SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

One moment, please… Your call is important to us… One of our friendly consultants will be with you shortly. Annoyed yet? I mean, is there anybody out there who likes to hold the line and listen to pan flute music after you have already punched your way through multiple prompts? A 2013 study by TalkTo estimated that the average American spends between 10 and 20 minutes each week listening to pan flute music, that is the equivalent of 13 hours per year or 43 days in a lifetime!

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Robert Cadena and Joe Lynch provide an introduction to 3rd party logistics. 3rd party logistics services include 5 major categories: 1.) Transportation 2.) Warehousing 3.) Logistics 4.) Technology and 5.) Special Services. Robert is the Co-Founder and CEO of a company that provides operational, sales, marketing, and technology support to over 100 3PLs, so he has a very thorough understanding of the business.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Few tools of the global economy have survived without major innovations as long as the shipping container. The supply ructions around the world are presenting an opportunity to test that incumbency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Walmart has used TMS to both save money and reduce carbon emissions. Last year, Rebecca Henderson’s, Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire , was on the short list for Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award. The premise of the book by this Harvard business professor is that capitalism is making our society increasing unstable as the middle class’s income is being reduced while the wealthy are becoming ever richer.

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

With President Biden set to sign the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) into law later today, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently caught up with two attorneys at Washington, D.C.-based Venable LLP—James H. Burnley IV, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and one of the nation’s foremost authorities on transportation law and policy, and Fred Wagner, former chief counsel of the U.S.

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The July announcement that San Francisco-based Uber Freight, a subsidiary of the ubiquitous, ride-sharing service Uber, whose proprietary app matches trucking companies with loads to haul, was acquiring Frisco, Texas-based Transplace, a non-asset-based third-party logistics services provider, for roughly $2.25 billion and consisting of up to $750 million in common stock of Uber, was made official today.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

GenCell Energy, an Israel-based manufacturer of fuel cell energy solutions, has signed an agreement with E.V. Motors Ltd., an Israeli importer of electric vehicles (EV), chargers and energy storage systems for EVs, to jointly develop a project integrating GenCell’s alkaline fuel cells together with E.V. Motors’ EV charging technologies to enable autonomous off-grid hybrid EV […].

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The strain on U.S. supply chain continues to be a leading issue in many industries. Shortages of warehouse workers and truck drivers are forcing businesses to find new ways to streamline their supply chain. The implementation of AI technology and robots is becoming increasingly popular, but people are still experiencing delays for online orders. This includes over-the-counter pharmaceuticals that are being purchased in record numbers online after 2020 quarantines propelled this industry forward.

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Trux

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

If you’re a fleet manager, or you’re responsible for fleet management at your company, then you want every means available to help you do your job more efficiently. Geofences are one of those tools. Geofencing is a location-based technology that uses GPS, Wi-Fi, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) or cellular data to trigger a predefined action when a mobile device crosses a virtual perimeter.

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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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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Have you ever felt stuck in your job? Do you feel like you’re ready to take on more responsibility and advance your career? It can be difficult to move up at work if you don’t know what steps to take. Here are 10 tips to advance your career. Go Back to School. Whether it’s a higher degree in your field or learning a unique trade, more education can have a positive influence on your career growth.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Honda and Black & Veatch have tested the prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) at a Black & Veatch construction site in New Mexico. During the month-long field test, the second-generation prototype of the fully electric Honda AWV performed a range of functions at a large-scale solar energy construction project, including towing activities and transporting […].

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

There has been a lot of talk in the news and industry publications about the struggles facing the supply chain industry. Even we have discussed the challenges logistics providers must overcome in recent articles like “ The State of U.S. Rail and Ports.”. Amidst all of these stories of shortages and bottlenecks, we thought it would be helpful to explain the basics of shipping ocean freight.

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PLS Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Trust and Respect. The two things needed to build a successful relationship with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Often, these terms become the exception, not the rule. As a result, many shippers that use 3PL providers believe that micromanagement and persistent price pressure will prove the best result. In reality, the opposite is true.

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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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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

We all fed up with hearing bad news day every day during the supply chain crisis. So, I decided to not write about all the issues with the supply chain, but rather where those issues will take us as an industry from the corporate to individual level. I do believe that people do forget things easily, however I don’t think what we are going through today will be forgotten, especially by the business leaders in the shipping industry.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Honeywell International Inc., a manufacturing and technology company, announced its latest solution in intelligent automated handling designed to help warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing sites receive, process and fill orders faster and more accurately while potentially reducing storage footprint.

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Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

President Joe Biden took his $1.2 trillion infrastructure victory lap Monday, culminating an up-and-down 25-year investment drive to upgrade this nation’s roads, bridges, air, waterway and broadband connections.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to take a look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Insights market data for additional insights and perspective. I once again shared my commentary for this month in a brief Transporeon Journal. Read more Across the Pond: The European Transportation Market (November 2021).

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Shipping and Freight Resource

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

“We’re encouraged by the progress our supply chain partners have made in helping our terminals shed long-dwelling import containers” This is the message from Mario Cordero, Executive Director of Port of Long Beach announcing the postponement of Container Dwell Fee till the 22nd of November both at Long Beach and Los Angeles today. Citing noticeable progress in noticeable progress in the reduction of import containers at the terminals, both ports today announced that they will delay c

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Is your business one that operates distribution centres and other warehouse facilities to maintain control of inventory? If so, you’re probably engaged in the eternal search to make warehouse processes faster, easier, less expensive, and safer. Indeed, such continuous improvement is a staple requirement for successful warehouse operations , but to improve continuously, you need the right key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide quantifiable visibility of performance.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Labelmaster, a provider of labels, packaging and technology for the safe and compliant transport of dangerous goods and hazardous materials (hazmat), announced the integration of its Dangerous Goods Information System (DGIS) with ShipERP, a multi-carrier shipping software provider.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Whilst hard to believe that it’s almost two years since we first heard about Covid-19 with uncertainty remaining about its longer-term effects on society, one thing appears absolutely clear: the pandemic has influenced consumer habits to such a degree that the upward trend in online shopping is most likely irreversible, writes Graham Sharp, Managing Director of Stanley Handling.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

View the Full White Paper. FreightWaves released the Trusted Rate Assessment Consortium (TRAC) spot rates last week. The newly published spot rates represent an assessment of the prior day’s average buy rate (rate that brokers are paying to carriers for capacity). The data is derived from sourcing spot rates from more than a dozen 3PLs and freight brokerages.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

By rethinking product lifecycle, reverse logistics and resource optimization, logistics companies and service providers can introduce sustainable change.

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Loginext

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

LogiNext Certification Program reports 200% uptake amongst supply chain professionals LogiNext has reported a 200% increase in demand for its Certification Program amongst supply chain professionals Since its launch in 2019, more than 50,000 supply chain professionals have undergone this certification across the globe The certification helps supply chain professionals add a highly relevant […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Logistics and supply chain management is more critical than ever in a world that is increasingly becoming borderless. Achieving speed and efficiency requires timely collaboration, visibility and total control of the logistics operation. FarEye is an Intelligent Delivery Management SaaS Platform headquartered in Chicago, US, with offices in key regions worldwide, including its European regional office in London.

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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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Loginext

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

QSR Chains are undergoing a rapid digital transformation journey to automate delivery allocation to reduce delivery costs, better manage delivery drivers and give a great end customer experience.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Fast-growing supply chain software specialist Industri-Matematik International (IMI) has enhanced its offering by adding the LYDIA Voice pick-by-voice solution to its powerful portfolio. The partnership deal with topsystem signed in June 2021 means that IMI can now include state-of-the-art LYDIA Voice technology as part of IMI Warehouse Management System (IMI WMS).

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Shippeo

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Take a look at risk factors that need to be addressed for a fluid digital supply chain to become a reality, and implement appropriate risk management solutions.

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