Thu.Sep 16, 2021

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Outsourced Fulfillment: Do You Need an On-Site Fulfillment Representative?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

If you’re new to using outsourced fulfillment services, you might hesitate to turn over complete control of your fulfillment operation without some guaranteed supervision. Some eCommerce sellers choose to place a fulfillment representative on-site at the fulfillment center to keep a dedicated line of communication open and ensure that the third party logistics provider (3PL) performs as expected.

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Supply Chain Risk Management: 7 Challenges Driving Increased Interest in Managed Service

Logistics Viewpoints

Disruption has been the name of the game for more than a year as supply chain leaders have been dealing with changing buyer behaviors, inventory management challenges, labor shortages, weather and pandemic-related uncertainty, cyber security threats and capacity constraints that continue to create significant supply chain volatility. With peak shipping season approaching, companies continue to face supply chain risk as the pressure increases to meet customer and delivery expectations without add

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Warehouse AI Isn't Hitting Its Potential, Study Says

Supply Chain Brain

Artificial intelligence is a warehouse "game changer," but organizations are struggling to use it optimally, according to a study from Lucas Systems Inc.

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Dayton, Ohio-based Guy Archer named Trucker Talent Search winner

Overdrive Online

Archer, who drives for Airgas USA, performed his original song, "Heavy Load," for the finale, which streamed live on Sept. 16. He won a full day of recording sessions at Jay's Place Recording studio in Nashville.

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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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Watch: Building Resilience in the Face of Supply Chain Disruptions

Supply Chain Brain

Andrew Breckenridge, executive vice president of Fortna, tells how supply chain executives can engage in long-term planning to mitigate future risk, even as they’re battling the crisis of the moment.

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U.S.-bound shipments see continued gains in August, reports Panjiva

Logistics Management

Total August U.S.-bound shipments—at 1,353,550—increased 3.1% annually and were 23.2% above 2019’s 1,098,272. And containerized freight imports—at 3,016,706 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—headed up 11.2% annually (and up 18.1% compared to August 2019) and were up 4.4%, from July to August.

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Technology innovations shaping the future of ERP

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Businesses today are required to deal with technological advancements occurring at a pace never experienced before. ERP systems continue to remain the epicenter of business systems. An ERP software system is often one of the most significant investments a company will have to make. Not only is it a major financial decision, but it’s also a practical one that can impact all parts of your business, like sales, accounting, manufacturing, marketing and more.

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Five Steps to a Successful CLM Implementation

Supply Chain Brain

Interest in contract lifecycle management (CLM) software is surging in the wake of last year’s unprecedented disruptions, which exposed how critical real-time access to contract data should effectively respond to emerging risks and opportunities.

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Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) and the inflection point for digital manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, some of the challenges it posed to manufacturing and distribution were new. But, in truth, it’s more accurate to say that the pandemic exposed weaknesses that had existed years before the public health crisis exploded. I should know. I grew up in manufacturing. My family owned a manufacturing operation, so […]. The post Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) and the inflection point for digital manufacturing appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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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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Apparel companies shifting to air freight to offset congestion at ports

FreightWaves SONAR

Shippers are facing supply chain challenges from all sides – sourcing, manufacturing, global shipping and domestic transportation networks. Domestic transportation networks receive a great deal of attention, but shippers are having to make expensive decisions before products even arrive on U.S. shores. As peak retail season approaches, shippers in the retail space are focused on guaranteeing that products arrive with time to reach shelves (or distribution centers).

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Scania Launches New 13-Liter Natural Gas Engine

NGT News

Scania, a global OEM focused on heavy-duty transportation applications, has developed an all-new 13-liter natural gas engine that can run on either compressed natural gas (including biogas) or liquefied natural gas, along with new on-board CNG and LNG tank options. The new engine is currently available as an option on the recently introduced high-floor Scania […].

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New ServiceNow Industry Solutions Help Organizations Adapt to Digital-First World

Supply Chain Brain

ServiceNow Inc., a digital workflow company, today introduced the release of Now Platform Rome and Manufacturing Connected Workforce.

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Ryder, Embark See a World of Driverless Long-Haul Trucks

NGT News

Ryder System Inc. and Embark Trucks Inc. have formed a partnership aimed at launching a nationwide network of up to 100 Embark transfer points, where Ryder will provide yard operations, maintenance, and fleet management to support a coast-to-coast autonomous network for Embark fleet partners. Through the partnership, Embark plans to establish a network of strategically […].

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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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Responsible Supply Chains: 'Tier 1' Visibility No Longer Cuts It

Supply Chain Brain

Eighty percent of supply chain compliance and ethics failures originate from sub-tier suppliers. How can they be held accountable?

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Brazil: Country Updates with Luis Marques

Now, That's Logistics

September Update. Global shipping disruptions and the drought that has hit rivers in the heart of South America threaten to reduce meat exports from two of the world’s leading beef-producing nations, as more Food prices will pressure inflation around the world. DB Schenker is warning that meat packers in landlocked Paraguay will likely slaughter 20-25% fewer cattle this month due to a lack of shipping containers, transportation costs and erratic transit times.

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VDC Analyst Perspective – Barcode Labeling, an Enabler of Supply Chain Success

Logistics Management

VDC analyst, Richa Gupta will join Josh Roffman, VP of Global Product Management, to discuss managing labeling complexities, enabling traceability initiatives, and ensuring accurate consistent labeling.

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How to Reduce Transportation Costs

Trinity Logistics

Shipping freight is often a large and crucial part of a company. To make a profit, you need to get your customers the right product at the right time, and for the best cost. If not managed properly, your transportation can cost you substantial money. With costs rising recently, it’s easy to see why the challenge for many companies has been to reduce their transportation costs.

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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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August retail sales show solid gains

Logistics Management

Commerce reported that August retail sales—at $618.7 billion—eked out a 0.7% increase over July and rose 15.1% annually. The NRF reported that its calculation of retail sales, which does not include automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, showed that August retail sales headed up 2.3 on a seasonally-adjusted basis over July and were up 12% on an unadjusted basis annually.

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Circle Logistics Launches Drayage Division to Alleviate Inland Port Pressures

Supply Chain Brain

Circle Logistics (Circle), a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, officially announced that it has launched a drayage division to provide support at the Port of Detroit, the largest seaport in the state of Michigan.

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DHL cCommerce Solutions set to invest more than $300M into its U.S-based operations

Logistics Management

DHL eCommerce Solutions, a subsidiary of global logistics services provider, Deutsche Post DHL Group, said it is investing more than $300 million into its United States-based operations over the next five years. Company officials said that this investment will up the square footage of the DHL eCommerce Solutions network by 70%, to more than 3 million square-feet.

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Collaboration Technology for a More Sustainable Supply Chain

Turvo

What’s in this Sustainable Supply Chain article : The problem of carbon emissions and waste derived from supply chains. The value of using technology to reduce wasted time and miles that contribute to higher carbon emissions. Seven ways Turvo helps build a more sustainable supply chain for third-party logistics providers (3PLs), shippers of raw materials and finished goods, and their end customers.

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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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Building in Resiliency

Logistics Management

How to prepare a flexible response framework for the next disaster.

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The High Cost of Shipping Air: How a TMS Reduces Empty and Idle Miles

MercuryGate

With more sustainability initiatives taking hold in enterprises, more logistics and freight professionals are asking what does deadhead mean in trucking and how reducing deadhead may help in these initiatives. Deadhead in trucking refers to miles driven by a truck that is empty or has unused space, sometimes referred to in the industry as “shipping […].

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DHL eCommerce Solutions set to invest more than $300M into its U.S-based operations

Logistics Management

DHL eCommerce Solutions, a subsidiary of global logistics services provider, Deutsche Post DHL Group, said it is investing more than $300 million into its United States-based operations over the next five years. Company officials said that this investment will up the square footage of the DHL eCommerce Solutions network by 70%, to more than 3 million square-feet.

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Freight Spot Quotes: How Freight Chatbots Can Automate Quoting

RPA Labs

When issues arise during transport, spot quotes are the quickest and most efficient path to resolution. Many challenges are inherent with traditional quoting. Instances such as overquoting and delayed quote times can be detrimental to shippers. However, freight chatbots can instantly identify a quote request, even in email, review data sources, and upload the quote for a quick solution. .

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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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Best Practices in Multi-Carrier Management

Logistics Management

What are industry leaders doing to ensure capacity to meet increasing consumer demands?

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Top 5 Delivery Business Ideas To Get Your Business Off The Ground

WorkWave

Time To Read: 4 minutes. Are you thinking of starting a delivery business, but you don’t know where to start or what to choose? Don’t worry. We are here to address all your concerns and guide you through some of the top delivery business ideas. One of the advantages of the delivery business is that virtually anyone can start it. A delivery business requires basic skills and limited resources.

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CMA CGM MAKES THE DECISION TO STOP ALL SPOT RATE INCREASES

ShipLilly

This measure is effective immediately from September 9, 2021 and until February 1, 2022. The Group is prioritizing its long-term relationship with customers in the face of an unprecedented situation in the shipping industry. Since the beginning of 2021, container shipping spot freight rates have continued to rise due to port congestion and the major imbalance between demand and maritime container transport effective capacity.