Wed.Sep 28, 2022

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Data Stewardship & Common Data Management Challenges in Logistics

MercuryGate

Data stewardship refers to managing company data and making data available to users. Data collection and sharing sound like data management. People are often confused about the difference between data management vs. data stewardship. The post Data Stewardship & Common Data Management Challenges in Logistics appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Freight Agents: Is Your News Source Trustworthy?

Trinity Logistics

If there is anything we have all learned together over the last few years, it’s that nothing stays the same. While we have used the phrase “everything changes” as more of a cliché, we’ve all had a front-row seat to just how fast things can change and how important it is to stay prepared with accurate information. However, another thing we’ve learned over the last few years is that sometimes a news source may not be the most reliable.

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ELD-exempt owner-ops say no to any pre-2000 exemption change

Overdrive Online

"Fix the roads and bridges. Provide more truck parking. Insist upon better training." As FMCSA considers potential change, owner-operators like the one quoted here insist the agency should leave any mods to the exemption on the cutting room floor.

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Tritium Supplies U.S. Federal Transportation Operations with DC Fast Chargers

NGT News

Tritium DCFC Ltd.’s direct current (DC) fast chargers are now available for purchase by government entities through the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) dedicated to equipment related to electric vehicles (EV). U.S. federal agencies can now purchase Tritium’s fast chargers via any company partners that are current Multiple Award Schedule […].

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Modern Slavery in Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Yes, slavery still exists in many parts of the World. And those managing Supply Chains need to ensure they are not unknowingly supporting it! Check out the great work of the International Justice Mission: [link]. .

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Shops would do well to focus on culture while hiring young techs

Commercial Carrier Journal

A paycheck isn't everything. Votech officials explain how shops would do well to consider not only pay but their workplace culture as today's diesel tech students carefully consider their options with smart phones in hand.

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Walmart is Making Its First Move into the Metaverse with Virtual Worlds on Roblox

Supply Chain Brain

The retailer will unveil two immersive experiences on Roblox Corp.’s virtual platform. Walmart Land will feature fashion, beauty and entertainment items, while Walmart’s Universe of Play will showcase toys, the company announced.

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Freight disruption likely for Florida coast

Commercial Carrier Journal

Inbound volumes are likely to pick up immediately in the Tampa Bay area after Hurricane Ian moves in, with outbound lagging 'a week or two.'.

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Maiden Flight for DHL’s First-Ever Fully Electric Plane

Supply Chain Brain

"Alice" lifted off Sept. 27 at 7:10 am local time from Grant County International Airport (MWH), flying for a total of eight minutes and reaching an altitude of 3,500 feet.

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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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How to Manage a Warehouse: The 10-Step Guide to Logistics Management

3PL Links

Learn how to successfully run a warehouse in today’s blog post to increase sales for your business. It is a widespread issue in many businesses, and without careful planning, undesirable things could happen like incorrect shipments, missing goods, and uncertainty brought on by a staffing shortage in the warehouse. You understand what we’re talking about if you are familiar with these snags or believe that your warehouse is costing you excessively.

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The Unstoppable Digitization of Global Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Changes brought on by COVID-19, resource shortages and heightened demand for goods have all increased awareness about the value of global logistics digitization, and accelerated its impact.

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Driving Mack Trucks' Command Steer

Commercial Carrier Journal

Mack's electrically-assisted hydraulic steering system gives heavyweight trucks a lightweight feel.

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Bosses Can Beat the Tight Labor Market by Tearing the Paper Ceiling

Supply Chain Brain

Over 70 million workers in the U.S. have developed skills through military service, or by attending community college or other training programs, disproportionately people of color, veterans or from rural areas.

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Five Best Practices for Balancing Costs, Risks, and Sustainability

In the face of volatile macroeconomic conditions and other complex challenges, supply chain and procurement pros must strike a tough balance between seemingly contradictory demands: boosting performance and sustaining and extending business operations, all while meeting customers’ needs. This GEP paper provides impactful tips on how to develop a strategic procurement approach that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

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Fives aims to revolutionise the way people shop

Logistics Business Magazine

Fives , one of the world’s most preferred partners for transforming supply chain facilities, has been chosen by the start-up mon-marché.fr , created by Prosol, the entity behind Grand Frais, to automate its new flagship called “Quartier Général du Goût” This new location, which is revolutionising the way people shop, has just opened its doors to the public in Puteaux (France).

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A Thoroughly Flexible Attitude in the Warehouse Will Attract and Retain Workers

Supply Chain Brain

Flexibility in the workforce isn't going away; it’s where the trends are headed. Warehouse managers need to pay heed.

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Second phase of Redditch scheme approved

Logistics Business Magazine

Stoford has secured planning consent for the speculative development of almost 450,000 sq ft of new industrial and logistics accommodation near Redditch. The leading commercial property developer will build two new warehouse units at Redditch Gateway , a multimillion pound logistics and manufacturing scheme off the A4023 Coventry Highway. The new net zero carbon units will comprise 160,208 sq ft and 286,328 sq ft respectively and will be developed on the southern side of the 78-acre Redditch Gat

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COVID hours waiver should open door for HOS flexibility

Overdrive Online

Individual truck owners and some groups in trucking say the safe record of operators using the COVID-related hours of service waiver should allow for more flexibility in the hours of service regulations as a whole. Other groups, however, disagreed.

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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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Moving from a Transactional to a Collaborative Supply Chain in the Middle East

Locus

As the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) nations recover from the series of disruptions over the past couple of years—the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ukraine war, inflationary pressure, and the potential for rising food prices—a reinvention of logistics and supply chain operations is needed. Supply chain leaders are looking forward to a period of growth and building a smart, agile, resilient, and sustainable logistics ecosystem for the future.

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Why Capsuloc™ hazmat containers have shippers kicking the can. Literally.

LabelMaster

Paint can-style secondary hazmat containers have been a necessary evil for decades. They’re essential for shipping certain Dangerous Goods, but no one really likes them. Given a better alternative, most DG operations would kick the paint can shipper like a bad habit. With the introduction of Capsuloc™, that alternative is actually here—and DG pros are.

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Catch LogiNext CEO, Dhruvil Sanghvi on the Tony Shap Show!

Loginext

Catch LogiNext CEO, Dhruvil Sanghvi on the Tony Shap Show! Tony Shap is an award winning interviewer and an expert payments and business growth. And the Tony Shap Show is a podcast to help CEOs, entrepreneurs, founders, PEs, and VCs learn from each other. In the latest episode of the podcast, Tony interviews LogiNext founder […].

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How to Reduce Ocean Shipping Cost Per Ton

I.C.E. Transport

Ocean shippers can and should get the best container rate they can get. But you will get the most cost savings when you think in terms of reducing ocean shipping costs per ton – in other words, shipping the same volume of freight in fewer containers. If you can max out your payload on every load, you can ship 25% fewer containers and realize up to a 6-figure yearly savings, depending on how many containers you ship.

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How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Contract Management in Telecom & High-Tech

The high-tech and telecom sectors face a contract management crisis if the process isn’t managed properly. Continual technological changes necessitate adjustments to manufacturing and supply chain processes, leading to a heavy volume of contracts that outpaces most industries. What can CPOs do to ease the contract management burden? In "How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Contract Management in Telecom and High-Tech," GEP experts outline a four-pronged approach to getting contract management under cont

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Zeus grows rapidly with Primark

Logistics Business Magazine

Zeus , the UK-based start-up which is disrupting the freight industry with its next-generation digital platform, has expanded into Europe after signing up the pioneering international fashion retailer, Primark. The partnership, which will see Zeus handling freight transport for the retailer on distribution routes to France, Italy and the Czech Republic, comes as Zeus recently marked its second anniversary.

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U.S. Goods-Trade Gap Narrows to Smallest Since October 2021

Supply Chain Brain

The shortfall shrank 3.2% to $87.3 billion last month, Commerce Department data showed Sept. 28, suggesting a tailwind for economic growth in the third quarter.

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IAA TRANSPORTATION attracts full halls

Logistics Business Magazine

The first IAA TRANSPORTATION exhibition ended extremely successfully on Sunday. Organisers, visitors and exhibitors were very satisfied with the new concept, which this year covered the entire transport and logistics spectrum. 1,402 exhibitors from 42 countries and a total of 230 national and international speakers were represented at IAA TRANSPORTATION and they presented their technical innovations, developments and concepts for tomorrow’s climate-neutral mobility.

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Logistics Teams Need to Rethink Contract Models in an Unpredictable Economy

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses need to rethink how they renegotiate contracts — on an as-needed basis rather than a time-based schedule — to optimize deals for both sides.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.