Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Whether you’re outsourcing fulfillment for the first time or looking for a new 3PL, expect a lot of questions when you talk to prospective partners. As the saying goes, the devil is in the details. The best product fulfillment houses will be just as curious about your business as you are about theirs. They need in-depth information about your products, markets and operations to determine if they’re a good match for your company and arrive at an accurate price for their services.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Comgem, an e-commerce platform provider, launched three new products and a website to help U.K. small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) sell more products and services with less effort.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The company said that through this partnership project44 will become the first strategic partner for real-time transportation visibility to integrate its capabilities into the Google Cloud Supply Chain Twin offering—which optimizes planning and decision-making by orchestrating supply chain data from enterprise business systems, partners, and public sources and enables shippers to bring together data from multiple sources and require less partner integration time than traditional API-based integr

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The damage to offshore platforms and pipelines was so severe that two out of every three barrels of crude normally pumped from the U.S. sector of the Gulf of Mexico are unavailable.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The post Data Tips for Supply Chain Network Design Part I: Preparation appeared first on AIMMS.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

When you digitize, connect and automate your supply chain’s logistics function, chances are you’ve improved not only your operational economics, but also the big-picture value of your company. A lot of factors are at play when determining valuation. And at the end of the day, it’s worth what a buyer is willing to pay. But. Read more How Logistics Automation Impacts Your Company’s Valuation.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

COVID-19, along with its direct impacts (lockdowns, border closures, etc.), has sent a domino effect of related disruption, including supply shortages and financial distress – but these aren’t the only threats in town.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Firstly, I had to google if this International Programmers Day is honestly a thing and interestingly enough, I can now add a new byte of information to my development knowledge base. To quote Wikipedia: “The Day of the Programmer is an international professional day that is celebrated on the 256th ( hexadecimal 100th, or the 2 8 th) day of each year (September 13 during common years and on September 12 in leap years ).

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

After months of twists and turns, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. sealed a $27 billion deal to acquire Kansas City Southern, claiming a prize that will create the first railroad spanning the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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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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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Clarience Technologies has introduced A2Z for e-Mobility, an initiative to develop more energy-efficient lighting solutions that extend the range of electric vehicles (EV) by reducing battery amp draw. A2Z for e-Mobility brings EV-optimized LED lighting solutions for trucks, trailers and truck bodies sold under the Truck-Lite brand, though the company expects this initiative will result […].

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Even as they struggle with one of the world’s worst COVID-19 outbreaks, nations across Southeast Asia are slowly realizing that they can no longer afford the economy-crippling restrictions needed to squash it.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Falling 0.001-cents, the weekly average came in at $3.372, following a 3.4-cent gain, to $3.373, for the week ending September 6, and a 1.5-cent increase, to $3.339, for the week of August 30.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many supply chains still rely on linear strategies to manage their supply chains, resulting in poor planning, excess inventory, a lack of transparency into order status, and, ultimately, reduced sales and margins.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

By putting data into the hands of the companies, business partners, and customers that want it, supply chain visibility helps all stakeholders track products from the point of manufacture to the final destination—and all points in between. This “Holy Grail” of global supply chain management has been talked about for decades, but it wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic turned the world’s supply chains on end that “supply chain visibility” turned into a household word overnight.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Yields of staple crops could decline by almost a third by 2050 unless emissions are drastically reduced in the next decade.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

What is Chain of Responsibility? How important is it to understand, and what are the misconceptions about it? In this episode, Urszula Kelly , Logistics Bureau’s Senior Consultant, sheds some light on this matter and gives some tips on what other things to know and avoid. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com. Phone: +61 417 417 307.

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Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The report’s shipment reading—at 1.234—was up 12.3% annually, and freight expenditures—at 3.832—saw a 42.2% annual gain.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Chainparency, a blockchain technology solutions company, and Athena Advisory, a technology advisory company, announced a partnership to provide comprehensive blockchain and big data/machine learning–based offerings to help enterprises with their ESG and sustainability goals.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week presents an opportunity to appreciate and thank drivers for their commitment, service, and dedication to an extremely difficult job in an extremely important industry. While drivers often get recognized for delivering freight of all kinds, the essential products that keep us healthy, safe and our economy growing, there are so many more things to appreciate about them.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Hyster J2.5-3.0XNL counterbalance lift truck powered by integrated lithium-ion technology is available now to support industry applications that demand high efficiency, charging flexibility, and zero battery maintenance. Engineered around a fully integrated and space-saving lithium-ion battery, the J2.5-3.0XNL series is at the forefront of innovation, with a design that helps free space in the operator compartment, maximising comfort, and convenience to enable high productivity.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Retailers across North America were looking forward to this year’s back-to-school season with eager anticipation. In June, as more citizens got vaccinated and the number of cases dropped, it seemed that consumers were ready to shop in stores again. That all changed with the subsequent rise of cases due to the Delta variant in the US, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation that even those who have been vaccinated should wear masks in public indoor spaces where cas

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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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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Time To Read: 3 minutes. With the addition of TEAM Software, WorkWave expands service software dominance across the cleaning, janitorial, and security verticals. Holmdel, NJ – September 30, 2021 – WorkWave ® , a provider of SaaS solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, today announces that it has acquired TEAM Software , the world’s leading provider of software and solutions for cleaning, janitorial, security, and facilities management service providers.

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MercuryGate

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Predictive shipping analytics derived from freight data add value and enable more streamlined logistics. This leads to the natural benefit of tracking a shipment’s estimated time of arrival (ETA) and helping your team stay informed and responsive. Companies that can provide reliable tracking services, accurate estimated times of arrival, and real-time shipment status and location […].

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Time To Read: 3 minutes. With the addition of TEAM Software, WorkWave expands service software dominance across the cleaning, janitorial, and security verticals. Holmdel, NJ – September 14, 2021 – WorkWave ® , a provider of SaaS solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, today announces that it has signed an agreement to purchase TEAM Software , the world’s leading provider of software and solutions for cleaning, janitorial, security, and facilities manage

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

More than half of UK businesses (54%) say Brexit has presented them with data access and management challenges, according to research from MuleSoft , an integration and API platform provider. This finding highlights that the challenges of siloed data and skills shortages are being amplified as businesses adapt their operations in response to Brexit.

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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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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Penske takes pride in our technicians who are fulfilling their lifelong dreams, harnessing childlike curiosity, and investing in a lifetime of growth and learning. That's why we support TechForce Foundation as they raise the question this Future Tech Tuesday: How did the kid in you start? TechForce Foundation is a social network dedicated to launching and advancing the careers of tomorrow's diverse workforce of qualified technicians.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Doosan has launched a highly versatile range of productivity enhancing electric reach trucks. Designed by a team of specialist engineers utilising customer feedback, the BR14JW 9-Series combines faster operating speeds with advanced ergonomics and greater driver comfort, making lighter work of heavy warehousing tasks. As the latest additions to Doosan’s extensive range of warehouse trucks, the new 9-Series electric reach trucks are available in six moving-mast models with capacities between 1,4

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Penske Truck Leasing has ushered in the next generation of truck maintenance technician training using augmented reality to instruct a portion of its workforce virtually. The company is employing a state-of-the-art interactive classroom concept already in practice by Design Interactive , an Orlando, Florida-based human factors engineering firm, whose clients include the U.S. military, the U.S.

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