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The Logistics of Building a Brand with Chip Humitz

The Logistics of Logistics

The Logistics of Building a Brand with Chip Humitz. Joe Lynch and Chip Humitz discuss the logistics of brand building. As a top marketing and branding strategist, Chip explains the key elements of brand building and how it relates to the transportation and logistics space. About Chip Humitz. Chip Humitz is the Marketing and Strategy Director at LUDWIG+, a full-service marketing consultancy.

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Complete Supply Chain Visibility with Trimble Visibility in Kuebix TMS

Kuebix

Supply chain visibility is the ability to view each aspect of the supply chain in detail as moves are being planned, alerts are sent and real-time adjustments are made. Shippers with complete visibility across their supply chains are able to improve operational efficiencies, provide better customer service and leverage detailed analytics to make better informed […].

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Maximizing Last Mile Deliveries

Logistics Viewpoints

One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. However, from a customer experience standpoint, it is also the most memorable and possibly important. Home delivery has become an increasingly hot topic as a result, and last week, I spoke on a panel about last mile logistics as part of the Reuters Events Retail Supply Chain Virtual USA conference.

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Transport Intelligence sees ocean cargo rate rebound

Logistics Management

Maritime industry analysts for the London-based Transport Intelligence (Ti) note that ocean cargo carriers may finally be seeing some brighter days ahead.

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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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Trucker Talent Search preview — the performers, their hauling histories and songs

Overdrive Online

Today's Overdrive Radio features the music -- and competitors' histories -- underpinning this year Trucker Talent Search. As the virtual emcee Eric Harley put it, describing Bill Mack's inspiration to listeners: "There’s a little bit of Bill Mack’s spirit living in this contest.” Today's Overdrive Radio features the music -- and competitors' histories -- underpinning this year Trucker Talent Search.

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What is Dangerous Goods Declaration and who should submit it.??

Shipping and Freight Resource

Hazardous cargo or Dangerous Goods (DG) refers to. substances, materials and articles that are classified in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code) as goods that are of a flammable, corrosive, poisonous nature or other properties ; substances classified in chapter 17 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) and chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liqu

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Automation in Logistics: Using RPA to Handle More Freight Quotes in Anticipation of Peak Season

GlobalTranz

The ability to flex supply chain operations to manage increased demand is essential in the modern supply chain. As the demand for more e-commerce purchases grows, that volume will inevitably contribute to an increased volume of returns. However, those returns processes represent only a fraction of the full processes that remain redundant and right for.read More.

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Mahindra, REE Automotive Partner on the Development of Electric Commercial Vehicles

NGT News

Mahindra & Mahindra, part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group, and REE Automotive have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the development and manufacturing of electric commercial vehicles for global markets. The collaboration will leverage REE’s electric vehicle corner module and platform technology of integrating powertrain, suspension and steering components in the arch […].

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Top Technology Trends: Supply Chain 2020 – Part 1

Morai Logistics

Supply chain technology is in a state of constant advancement, especially this year, given the circumstances—here are four of the biggest tech trends in 2020. Gartner recently identified 8 technology trends for supply chains in 2020. Given the pandemic currently taking place and what an impact its having on supply chains, it’s more important than ever for companies to stay abreast of the latest and greatest in tech.

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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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ENEOS, JERA Open the Tokyo Oi Hydrogen Station

NGT News

ENEOS Corp. and JERA Co. Inc. have opened the Tokyo Oi Hydrogen Station, a joint project to promote the use of hydrogen located on the site of the JERA-operated Oi Thermal Power Station in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo. In preparation for the opening of the station, JERA provided the Oi Thermal Power Station site and constructed pipelines […]. The post ENEOS, JERA Open the Tokyo Oi Hydrogen Station appeared first on NGT News.

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C.H. Robinson heralds integration of 19 TMS and ERP providers into its Navisphere offering

Logistics Management

Company officials explained that this integration provides real-time pricing and capacity assurance access, coupled with nearly eliminating the required time to get market quotes and also book loads, which it termed “a virtually instantaneous process,” that saves shippers one hour for every shipment, on average.

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6 Ways to Create a Stellar Post-Purchase Experience

Ship Monk

Fact: The buying process doesn’t end when a customer checks out. While it may be tempting to give yourself a congratulatory pat on the back after a successful sale, you might want to hold off until your customer actually receives their order. A whole lot can happen in the journey between checkout and delivery, and it’s your job to ensure smooth sailing.

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CityFreighter, AB-Joost Sign Development Agreement for the CF1 Electric Truck

NGT News

Cityfreighter Inc., a company that specializes in the development of electric low-floor trucks, and AB-Joost have signed a development agreement to build Cityfreighter’s beta version of the CF1 at AB-Joost’s production facility in Belgium. The CF1 is an electric Class 3 truck for last mile logistics and has a modular concept which will decrease development […].

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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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Who will provide HS code for import?

Globalior

HS Traders must provide HS codes to Customs authorities when they want to import or export products into a country. This information is usually declared on the import declaration. These are legal documents and failure to declare the correct HS code to Customs can result in penalties or fines. In some extreme cases, Customs may also seize cargo. However, there is often confusion about who is supposed to provide the HS codes in the first place.

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Edison International Awards SBVC Students with Clean Energy Grants

NGT News

Edison International has awarded the San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) Foundation $75,000 to support SBVC’s Clean Energy Hybrid and Electric Vehicle (EV) Technician Program and STEM scholarships for SBVC students. SBVC’s Clean Energy Hybrid and EV Technician Program grant award totaled $50,000. The goals of the program are to increase the availability of EV training, […].

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Three Ways to Reinvent Your Business Post-COVID-19

Supply Chain Brain

As businesses continue to plunge into uncertainty, here are three strategies to consider.

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Allison Transmission Launches the eGen Flex Hybrid System

NGT News

Allison Transmission, a global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions and a supplier of commercial vehicle propulsion solutions, has launched its new zero-emission vehicle (ZEV)-capable electric hybrid system, the eGen Flex, as the initial product offering under its new Allison eGen brand. eGen Flex provides bus fleets with full electric engine-off propulsion and […].

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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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Industry View: How to Mitigate Risk in a Changing Landscape

Logistics Business Magazine

Jim Roberts of Beaverswood considers how to mitigate risk as COVID-19 changes the face of industrial health and safety. We are living through unprecedented times as the virus crisis reshapes so much of the UK’s economic landscape. Soaring online sales at the expense of high street trading is placing exceptional pressures on global supply chains and associated warehouses and logistics centres, which have had to gear up rapidly to meet increased demand and maximise productivity.

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Proterra Introduces New Series of Battery Packs for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

NGT News

Proterra has unveiled its newest series of battery packs, the H Series, which offers a customizable energy storage system to power a wide range of heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The narrower H Series battery packs were designed to package into standard truck frame rails and increase packaging flexibility for Proterra Powered customers. In addition to the […].

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Battling Costly Supply Chain Challenges with Advanced Analytics

Supply Chain Brain

Maintaining a flexible, efficient, and reliable retail supply chain has never been more difficult. Inventories are increasingly varied and complex -- a byproduct of retailers struggling to appease as many customers as possible. Consumer expectations have grown every year, to the point that they seem to expect near-perfection. And new services and activities such as buy online ship from store (BOSS) / pick up in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup have created immense complexity.

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New Head of Sales for Eiratech Robotics

Logistics Business Magazine

Dublin-based warehouse robotics and automation provider Eiratech Robotics, has announced the appointment of robotics and logistics expert Sameer Puri as Head of Sales. He joins Eiratech from the London-based autonomous mobile robots firm Intelligent Robots where he served as Chief Operations Officer. Prior to that, Puri was Director of Marketing and Operations at an Indo-Dutch logistics solutions provider.

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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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Purolator International Expands Next-Day Air Delivery Service Into Canada

Supply Chain Brain

Purolator International, a provider of North American logistics services, has expanded its next-day air delivery into Canada, making the service available to more U.S.-based shippers.

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Dachser Responds to Lockdown Spike in Home DIY Activity

Logistics Business Magazine

The UK’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures show that in April this year, 30% of retail sales in the UK were conducted online. This figure compares with just 18% in the same month last year and 21% at the Black Friday/Christmas peak in 2019. By the end of April online sales across Europe, within the home and leisure sector, in which Dachser DIY-Logistics covers, were at a level more than double than experienced at the start of last year.

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Walmart Cut 230 Million Tons of Emissions, With Supplier Help

Supply Chain Brain

Walmart Inc. has cut 230 million metric tons of greenhouse gases out of its supply chain in the past three years, putting the world’s largest retailer on track to achieve its 2030 emissions goal.

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Implications And Business Opportunities For Growth Globally – Scientect

247 Customs Broker

Spare Part Logistics Market – Introduction Spare part, also known as spare, repair part, service part, or replacement part, is an exchangeable part, which is… The post Implications And Business Opportunities For Growth Globally – Scientect appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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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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INFORM to Digitize Car Handling for Port of Piraeus

Logistics Business Magazine

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) S.A., member of COSCO SHIPPING Group, has decided to invest into end-to-end digitization and optimization. The company has awarded a project to Aachen-based optimization specialist INFORM to improve the efficiency and transparency of vehicle handling at the port’s car terminal. In order to continue its growth of recent years and to further expand its strategic position, PPA is implementing an intelligent IT system from INFORM Vehicle Logistics that is designed

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We’re all geared up to automate the logistics industry with a fresh $39 million series B round!

247 Customs Broker

LogiNext, a transportation automation platform headquartered in New York with its R&D offices in Mumbai, India has announced a fund raise of $39mn from US-based… The post We’re all geared up to automate the logistics industry with a fresh $39 million series B round! appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Companies Battle Surge in Hacking Attempts

Supply Chain Brain

With around half the U.S. workforce working remotely, reports of internet crime have nearly doubled since last year.

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