Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Are you an efficient shopper? Do to go to the supermarket with a list and get everything you need, including some sale items? Or, do you stroll down each aisle picking up items you think you need and wind up with a hefty bill, but not all the ingredients you need to make dinner? This stark difference in approaches has more similarities with outsourced order fulfillment than you might think.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

After dealing with one supply chain, shipping and logistics challenges after another throughout 2021, a lot of companies may be looking forward to a more predictable, manageable shipping environment in 2022. Unfortunately, there’s yet one more disruptive event to get through before that can happen: Chinese New Year. Also called Lunar New Year, the annual festival in China and Chinese communities around the world begins with the new moon that occurs sometime between January 21 and February 20 acc

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Supply Chain and Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Standards for port call activities could provide a basis for a data exchange system for status, and could also provide motivation for a priority basis for specific containers.

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Commerce reported that October retail sales came in at $638.2 billion, marking a 1.7% increase over September’s revised $627.5 billion and a 16.3% annual gain. And it added that total retail sales, from August through October, rose 15.4%.

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Hyper-growth supply chain organization deepens carrier base operations. MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 16, 2021) – Third-party supply chain experts BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace) today announced the opening of its 12 th national office in St. Paul, MN. The new location will accommodate the organization’s growing carrier base, shipper customers and leverage talent from the Twin Cities area.

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Truck News

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Driver availability comprises six of the top eight issues – driver shortage (1), driver retention (2), driver compensation (3) (see a trend here?), truck parking (5), detention/delay (7), and infrastructure/congestion (8) – in this year’s list of the trucking industry’s Top 10 concerns. Addressing the latter three can help alleviate the first three.

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

With a slight 0.004-cent increase, the national average came in at $3.734, continuing an ongoing stretch of gains, following a 0.003-cent increase, to $3.730 per gallon, for the week of November 8.

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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Frustrated by the relative scarcity of aftermarket custom parts for his 2020 Cascadia, owner-op Dawson Taylor got to painting, upholstery and much more -- including plenty in the way of the magic of hydro-dip graphics, on full display in this video.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Enphase Energy Inc., a global energy technology company and a supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, is acquiring ClipperCreek. Based in California, ClipperCreek offers electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for residential and commercial customers in the U.S. Started in 2006, ClipperCreek has sold more than 110,000 Level 2 AC charging stations since its inception. […].

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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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

ShipBob Inc., a global fulfillment platform for small and medium-sized e-commerce businesses, announced the launch of its B2B Fulfillment Suite and new API capabilities, enabling its merchants to sell throughout the entire B2B ecosystem, powering retail dropshipping and wholesale shipping, which will connect with hundreds of major retailers.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) has released a new report showing how cities are using energy technologies and infrastructure upgrades to advance local energy and climate goals, helping the U.S. make further progress in addressing its growing energy and climate challenges. The 103-city survey finds that all-electric vehicles, LED lighting, low-energy buildings and […].

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Raul Alfonso, chief commercial officer with Port Tampa Bay, discusses how the pandemic and surge in consumer buying have motivated international shippers to seek alternative gateways, in order to avoid congestion at major port complexes.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Lightning eMotors, a provider of all-electric powertrains and medium-duty and specialty commercial electric fleet vehicles, has signed an agreement with RideCo to provide zero-emission passenger vans for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). Under the agreement, Lightning eMotors will serve as the preferred zero-emission vehicle vendor for RideCo as it manages a fleet […].

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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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

American Airlines Cargo, the shipping arm of American Airlines Inc., has further expanded its international network with the introduction of service to New Delhi, starting on November 12, 2021.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

When Brandon Stotsenburg, Vice President, Automotive at Kenda Tires, heard about the elevated duty fees that the government was imposing, he knew he had to come up with a new plan. About half of the 132 containers filled with tires, were en route from Taiwan, headed to the East and West coast ports. “We had not anticipated these higher duties,” Stotsenburg says.

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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Frustrated by the relative scarcity of aftermarket custom parts for his 2020 Cascadia, owner-op Dawson Taylor got to painting, upholstery and much more -- including plenty in the way of the magic of hydro-dip graphics, on full display in this video.

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The report’s shipment reading—at 1.189—was up 0.8% annually, in line with September’s 0.4% annual increase, and freight expenditures—at 3.960—saw a 37.2% annual increase, up from September’s 32.2% annual spread.

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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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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Cost to Serve reporting, analysis, and modelling has much to offer organisations of all kinds. But sadly, most businesses failed to understand it. Why is that? Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Omnichannel Retail and the Cost to Serve Online Customers. An 8-point Guide to Understanding Your Cost to Serve. 7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Ocean freight rates, which have pummeled retailers and manufacturers throughout 2021, may take more than two years to return to normal levels if past market cycles are any guide.

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Turvo

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Cascading effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are all set to disrupt holiday shopping this year. Although the US economy is getting back on its feet, the supply chain industry continues to grapple with disruptions, some of which have been hampering operations since early 2020. During the holiday shopping season, sky-high ocean freight rates are major contributors that will strain the industry and shoppers alike.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

California will increase weight limits for trucks carrying goods in and out of its ports in an effort to ease supply chain bottlenecks and clear containers off the docks of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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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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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The MD is Mack’s first all-new truck model since the 2017 debut of Anthem and is one of very few bulldogs to offer a non-Mack powertrain.

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Don’t let labor scarcity challenges impact your operations.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The food industry is increasingly embracing e-commerce as the pandemic led more consumers to switch to buying groceries online.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As supply chain disruptions continue to dominate news headlines, a noted inbound supply chain software specialist is making sure that nervous importers are guaranteed a good night’s sleep. Logistics Business magazine editor Paul Hamblin meets Setlog. In the logistics industry, much of the noise around Digital Integration and Real-time Visibility (RTV) software and their ability to improve both service and efficiencies has been focused on the last-mile sector, on the journey of goods around a war

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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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This year’s higher-than-normal general rate increases for parcel shipping caught many companies by surprise.

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MercuryGate

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Transportation carbon emissions are a major threat to the planet, and left unchecked, they have the potential to cause vast devastation and limit the abilities of humanity to thrive. Carbon emissions have risen in recent years, but as social media has grown and politics have evolved, ESG initiatives have become more commonplace. The post Securing Truckload Capacity with Rating API appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Shippers across the globe might have to battle the effects of supply chain congestion and record high ocean freight rates for some time to come. The question remains – when will they get relief? The wave of congestion that is sweeping through global supply chains delaying deliveries of seasonal goods and essential commodities, stranding many shippers between meeting impossible delivery deadlines while paying record shipping rates is not set to subside anytime soon.

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