West Coast and California Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Whether you’re changing providers, going from DIY to third party, looking for B2C fulfillment, B2B fulfillment, or both, there is a warehousing 3PL out there for you. The trick is not simply to start 3PL shopping but rather to first identify what you need from a 3PL partner and then find the right one for your business. In this article, we discuss 5 common warehousing-related challenges often raised by brands and how these should drive your partner selection process and, in turn, supercharge you

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Amware CEO Harry Drajpuch recently appeared on The Business Power Hour podcast with Deb Krier to discuss the vital role that backend order fulfillment operations play in the success or failure of companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Our lives became more interesting with the onset pandemic, followed by labor shortages, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, rising oil prices, and the oncoming recession.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This discussion of a recent UNCTAD paper by Mikael Lind and Wolfgang Lehmacher sheds light on the complex problems facing shipping in the path to decarbonization.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Artificial intelligence has an important role to play in promoting sustainability across the supply chain, says Erin Halka, senior director with Blue Yonder.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Automation in the supply chain is certainly not new. However, recent advances in artificial intelligence-based systems have made automation far more effective.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Westport Fuel Systems Inc. has debuted its new H2 HPDI fuel system: a technology that is used with internal combustion engines and, when fueled with hydrogen, offers up to 20 percent more power than diesel and up to 18 percent more torque than diesel, all while producing nearly zero CO2 emissions. Westport says OEMs will […]. The post Westport Debuts H2 HPDI: High-Powered Hydrogen appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

State Attorney General Rob Bonta on Sept. 14 announced the antitrust suit challenging Amazon merchant agreements that bar sellers from offering lower prices on other sites and impose stiff penalties if they do.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Tesla is working with ChargerHelp! to improve reliability and consumer confidence in electric vehicle (EV) charging access. Among its solutions to range anxiety is a trained workforce capable of repairing and troubleshooting EV charging stations and a service that allows for unlimited truck rolls at a fixed monthly price per EV charging station. The latter […].

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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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MercuryGate

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Freight claims processing is often completed by employees using traditional, inefficient methods, such as spreadsheets. Often, claims are not prioritized and are only managed by someone when they find the time. However, freight claims management is important and merits more attention, especially when trend analysis shows factors leading to recurring claims.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Volvo Trucks is running tests of fuel cell electric trucks that only emit water vapor and have an operational range comparable to diesel trucks, up to 1,000 kilometers. A second pilot phase is to follow in a few years’ time and will see customer tests on public roads. The testing of fuel cell electric trucks […]. The post Volvo Trucks Starts First Phase of Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV Truck Testing appeared first on NGT News.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Whether you’re at a local restaurant, a holiday party, or spending a Friday night on the town, you, or someone you know is having a drink. And no, we’re not talking about a glass of water or soda. We’re talking alcohol, including beer, wine, spirits, liquors, and liqueurs. What does it take to get alcohol from manufacturing plants to the stores and restaurants for consumers?

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The new company, Instabee, will be owned by the respective founders of the two startups as well as by Kinnevik AB, an 80-year-old investment firm started by the Stenbeck family.

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Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced that San Diego-based ASRV, a leading high performance sportswear brand, has replaced its manual paper-based order fulfilment practices in its warehouse with Descartes’ combined e-Commerce warehouse management and shipping solution to meet rising order volumes, tighten inventory control and hone the customer experience.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Around half of all last-mile related costs are expended in the last few hundred feet because of challenges in finding the exact delivery location and, worse, deliveries fail altogether because the person making the delivery cannot find the exact right location.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Loop Energy , a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cells for commercial mobility, unveiled its landmark 120kW fuel cell system at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany. The announcement marks a milestone for Loop Energy as it believes this new product is a significant achievement in advancing the global hydrogen industry and the transition of commercial transport industries by achieving fuel cost parity with diesel by up to eight years earlier than previously possible.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The negotiations between dockworkers and employers are at a virtual standstill, with the sides locked down by local concerns and unable to move to contentious wage and automation issues.

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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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Loginext

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

How Can Brands Leverage The Power of Omnichannel Logistics Modern buyers trends show that it’s important to have a flexible and adaptable logistics network. All channels that engage with the customer or prospects should be targeted promptly and seamlessly to build trust and offer transparency. As per a McKinsey report, the omnichannel distribution is […].

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The underlying strategies that strengthened railroads’ bottom lines have caused friction with customers, regulators and particularly workers — giving rise to a contract dispute that threatened a nationwide shutdown of the railway system.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

FPT Industrial is showcasing this week its multi-energy approach to sustainable on-road propulsion at IAA Transportation in Hannover (Germany), the world’s leading transportation industry trade show. As a major producer of propulsion systems, FPT Industrial will take this momentous chance to demonstrate the role it can play in one of the greatest challenges of our times: the transition from a carbon-based economy to a fully sustainable and carbon-neutral economy.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Throughout 2021, surging demand, tight capacity, supply chain disruptions and inflation kept intense pressures on the logistics sector, but a stuttering rebalancing of demand and supply is currently underway as the economy has slowed. However, those within the logistics industry should continue to expect the unexpected and focus on collaboration and contingency planning within their operations as they work towards greater stability.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Garbe Industrial Real Estate GmbH has secured a conversion area of around 76,000 sq m in Thuringia. The site is the final large plot in the Eisenach Kindel industrial estate in the municipality of Hörselberg-Hainich (Wartburgkreis). A new production and logistics property is to be constructed there for the tenant BCUBE Logistik GmbH by September 2023.

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Shippeo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“The End.” Ah, those two sweet monosyllabic words every author loves to write. You’ve finally finished your masterpiece of a book and—after some well-deserved celebrating—it’s time to turn it into an Amazon bestseller. And why not? If other authors can do it, so can you! We won’t lie and claim it’s easy to sell books […]. The post How to Sell More Books on Amazon in 9 Simple Steps apareció primero en Kotobee Blog.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

International fulfilment services provider, fulfilmentcrowd , has joined the esteemed exhibitor list for this year’s Paris Retail Week. The business will showcase on stand E108 its unrivalled technology to the show’s attendees including its latest client app, logistics software and growing international partner network that’s helping fast-growing independent online retailers to cost-effectively outsource their fulfilment services, meet customer demand and scale their businesses around the world.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If you follow our blog, you’ll know that we often post articles about logistics outsourcing. We’ve outlined the pros and cons, discussed the steps in the outsourcing process, looked at mistakes contributing to outsourcing failure, and offered guidance to avoid those errors. In this article, we will revisit the logistics outsourcing topic by looking at the various reasons companies fall back on to justify a decision to outsource logistics or keep it in-house.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For a manufacturer, the Bill of Materials (BOM) is the recipe (the ingredients and their amount, with the preparation instructions) that drives the business. The accuracy of the BOM is critical to ensure a profit is made, to guide procurement when ordering the items, and to prevent having not enough inventory , or the wrong inventory. If the BOM is not accurate, labor and components that comprise the production jobs will be wrong, and therefore capacity planning for the factory will be wrong.

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FW Logsitcs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Your food products require special handling throughout the entire supply chain. Combine this with the complexities of local legislation and regulatory compliance, and the situation can become even more confusing. Fortunately, ambient storage warehouses can help you navigate these logistical hurdles. Keep reading to discover: What ambient temperature means.

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Freightera

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Ship Across the USA-Canada Border Stress-Free by Following These 7 Simple Steps. If you’re looking to ship some cargo from the USA to Canada or vice versa, you’ll want to make sure everything goes smoothly. Shipping within a country already requires a considerable amount of attention. Cross-border transportation just raises that bar by about 20%. Here’s what you can do to ensure you don’t run into any trouble. 1.

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