Mon.Apr 18, 2022

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When Will Manufacturers Act to Diversify Raw-Material Supply?

Supply Chain Brain

At a time when supply chain experts are preaching the benefits of diversified sourcing, an alarmingly small number of manufacturers seem to be practicing it.

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The Warp Story with Daniel Sokolovsky

The Logistics of Logistics

The Warp Story with Daniel Sokolovsky. Daniel Sokolovsky and Joe Lynch discuss the Warp story. Daniel is the Founder and CEO of Warp , a company that connects shippers, carriers, and facilities to find the most efficient route for middle-mile freight. About Daniel Sokolovsky. Daniel Sokolovsky is the Founder and CEO of Warp , a freight tech company that connects shippers, carriers, and facilities to find the most efficient route for middle-mile freight.

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Why Are You Asking Questions?

The Lean Thinker

When someone brings a problem to a leader, it is typical for the leader to begin asking questions. The intent of those questions can make a world of difference. Diagnostic Questions. In what I would contend is the more typical case, the questions are diagnostic. The leader’s intent is to get more information so that he can then propose or direct a solution.

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How manufacturers and distributors can use ERP to gain control across the supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

While the pandemic was undoubtedly the catalyst for recent supply chain disruptions it’s not the only cause. Longstanding weaknesses in the supply chain like port infrastructure, outdated supply chain strategies and impacts of natural disaster and wars have all further affected global supply chains. These ongoing disruptions mean manufacturers and distributors must navigate challenges while rapidly addressing the needs of their people, customers, and suppliers.

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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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Trinity Logistics Named Top Freight Brokerage by Transport Topics

Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics is proud to announce its earned spot on Transport Topics’ 2022 Top Freight Brokerage Firms List for a 20 th consecutive year. Trinity earned spot 22 on this list of 100 top freight brokerages. Companies are ranked based on gross revenue, so it means a lot to Team Trinity to see such a high ranking, showcasing the impact we’ve been able to make on the lives of customers and carriers within supply chains.

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Watch: Moving From Tactical to Strategic in Times of Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

Angela Robine, director of strategy-supply chain with VF Corp., talks about the challenge of taking the long view at a time when so many companies are struggling merely to survive.

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Mullen Brings EV Battery Pack Production In-House at California R&D Facility

NGT News

Mullen Automotive Inc., an emerging electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is beginning EV battery pack production out of its high-voltage battery R&D facility located in Monrovia, Calif. The company is retrofitting this facility to accommodate the production of EV battery packs destined for Mullen’s EV vehicle lineup, including the ONE EV Cargo Van, FIVE EV Crossover […].

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Air Freight Delivery Services Help Solve Supply Chain Woes

CLX Logistics

As lockdowns continue to affect supply chains worldwide, demand has skyrocketed in every industry. Supply chains that experienced disruptions during the global health crisis still face enormous challenges and struggle to bounce back. This situation has proven chaotic for manufacturers and distributors who cannot produce or supply the same quantities of goods as in their pre-pandemic state, including worker shortages and a lack of critical components and raw materials.

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Need More E-Commerce Sales? How DTC Brands Open New Sales Channels with Brand Collaboration

Stord

You’re leading e-commerce for your digitally-native direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand. Customer reviews are strong and your core products are selling strongly. You had a solid Q4, even with the challenging environment. But Q1 was a little softer than you were expecting, and revenue targets are getting hard to meet. One of the biggest issues is that you’re limited with your product offerings.

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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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An Overview of Demurrage and Detention Charges for Import Cargo

MTS Logistics

Demurrage and detention charges are intensively unpleasant for the customers who use container transportation. On the other hand, these charges are crucial tools for carriers to keep container flow and yard stock. We will examine what are these charges and their purposes. We will also try to find out some ways to avoid these charges in this article.

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Enhance Supply Chain Risk Management to Increase Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chains have been experiencing an increasing number of disruptions in the past 3 years, with many being both unfamiliar and unpredicted. This has led to a drive for increased resiliency. .

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NFI Signs Contract for Over 500 Hybrid-Electric Buses for Toronto Transit

NGT News

NFI Group Inc.’s subsidiary New Flyer Industries Canada ULC has received new firm orders from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) for 134 Xcelsior 40-foot hybrid-electric heavy-duty transit buses, and 68 Xcelsior 60-foot hybrid-electric buses (136 equivalent units, or EU) for a total of 270 EUs. The two four-year contracts include options for up to an […].

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Shanghai Factory Restarts Fall Short on Lack of Parts, Truckers

Supply Chain Brain

Even those companies in China whose factories are operating under so-called closed-loop systems may be forced to stop work due to parts shortages or logistical challenges that make moving people and goods around the country near impossible.

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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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Ford CFO: Commercial fleets will be model for higher life cycle revenues

Fleet Owner

Retaining post-warranty work from more connected vehicles is among the big opportunities for auto makers, John Lawler told a BofA conference.

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Best Free Digital Publishing Platforms for Aspiring Authors

Shippeo

There is nothing quite like the thrill of finishing writing a book and getting it ready for publication. But if you have been through this process already, then you might know how pricy it could get. From editing and formatting to cover design, an author who is planning to self-publish his book might have to […]. The post Best Free Digital Publishing Platforms for Aspiring Authors apareció primero en Kotobee Blog.

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Asset Tracking and Inventory Management: What's the Difference?

RasTrac

Assets and inventory might sound like two interchangeable terms, but they’re actually two important, distinct components of your business. Understanding the difference between the two and how each impacts your operations is foundational to effective asset and inventory management.

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Methane Leaks Make LNG-Powered Ships Dirtier Than Other Vessels

Supply Chain Brain

Methane leaks from ships using liquefied natural gas as fuel make most of the vessels dirtier than ones using diesel or heavy fuel oil, a new analysis shows.

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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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Penske Adds Ford E-Transit Cargo Vans to its Rental and Leasing Fleet

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing today announced it has ordered 750 all-electric Ford E-Transit cargo vans. The company is taking delivery of its first several vehicles in the next several weeks. The move follows successfully piloting the vehicles late last year. “We’re excited to help bring these new vehicles to market as both a rental and full-service lease option for our customers,” said Art Vallely, president of Penske Truck Leasing.

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What Producers Can Do To Increase Their Material Hauling

Trux

The first thing material producers can do to increase their material hauling is to adopt a mindset that’s open to exploring how technology can help with plant optimization.

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Easing Your Wet Weather Woes

Penske Move Ahead

When it rains, it pours – but it doesn’t have to disrupt your commute. If you are wary of wet weather conditions, you are not alone, and Penske Truck Rental can help. Read on for tips to ease your wet weather woes, courtesy of our friends at AAA. As with most things, safe driving in wet weather starts before you ever hit the road. Making sure your Penske rental truck or personal vehicle is in good shape is a great place to start.

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The Russian Invasion, Cyber War, and Global Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

When Russia invaded Ukraine, I knew there would be impacts on global supply chains. But supply chain impacts like the rising cost of gas, or the inability of a train to cross Siberia to bring goods from China to Europe, or the increased congestion this would cause at China ports, was not the supply chain impact I feared most. What I most feared was cyberwar.

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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.