Tue.Dec 22, 2020

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Blockchain’s Critical Role in Supply-Chain Transparency

Supply Chain Brain

Managing complex supply chains is an art unto itself, but it all comes down to one fundamental principle: transparency.

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A Seasonal Supply Chain Gift for You

Logistics Bureau

Earlier in the year, we run a webinar series for 16 weeks in all manner of Supply Chain topics. So what is really the good news? Watch this video: Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com. Phone: +61 417 417 307.

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Conducting a Trucking RFP: Tips for Shippers to Optimize Contract Freight

FreightWaves SONAR

Shippers want a significant reduction in the stress of logistics. But what shippers want and what’s available do not always align. With that in mind, the trucking RFP has come into play as a more significant undertaking for 2021 contracts as the freight market saw volatility in 2020 on the spot market due to historic tender rejections and volumes adding to increased prices.

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Out with the old, in with the new: CCJ entering new year with new focus

Commercial Carrier Journal

Our full migration to digitally delivered news allows us more flexibility and resources to provide all the news you’ve grown accustomed to reading. The post Out with the old, in with the new: CCJ entering new year with new focus first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.

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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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How Freight Management Analytics Simplify Logistics

FreightWaves SONAR

Relying solely on manual shipping data analysis continues to yield poor results. The adage of trying too many workers and not enough leaders grows more apparent. And even the freight management analytics of five years ago do not necessarily respond well to today’s shifting and changing market. The old ways of recording, processing and responding to analytical data need a streamlined approach.

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More Christmas-themed trucking music in these curated playlists

Overdrive Online

Seven years ago around this time of the year, Overdrive asked readers to name the "best Christmas song of all time." From a big list, readers then voted on a final list -- these songs represent the results. Bonus this year: An extra selection of Christmas-themed trucking tunes. Enjoy the holiday, whether on the road or home. The post More Christmas-themed trucking music in these curated playlists first appeared on Overdrive.

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Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, D.C. Launch TCI-P to Address Transportation Pollution

NGT News

The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island – and the mayor of the District of Columbia – have launched a multi-state program that addresses pollution while investing $300 million per year in cleaner transportation choices and healthier communities.? The bipartisan Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) will cut greenhouse gas pollution from motor vehicles […].

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How to Plan for Shipping Success in 2021

Freight Center

2020 has been a year none of us will ever forget. With all the surprises, curveballs, and challenges we’ve all faced, supply chains of all sizes were tested more than they ever were in recent years. But, even with the unpredictability variable always at play, there are ways you can prepare for a better shipping year ahead.

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Air Liquide to Expand U.K.’s Biomethane Fueling Network

NGT News

ASDA, one of the leading retailers in the U.K., has contracted Air Liquide to install and operate six biomethane (BioNGV) distribution stations to refuel trucks on its sites. Alongside other investments to increase Air Liquide’s production and distribution capacities, this major contract marks a significant acceleration in the group’s development of its biomethane activity in […].

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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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‘Covid Guilt’ Ignites U.S. Toy Boom

Supply Chain Brain

COVID-19 is setting up the U.S. toy industry for its best Christmas in years — and maybe ever.

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Clean Energy, bp Developing RNG Facilities

NGT News

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. says it will work with BP Products North America Inc., a subsidiary of bp, to develop, own and operate new renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities at dairies and other agriculture facilities. Carbon emissions captured from dairies and turned into a transportation fuel reduce the harmful effects on long-term climate change. As […].

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The Pathway to Digital Payments for the Transportation Industry

Supply Chain Brain

Digital payments are a key area that transportation and logistics organizations will prioritize in 2021.

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The Most Popular Bulk Connection Blog Posts of 2020

Bulk Connection

As we get ready to turn the page on 2020, we want to first take a look back at the year that was. The following is a countdown of the year’s 5 most popular blog posts as determined by our readers. There is a range of topics represented, but all aim to make shippers (and carriers) a little smarter about the ins and outs of bulk freight shipping.

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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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Changes coming for trucking HR pros

Truck News

As an unsettled 2020 comes to an end, let’s look at what 2021 will have in store for our trucking and logistics workplaces. The modernization of Canada’s Labour Code In what our own policy analyst Marisha Tardif has likened to a “legislative tsunami,” recent amendments to the Canada Labour Code include new labour standards, wage-fairness […].

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Bottlenecks Wear Down World Economy’s Fleet of Container Ships

Supply Chain Brain

Container shipping, the backbone of the global trading system, is showing signs of fatigue as the pandemic descends into its darkest days.

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Spirits Transportation Requires More Finesse from 3PLs

Food Logistics

Changing consumer interests, a growing e-commerce sector and extra regulations require top tier 3PL employees.

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2021 Logistics Outlook: Truckload Freight Market Forecast

GlobalTranz

For shippers, 2020 was like riding a roller coaster with no way to get off. In the first half of the year, panic buying drove supply and demand imbalance across the supply chain and caused truckload capacity to tighten. During the second half of the year, consumers shifted their spending from in-store to buying online, and sellers had to adjust their warehousing and fulfillment networks.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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What is Local Supply Chain and How Can it Help Your Business?

GoShip Blog

The world is extremely globalized and interconnected today, as well are supply chains. A tremendous number of companies rely on outsourcing and offshoring suppliers, whether it’s manufacturing or retail business. Offshore locations are often utilized because of the massive price gap compared to American or European suppliers and manufacturers. However, the global pandemic made enterprises rethink their supply chain models.

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Top 6 Reasons To Attend The GlobalTranz Annual Agent Conference

GlobalTranz

Throughout 2020, shippers faced unprecedented supply chain challenges due to COVID-19’s impact on consumer behavior, global trade, and the U.S. economy. These challenges create opportunities for solutions providers, and with GlobalTranz’s Freight Agent Program, you can seize this opportunity. GlobalTranz provides you with a full suite of logistics solutions, world-class logistics technology, and the dedicated operational back-office support to help you establish and build your own independent fr

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Gateway Cuxhaven is ready for Brexit

Logistics Business Magazine

On 31 December, the Brexit transition period ends and with that, customs formalities between the European Union and United Kingdom will enter into force. For many months, disruptions of the high-frequency, escorted trailer truck transits along the English Channel are expected due to the newly required customs clearance. But the German port of Cuxhaven is ready for Brexit: port businesses, customs officials and shipping companies have been working in high gear for the last 24 months so that from

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Driver Ambassador: December Post-Trip Inspection

Women in Trucking

Take a listen below! As those in the trucking industry know, the Post-Trip Inspection is a time to check and see if anything has changed with your equipment since you began your trip and if there are any items that need to be addressed before continuing on down the road. It’s a time to reflect, assess, and plan what’s next.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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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How to Start a Chimney Sweep Business

WorkWave

Time To Read: 7 minutes. If you’re looking to ‘clean up’ as an entrepreneur, consider starting your own chimney sweep business. Starting your own chimney sweep business has benefits, ranging from taking pride in your entrepreneurial spirit to providing a needed service to your community at a fair price. According to Indeed , chimney sweeps in America earn an estimated $17.15 per hour.

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Learn a new term: Drayage Container Shipping

20Cube Logistics

What is drayage shipping? When a freight forwarder has to move consignment over short distances, viz between rail yards, ports, facilities or other shipping hubs of the same metropolitan area is considered as container drayage shipping. Generally, drayage shipping is handled by trucks and is a part of the intermodal transport. The saga behind the term drayage.

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16 Essential Chimney Sweeping Tools Your Techs Need

WorkWave

Time To Read: 6 minutes. The art of chimney sweeping requires extensive focus and a good pair of hands to ensure the job gets done properly and on time. Having the right chimney cleaning tools makes the process go by a lot smoother. With advancements in professional chimney sweeping tools, several options have hit the market, and we’re here to review the best of them for you.

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Supply Chain Disruption in 2020: How Freight Tech Systems, Automation, & Analytics Aided the Industry

MercuryGate

2020 has been a dramatic year of change within the supply chain and individual carrier […]. The post Supply Chain Disruption in 2020: How Freight Tech Systems, Automation, & Analytics Aided the Industry appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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Kanban’s Most Popular Blog Posts of 2020

Kanban Logistics

From food and pharmaceutical warehousing to manufacturing logistics and other aspects of the supply chain, our blog articles in 2020 covered a lot of ground. In this end-of-year recap, we look back on the articles that resonated most with our readers. Our 5 most popular blog posts of 2020. What is contract warehousing? With contract (or “dedicated”) warehousing, the warehouse space and resources are fixed – as are the costs.

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Efficient Delivery Routing Should Go Hand in Hand with Great Customer Service

Paragon

The post Efficient Delivery Routing Should Go Hand in Hand with Great Customer Service appeared first on Paragon Routing.

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Trends 2021: Warehouse Automation

Logistics Business Magazine

By Mark Wheeler, Director, Supply Chain Solutions, Zebra Technologies. Warehouse automation acceleration. 1. How has the pandemic impacted warehousing and logistics operations in 2020, 2021 and beyond? With the pandemic, warehouse operators are dealing with challenges such as changing customer demand patterns which are strongly impacting the supply chain.