cash? We’re here to tell you that if Drake is capable of building an empire, so are you.

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Get connected, or risk being left behind

Truck News

It feels like remote diagnostics and truck connectivity have been with us for ages, but in fact the first such platforms were launched less than a decade ago. While significant maintenance benefits have already resulted from connectivity, truck OEMs are really just scratching the surface of what’s possible. Diagnosing fault codes remotely and advising operators […].

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Companies Start Paying Off 'Carbon Debt' to Erase Past Sins

Supply Chain Brain

Companies routinely set targets for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. But a new kind of environmental target is emerging that has been likened to paying reparations to victims of past injustice.

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LogisticsMatter Partners with Manhattan Associates Exchange Connect 2020

247 Customs Broker

I’m very proud to announce that LogisticsMatter has become a member of the Manhatten Associates Exchange Connect #ManHInfluencer team. Manhattan Associates creates supply chain and… The post LogisticsMatter Partners with Manhattan Associates Exchange Connect 2020 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Watch: State of the Automotive Industry — Now and Tomorrow

Supply Chain Brain

A panel discussion featuring experts from the Dykema law firm and The Right Place about automaker and supplier perspectives on the auto industry and U.S. economy, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.

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Supply Chain Excellence 2020 awards shortlist revealed

247 Customs Broker

The shortlist for the 24th Supply Chain Excellence Awards has been announced, with some 70 businesses recognised for excellence. All shortlisted entries will make presentations to… The post Supply Chain Excellence 2020 awards shortlist revealed appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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How Much Is Inefficient Delivery Route Planning Really Costing You?

Paragon

The post How Much Is Inefficient Delivery Route Planning Really Costing You? appeared first on Paragon Routing.

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Logistics provider snaps up Knowsley Industrial Park warehouse

247 Customs Broker

Logistics provider Balmain has snapped up a 41,000 sq ft warehouse on the Knowsley Industrial Estate in the North West. The company has taken Unit… The post Logistics provider snaps up Knowsley Industrial Park warehouse appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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Penske Logistics Transportation Management and Warehousing Services Honored by Logistics Management Magazine

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Logistics today announced they have won a pair of Quest for Quality Awards from Logistics Management Magazine. Both honors came in the Third-Party Logistics category : Transportation Management Solutions and the Value Added Warehousing and Distributions Solutions. In the latter honor, Penske recorded the highest score in customer service/value added services.

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Geodis offers new direct-to-customer intercontinental delivery

247 Customs Broker

Geodis is now offering consumers with an intercontinental delivery from the United States to 27 European countries. The company launched the ‘Geodis MyParcel’ service, which… The post Geodis offers new direct-to-customer intercontinental delivery appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Industry at the Forefront of Robotic Technology

Airfreight Logistics

The Industrial Revolution opened the door for robotic technology to become a pivotal part of everyday business, as it helped to facilitate business owners and optimized their operations. Today, technologies have traveled to a new frontier and robotics remains the main driving force that steadily pushes several industries into the future. We would like to take a step into the dawn of technological advancement with an introduction of robotics technologies that have taken the airfreight logistics’