Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JANUARY 27, 2022

Fashion brands frequently rely on the expertise of apparel fulfillment companies to manage order fulfillment. However, apparel fulfillment requires unique capabilities that many general eCommerce fulfillment providers can’t handle. When looking for a third-party logistics (3PL) provider to support your online apparel business, choose one that understands the many fulfillment challenges associated with clothing and accessories.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Manhattan Associates and looks at the growth of quick commerce. Quick commerce, rapid delivery, serving the ‘instant needs’ market. Call it what you’d like, but the uber-convenience boom has arrived and is here to stay.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

The Port of LA has too many empty containers sitting around. They are taking up space that could be moved to ease the congestion in the terminals. But terminals can’t be made to clear the empties.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

The session, entitled “Understanding America’s Supply Chain Woes,” featured supply chain stakeholders from three different perspectives: a port operator, Barbara Melvin, COO, South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA); a shipper, Linda Fonkoue, Global Supply Base Manager, Logistics, Deere and Company; and a motor carrier, Charlie Prickett, President & COO, AAA Cooper Transportation.

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Kane is Able

JANUARY 27, 2022

Jason Morin is Senior Director of Continuous Improvement and Engineering within KANE’s operations group. His 25 years of supply chain engineering and continuous improvement (CI) experience includes stints at multiple third-party logistics companies and, most recently, at Dematic. Jason is an expert in the development and deployment of world-class solutions, tools, and performance programs for distribution centers and secondary packaging / light assembly operations.

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NGT News

JANUARY 27, 2022

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is installing a clean energy microgrid and EV fleet charging system with Proterra and Scale Microgrid Solutions to help power the agency’s transition to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet, following a grant that was awarded for the project by the California Energy Commission this week. “If the lights […].

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. The last twelve months have been another particularly tough year for business all round, not least in the retail space.

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

Total December volume—at 1,437,036 units—was off 10.4% annually, steeper than November’s 9.0% annual decline, and for calendar year 2021, total intermodal volume—at 18,435,249—was up 3.6% over 2020.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 27, 2022

Per Hong, partner with Kearney, assesses the impact to date of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, and speculates on how the current crisis will change global supply chains forever.

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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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WorkWave

JANUARY 27, 2022

Time To Read: 3 minutes. Unprecedented growth strategy powers strong year-over-year revenue and customer performance for the industry leader. HOLMDEL, N.J. – Jan. 27, 2022 – WorkWave ® , a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, drove its outstanding 2021 business performance into the closing months of the year, with a year-over-year revenue growth of 116% and an annual recurring revenue increase of 149%.

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 27, 2022

Foreman control loading Containers box from Cargo freight ship for import export, foreman control Industrial Container Cargo freight ship. Logistic concept. The logistics manager is one of the key positions in any organization. This is particularly true of the pandemic period in which the supply chains are unstable. If you cannot get cargo to your customers then there is a likelihood that competitors will take over your market positioning.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 27, 2022

This technology is changing the game for supply chain sourcing professionals, putting them in a position to streamline processes, mitigate supply disruptions, save money and significantly add to their top and bottom lines.

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NGT News

JANUARY 27, 2022

ARI, a global fleet management provider specializing in complex car and truck fleets, and Enel X, the advanced energy services arm of the Enel Group, are collaborating with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to transition the healthcare company’s North American fleet to 100% electric vehicles (EV) by 2030. Through the pilot project, part of GSK’s commitment to the […].

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Logistics Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

Rail carloads—at 223,395—were off 3.3% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers——at 254,607—saw a 14.8% annual decrease.

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NGT News

JANUARY 27, 2022

ABB has acquired a controlling stake in electric vehicle (EV) commercial charging infrastructure solutions company InCharge Energy. The addition of InCharge Energy will strengthen ABB’s E-mobility Division in the North American market by broadening its customer base and expanding its fleet electrification software and digital services offering. The transaction is part of ABB E-mobility’s growth […].

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 27, 2022

In year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, the a slew of challenges remain for global supply chains and economies. Here's what to watch.

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Parade

JANUARY 27, 2022

Truckload Capacity Management Platform Adds to Partner Capacity with AI Fleet's Over-the-Road Truck Drivers. San Francisco, CA — January 27, 2022 — Parade, the leader in carrier access and the truckload capacity management platform software for freight brokers, announces an alliance offering brokers more access to additional capacity via AI Fleet’s exceptional technology for over-the-road truckload.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 27, 2022

U.S. economic growth accelerated by more than forecast in the fourth quarter, fueled by the rebuilding of inventories and capping the strongest year since the 1980s.

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Parade

JANUARY 27, 2022

Improve margins and service to your shippers by finding better rates for your loads. One of the biggest benefits freight brokerages see from capacity management solutions is the ability to negotiate with their carriers for better rates on loads. In today’s , carrier-ruled market , where capacity is tight and rates are high, that’s more important than ever.

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20Cube Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

The Asia-Pacific region, which has emerged to be the economic hotspot in the last few decades, displayed a huge slump during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. However markets recovered themselves in 2021 to greater extent and the economists are forecasting an expansion of that steady growth in the year 2022 as well. This growth is accredited to the economic expansion and policy changes in countries like India.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

Being a logistician these days – especially one who deals with imports into the US – can feel like playing a game of Whac-A-Mole. When one issue is addressed, another one pops up. The latest issue on the horizon is the contract negotiation between the longshoremen’s union and the West Coast shipping ports. How much of a disruption will these negotiations be to the West Coast supply chain?

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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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RPA Labs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Twenty-first-century freight management parties have more opportunities than ever to maximize efficiency. The incorporation of technology into daily living has provided massive opportunities for workflow automation. Companies automate workflow by streamlining routine tasks into an efficient, connected system. Yet, just as the Jetsons predicted, that’s not all that can happen in the twenty-first century.

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Overdrive Online

JANUARY 27, 2022

Deven Davis hauls mostly step-deck freight over-the-road with this Corvette Blue 2018 Peterbilt.

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Bulk Connection

JANUARY 27, 2022

2022 is in full swing and there are small signs of progress – at least theoretically – in confronting the truck driver shortage. The federal government is stepping in to move forward with measures that include an apprenticeship program for 18-to-20-year-old drivers. And, while the debate ensues over the effectiveness of these measures, one of the biggest elephants in the room is getting overlooked.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2022

Jason Lockard, Senior VP of Managed Logistics at BlueGrace Logistics, appeared on FreightWaves Now to talk about why shippers are turning to Managed Logistics to cut costs and obtain resilience. What’s in this article: What does Managed Logistics have to offer? Why are shippers turning to Managed Logistics? How is Managed Logistics relevant to less stressed supply chains?

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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

JANUARY 27, 2022

About 1,700 dockworkers at West Coast ports have tested positive for COVID-19 in January, stretching capacity at the U.S.’s busiest gateway for shipping containers.

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IoT World Today

JANUARY 27, 2022

Autonomous vehicle (AV) developer Pony.ai has unveiled its latest autonomous driving system. The system was shown equipped in a Toyota S-AM, a seven-seat hybrid electric vehicle that is set to be road tested in China later this year ahead of robotaxi deployments in 2023. “The introduction of the world-class Toyota S-AM into the PonyPilot+ fleet represents another major achievement of the deep strategic cooperation between Pony.ai and Toyota,” said James Peng, co-founder and CEO of Pony.ai.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2022

Ferag , a global leader in advanced conveying and sortation solutions, has launched its hi-tech, Swiss engineered overhead pouch and sorter systems to the UK market. The technology offers retail, ecommerce, automotive and general merchandise businesses reliable, high-performance conveying and sortation at speeds of up to 12,000 units per hour. Based in Zurich, Ferag has its origins in the international print industry, where ultra-reliable, high-speed conveying technology is essential to the time

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