FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Great prospecting starts with a compelling hook. Of all the various freight broker sales tips, setting the hook is essential for getting and keeping a prospect’s attention. . The hook is the alternative reason for reaching out to a prospect that does not involve trying to sell your product or service. It could be casually talking about an announcement your prospect’s company just made about a new product or customer.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2020

We all know that the transportation market is cyclical, but it’s been a roller coaster ride the past couple of years, with the COVID-19 pandemic being the latest shock to the system. Despite the ups and downs, the objective remains the same: shippers must keep finding new ways to drive continuous improvement and control costs. Read more Spot Market Automation in TMS.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The first hiccups in the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. included a holdup in delivering 3,900 shots to two states and the announcement that Pfizer would deliver about 900,000 fewer doses next week than are set to ship this week.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The lack of real movement relating to U.S. exports continues to remain a major concern for supply chain stakeholders.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2020

By the end of this year, 270 million people could be living in famine conditions, up from an already staggering 149 million before COVID-19. Add in the disruptive effects of climate change and our planet’s ever-increasing population, and we’re looking at difficult times ahead.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As details of the most audacious hack on the U.S. government in recent memory continued to stun lawmakers and the public, a government watchdog released a blistering report saying that federal agencies have failed to implement key safeguards for their information technology supply chains.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Neste, a producer of renewable diesel made from waste materials, has opened two new fueling stations in central California, providing greater accessibility to Neste MY Renewable Diesel. The number of Neste MY Renewable Diesel fueling stations in the state has more than doubled since 2019. The company’s ambition is to create a “green fueling network” […].

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has been a long and difficult slog, but there is some light at the end of the tunnel.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 16, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. One of the main challenges for CEOs and supply chain managers is deciding where to locate a distribution centre. As a consultant, I have been dealing with this particular problem for the past 30 years or so. In this time, I have formulated the following handy tips: Get closer to where the points of demand. Access to customers, roads, and ports is the key.

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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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NGT News

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Lightning eMotors, a provider of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) for fleets, has debuted a new model of its Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Van. The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. The Gen 4 powertrain, with […].

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Commerce reported that November retail sales—at $546.5 billion—were down 1.1% compared to October and were up 4.1% annually, and NRF's data showed that showed that November was off 0.3% on a seasonally-adjusted basis compared to November, while increasing 8.8% on an unadjusted basis annually.

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Food Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Capstone Logistics acquired the company in 2018 to support its strategic expansion into freight brokerage services.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Commerce reported that November retail sales—at $546.5 billion—were down 1.1% compared to October and were up 4.1% annually, and NRF's data showed that showed that November was off 0.3% on a seasonally-adjusted basis compared to November, while increasing 8.8% on an unadjusted basis annually.

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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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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Heightened consumer expectations can bring obstacles for supply chains in many industries. For last mile supply chains, especially those of large format items like appliances or home fitness equipment, the change in expectations continues to put pressure on shippers to deliver quickly and reliably with free or low-cost shipping options. All while maintaining transparency for where the delivery is in the supply chain.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The pace and disruption force companies to re-think how they do business to prepare them for the future. And, provides fertile ground for opportunity and innovation.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 16, 2020

XL Fleet, a company that specializes in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, has expanded its line of electrified powertrains to include a hybrid electric drive system for the Class 5 Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis. “We are proud to further expand our portfolio of electrification solutions,” says Dimitri Kazarinoff, CEO of XL […].

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Disruption continues to be the prime focus of supply chains, whether it’s positive business surges or times of crisis.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Last week I sat down with Adam Roark, Worldwide Trucking and Logistics Industry Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS), as well as Bart Coppelmans and Peter Kueth of HERE Technologies. These companies represent two of FourKites’ oldest partners, so I was delighted to have an opportunity to speak with them and learn a bit about each company’s unique perspective on the growing role of platforms and location visibility within the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Advanced voice technology can fast track peak-season productivity and ensure COVID-19 safety.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Huge logistical efforts are needed to for the distribution Covid vaccines worldwide. The vaccine doses have to be kept constantly refrigerated, which makes the challenges even greater. At Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Fraport has increased the number of its cold storage dollies for transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical cargo. The software of the refrigeration control system has also been improved.

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Radius Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2020

People are our greatest resource here at Radius Logistics. We have an incredibly talented and diverse team that are at the heart of our 3PL operations. From Customer Service, Rates, International and more, we have close knit teams to handle your business’ most important function- getting your product safely and efficiently from A to B (wherever that may ‘B’).

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2020

A Bavarian body component manufacturer has installed doors which close at 1.8m per second, every 30 seconds, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The EFA-SRT® MS machine protection doors from Efaflex open and close at a speed of up to 1.8 metres per second every 30 seconds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the new WMU. Bavaria GmbH plant in the town of Niederaichbach, Bavaria, to be fully reorganised under robotic lines by 2022.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Time To Read: < 1 minute. Food Logistics , the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named WorkWave® to its 2020 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list. The annual FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers honors leading software and technology providers that ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable global food and beverage supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Ambroise Bouvier Transports, based in St Pierre des Landes, is taking full advantage of the new version of the Co-Driver application. A long-time user of AddSecure’s fleet management solutions since 2014, Ambroise Bouvier now benefits from the the updated Co-Driver application, deployed since March 2020. A multi-activity company with five agencies specializing in full-load transport, pallet collection and distribution, cold transport, transport management, and logistics, Ambroise Bouvier h

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2020

90% of world trade is shipped by sea with more than 100,000 commercial ships worldwide. Shipping makes intercontinental trade possible – mainly the import/export of food and manufactured products and the bulk transport of raw materials. The U.S. contributes over 25% of the world’s total consumption which is why the ocean freight industry is an important part of its economy.

Capacity 101

Capacity Handling Cargo Training 101

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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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2020

NGC Logistics has joined Fortec Distribution Network – a move described by the Brackley-based transport company as integral to its drive for future growth. The international couriers operate from a 30,000 sq ft warehouse and has a fleet of over 1,300 vehicles. Pallet distribution remains the company’s primary service offer at the Brackley warehouse and, with a £40m turnover, its substantial client base is made up of large e-commerce businesses.

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2020

There’s no doubt that 2020 was a real whirlwind. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, both personal and professional lives had to shift to a “new normal” the likes of which most people had never experienced before. As supply chains readjusted to the environment, both logistics and transportation were significantly impacted by shifts in capacity, high demand, and other constraints.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In November, Apple stopped operations with one of its largest manufacturers in China. The iconic tech giant halted its supply from Pegatron following a discovery that thousands of student interns were being overworked. The result was disruption to Apple’s supply chain during a key trading period and a degree of reputational damage. This highlights the challenges inherent within supply chains and – with environmental and social governance (ESG) increasingly in focus – it is a timely reminder for

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