Wed.Oct 13, 2021

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Using Advanced Order Fulfillment Metrics to Improve Operations

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Every hour counts in eCommerce orders, making it essential to leverage order fulfillment metrics to streamline the fulfillment process. Order fulfillment service providers typically leverage a broad range of technologies that allow them to gather various data. Analyzing this data allows a fulfillment partner to identify problems and trends that may impact cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.

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The Unsung Hero of Logistics with Jeff Booth

The Logistics of Logistics

The Unsung Hero of Logistics with Jeff Booth. Jeff Booth and Joe Lynch discuss the unsung hero of logistics. Jeff is the General Manager of Opendock , a leading software provider for dock scheduling for warehouses that helps provide visibility into truck arrivals. About Jeff Booth. Jeff Booth is the General Manager of Opendock , a leading software provider for dock appointment scheduling.

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Felixstowe congestion could lead to $2bn of stranded imports

Supply Chain and Logistics

Container shipping is all messed up in the UK. A recent report claims that shippers cannot get their container cargo delivered on time. And the reason is not the driver shortage, or is it?

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Warehouse Technology Implementations – The critical link between conceptual and realized productivity. Who’s doing your heavy lifting?

Logistics Viewpoints

Time and again I write about the business value of warehouse technologies – WMS, warehouse automation, and robotics. I also discuss business processes that these technologies support. However, I believe that my writings have failed to highlight the importance of the implementation and integration processes and the value delivered by the teams that see these projects through.

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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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4 Ways Freight Procurement Tech Will Boost Your Shippers' Morale

Shipsta

If you’re running a Shipping team right now, you’re battling two crises at once: A global freight shortage and a global staff shortage.

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OECD says shipping freight rates are driving G20 inflation

Supply Chain and Logistics

In case we didn’t notice it, shipping freight rate increases are the source of significant inflation throughout the 20 most developed countries. If you are complaining about inflation, point here.

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Biden Confronts Supply Chain Crisis Stretching Past His Grip

Supply Chain Brain

President Biden wants to break a logjam at U.S. ports and stave off a holiday season of shortages and delays — bottlenecks that officials and stakeholders say extend far beyond the reach of the White House.

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11th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable: Looking for signs of normalcy

Logistics Management

Four of the nation’s top market analysts examine the current state of the freight railroad and intermodal markets, including the ongoing impact of the pandemic as well as visibility into pricing and service levels over the next year.

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Retailers Expect to Disappoint Holiday Customers, Study Finds

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers are trying to maintain a cheery outlook despite looming pressures on the upcoming holiday season, including worker shortages and supply chain disruptions, according to a new report.

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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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ThroughPut Taps AI to Mitigate Logistics Disruptions

Food Logistics

Congestion and disruptions at ports and in all forms of logistics transportation are rampant. ThroughPut's new offering targets those looking to solve these issues.

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Watch: The Blending of Human Capital and Robots in a World of Automation

Supply Chain Brain

Kevin Massey, senior director of strategic analytics and data science with Ryder Supply Chain Solutions, talks about how humans and robots can work together, each performing the tasks that it does best, to create the most efficient operating model for supply chain and logistics providers.

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Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Enables Electric School Bus to Give Power Back to Grid

NGT News

In conjunction with Highland Electric Fleets and National Grid, a Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school bus equipped with a Proterra battery system discharged nearly 3 MWh of electricity to the regional electric grid over the course of 30 events this summer in Beverly, Mass. This is the first time an electric school […]. The post Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Enables Electric School Bus to Give Power Back to Grid appeared first on NGT News.

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IBM Unveils AI-Driven Software to Help Businesses Address Sustainability and Climate Risk

Supply Chain Brain

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), a technology and IT consulting company, announced a suite of environmental intelligence software that leverages AI to help organizations prepare for and respond to weather and climate risks, assess their own impact on the planet and reduce the complexity of regulatory compliance and reporting.

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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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Finding a 3PL Partner Who Can Manage Today’s Logistics Challenges

Food Logistics

Temperature-controlled LTL providers must build strong relationships with partners, a diverse network of carriers and advanced technological solutions that allow customers to view shipments from start to finish.

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Fortifying Relationships in the New Age of Risk Management

Supply Chain Brain

One of the biggest challenges companies face when making changes to any supply chain is bringing together the various internal constituents involved in the process.

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The connected lift truck battery

Logistics Management

As the fulfillment environment becomes increasingly connected, the lift truck battery has become a new focal point for companies that want to get the longest life and usage out of their investments.

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'Supply Chain' Mentions on Earnings Calls Hit a Record High

Supply Chain Brain

This earnings season, investors will hear two words over and over again — and they’re not “great quarter!

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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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Q&A: Paul Bingham, Director, IHS Markit Economics and Country Risk / Transportation Consulting

Logistics Management

Following comments made by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai last week week, regarding the White House’s new approach to the United States-China bilateral trade relationship, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman caught up with global trade Paul Bingham, Director, IHS Markit Economics and Country Risk / Transportation Consulting.

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Executive guide to ERP Part 6: The operation stage

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

At the end of the animated film ‘Finding Nemo’ are these last lines: “We did it!” “Now what?” That is how people can feel after an ERP system has been implemented. After a long project, your organization has finally gone live with an ERP system that allows the company to automate and integrate the majority of its business processes , share common data across all functions, and produce and access information in real-time.

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Lift truck tech meets operator productivity

Logistics Management

A common thread to technology such as telematics and fleet software, operator assist features, and motive power advancements is the positive impact these technologies have on getting more work done, in a safer manner, for the operator.

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San Diego Metro Transit System Places Additional Order for New Flyer Electric Buses

NGT News

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has awarded NFI Group Inc.’s New Flyer of America Inc. subsidiary a contract for 12 battery-electric, 60-foot articulated Xcelsior CHARGE NG heavy-duty transit buses (24 equivalent units, or EUs). This award was added to backlog as part of NFI’s second quarter 2021 financial results. The electric bus order follows […].

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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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6 Things Supply Chain Decision Makers Look For in Supply Chain Logistics Partners

GlobalTranz

Cybersecurity Measures Were Among the Highest-Ranked Needs. With the events of 2021, including the attack on the Colonial Pipeline earlier this year, the importance of supply chain cybersecurity is among the most in-demand factors driving adoption of third-party systems and resources in logistics. According to the report, 93% of respondents, including 92% of leadership and 94% of managers cited a 3PL with cybersecurity measures in place as critical when selecting a service provider.

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DTE Energy Launches Program to Support Businesses Electrifying Their Fleets

NGT News

DTE Energy, a clean energy company in Michigan, has announced that its electric vehicle (EV) charging program, Charging Forward, is now offering Michigan-based businesses advisory services for transitioning to electric fleets (eFleets). DTE developed Charging Forward eFleets, a five-year, $13.4 million program to accelerate fleet electrification in Michigan.

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A Future-Ready Supply Chain: Hurdles and Rewards

Supply Chain Brain

Just 4% of supply chain leaders call their operations "future-ready.

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Element, ChargePoint, WEX Collaborate on Nationwide EV Charging and Billing Access

NGT News

Element Fleet Management Corp., a pure-play automotive fleet manager, is working with ChargePoint and WEX to provide Element clients with access to ChargePoint’s growing nationwide charging network. This strategic relationship provides a consolidated billing system for charging and fueling across client fleets, integrated with Element’s advanced analytics and dashboard reporting platform.

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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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Market Insights Vlog: Strategies for Shipping in Mexico

CH Robinson Logistics

If you participate in shipping in Mexico at all, you know that many recent factors are affecting both cross-border and intra-Mexico shipping. These influencers include—but are not limited to—capacity imbalances, border congestion, and new regulations from the new political administration. What can shippers do to be prepared to succeed in this challenging market?

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Threefold growth over four years: Building reefer business with Woods Transportation

Overdrive Online

As of mid-late September of this year, Brian and Michell Woods had closed on a new office location in preparation for more expansion, and employed five drivers in addition to Brian. Cash flow management has been key to recent success through the pandemic.

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Why Your 3PL Should Have Multiple Warehouse Locations

Ship Monk

Cruising for a new fulfillment partner ? Dying to escape the confinements of a living room warehouse ? Whatever your sitch may be, you likely have a checklist of the ideal 3PL. Tall, dark, handsome… wait, wrong checklist. Let’s try again: speedy, efficient, and cooperative to boot. Those are all great qualities to look for, but, if they end there, you’re likely missing a major green flag.

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