Wed.Feb 17, 2021

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How the Inland Port Can Better Connect U.S. Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

As we aim to build more resilient supply chains, we must rethink space, process and workforce development. Each of these factors converge at the inland port.

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How IT Support Companies Can Help Boost Your Net Income

Cyzerg

Hiring IT support companies is a great way to shift your IT from an expense center into a profit and business center for your company. Particularly now, IT is essential for most businesses to compete, and it should help you boost your net income and not drain valuable resources. To help you understand how IT support companies can boost your net income, here are five ways they can, directly and indirectly, affect your bottom line.

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How Machine Learning is Transforming Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC Advisory Group engaged in an informative discussion with Derek Gittoes, VP Supply Chain Management Product Strategy at Oracle , as part of ARC’s Digital Supply Chain Forum. Derek recently authored an article on Logistics Viewpoints describing recent advancements in logistics predictability through the application of machine learning. And we thought this to be a great opportunity to get further details on this hot topic from a practitioner on the front line of logistics application developmen

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Three Reasons to Prioritize Supply-Chain Sustainability This Year

Supply Chain Brain

Within the supply chain, many businesses are acknowledging the many benefits that sustainable operations offer, and are pushing to advance their green initiatives.

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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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Taking a Targeted Approach to Contract Capacity Procurement

Talking Logistics

It’s been a roller coaster ride for shippers and carriers the past few years. Remember 2018, when transportation spend went through the roof due to capacity constraints? And then last year, the pandemic upended the transportation market once again, and its effects are still shaping today’s procurement practices. Does this signal that the time has. Read more Taking a Targeted Approach to Contract Capacity Procurement.

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Brightmark RNG Holdings Aims to Expand U.S. Biomethane Offerings

NGT News

Brightmark LLC, a global waste solutions company, and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corp., a global integrated energy company, have expanded their previously announced joint venture, Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC, to own projects across the U.S. to produce and market dairy biomethane, a renewable natural gas (RNG). “Working with Brightmark to add new […].

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Activist investor continues to keep the pressure on Forward Air over board seats

Logistics Management

In an open letter to Forward Air shareholders, Ancora Holdings Chairman and CEO Frederick DiSanto explained that Ancora remains highly disappointed by the operating performance at Forward Air, as recent results and guidance continue to underwhelm.

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Owner-operators and small fleets remain in crosshairs of DOT’s offsite audits

Overdrive Online

In a trend that exploded in 2020, the U.S. DOT and its enforcement partners are continuing to leverage new authority amid the pandemic to perform offsite, remote safety audits and compliance reviews of trucking companies in lieu of onsite reviews.

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ZKTeco USA Takes Access Control to New Heights During the Pandemic

Now, That's Logistics

ZKTeco USA’s biometric readers have been used by companies worldwide for the last two decades, but when the global pandemic emerged the company shifted its focus to making products that could help companies, organizations, and individuals stay healthy and safe during a very difficult time. 20 Years of Success. Founded in 1997, Atlanta-based ZKTeco started with a single factory in China and has since grown into a 90-branch company that sells, supports, and distributes its products to a global cus

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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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Using Freight Data to Build Relationships (w/ video)

FreightWaves SONAR

On this episode of #WithSONAR, current SONAR subscriber Greg Morrow, the Director of Operations for ARL Logistics , discusses the importance of using data to grow and strengthen carrier and customer relationships with co-hosts Kyle Taylor and Luke Falasca. ARL Logistics is part of the ARL Network, which also includes ARL Transport, Veterans Logistics and MIA Safety.

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Livonia Public Schools Transitions School Bus Fleet to Propane Autogas

NGT News

Livonia Public Schools has added 22 Blue Bird propane autogas-fueled buses to its fleet with funding received from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE). The district was granted $844,386.40 through EGLE’s Fuel Transformation Program to purchase propane school buses that began operation when Michigan schools opened for the 2020-21 school year. […].

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5 Innovative Ways to Use AI for Supply Chain Optimization

Magaya

Editor’s note: This thought leadership article was contributed by Gabriel T. Ruz, Jr., Chief Innovation Officer, Board Member, and Co-Founder at Magaya. Gabriel is instrumental in propelling the application of AI technologies including automation, natural language processing, and more at Magaya. We’ve got some exciting innovations in the works this year… stay tuned!

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The role of mobile data in building the supply value chain

FreightWaves SONAR

Mobile data can play a pivotal role in building the supply value chain. Mobile devices have functions that provide valuable data for the supply value chain. Mobile devices have proven optimal for implementing innovative strategies, connecting freight loads with other equipment and assets , and more. The data collected from mobile devices offer excellent value for the supply value chain for obvious reasons, including proactive route planning after considering critical weather disruptions.

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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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Total Opens France’s Largest NGV-Dedicated Refueling Station

NGT News

Total has inaugurated France’s largest refueling station exclusively dedicated to natural gas vehicles (NGVs). Located at the heart of the logistics platform of Gennevilliers, the second-largest fluvial port in Europe, this station is now open 24/7 to professionals (B2B) and B2C customers. It will be operated by Total for the next 10 years. The station […].

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Watch: Why Capital Projects Companies’ Digital Initiatives Fail

Supply Chain Brain

Andy Webster, global capital projects lead with Accenture Industry X, discusses recent research showing that many engineering and construction firms are failing to realize the full value of their digitization efforts.

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Highland Electric Secures Financing to Expand Electric Bus Solutions

NGT News

Highland Electric Transportation, a provider of turnkey electric bus solutions for school districts and fleet managers, has raised $253 million of corporate equity to accelerate its growth. The financing was led by Vision Ridge Partners with participation by Fontinalis Partners and existing investors. Highland says it reduces the complexity of going electric by providing customers […].

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Resilinc Launches Predictive Purchase Order On-Time Delivery Solution

Supply Chain Brain

Resilinc Corporation, a global supply chain monitoring, mapping and resiliency solution, recently announced the launch of its Predictive Purchase Order On-Time Delivery solution. The artificial intelligence powered tool predicts how a supplier will perform in the face of disruption by analyzing past events and on-time delivery data.

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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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Volta Trucks Selects Battery Supplier for the All-Electric Volta Zero

NGT News

Volta Trucks, a full-electric goods vehicle manufacturer and services company, has selected Proterra, a company that specializes in commercial vehicle electrification technology, as the battery supplier for the Volta Zero. The Volta Zero is the world’s first purpose-built, full-electric 16-ton commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner-city freight distribution.

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Flexport Launches Order Management Solution

Supply Chain Brain

Flexport, a technology company specializing in global trade, has announced the launch of Flexport Order Management, a Flexport Platform solution that enables consignees and their suppliers to plan, collaborate, validate and optimize their supply chains.

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Inventory Replenishment Strategies that Increase Profits

EazyStock

What is Inventory Replenishment? Inventory replenishment is the process of moving stock items along the supply chain to ensure inventory levels are sufficient to cover demand. Effective inventory replenishment processes ensure that order fill rates can be achieved while keeping inventory carrying costs under control. Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Boost Profitability.

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Four Ways Blockchain Could Advance the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Supply Chain Brain

Cold chains built on a blockchain ledger would allow vaccine producers to contract out manufacturing and distribution — while ensuring the final product arrives to communities safely.

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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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Using Warehouse Robotics

Logistics Management

A major jump in e-commerce sales, ongoing supply chain disruptions, and the need for social distancing all push more companies to add robotics to their technology stables.

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Seegrid Premieres First Autonomous Lift Truck

Supply Chain Brain

Seegrid Corporation, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for material handling, recently premiered a new autonomous lift truck, Palion Lift AMR.

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National diesel average rises for the 15th consecutive week, reports EIA

Logistics Management

With a 7.5-cent increase, the national average came in at $2.876 per gallon, topping the 6.3-cent increase to $2.801, for the week of February 8.

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A Guide to 'Should Cost' Analysis to Build Better Products

Supply Chain Brain

Companies can overcome some of the uncertainty they face in product cost estimation with a practice called “should cost” — and deliver smarter design, strategic sourcing and faster time to market.

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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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Winter Weather Alert: South-Central U.S. and Mid-Atlantic Brace for a Second Winter Storm

GlobalTranz

A new winter storm system will impact the South-Central U.S. beginning Wednesday, February 17th, and continue on a similar path as last week’s historic storm. Due to this system, over 100 million Americans are under winter storm warnings, watches, and advisories until Friday, February 19th. According to the National Weather Service , winter storms from the Southern Plains to the East Coast will produce heavy snow and treacherous ice accumulations from the South-Central U.S. to Mid-Atlantic: A po

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Logistics Plus Adds New MyFreightTrends Analytics Suite to eShipPlus

Supply Chain Brain

Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, has recently announced that MyFreightTrends, a business intelligence tool, has been embedded inside its cloud-based eShipPlus transportation management system. The new tool is now available to all eShipPlus users.

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Flexible Rental Model for Voice Tech

Logistics Business Magazine

Logistics companies around the world are facing tougher requirements each and every day. The global pandemic in particular has underlined how intralogistics processes are having to become faster and faster while at the same time keeping costs to a minimum. Voice solutions like Lydia® have proven to be the most successful option in this agile and demanding environment.