Mon.Nov 14, 2022

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Five ways to maximise Black Friday sales

Logistics Business Magazine

Black Friday has moved from a single day to an almost week-long event of retail sales and promotions. Consumers now expect physical and online stores to take part and the build-up can be almost as big as the event itself. Alex Borg, Technical Operations Manager at leading fulfilment provider, Zendbox , has shared five ways that eCommerce stores can prepare for the Black Friday sales, and how getting organised is the key to success.

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Top Solutions for Supply Chain Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

Digital Twin from Infor Nexus Drives Supply Chain Agility. When it comes to driving supply chain agility there are several solutions that are important, but the key solution is a Multi-enterprise Supply Chain Network (MSCN). A multi-enterprise supply chain network platform provides network-based order fulfillment applications and/or advanced network-based supply chain risk analytics.

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Improving Supply Chain Resilience: How A Digital Supply Chain Orchestration Platform Can Help

Talking Logistics

As we near the end of 2022, supply chain and logistics executives are busy preparing their strategies, plans, and budgets to deal with the inflation, uncertainty, and risks that are clouding the year ahead. One key objective for dealing with these challenges is improving supply chain resilience, which includes improving supply chain visibility capabilities and.

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The New Supply Chain Mindset: From Just-in-Time to Just-In Case

Supply Chain Brain

The new generation of consumers is changing demand patterns, making them more unpredictable than ever before.Succeeding under these conditions begins with three simple changes.

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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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Four growth tactics for manufacturer and distributor success

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

It is no secret that the manufacturer and distributor sectors have been some of the hardest hit by the global health crisis and recent geopolitical instability. In many cases this has forced decision-makers to take a step back and reassess the bigger picture and implement changes where necessary to meet the growing need for agility and resilience. At the center of many of these changes is a re-tooling which has seen the integration of key digital technologies designed to help businesses cope wit

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Homeland Security Places $2.9 Million Order for Beam Global EV Charging System

NGT News

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered 32 Beam EV ARC sustainable off-grid charging systems and 3 ARC Mobility trailers for efficient system transport from Beam Global. The systems will be deployed across eight locations for Customs Border Patrol (CBP), Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). […].

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Watch: American Eagle Outfitters' Supply Chain Innovation Award Competition Case Study

Supply Chain Brain

Shekar Natarajan of American Eagle Outfitters, a finalist in the 2022 Supply Chain Innovator of the Year Award, describes building a successful fulfillment and transportation edge network.

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Autocar Puts Additional Intelligence into Heavy-Duty CNG Trucks

NGT News

Autocar LLC, manufacturer of specialized vocational trucks, says it is now offering compressed natural gas (CNG) customers a new way to view information about their fuel management module system through the Blue iQ smart gauge. Blue iQ, a tool that was jointly developed by Hexagon Agility and Cummins Inc., allows fleet managers and truck operators […].

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How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Impact Energy Management in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The reach of the recently signed $740-billion Inflation Reduction Act is broad, but without question its biggest impact will be on the energy sector.

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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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Study Finds High-Voltage Transmission Grid Critical to Meet EV Charging Demands

NGT News

National Grid, along with transportation analytics organizations CALSTART, RMI, Geotab and Stable Auto, have conducted an analysis to provide new insight into the future of electric vehicle (EV) highway charging in New York and Massachusetts and to better understand the impact of this transition on the grid. EV charging needs along Massachusetts and New York […].

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Maersk Sets New U.S.-Korea Air Freight Services Into Motion

MTS Logistics

More air cargo businesses are popping up due to supply chain concerns. Following the Covid pandemic and the Ukraine crisis brought on by Russia’s invasion, persistent supply chain disruptions are leading to more air cargo businesses despite the current soft market. Maersk is the newest player in air cargo. Now, Maersk has introduced plans to launch a new scheduled air freight service in the U.S. market, providing flights between Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina and Incheon, South Kor

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Wood pallets continue to reign in MMH’s 12th-annual Pallet Report

Logistics Management

Our annual Peerless Research Group study highlights the current and projected use of pallets in fulfillment centers plus other trends taking place in the pallet market.

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Understanding Supply Chain Management

3PL Links

Understanding Supply Chain Management | Image Source: Google Images. Supply chain management: a competitive advantage. The entire planning and production process, from product development to management software, is referred to as the supply chain and is part of the delivery of a good or service to a third party. Two streams of supply. We can consider that there are two different flows that make up the supply: physical and administrative (informational).

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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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Asset Alliance Group supplies Furniture Village with trucks

Logistics Business Magazine

The UK’s largest independent furniture retailer, Furniture Village, has extended its six-year relationship with Asset Alliance Group by refreshing part of its home delivery fleet with 15 MAN and eight DAF trucks. The 7.5 tonne DAF LF 180 and MAN TGL 7.190 vehicles, supplied on a five-year full-service contract hire agreement, will each make around 10 deliveries per day from 15 distribution hubs nationwide.

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Vehicle Asbestos Testing when Shipping

Trans Global Auto Logistics

Limit your exposure to asbestos through careful planning Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral used in various products, including car parts. Exposure to asbestos is known to cause cancer and other serious health problems. It can splinter out into fibers when the materials are disturbed or damaged, such as during car repairs or accidents. Asbestos fibers can also be released into the air when cars with asbestos-containing materials are scrapped or disposed of improperly.

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Bowe invests in MOV.AI

Logistics Business Magazine

Bowe Group , a leading provider of integrated automation technology, has made an $8.2m investment round in MOV.AI – a startup revolutionising Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) development. The round is led by Bowe Group and includes MOV.AI’s existing investors State of Mind Ventures, NFX, and Viola Ventures. The investment reflects Bowe’s strategic view of robotics in the future of automation and is a vote of confidence in MOV.AI’s innovative approach to robot software.

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Watch: Companies Respond to Changes in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Heightened customer expectation, constrained resources and generational differences in purchasing are among the changes in the supply chain that companies must respond to, says Wonil Gregg, vice president of customer engagement at DCPerform.

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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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Our industry’s people problems are global in scope

Truck News

It’s incredible what can be learned at trucking conferences. Bring together decision makers at the highest levels, as the American Trucking Associations does at its annual Management Conference & Exhibition, and there are few industry issues that can’t be overcome. I’ve always been impressed with the leaders in this industry and their willingness to share […].

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Microsoft Introduces Open-Approach Microsoft Supply Chain Platform

Supply Chain Brain

The platform provides the building blocks across Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft Teams and Power Platform for customers to develop or independently adopt capabilities for their supply chain needs.

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Can joining the Retention Council help your business succeed?

Truck News

In my company, we had a saying that went like this: 1+1+1=7. It reflected the notion that one person throws an idea out to the group, and the majority discounts the offering. Still, one person sees a little nugget of gold, and the next thing you know, the entire group is hyper-focused on creating and […].

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What is a 3PL Warehouse Management System?

Kanban Logistics

With companies holding on to more inventory, the inventory management capabilities of your 3PL partner are more important than ever. At the heart of those capabilities is the 3PL’s warehouse management system (WMS). In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the role of the WMS in the warehouse, and the benefits it can bring to 3PL inventory management and other vital functions. .

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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.

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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Prep: A Checklist for Ecommerce Business Owners

Ship Monk

Cool weather, Lifetime movies, and pumpkin spice. For some, these are the harbingers of the holiday season — a magical time designated for relaxation and spending time with friends and family (and eating way too many cookies). For others, they’re signs of elevated stress levels, which can definitely lead to eating way too many cookies. If that sounds like you, then you’re probably an ecommerce business owner.

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Vehicle Asbestos Testing when Shipping

Trans Global Auto Logistics

Limit your exposure to asbestos through careful planning. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral used in various products, including car parts. Exposure to asbestos is known to cause cancer and other serious health problems. It can splinter out into fibers when the materials are disturbed or damaged, such as during car repairs or accidents. Asbestos fibers can also be released into the air when cars with asbestos-containing materials are scrapped or disposed of improperly.

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Black Friday Deals Arrived Early for Many Shoppers This Year

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers are dangling big sales well ahead of Black Friday, in a sharp reversal from a period in which scarcity allowed stores to charge full price for many products. .

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Amazon uses seaways between Spain and Italy

Logistics Business Magazine

Amazon is taking advantage of Europe’s multimodal capabilities to expand its use of maritime transport via sea routes. Thousands of truck movements between Spain and Italy have already been taken off the road. Almost half of the merchandise movements made by Amazon between its logistics centres in Italy and Spain are now made by sea, avoiding thousands of tonnes of CO?

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Microsoft Software Tackles Customer Supply-Chain Disruptions

Supply Chain Brain

The software is intended to offer a central view of information from customers’ existing applications, from Microsoft and other vendors.

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Chile’s largest port receives 20 Konecranes trucks

Logistics Business Magazine

San Antonio Terminal Internacional S.A. (STI) has started to receive delivery of 19 Konecranes Liftace reach stackers and one Konecranes Liftace empty container handler at its operations in the Port of San Antonio in central Chile. The first delivery of six units already arrived in July 2022, the second is due later in the year and the third in early 2023.

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Primark Website Crashes as U.K. Click-And-Collect Launched

Supply Chain Brain

The multinational fast fashion retailer has now succumbed to the online shopping revolution, but it is not planning delivery service.

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