Fri.Jul 22, 2022

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“The U.S. is Not Prepared”: Hot Temperatures Stress Transit Systems

Supply Chain Brain

With temperatures soaring in the United Kingdom and in the United States, civil engineers and transit authorities say the heat is threatening rail networks across both countries.

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The Micro-Fulfillment Opportunity with Julien Seret

The Logistics of Logistics

Julien Seret and Joe Lynch discuss the micro-fulfillment opportunity. Julien is the Vice President of Network Supply Chain at Attabotics , the world’s first 3D robotics supply chain system for modern commerce. About Julien Seret. Julien Seret is Attabotics ’ Vice President of Network Supply Chain, where he oversees the fulfillment and delivery services business model.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

The future is here. Literally. And I’m not talking about the future of home delivery with drones or robots (more on that later). Today, July 22, 2022, is George Jetson’s birthday. As in the actual day he was born. The futuristic cartoon is set in the year 2062, where 40-year-old George Jetson lives with his boy Elroy, Daughter Judy, Jane his wife , the family dog Astro, and the loveable robot maid Rosie.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 22, 2022)

Talking Logistics

Shortly after Facebook started talking about The Metaverse and changed its corporate name to Meta, another “-verse” was introduced: Icelandverse. As the video explains, “The Icelandverse is unlike any other open-world experience with ‘-verse’ in name, because it’s real. Plus, you don’t need a funny-looking VR headset.” My wife and I just returned from The.

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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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'Man v. machine' enforcement comes to the roadside with ELDs

Overdrive Online

Five years into the ELD mandate, inspectors have the tools to catch improper use of PC, resulting most often in the "false log" violation as punishment. But faced with the choice of PC or an 11/14 violation, taking the latter on the chin might be best.

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Employees Want Workplace Well-Being Programs

Material Handling and Logistics

Companies are underestimating how much employees are struggling with their well-being, says Deloitte study.

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Four Ways Trinity Improves Your Freight Agent Business

Trinity Logistics

Hello there. I’m Holly, Trinity’s friendly neighborhood freight Agent Recruiter. Every day I have the privilege of working with our Authorized Agents as well as finding new freight agent businesses to welcome into the Trinity family. This has given me a bird’s eye view of what it takes to run a successful freight agent business. And I can tell you, IT’S HARD!!!

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Podcast | Will Supply Chains Ever Return to ‘Normal’?

Supply Chain Brain

Don’t hold your breath waiting for global supply chains to return to some state of “normal” anytime soon.

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GreenPower Customers Gain Access to Funding From Transport Canada’s iHMZEV Program

NGT News

GreenPower Motor Co. Inc. customers in Canada can now receive funding under Transport Canada’s newly launched incentive program for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV). Thirteen of GreenPower’s vehicle models are eligible for incentives from $75,000 up to $150,000 including the EV Star vehicle line up and shuttle buses.

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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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Temperature Controlled Market Update During The Hottest Time of the Year – FreightWaves NOW Interview with Jonathon Swart

Blue Grace Logistics

FreightWaves NOW – July 22, 2022. FreightWaves NOW hosts talk to Jonathon Swart , Director of Sales at BlueGrace Logistics to get a temperature controlled freight capacity update. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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Blockchain technology as a transformational force

Logistics Business Magazine

The global logistics industry, worth $8.5tn, is the backbone of economies and thriving commerce, writes Anurag Bhatia ( pictured ), Senior Vice President and Head of Europe at Mphasis. Throughout the pandemic, the industry was relied on for the distribution of crucial vaccines, which proved a useful gauge of the effectiveness – and weaknesses – of supply chains.

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Multichannel Marketing: Why You Need It and How to Do It

GoShip Blog

A study of 46,000 shoppers by the Havard Business Review (HBR) found that 73% interacted with brands via multiple channels during their shopping journey. This report highlighted the importance of multichannel marketing in a business’s success and its irreplaceable role in shaping the experience of modern consumers. . What is multichannel marketing?

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Descartes helps Blue Sky grow e-Commerce

Logistics Business Magazine

Descartes Systems Group , a leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced that New Mexico-based grocery and convenience item distributor Blue Sky Distribution is managing rapid e-Commerce growth and extreme peaks in order volumes using the Descartes OzLink Mobile Warehouse solution. Fully integrated with NetSuite ERP, the Descartes solution helped Blue Sky to scale fulfilment while leveraging granular operational data to optimise returns management, sales forecastin

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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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Penske Logistics Honored with Novelis Global Supplier Alliance Award

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Logistics is the recipient of a Global Supplier Alliance Award from customer Novelis, Inc. Penske received the accolade during a recent Novelis ceremony in Atlanta. The Novelis awards recognize companies for quality performance and outstanding partnership that spurs sustainable innovation and supports supply chain resiliency. Winners were evaluated based on quality, delivery, sustainability, and innovation performance indicators, as well as the results of a stakeholder satisfaction survey