Thu.Dec 23, 2021

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The Advantageous Impact of Reusing Carriers

Parade

Are you reusing carriers? Here’s why it should be a priority in your brokerage’s strategy. Most freight brokerages see that there are advantages to reusing carriers, but oftentimes, it’s not a strategic priority. There are several benefits to carrier reuse, some that brokerages may not have even factored into their strategy, though. Here are some benefits of carrier reuse that might convince even brokers who are happy and successful with their current priorities to make a push to reuse more carr

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'If it didn't come by Santa, it came by truck': A wish list for the men and women behind the wheel

Overdrive Online

Greg Fulton penned this Dear Santa letter, featuring his wish list this year for the men and women behind the wheel -- better parking, less detention, insurance relief and more. Fulton is President of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association.

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How to control fleet maintenance costs

Fleet Owner

Since 2012, American Transportation Research Institute reports that maintenance and repair costs represent between 8% to 10% of a fleet’s average marginal cost. Find out what fleets can do to manage those costs.

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New Report Focuses on Non-Petroleum Fuel Options for Waste and Recycling Fleets

NGT News

NGO Energy Vision’s The Refuse Revolution report on alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies for waste and recycling collection truck fleets assesses biodiesel and renewable diesel, fossil and renewable natural gas, hybrid technologies, battery electric vehicles (BEVs), DME, and hydrogen for cost, performance, and climate and health impacts. The report compares “lifecycle” GHG emissions of […].

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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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2022 fuel forecast poses many questions for supply chain stakeholders

Logistics Management

A shift to goods consumption has wreaked havoc on supply chains and contributed to goods price inflation.

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The Digital Revolution Is Upon Us

LandLink

We have been writing extensively on the topic of the digital supply chain revolution in recent blog posts. Digital transformation is now the overriding priority for most manufacturers and retailers, with the adoption of digital technologies aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness in the shorter term while providing the opportunity to grow a leaner operational protocol in the future.

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12 Ways to Reduce Fleet Fuel Costs to Maximize Your Revenue

RasTrac

If your business involves running a fleet of vehicles , fuel could be among your largest expenses. Not only that, but it can be one of the most difficult expenses to predict and control, as well. Depending on your business sector you may have all your vehicles out on one day and then only half out for the rest of the week.

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Mitchell 1 adds to TruckSeries Interactive Wiring Diagrams

Fleet Owner

The enhancements streamline navigation within a diagram set or from one diagram set to another; add interactivity to connectors, grounds, and splices; and include a dropdown history that shows previously viewed diagrams.

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Ribbon printer adds luxury to gifting

Logistics Business Magazine

Nothing expresses thoughtfulness more than a sublimely wrapped gift. And prestigious, luxury brands such as Christian Dior take the art of gifting very seriously, with branded ribbons and bows often providing the finishing touches. A good 20-30% of customers prefer to visit stores and concessions where complimentary giftwrapping is offered because it makes the gift appear so much more exclusive and special.

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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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Give benchmarking a try

Fleet Owner

Benchmarking can help businesses see how their operations compare to other top-performing companies.

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Meet the 2022 WorkWave Beyond Service User Conference Sponsors!

WorkWave

Time To Read: 6 minutes. The WorkWave team is growing, so it’s only appropriate that the 2022 Beyond Service User Conference be our biggest and best event ever! Of course, we wouldn’t be able to make this next-level event a reality without the help of our incredible sponsors, who include some of the leading names across field service. Presenting Sponsors.

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Amware Named Multichannel Merchant Top 3PL for 2022

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Amware Fulfillment has been named a MCM Top 3PL for 2022, joining dozens of other leading third-party logistics providers selected by Multichannel Merchant in its seventh annual directory. Companies were selected based on industry experience, services offered, performance and range of capabilities specific to order fulfillment.

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Cherbourg handles 100,000th container from Ireland!

Logistics Business Magazine

Cherbourg Port has handled its 100,000th trailer travelling between Ireland and France, having multiplied its roll-on/roll-off traffic by a factor of three in a year and confirmed its position as market leader. These results, seen in light of Brexit – which has made this route more competitive compared to the the Ireland-France landbridge route through England – demonstrate the tremendous capacity for adaptation of this port and the companies that serve it.

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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