Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

With driver safety maintaining itself as a priority, fleet owners and truck drivers can better prepare for the annual Operation Safe Driver Week. What’s included in this article: What is Operation Safe Driver Week 2021. How to stay safe while driving, pointers from the professionals. Impact from the 2020 Operation Safe Driver Week. Operation Safe Driver Week is sponsored by CVSA, in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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Logistics Management

JULY 8, 2021

In its “U.S. MarketFlash: Industrial Taking Rents Now Growing Faster Than Asking Rents, Reflecting Voracious Demand,” CBRE reported that average industrial asking rents headed up by a record 8.3% in the fourth quarter of 2020 and by 7.1% in the first quarter of 2021, with asking rents averaging 6.8% over the past five years.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2021

Disco Corp., a Japanese maker of semiconductor equipment, has a novel approach to remote work — those who choose to stay home pay the colleagues who brave the commute to show up in the office.

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Logistics Management

JULY 8, 2021

Today, visibility has taken on a whole new emphasis. Those who can provide visibility are valued, and those who can turn raw transportation data into actionable intelligence have long and rewarding careers ahead of them.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2021

Businesses need to look to their people and processes in tandem with innovative technologies to lead to real supply chain transformation.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2021

Hilco Global and Gordon Brothers Group typically come on the scene when it’s time to run going-out-of-business sales and shutter stores. In a sign of just how much the pandemic has turned the retail business on its head, they’ve started opening them.

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Logistics Management

JULY 8, 2021

The market has no lack of robotics solutions. To find the right robotics fit for your operation, best practices include having a solid handle on internal data like product dimensions, order profiles and peak requirements.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2021

Politicians in Latin America, a region that accounts for more than half the world’s lithium resources, are looking to increase the role of the state in an industry that’s crucial for weaning the world off fossil fuels.

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Logistics Management

JULY 8, 2021

The TL market continues to see a flurry of high demand, elevated rates, and ongoing capacity issues. And while overall market conditions have improved from last year, there’s still a long way to go before things get back to any semblance of normal.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2021

Interos, an operational resilience company, has announced enhancements to its AI-powered platform to deliver visibility into the extended supply chains of global organizations.

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Logistics Management

JULY 8, 2021

FTR reported that preliminary June North American Class 8 orders—at 26,700 units—were up 13% compared to May. And it added that orders increased 71% annually, with total Class 8 orders coming in at 431,000 units for the 12-month period through June. ACT Research reported that June preliminary North American Class 8 net orders came in at 25,700 units, for an 11% increase over May and a 61% annual gain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2021

GEODIS, a global supply chain operator, has agreed to acquire all of the assets of Velocity Freight Transport, Inc., freight brokerage company based in Plano, Texas.

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Logistics Management

JULY 8, 2021

For May, the most recent month for which data is available, import volumes came in at 2.33 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), an 8.6% increase over April and a 52.2% annual increase.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2021

The global economy will need 25 million new project professionals to carry out infrastructure development initiatives by 2030. Joe Cahill, chief customer officer with the Project Management Institute, discusses solutions to the shortfall.

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NGT News

JULY 8, 2021

Ryder System Inc. has named Rob Pluta vice president and chief technology product officer (CTPO) for its Fleet Management Solutions business unit. Pluta is responsible for leading the development and execution of Ryder customer-facing, new technology and innovation products for Ryder Fleet Management Solutions (FMS), the company’s largest business segment, which provides full-service leasing, used […].

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Kane is Able

JULY 8, 2021

Large-volume contract packaging operations can be very labor dependent. With warehouse labor increasingly harder to find, and the cost of that labor increasing, interest in packaging automation is also on the rise. But when it comes to secondary packaging, also known as co-packing services, the urge to automate everything can backfire. Here, the most efficient solution for large CPG companies is a mix of automated and manual processes.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 8, 2021

Are you debating between an OEM vs. aftermarket parts for your business? Shipping OEM parts can be time-consuming, expensive, and risky. You will need to find ways on how to transport your OEM products securely and on time. Find out the difference between an OEM and aftermarket parts and the best shipping methods if you opt for OEM parts. .

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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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NGT News

JULY 8, 2021

Nuvve Holding Corp. says it is working with school districts in Southern California to supply its proprietary vehicle-to-grid (V2G) platform in concert with electric school bus deployments. In San Diego County, Cajon Valley Union School District (CVUSD) is electrifying its bus fleet, and five Nuvve V2G DC 60 kW charging stations are being installed this […].

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post from Elemica’s blog discusses Chaos Theory, the Butterfly Effect, and their links to supply chain management.

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Logistics Management

JULY 8, 2021

Global airlines are scrambling to meet the gap between cargo demand and available lift by all means possible.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 8, 2021

Descartes Systems Group, a supply chain solutions provider, has announce its acquisition of GreenMile, a provider of cloud-based mobile route execution solutions for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals.

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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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ShipLilly

JULY 8, 2021

Emergency services in Dubai have extinguished a fire after a container exploded at the Port of Jebel Ali, according to the Dubai Media Office (DMO). Source: Port Technology Max Schwerdtfeger. In a series of online updates, the DMO said there were no casualties and authorities had ensured port operations were not interrupted. The fire, the DMO said, was caused by a container holding “flammable material” while it was still onboard a docked vessel.

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Logistics Management

JULY 8, 2021

High demand for cargo space created capacity constraints and consequential high rates over the past year on a majority of lanes. And while it appears the height of the pandemic crisis is in the rear view, shippers most likely won’t see relief from elevated rates until demand and available capacity level out.

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Overdrive Online

JULY 8, 2021

Scenes familiar and quite surprising from the Super Truck show lot at Iowa 80 at the Walcott Truckers Jamboree, which kicked off Thursday. As of this morning, in the neighborhood of 100 trucks were competing, in addition to so much more.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

With the continued growth of ecommerce and heightened consumer expectations, fast delivery options, tracking notifications, and shipping costs have become a key driver in customer satisfaction. Customers now expect reliability, speed, and convenience in their small parcel delivery experience and a company’s ability to meet those expectations can even be a source of differentiation.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

Montgomery Distribution, a member of Palletways , has invested more than £1 million to relocate to a new depot in Rugby. The new depot boasts increased storage to accommodate in excess of 5,000 pallets, as well as closer links to the M1, M6 and A14, which enables easier access to its customers. Pallet movements at the 24-hour operation have already increased by 100% and Montgomery Distribution expects to increase this to double over the coming months.

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United World Transporation

JULY 8, 2021

COVID-19 has been tough on everybody and especially on those who are keeping the supply chain moving. Truckers across the nation who find themselves in a tight spot financially will be glad to know there’s help. Thanks to the CARES Act, independent contractors, as well as small and mid-size carriers, can receive financial aid. If you’d like to find out more about what type of financial assistance you can get as a trucker, continue reading below.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

Almost one in five logistics workers do not intend to return to the office again post pandemic, largely due to ongoing concerns around infection control on public transport. As employees across the UK are to set to embark on their return to the workplace following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in July, new research reveals that many commuters are reluctant to return to their place of work in the coming months, mainly due to increased concern over infection control and social distancing on

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