Envase Technologies

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The simplest explanation is, a freight broker connects people who have things they want to get somewhere (shippers) with someone who can get it there (carriers). Simplistically, a freight broker is an intermediary between shippers and carriers. Just a person who can negotiate a rate for a given load and helps make sure it gets there. But like everything in shipping and trucking, freight brokering isn’t that simple.

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Cyzerg

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

When it comes to warehouse businesses, speed and accuracy are a few critical factors for long-term success. That is why a well-executed warehouse layout optimization helps you effectively organize your inventory, process your orders, and streamline your operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Key Takeaways from Manifest with Pam Simon. Pam Simon and Joe Lynch discuss key takeaways from Manifest. Pam is the Conference Chair of Manifest a global logistics tech show bringing investors, leaders and innovators from around the world together. About Pam Simon. Pam Simon is a successful entrepreneur and business connector with more than 15 years of experience in event production, content creation, experiential marketing and angel investing.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

It's not enough just to know where your freight in transit is. You've got to be aware of multiple aspects of the shipment, says Sam Phillips, senior solutions manager with Here Technologies.

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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 and Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The headline makes you think that things are worse. However, in one way they’re better. Apparently ocean carriers are making a concerted effort to move empty containers out of LA and Long Beach Ports.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Every manufacturing organization is striving for continuous improvement, and for that to occur the workforce needs to come with solutions to existing problems. These solutions usually require the usage of software-based technologies that necessitate the participation of IT specialists and developers, resulting in bottlenecks in the deployment of new solutions.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In a survey of our Indago supply chain research community conducted in October 2021, we asked, “Which parts of the physical supply chain are the most broken or need the most fixing?” Not surprising, ocean ports ranked first, but labor was a close second. Simply put, the demand for labor across all parts of the. Read more The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think and How to Address It.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

We hope you enjoyed viewing Rob’s 2020 video with Deborah Dull on the topic of circular supply chains or reading the transcript of that interview that we published recently. If so, you might be pleased to know that it was only the first of three occasions when Deborah shared her supply chain management insights on the Supply Chain Secrets YouTube channel.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The U.S. Postal Service remains committed to working with all its stakeholders – including Congress and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – as it pursues the fiscally responsible implementation of its Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) program, which is designed to introduce safer and more environmentally friendly vehicles and works towards the electrification of its […].

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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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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

We're not talking about selling off the equipment, however -- Overdrive Extra contributor Gary Buchs details strategies to take toward retirement account contributions, the differences between IRA types and SEPs, with a significant savings advantage.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Surging prices of the raw materials needed for your refrigerators, automobiles, window frames and plumbing show no signs of abating as America’s supply chain crisis spills into another year.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

NFI Group Inc. has been selected by the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) as an approved supplier of electric transit buses and charging and associated equipment for the Purchase Schedule for the State of Florida. The schedule, facilitated through PSTA, simplifies the procurement process of zero-emission, battery-electric heavy-duty transit buses, coaches, and associated charging infrastructure […].

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Safely and compliance in shipping and handling dangerous goods and hazardous materials have become increasing complex and challenging. This makes DG compliance across the supply chain a moving target, one that requires proper training. Unfortunately, for many organizations, DG training is insufficient and ineffective, putting them at risk of serious operational, financial and environmental consequences.

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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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NGT News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Phillips 66 and H2 Energy Europe are developing up to 250 retail hydrogen refueling stations across Germany, Austria and Denmark by 2026 through a 50-50 joint venture between their subsidiaries, Phillips 66 Ltd. and H2 Energy Europe AG. The agreement is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Phillips 66 Limited is a U.K.-based, […].

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Loginext

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

An engineer from IIT Roorkee, Kanishk took on the startup world head on straight away as he joined LogiNext and started his career in the exciting world of Enterprise SaaS.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions have magnified ongoing trends that continue to challenge distribution operations. Warehouse management system (WMS) vendors have positioned new capabilities and existing features as key tools for addressing these challenges.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Valvoline Inc. has begun piloting electric vehicle (EV) services in its retail stores. These pilots, in a limited number of retail locations, are the next step in advancing Valvoline’s strategy to extend its preventive auto maintenance service model to EV owners, OEMs and fleets. “For 150 years we’ve been bringing innovation to the automotive aftermarket,” […].

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Digital technology in the supply chain, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, supports end-to-end decision-making, and visibility into both network-wide supply-demand information and operational level response. These technologies run on data, which makes timely and accurate data collection, validation, management and analysis fundamental to advancing digital optimization strategies.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Until the cost of manufacturing in the U.S. becomes a more cost-effective solution, companies will continue to import cargo from various places worldwide. This statement holds true for large project cargo. As the human race has grown in size over the millennium, our need to build is larger and more complex. A prime example is that cargo ships have drastically increased in size over the last 50 years to handle the growing need for consumer goods.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

When it comes to fulfilling e-commerce orders, the shortest distance between two points is often the toughest to traverse.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Briggs Equipment has completed the acquisition of Aerial Platform Hire Limited, one of Ireland’s leading powered access hire companies. Working from two sites in Clane, Co. Kildare and Mallow, Co. Cork, Aerial Platform Hire has an established reputation for delivering high quality powered access solutions to a diverse customer portfolio. This latest acquisition will enable Briggs Equipment to further strengthen its position as the UK and Ireland’s premier Asset Management and Engineering Service

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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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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As the ease of buying goods online grows, so does the rise in returns. Reverse logistics costs can amount to nearly 60% of an item’s sales price — but there are a growing number of ways to mitigate these costs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Software company Setlog will present its enhanced SCM software OSCA at the LogiMAT intralogistics trade fair in Stuttgart (31st May – 2nd June). In Hall 7 Booth C61, the supply chain experts from Bochum will demonstrate the IT tool’s five solutions. The software has been adapted to new realities and market requirements helping companies find digital solutions for their processes more precisely.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The ability to optimize routes utilizing algorithms, artificial intelligence and other technology tools has been around for a while, replacing manual tools such as spreadsheets and, in some cases, nothing at all. Dynamic pricing can soon become a reality for last-mile deliveries. By adding dynamic pricing to dynamic routing, a carrier can reduce costs and save time and provide more accurate pricing based on demand.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Dr. Robert Habeck, Germany´s Federal Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Action, has taken over patronage of the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) AWARD. The IFOY AWARD is considered the most authoritative international innovation award in intralogistics. For the past ten years, companies from all over the world, ranging from top intralogistics providers to innovative start-ups, have been sending their new developments and innovations to compete for the awar

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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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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The use of lithium batteries, which power laptops, cell phones, medical equipment and more, continues to grow. The trend has brought with it stricter rules and harsher non-compliance penalties around lithium battery shipments, creating greater challenges for companies that manufacture and distribute them, and the technologies that rely on them. To maintain a safe and efficient supply chain in the face of these e-commerce challenges, companies need to rethink their approach to packaging.

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Envase Technologies

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The simplest explanation is, a freight broker connects people who have things they want to get somewhere (shippers) with someone who can get it there (carriers). Simplistically, a freight broker is an intermediary between shippers and carriers. Just a person who can negotiate a rate for a given load and helps make sure it gets there. But like everything in shipping and trucking, freight brokering isn’t that simple.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Timely payment is a persistently weak link in the financial supply chain. Though that has always been the case, the pain companies feel as a result of late payment has become more severe in the past two years.

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