Fri.Nov 05, 2021

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Freight-Tech Meets Fin-Tech with Victor Ofstein

The Logistics of Logistics

Freight-Tech Meets Fin-Tech with Victor Ofstein. Joe Lynch and Victor Ofstein discuss freight-tech meets fin-tech. Victor is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Melio where he brings Melio’s seamless online payments to the logistics and transportation industry. About Victor Ofstein. Victor Ofstein is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Melio , a company that is bringing freight-tech to fin-tech.

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The Top 3 Benefits of Buying Spot on a Procurement Platform

Shipsta

No matter how well you plan your procurement strategy, spot buying will always be a necessary part of your processes.

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Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers

The Logistics of Logistics

Original article: Warner’s Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers. In light of the global environment in the past year and a half, we listed the top transportation & logistics influencers. The road hasn’t been easy for the transportation and logistics industries. With evolving business models, changes in customer expectations, to technology advancements, the transportation and logistics sectors remain in the spotlight.

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Trucking industry blasts Biden’s vaccine policy, warning one-third of drivers may quit

Logistics Management

The trucking industry is blasting President Joe Biden’s vaccine policy for not allowing an exemption from a federal mandate that requires private sector employers with over 100 employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (October 30 – November 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

The wine industry has been hit hard in the US over the last couple of years. Pre-pandemic, this was mostly due to droughts and wildfires, which ravaged the West Coast, and destroyed millions of acres of vineyards. For 2021, there has been another hiccup, which the wine industry may refer to as the great supply chain kerfuffle. The issue has become supply chain and manufacturing constraints, which have delayed the deliveries of such essential items as bottles, corks, and even the wine itself for

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White House continues to take an active role in shaping supply chain recovery efforts

Logistics Management

ite House is continuing to take steps to get involved in helping to remedy the myriad domestic supply chain issues over the last several months. In late October, President Joe Biden held a “Summit on Global Supply Chain Resilience” with the European Union and 14 other nations “to foster greater international cooperation on near-term supply chain disruptions and chart a course to strengthen and diversify the entire supply chain ecosystem over the long term—from raw materials, intermediate and fin

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Five Reasons You Need Robotic Picking and Mobility

Supply Chain Brain

Who doesn’t want to increase distribution center throughput quickly and at lower costs? To achieve these goals in today’s fulfillment environments, you must consider mobile robotic sortation.

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U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed in October, reports AAR

Logistics Management

Rail carloads—at 947,013—headed up 3.8%, or 34,510 carloads, annually, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 1,077515—fell 7.9%, or 92,400 units.

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Digitization Delivers for Manufacturers

Supply Chain Brain

Manufacturers' engagement with Industry 4.0 increased significantly in 2021, as leaders leveraged digitization to not only survive the pandemic, but to position their firms for the economic recovery to follow.

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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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LADOT, Proterra, Apparent Install Solar/Storage Microgrid, EV Charging to Power EV Buses

NGT News

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has been awarded a $6 million grant by the California Energy Commission to install one of the largest EV fleet charging systems in the U.S. that will be powered by a solar and storage microgrid. “Los Angeles is on track to achieve a zero-emission future and our investments […]. The post LADOT, Proterra, Apparent Install Solar/Storage Microgrid, EV Charging to Power EV Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 5, 2021)

Talking Logistics

I dreamt about my father this week. It had been a long time since he last appeared in one of my dreams. I don’t remember much, except he was sitting in a chair and talking to me about a problem he was having, and I told him “Why don’t you just go online and send. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 5, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 5, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Lightning eMotors, ABC Companies Deliver Electric Double-Decker Motor Coach

NGT News

Lightning eMotors and ABC Companies have sold their battery electric double decker motor coach to All Aboard America! Holdings, the fourth largest motor coach operator in the U.S. The first delivery to Lux Bus America in Anaheim, Calif. will be a Van Hool TD925 repowered double-decker electrified by Lightning eMotors from diesel to all-electric. It […].

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The Supply Chain Slowdown Blame Game

MTS Logistics

There is a lot of discussion lately on all the delays and problems with the supply chain. It is nice to see the shipping industry making the mainstream press and media. There has been a ton of articles explaining and discussing our industry. Where in the past people kind of shrugged when asked how something arrived on a store shelf, now they have full details and descriptions on every facet of the industry.

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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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California Transit Network Orders AMPLY Power’s New Containerized EV Charging Solution

NGT News

To offer enhanced flexibility for its customers’ fleet charging operations, AMPLY Power has launched INRUSH, a containerized infrastructure system for electric vehicle (EV) charging. The first deployment of this solution is occurring with AMPLY’s long-standing customer, the Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN). Through this agreement, AMPLY will design, construct and operate a charging facility leveraging INRUSH […].

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The Power of Industry 4.0 to Enhance Manufacturing Plants and Processes

Supply Chain Brain

This MPI 2021 Industry 4.0 Study examines the extent to which manufacturers leverage Industry 4.0 across their organizations.

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Ballard Receives European Orders for 40 Fuel Cell Modules

NGT News

Ballard Power Systems has received orders for a total of 40 FCmove-HD (70 kW) modules for planned deployment in hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEB) across Europe in 2022. These FCEBs are being deployed in France, Germany, and the UK. Rouen, France is deploying their first fleet of zero-emission FCEBs powered by Ballard fuel cell […]. The post Ballard Receives European Orders for 40 Fuel Cell Modules appeared first on NGT News.

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Podcast | Beyond the Robots: Keys to Successful Supply Chain Automation

Supply Chain Brain

When it comes to automating the warehouse, buying the robots is just the beginning.

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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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Gaining an edge through (digital) values

Logistics Business Magazine

Sustainability and digitalisation – these two topics are currently the most important drivers in logistics. This is the conclusion following the successful premiere of Thesen am Tresen – the STILL Logistics Talk during the German Logistics Congress in Berlin. The Hamburg-based intralogistics company STILL is already planning a continuation of the hybrid talk show format for 2022.

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Penske Truck Leasing Piloting New Ford E-Transit Electric Light-Duty Truck

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing is adding to its industry-leading electric truck fleet by piloting the new light-duty preproduction Ford E-Transit truck. Penske is currently operating an E-Transit in its home market of Reading, Pennsylvania. E-Transit, the first all-electric cargo van from a full-line automaker in North America, is the electric version of the Ford Transit.

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New classification enhances use of EPAL pallets

Logistics Business Magazine

Under what conditions can an EPAL Euro pallet no longer be exchanged? Is the quality of a Euro pallet reduced by wood splintering or residual labels? How do you know if a pallet is suitable for a high-bay racking system? What is the optimum quality for automated processes? These and many other queries are answered in the EPAL Quality Classification and Terms of Exchange.

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Jungheinrich helps Vaillant switch to lithium-ion

Logistics Business Magazine

Aiming to continue business growth through a full upgrade and replacement of its warehouse fleet and a warehouse construction project, Vaillant Industrial, part of Vaillant Group, has prioritised a focus on sustainability in line with business objectives to design and deliver systems and manufactured products that use renewable energy. With plans to become a carbon-neutral plant by 2025, it partnered with lithium-ion specialist Jungheinrich to introduce a new 26 vehicle lithium-ion fleet to oper

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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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Labour crisis to extend beyond Christmas

Logistics Business Magazine

As labour shortages across the supply chain hit the front pages in the UK, the cry goes up from the more excitable elements of the media to ‘save Christmas’. Unfortunately, as businesses and politicians are beginning to realise, the skills and labour crisis is of long standing and won’t be properly resolved in three months by any number of quick fixes.

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Faller Packaging opens Hungarian plant

Logistics Business Magazine

In mid-October 2021, Faller Packaging officially dedicated its plant in Hungary. Faller, which specialises in pharmaceutical packaging , had acquired Pharma Print Kft., located in Debrecen, back in November 2019. The Hungarian company for years has manufactured package leaflets for the pharmaceutical and healthcare markets. With this step Faller packaging has further expanded its international presence.