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Happy New Year: Here’s the 7 things shippers need to know about the Q1 2021 freight market

FLS Transport

Stay strapped in. The wild ride isn’t over yet. Happy New Year indeed…. The year 2021 is here! And with it, it brings a fresh start, new opportunities, and hopefully greener pastures for everyone. It seems most everyone is ready to put 2020 in the rear-view mirror. 2020 will certainly be a footnote in all our lives. It will be one of those times where we say, “well, in 2020…”.

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Sustainable Frozen Ecommerce Fulfillment with Cathy Hayward-Hughes and Mike Bradburn

The Logistics of Logistics

Sustainable Frozen Ecommerce Fulfillment with Cathy Hayward-Hughes and Mike Bradburn. Mike Bradburn , Cathy Hayward-Hughes , and Joe Lynch discuss sustainable frozen ecommerce fulfillment. Mike and Cathy are the founders of Crystal Creek Logistics , a fulfillment company that specializes in sustainable frozen ecommerce fulfillment. About Mike Bradburn.

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2021 Supply Chain Technology Trends to Watch

Logistics Viewpoints

There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? Do they have a proven ROI? Are they worth piloting? Or can companies safely ignore them? There are also promising technologies that we expect will deliver great value. But we can’t document the ROI or other benefits at this point. Finally, there are technologies that do generate value that few people have heard of.

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How Truck Drivers Can Stay Ahead of Winter Weather

Kuebix

January is upon us which means unpredictable winter weather. Truck drivers are preparing for freezing temperatures, snow and ice in the air and on the ground as well as corrosive road treatments. Below are a few ways that truck drivers can withstand a season filled with harsh conditions and sometimes unexpected roadblocks: Check Air Systems […].

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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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2021 presents a blank logistics canvas with many colors to tell new stories

Logistics Management

With most everyone back in the (home or actual) office after what can truly be viewed as a year for the ages, for more reasons than were even remotely conceivable a year ago at this time, it is time to buckle up for what should be an incredibly interesting 2021 in the logistics, freight transportation, and supply chain sectors.

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Slave Labor Discovered Among Brazil’s Top Beef Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

A few feeder farms to some of Brazil’s top beef producers have used slave labor, according to a new report, adding urgency to government and corporate promises to clean up the meat supply chain.

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Let’s focus on what matters most

Truck News

It was a fun year, wasn’t it? Who would have thought that in 2020 we would be using the roadside as a bathroom, and that a shower may be performed with a bottle of water and a cloth? Weren’t we supposed to be civilized by now? Did you foresee fuel companies boasting about how much […].

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Building Resilient, Future-Proof Supply Chains

Logistics Management

Download this new report from MPO and Peerless Research Group showing why supply chain leaders have to expect the unexpected and be prepared to adapt and shift gears fast in the face of disruption.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2021

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the year ahead. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of these events were either cancelled or reimagined as virtual events in 2020. This year’s list remains a work in progress. Read more Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2021.

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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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Trucking in the driver’s seat of hotly contested election

Commercial Carrier Journal

With the election on the line, how did ballots move to and from? By truck, of course. The post Trucking in the driver's seat of hotly contested election first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.

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10 shipper of choice tips to aid in securing capacity and carrier relationships

FreightWaves SONAR

With competition and the demand for fast and reliable transportation management options also increasing at rates never seen before, shippers need to focus on providing quality services to thrive. Becoming a shipper of choice will help win over new customers and keep current customers satisfied with services. Here are 10 shipper of choice tips to help enterprises secure capacity and improve relationships with carriers, not to mention transportation brokers. 1.

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How UPS is improving on-time efficiency with EcoStruxure™ connected solutions

Logistics Management

Find out how the new UPS Smart Hub facility is capable of processing 104,000 packages per hour with the latest automation technology.

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Buckle up for a year of trucking time-travel

Overdrive Online

Overdrive, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, will publish weekly installments throughout 2021 about Overdrive's early days and the history of trucking itself. For starters, enjoy this video view into 1940s trucking. The post Buckle up for a year of trucking time-travel first appeared on Overdrive.

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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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Essential Steps to Manage Supplier Performance

SIPMM Professional Publications

Supplier performance management is the practice of measuring and analysing the performance of a suppliers to understand the cost, quality and risk impact on the business. Supplier performance can have a direct impact on the profitability of a business as most companies depend on timely delivery, price reduction and service quality to increase profit.

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What is Freight Management? | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

Historically, the connotation of freight management was changed and reshaped many times. In general, it refers to all the processes that cover preparing, shipping, storing and receiving freight.

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Workhorse Receives its Largest Purchase Order from Pride Group Enterprises

NGT News

Workhorse Group Inc., an American technology company focused on providing sustainable drone-integrated electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector, has received a purchase order for 6,320 C-Series all-electric delivery vehicles from Pride Group Enterprises, a Canadian- and U.S-based, privately held company with businesses in transportation equipment retail, wholesale, rental, leasing and logistics.

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Midstream Oil and Gas: What Is It & How Does It Work? | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

There are three essential stages in the oil and gas production industry: upstream, midstream and downstream. To understand the role of midstream oil and gas, let’s take a look at every stage.

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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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TXNGVA Selects Tisnosi for Ana Hargrove Outstanding Service Award

NGT News

Dmitri Tisnoi, a member of the NGV Global Group, has been selected by the Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance (TXNGVA) for the 2020 Ana Hargrove Outstanding Service Award. The annual award spotlights executives, entrepreneurs and organizations in Texas on the cutting edge of transportation and energy sustainability. “Dmitri’s dedication and support to the industry and […].

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What Is Project Cargo Logistics? | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

What does project cargo logistics mean? Project cargo, or project freight logistics, is a special type of freight shipping that suggests moving high-volume and high-price freight. Sometimes, project cargo is so complex to arrange that it requires changing the infrastructure, combination of modes, handling equipment, specific time frames, and other intricate requirements.

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A tragic postscript to a tough year: Remembering Liam Salmon

Overdrive Online

Owner-operator Howard Salmon's son passed on December 31. He will be remembered for many things, not least the way the five-year-old's story impacted those in the trucking community and elsewhere nationally, raising the profile of a rare illness. The post A tragic postscript to a tough year: Remembering Liam Salmon first appeared on Overdrive.

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3 Best Practices For Effective Vendor Management | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

Properly organized inbound shipments are vital to successfully operating supply chains. The retailers, distributors and customers heavily rely on the performance of inbound deliveries. For the businesses, the most important concern is the ultimate cost of inbound shipping, which is almost in every case higher than it’s supposed to be. Normally due to the lack of control and visibility, these shipments can consume up to 40 percent of overall freight costs.

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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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Trends Shaping Warehouse and DC Management: Identify the Biggest Impact Areas for Your Operation

Logistics Management

Learn how a strong managed services and technology partner can help companies overcome these and other obstacles in the modern fulfillment environment.

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What Types of Freight Carriers Are In Logistics? | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

What is a freight carrier? A freight carrier is an individual or a company that handles the transportation of freight shipments from one point to another. Sometimes, freight carriers not only handle loads but also act as the operators or even freight forwarders. Depending on the carrier type, there can be a significant difference in carrier accessibility, lanes, and freight rates.

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Why Shippers Can’t Afford to Overlook Regional Carriers

Logistics Management

Adding regional carriers to cover or augment specific regions of your delivery network enables you to lower overall transportation costs and offer customers a broader choice of shipping options.

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What Will the State of the Oil and Gas Industry Be After Coronavirus? | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

The oil industry was one of the most severely hurt industries during the coronavirus pandemic. On April 20, oil prices went negative for the first time in the history of the oil market, peaking at -$37.60 per barrel. For comparison, at the start of the year, an oil barrel costs $60. Such a bizarre drop was caused by a huge discrepancy between oil supply and demand.

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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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Watch: Are Warehouses Ready for a SaaS-Delivered WMS?

Supply Chain Brain

Chad Kramlich, chief revenue officer of Open Sky Group, explains the difference between applications delivered in the cloud and those via software as a service (SaaS), and how the latter model applies to modern-day warehouse-management systems (WMS).

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What are Hazardous Materials and How To Ship Them | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

Hazardous materials are essential supplies for our everyday life. From cosmetics and household goods to chemicals, oil, and batteries, the hazmat category is a separate segment of freight which requires strict regulatory compliance and safety measures. Shipping hazardous materials is a complicated and responsible task, where the price of error is extremely high.

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Gartner, Inc. Market Guide for Supply Chain Strategy, Planning and Operations Consulting, 2020

Logistics Management

Supply chain leaders - Access this complimentary Gartner Market Guide to select the optimal supply chain consulting partner for your business.

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