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The Importance of Packaging Products to Avoid Freight Damage

Blue Grace Logistics

Learn why it’s important for shippers to package products correctly to avoid freight damage. What’s in this article: What do companies have to gain by properly packaging their freight? The cost of freight damage. The negative effect freight damage can have on your brand. Proper Packaging Prevents Freight Damage. Shippers themselves are the first line of defense in protecting products from damage.

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The Benefits of a Digital Twin

Logistics Matter

The Does LogisticsMatter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Miguel van Asch, Head of Data and Analytics at Ahlers. In this episode, Miguel and I talk about the power of data. Miguel takes us through the steps of creating your digital twin and how you can run different […].

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Leading to Learn: Ask More, Tell Less

The Lean Thinker

A few years ago I was working with a company that was ramping up a complex highly-automated production process. A group of technicians had an idea for an improvement. The nature of what they were trying to improve, or their idea is irrelevant here. They brought their idea to the plant manager, carefully explained it, and then a bit of awesomeness happened.

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Imagine What 25% Labor Savings Could Do for Your Bottom Line

Logistics Viewpoints

Total Throughput Divided by Total Labor Cost Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg – Know for Sure and Take Control with a Warehouse Labor Management System. Dead reckoning. It’s a navigational term that describes an estimation based on little or no information. Not the best way to sail a ship. Not the best way to manage a warehouse either. But for so many warehouse operators who have invested in a modern warehouse management system (WMS), tracking labor, time and output is often akin to dead reckoning

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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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Watch: How Can Supply Chains Embrace Sustainability?

Supply Chain Brain

A discussion about the key role that supply chains play in fighting climate change and ensuring sustainability in their operations, with two analysts from Accenture: Kris Timmermans, senior managing director of strategy consulting and supply chain and operations lead, and Matias Pollmann-Larsen, sustainability lead for supply chain and operations.

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Many Climate Impact Disclosures Are a Sham. Here’s How We Fix Them.

Supply Chain Brain

The way in which climate-risk disclosures are currently made leads to inaccurate and misleading reports, with non-actionable metrics that are impossible to compare between companies.

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Siemens, Nexii Reveal EV Charging Concept for Quicker EV Infrastructure Applications

NGT News

Siemens has unveiled a new sustainable, electric vehicle (EV) charging concept structure designed for electrifying fleets and high-demand charging applications at scale. The new VersiCharge XL concept was created to electrify new or existing parking lots and building structures quickly and efficiently by using a modular, scalable design made in partnership with Nexii Building Solutions […].

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Shipping Rates Resume Rise as Snarls Extend Into Seasonal Lull

Supply Chain Brain

Container shipping rates are creeping higher after staying mostly stable this year, a signal that supply strains remain a drag on a global economy now bracing for an energy shock and geopolitical turmoil tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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5 Best Practices for Adopting Mathematical Optimization

AIMMS

The post 5 Best Practices for Adopting Mathematical Optimization appeared first on AIMMS.

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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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Xos Brings in Steve Ivsan to Head Up EV Program Management

NGT News

Xos Inc., a manufacturer of Class 5 through Class 8 battery electric vehicles (EV) and powertrains, and provider of charging infrastructure and fleet management software, has named Steve Ivsan as head of program management. He will be responsible for defining the Xos product plan and roadmap, designing systems and processes for increased efficiency, and managing […].

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How to find capacity with LTL companies in 2022

West Coast and California Logistics

No matter what type of trucking services you’re looking for, you already know that capacity is hard to come by. Capacity from LTL companies is no exception. In this article, we’ll look at the current state of LTL trucking and share 5 tips for finding LTL capacity.

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Element Introduces Service to Help Clients with Fleet Electrification

NGT News

Element Fleet Management Corp., a pure-play automotive fleet manager, has launched Arc by Element, an end-to-end electric vehicle (EV) fleet offering designed to help clients navigate and simplify the complex transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs. “With the prerequisites for wide-scale EV adoption by commercial vehicle fleets looming on the horizon – […].

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A new year brings new rules for trucking and logistics employers

Truck News

The beginning of the year has brought on a new set of changes that federally regulated employers will need to be aware of. These recent amendments to the Canada Labour Code include new standards for leaves of absence, occupational health and safety requirements and pay equity. As we roll into 2022 let’s take a closer […].

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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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Narrow Window to Clear Clogged U.S. Port Hinges on Demand Waning

Supply Chain Brain

The bottlenecked ports in Los Angeles face a narrow window between now and midyear to clear container backlogs before another import surge and union-contract talks threaten to stall progress moving record volumes of cargo through the busiest U.S. gateway for trade.

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Multi-Channel Distribution: 10 Tips to Drive Efficiency

Kane is Able

As the line between web and traditional retail store fulfillment blurs, brands need to assess their fulfillment capabilities and those of their 3PL multi-channel distribution partners. Consumers prefer to be channel agnostic. They want to complete a purchase and receive/return the product to and from any channel they choose. And they want the brands they buy from to align their businesses to make that happen.

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Greener Reverse Logistics Has a Missing Piece: Human Talent

Supply Chain Brain

With the rise in e-commerce, it has become no longer possible to park concerns about reverse logistics.

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Preparing for a TMS Upgrade? Here’s Why It’s the Perfect Time to Implement Parade

Parade

When we’re talking to Parade prospects who are preparing to upgrade their TMS, they often have reservations. They wonder if they should wait until they get the latest version of their TMS squared away before they try to add another system. They’re often concerned that it will be more work if they implement , Parade and then update their TMS. We’re here to tell you that, even if you’re updating your TMS in the near future, it’s the perfect time to implement Parade.

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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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Intermodal Freight Transport: How a 3PL Bulk Trucking Broker Can Help

Bulk Connection

With supply chain disruptions and the driver shortage affecting the trucking industry, many shippers have turned to intermodal rail as a CO2-friendly alternative. According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), intermodal rail volumes were up 5.3% in 2021 compared to 2020. In this article, we’ll look at how bulk freight brokers can help with the over-the-road (OTR) segment of a bulk product’s intermodal journey.

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Running Seamless 3PL Operations in the Midst of Supply Chain Chaos

Turvo

Third-party logistics, or 3PLs, help outsource business operations such as supply chain and logistics. The global demand for 3PL (third-party logistics) services is increasing due to the rapid rise of e-commerce. The worldwide 3PL industry, estimated at roughly $1 trillion in 2020, is predicted to reach $1.75 trillion by 2026 due to the COVID-19 epidemic. 3PLs have served as the global economy’s engine in the “new normal”, keeping the wheels turning for businesses and customers.

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The 'Amazon effect,' take two: Is long haul trucking fading away?

Overdrive Online

While big tech. government and some trucking leaders pushed more regional, shorter hauls, the pandemic's shown the need for long-haul operators hasn't gone the way of the dinosaur. Length-of-haul trends/preferences present a mixed picture on the ground.

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New container leg takes the strain

Logistics Business Magazine

ConFoot Ltd is introducing a new container leg model to its successful portfolio of container handling solutions. ConFoot, an attractive low-cost option in a range of logistics scenarios, now has a 20t capacity CFU container lifting unit. The CFU model has the maximum capacity of 20t (the weight of the container plus the content) and can lift the container up from the trailer, freeing the truck to drive away.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Automated Logistics Systems: What to Look For

RPA Labs

Many people are filled with anticipation when opening a package. However, discovering a disproportionately large and complicated manual for a low-quality item can be incredibly discouraging. It’s important to consider this example when pursuing robot process automation workflow. Many would say this is common with any IT solution review and implementation.

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Wild Commodity Swings Signal Risk of Shortages in Ukraine Attack

Supply Chain Brain

Wild price swings underscore just how sensitive commodity markets are to any possible disruptions to supplies.

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Research: security concerns prevent effective use of IoT data

Logistics Business Magazine

Research by Inmarsat , a world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, reveals relatively few businesses derive maximum benefit from the IoT data that they gather. Most of today’s businesses only share IoT data within their own organisations, with security and privacy concerns preventing them from disseminating it to organisations in their wider supply chains.

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What are supply chain visibility solutions?

Shippeo

Thanks to supply chain visibility solutions, organizations can have complete visibility of operations with access to better quality data, analytics that support decision-making, and improved operational capabilities.

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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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What the smell? What Covid taught me about reliance on my senses

Truck News

For almost 11 years, every time I come home from a trip there’s been at least one grandson waiting to say hi. You know what’s been fascinating about that? Watching them discover all the senses that they didn’t realize they had at their disposal. I know it’s hard to believe, but I don’t remember that […].

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The Weekly Freight Report for February 24th, 2022

FLS Transport

The Top 5 Headlines in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics from FLS Transportation. Here’s this week’s Weekly Freight Report February 24th: Nancy and Oaklee bring ice, snow & rain this week. US/CAN border crossings clear after police intervention. Shippers have been getting a bargain on carrier services… until now. Ukrainian-Russian conflict will escalate all transportation costs, not just the sanctioned goods.

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Transport Logistics Software: How Does Reverse Logistics Create Value

MercuryGate

Transportation carbon emissions are a major threat to the planet, and left unchecked, they have the potential to cause vast devastation and limit the abilities of humanity to thrive. Carbon emissions have risen in recent years, but as social media has grown and politics have evolved, ESG initiatives have become more commonplace. The post Transport Logistics Software: How Does Reverse Logistics Create Value appeared first on MercuryGate International.