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Toyota Kata: When to Switch Obstacles

The Lean Thinker

Sometimes the situation arises where the learner has been beating her head against an obstacle with little or no luck overcoming it. The question comes up: When is it OK to give up and switch to something else. The answer is, of course, a little situational. (Consultant speak: It depends…). The natural progression of the Improvement Kata will provide an opportunity.

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Greg Price and the Shipwell Story

The Logistics of Logistics

Greg Price and the Shipwell Story. Ryan Schreiber and Greg Price discuss Greg’s entrepreneurial journey and the Shipwell story. Greg is the Co-founder of Shipwell, a cloud-based transportation management software company. About Greg Price. Greg Price is the CEO and Co-founder of Shipwell , a cloud based TMS solution based in Austin, TX. Shipwell is transforming the supply chain industry by replacing opaque and manual processes through a tech-enabled, fully connected logistics ecosystem with more

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What is Supply Chain Visibility and Why Isn’t It Enough?

Logistics Viewpoints

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment. But what does supply chain visibility mean and will this investment really give the executives what they want?

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3 Ways to Make your Operational Execution More Robust with S&OE

AIMMS

2020 was full of surprises. Many companies struggled to link longer term plans with unexpected short term supply and demand issues. With increasing disruptions and uncertainty, teams need a way to continuously monitor and balance demand and supply in order to fine-tune operations. We put together a survey with our partners at Districon to better understand these challenges and offer ideas for improvement.

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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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Secrets to a Good Systems Implementation

Logistics Bureau

One of the mistakes, most businesses make, is on systems implementation. In this episode, Suuchi Ramesh , as a Supply Chain Technology Expert, tells us the key things to focus on in having a great system implementation. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, check them out. Robobyrne: Asset Tracking Using Bluetooth. Supply Chain Secrets: How to Persuade the Logistics Team to Invest in WMS.

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A Refresher on General Average and Why Shippers Should be Knowledgeable and Prepared

Dedola Global Logistics

The General Average topic recently resurfaced in the news when the cargo ship “ONE Apus” suffered the second most significant cargo loss in history. The 14,000 TEU vessel experienced a massive container stack collapse en route to Long Beach from Hawaii on Nov. 30, 2020, with expected damages and losses to exceed $200 million. . Now is a good time for a refresher on General Average and what it means for shippers.

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Truck fleet management: How are my trucks performing in the market?

FreightWaves SONAR

Truck fleet management has always been intensely focused on knowledge of the freight market. Knowing how supply and demand fluctuations go and responding accurately remain keys to growth and success. By using strong management and analysis processes, supply chains can maximize value and stay competitive. Knowing how fleets operate day in and day out will help provide a clear picture of efficiencies.

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The Great Container Crisis Escalates Prices, Delays Shipments and Angers our Customers

ShipLilly

A very delicate and alarming crisis grips the global trade industry this year. The main exporter on the planet, China, does not have enough containers to distribute its products to the rest of the world. The demand is exceeding, and by far, the logistics capacity of the sector. What is driving the prices of digital purchases, and freight costs for shippers.

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The Most Common Freight Modes

Freight Center

Freight modes? What is that?! Freight modes are simply the different freight shipping transportation options available to you. Figuring out what type of freight transportation method is best for your shipment doesn’t have to make your head spin. Find out what the most common freight modes are and when you might choose them for your shipping needs.

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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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Agility, Hexagon Mobile Pipeline Join to Form Hexagon Agility

NGT News

Agility Fuel Solutions and Hexagon Mobile Pipeline have joined to form Hexagon Agility, strengthening their position as a provider of renewable natural gas (RNG) mobility solutions (g-mobility solutions). The combined business has launched its new corporate identity and brand. Agility Fuel Solutions is a supplier of on-board high-pressure cylinders and natural gas fuel systems to […].

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Medical Drone Startup to Begin Vaccine Delivery in April

Supply Chain Brain

Zipline Inc. has built a system that can deliver ultra-low temperature medical supplies, including COVID-19 vaccines.

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Delivering Love: How Does Valentine’s Day Logistics Work?

GoShip Blog

If modern Cupid had to be embodied, physically, it would look like one of the world’s global supply chain networks. Today, especially amidst the global pandemic, it’s hard to deliver love without logistics. Flowers, cards, and chocolates are the first thing you might associate with the holiday of love. Ironically, delivering these signs of warm feelings requires planning a very robust cold supply chain to maintain the products’ condition.

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Ocean-Cargo Boom Fuels $10 Billion Spree for New Container Ships

Supply Chain Brain

Some of the world’s largest container-shipping lines are ordering new vessels amid surging demand for ocean-cargo services, giving a long-awaited boost to the outlook for shipyards in Asia.

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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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Baker-Polito Expands MOR-EV Rebate Program to Include Electric Trucks

NGT News

Continuing efforts to reduce air pollution and increase access to clean transportation options across Massachusetts, the Baker-Polito administration has expanded the state’s EV rebate program, Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) to include light-, medium- and heavy-duty EVs. The recent expansion to the MOR-EV program includes a $10 million commitment to fund electric trucks […].

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Why It’s So Hard for the Solar Industry to Quit Xinjiang

Supply Chain Brain

Chinese solar companies are among 175 around the world that signed a non-binding pledge by a U.S. trade group to avoid forced labor. It will be much harder for them to actually cut ties with Xinjiang, the western China region facing increasing scrutiny for human-rights abuses.

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3 Ways to Make your Operational Execution More Robust with S&OE

AIMMS

2020 was full of surprises. Many companies struggled to link longer term plans with unexpected short term supply and demand issues. With increasing disruptions and uncertainty, teams need a way to continuously monitor and balance demand and supply in order to fine-tune operations. We put together a survey with our partners at Districon to better understand these challenges and offer ideas for improvement.

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enVista Announces Availability of Advanced Transportation Optimization and Management Platform

Supply Chain Brain

enVista, a global software, consulting and managed services provider, recently announced the availability of its Advanced Transportation Optimization and Management Solution Platform.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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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Sustainable Solutions: Cleaner Alternative to Red Diesel

Logistics Business Magazine

In June 2019, the UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws guaranteeing an end to its contribution to global warming by 2050, requiring the UK to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by this date. This will inevitably have an impact across industries and companies as they start to research and deploy new solutions to fall in line with government targets.

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How Hackers Target the Public Sector, and 10 Ways to Fight Back

Supply Chain Brain

Thanks to their vast collections of private data, public sector organizations are often top targets for cybercriminals.

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Covid Forces Retailers to Rethink Order Picking Methods

Logistics Business Magazine

When Covid triggered the e-commerce frenzy, many grocery retail logistics operations had little choice but to rethink their order picking methodologies and, as a result there is a trend away from traditional zone picking towards wave picking B to C strategies, says John Maguire, managing director of Narrow Aisle Ltd. The global pandemic has brought the essential role of the UK logistics industry – and the one million people employed by it – in underpinning our national economic and societa

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Here's How Diverse Supply Chains Deliver Competitive Advantage

Supply Chain Brain

Supplier diversity isn’t a new concept, but it’s one that will come into sharp focus in 2021.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

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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The benefits of supply chain business intelligence

FreightWaves SONAR

n the face of unprecedented disruptions, transportation and logistics managers face challenges unlike anything seen before. It is clear supply chain business intelligence is essential for success with freight load management. According to a recent Gartner report, “logistics leaders should understand the full scope of the disruption: The geographic reach of the affected areas, the trade lanes and modes involved, and the type of freight at high risk.

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A Refresher on General Average and Why Shippers Should be Knowledgeable and Prepared

Dedola Global Logistics

The General Average topic recently resurfaced in the news when the cargo ship “ONE Apus” suffered the second most significant cargo loss in history. The 14,000 TEU vessel experienced a massive container stack collapse en route to Long Beach from Hawaii on Nov. 30, 2020, with expected damages and losses to exceed $200 million. Now is a good time for a refresher on General Average and what it means for shippers.

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The Role of digital freight tools in making freight brokers win

FreightWaves SONAR

Welcome to the first episode of the newest FreightCasts podcast, “stackd,” the show hosted by FreightWaves VP of Product Marketing, Adam Robinson, where listeners will hear from leaders, innovators, and practitioners in the world of freight to discuss the role of technology to provide efficiency, cost reduction, and competitive advantage.

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How to Use Freight Claims Data to Track Overall Market Trends

MercuryGate

Freight claims are the rightful demand of a shipper against a carrier concerning the damage […]. The post How to Use Freight Claims Data to Track Overall Market Trends appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Suppleye Launches Market News Platform for the Procurement Industry

Supply Chain Brain

Suppleye, a business intelligence platform, recently launched a free tool to supply procurement professionals with critical supply market news.

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Dachser Logistics Reorganise Regional Management

Logistics Business Magazine

Dachser Air & Sea Logistics (ASL) has reorganised management within its business units in Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Americas regions. The position of Managing Director, ASL EMEA has been assumed by Dr Tobias Burger, who is already responsible for the strategic development of the business field Air & Sea Logistics as Deputy Director ASL.

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The Importance of a Live Logistics Software Demo

Paragon

The post The Importance of a Live Logistics Software Demo appeared first on Paragon Routing.

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