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Scheduled Delivery Pending, Awaiting Delivery Scan, and Other Tracking Statuses Explained

Ship Monk

When you think about eCommerce order fulfillment , from checkout to delivery, there are about a million things that have to happen perfectly to ensure an order is fulfilled accurately and received on time. Usually that complex system works. Millions of orders are delivered every day, seamlessly meeting customer expectations. Ecommerce fulfillment companies and shipping carriers work hard to avoid delays because their reputations are built on accurate, on-time delivery.

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The BasicBlock Story with Taylor Monks

The Logistics of Logistics

Taylor Monks and Joe Lync h discuss the BasicBlock story. Taylor is the Co-founder and CEO of BasicBlock , a software and financial services company that enables independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road. About Taylor Monks. Taylor Monks is the Co-founder and CEO of BasicBlock, which is a complete payment platform for carriers that makes getting paid faster, easier, and better.

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Avoiding Dead-end Streets As We Build the Future of Supply Chain Planning – Sep 23, 2022

Supply Chain and Logistics

Lora Cecere, the Supply Chain Shaman, has given us once again something to think about– big time. She goes off on some of the current fads in supply chain that she thinks are not worth pursuing.

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Four Emerging Supply Chain Jobs of the Future

Supply Chain Brain

There's been a a dramatic leap in awareness of the importance of supply chain management, one that will come with many opportunities for both employees and employers.

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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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Creech Trucking helps supply growing Texas dairy industry

Overdrive Online

Texas has become the third-largest dairy-producing state in the country in recent years. 10-truck Creech Trucking, after the tragic death of its founding owner, delivers on a mission to supply regional farmers with feed, producing strong income.

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Expressway Trucks Becomes First Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer in Ontario

NGT News

Volvo Trucks North America has designated Expressway Trucks as a Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer, signifying that it is ready to support customers interested in adding Volvo VNR Electrics to their local and regional distribution, pickup and delivery, and food and beverage distribution routes. The dealership’s Waterloo location is the first to be […].

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Rugged Devices Can Spell the Difference Between Logistical Success and Failure

Supply Chain Brain

The pressure on supply chains shows little sign of letting up, and choosing the right mobile device can help ensure the survivability of a business and provide the visibility it needs to stay on top of the game.

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Insurance experts offer tips on how carriers can lower rates

Commercial Carrier Journal

Investments in safety technology play an important role in illustrating a carrier's desire to decrease loss frequency, but experts say it's useless if carriers don't analyze that data to find insights on areas that need improvement.

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Canada is Lifting All COVID-19 Border and Travel Restrictions

Supply Chain Brain

Since earlier this year, Canada has been gradually lifting its COVID-related restrictions to fully reopen its economy, with travel measures being the last set of rules to remain in place.

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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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How Bukalapak is Leading Indonesia’s E-commerce Growth With Last-Mile Technology Solutions

Locus

E-commerce in Southeast Asia (SEA) has seen staggering transaction growth in recent years thanks to strong mobile and internet penetration, and increasing consumer expectations around fulfillment. To unravel the story behind this growth and its complexities, Albert Koto, Head of Mitra supply chain at Bukalapak, one of the biggest e-commerce businesses in Indonesia, got in conversation with Malay Shah, Senior Vice President of India, Middle East, Rest of the World, and Southeast Asia operations i

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Government Gambling with the U.K. Economy, Says Asda Chairman

Supply Chain Brain

"They have put the entire U.K. economy on the 3:30 at Epsom," said Sir Stuart Rose. "If it comes in, people will cheer but if it doesn't, people will be in a very difficult position indeed.".

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Shipping a Car Overseas

Trans Global Auto Logistics

What You Need to Know When Shipping Your Car. At Trans Global Auto Logistics , shipping cars overseas is our bread and butter. So, whether you’re relocating outside the United States for work or need military shipping for active-duty assignments, we can walk you through the steps of shipping your car (or truck) to your destination. Get familiar with the terms of overseas shipping for cars and trucks.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Carries Lessons for Pharma Supply Chains, Says Pfizer Executive

Supply Chain Brain

Jim Cafone, a senior vice president of supply chain at Pfizer, says the rapid and successful rollout of the doses shows companies now will “need to really rethink how you configure your supply chain.” .

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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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“Selling Baoli creates strong customer relationships”

Logistics Business Magazine

Baoli EMEA S.p.A. , the forklift truck manufacturer which is part of the KION Group, is currently present in 52 countries and pursues the ambitious goal of being successfully represented in 86 markets in the EMEA economic area in the coming years. The company’s growth in Italy is particularly positive. We wanted to find out why this is the case and spoke to Marco Vettorel, Sales Manager of the forklift truck dealer RENT Srl. in Fiume Veneto (PN), Italy, explains why this is the case.

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MSC Air Cargo Arm Will Debut with 777-200Fs

Supply Chain Brain

Mediterranean Shipping Co., the world’s largest shipping line by capacity, is bringing in four Boeing 777-200 freighters to anchor its new MSC Air Cargo operation.

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Massachusetts Releases $3.6 Million to Increase Training Equity, MWBE Workforce

NGT News

The Baker-Polito administration is releasing $3.6 million in Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Support Implementation and Planning Grants and Equity Workforce Training Grants to support 25 organizations committed to expanding access to career and business opportunities in climate-critical fields. The awards, provided through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), will address the need to grow […].

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Investing in channel talent to meet evolving manufacturing industry needs

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The talent landscape for channel partners in the ERP space has become fiercely competitive in recent years. The high pace of digital transformation has accelerated this and the demand for specialized skillsets grows greater every day. The modern digital workplace calls for a variety of skills including cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, integration, business intelligence and analytics.

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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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How Long Does it Take to Ship a Car?

Trans Global Auto Logistics

Get An Answer to One of Our Most Frequently Asked Questions. Without a doubt, one of our most frequently asked questions is, “ How long does it take to ship a car overseas ?” This article will provide a detailed overview of the process and answer your questions about how long it will take to ship your car or truck. Please note that this article only applies to personal vehicles.

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Safe with only one sensor

Logistics Business Magazine

Leuze has launched the world’s first safety bar code positioning system. With the FBPS 600i, only one device is needed for safe position detection. In the past, system manufacturers had to use two sensors and two different technologies for position detection. But not anymore: The new FBPS 600i safety bar code positioning system from Leuze enables position detection with a single sensor.

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project44 launches ‘gamechanging’ platform

Logistics Business Magazine

project44 , the connective tissue of the global supply chain, has launched Movement by project44 , which it describes as a game-changing platform that gives all supply chain partners — including shippers, carriers, logistics professionals and more — the transparency and collaboration they need to make supply chains work. For the first time, Movement by project44 combines the power of the entire project44 product suite, including its internally developed products and acquired capabilities, into o