Tue.Mar 29, 2022

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Video: Are Your Fulfillment Operations Good Enough?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Amware, in conjunction with Internet Retailer (Digital Commerce 360), posed this question and others to 100 companies who ship 3,000 or more packages monthly.

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Trends in e-Commerce and How to Expand Your Business into China

Logistics Matter

When I came to China six years ago, the first thing I noticed was how advanced e-commerce was.15-30 minute delivery windows have only recently been widely adopted in Europe and the United States. Still, it was common practice in China already then. Trends in e-Commerce in China Subscriptions: The Chinese shop online every day. Many […].

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The Hidden Greenwashing Behind Recycled Plastic

Supply Chain Brain

In an age of internet-savvy consumers, companies have employed increasingly sophisticated greenwashing tactics to avoid taking meaningful environmental action, while reaping the reputational benefits of appearing eco-friendly.

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Editor’s Pick: Green Manufacturing Starts with Quality

Talking Logistics

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. This January 2022 post from E2open’s blog highlights how manufacturing quality plays into carbon production and presents three steps to reduce.

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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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How ERP can help manufacturers digitalize

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

What anniversary of your production plant might you celebrate this year? The 5th, 10th or is it older? Most plant floors are dominated by older equipment. Manufacturers are aware they need to modernize to take advantage of what technology can offer. They saw how technology gave many businesses competitive advantage during the pandemic, and they are aware of how the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) will change industries.

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ChargePoint, Goldman Sachs Offer New EV Charging Deployment Solutions

NGT News

ChargePoint has partnered with Goldman Sachs Renewable Power (GSRP) to introduce new tailored financing solutions as part of the ChargePoint as a Service (CPaaS) product family to reduce upfront costs of electric vehicle (EV) charging technology for eligible customers. Through this partnership, eligible customers can choose the CPaaS option that best fits their needs, which […].

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DataQs reform: A 10% violation error rate should not be acceptable

Overdrive Online

When a noticeable sidewall cut in a trailer tire was determined to have been marked as a violation in error, this small fleet owner did the math on his successful DataQs challenges over the past years. Here, his ideas on needed DataQs/CSA reform.

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Blue Bird Secures Largest Order of Electric School Buses From California District

NGT News

Blue Bird Corp. has received its largest order of electric school buses from a school district. Modesto City Schools in California purchased 30 zero-emission school buses. The order enables the school district to rapidly convert nearly 50% of its diesel-powered bus fleet to clean energy. The school district anticipates saving more than $250,000 a year […].

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Keeping Your Supply Network in Equilibrium: Avient's Journey to sustainable supply chain risk management

Supply Chain Brain

Over the past couple of years, a multitude of challenges have been thrown at supply chains that have caused what feels like a chain reaction of continuous disruption. Supply chain and procurement teams are tasked with sifting through the noise to find out what is relevant to their supplier base to ensure their supply network stays in equilibrium. .

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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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National EV Charging Network Integral to Transportation Department’s FY2023 Budget

NGT News

As part of the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023 (FY 2023) submitted to Congress, the Department of Transportation’s proposed budget is $142 billion. Together, these funds will increase access to safe, clean and reliable transportation; create jobs across the country; and strengthen the economy. FY 2023 will be the second year of the implementation […].

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Watch: How Are AI and Robotics Changing Logistics?

Supply Chain Brain

Oliver Hedgepeth, professor of logistics with American Public University System online, offers guidance on what warehouse employers and workers must do to adjust to the new age of automation.

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B6.7N Natural Gas Engine Now Available in Peterbilt Medium-Duty Trucks

NGT News

Peterbilt Motors says the Cummins B6.7N natural gas engine is now available in its new medium-duty Model 536 and Model 537 trucks. The non-CDL Class 6 Model 536 is designed to provide drivers class-leading performance with a low cab entry height, excellent visibility, low NVH and room for three people within the 2.1m wide cab. […]. The post B6.7N Natural Gas Engine Now Available in Peterbilt Medium-Duty Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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Johnson & Johnson Halts Supply of Personal-Care Products in Russia

Supply Chain Brain

Johnson & Johnson suspended the supply of its personal-care products in Russia due to the “increasing scale of the humanitarian crisis” caused by the war in Ukraine.

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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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Forest River Works With Lightning eMotors on Electric Repowering for Shuttle Buses, Vans

NGT News

Lightning eMotors, a provider of medium-duty and specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, has expanded its partnership with Forest River to offer a factory-certified, all-electric repower program for shuttle buses and passenger vans. Forest River is a Berkshire Hathaway Company that manufactures shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, utility trailers and pontoon boats.

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Five Critical Challenges Facing Pharma Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

There’s little room for error in most global supply chains, but none for the pharmaceutical cold chain. Failure is measured in lost revenue, reputation and potentially patient lives.

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Performance Team Places Global Order for 110 Volvo Electric Trucks

NGT News

Volvo Trucks North America has received its largest global order of Class 8 electric trucks to date with Performance Team – A Maersk Company, making a total commitment to purchase 126 Volvo VNR Electric trucks. The logistics company placed its first order of 16 Volvo VNR Electrics in Q3 2021, which Performance Team will begin […]. The post Performance Team Places Global Order for 110 Volvo Electric Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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Here’s How Adding Digital Quotes to Overall Strategy Offers Big Returns

Parade

Parade’s digital quotes simplify and speed up the quoting process. While digital booking gets a lot of press these days, Parade’s digital quoting feature can offer brokerages major returns. Below, you’ll find a few of the ways that digital quotes add value, generate ROI, and improve margins, representing big returns. You Get a Funnel of Quotes Fast Since Parade allows brokerages to reach out directly to a wide capacity network wherever carriers like to find loads, whether that be load boards, vi

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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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World Moves From Shortages to Possible Glut of COVID-19 Vaccines

Supply Chain Brain

After racing to build capacity and meet once seemingly insatiable orders for COVID-19 shots, the global vaccine industry is facing waning demand as many late-to-market producers fight over a slowing market.

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What and Where to Study Supply Chain?

Logistics Bureau

I want a Supply Chain career, but what should I study? Which country is best to study Supply Chain? Which colleges have the best Supply Chain courses? These are the most common questions we get here and on our other Social Media channels. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: 7 Key Supply Chain Leaders’ Skills and Why You Need Them.

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Real-Time In-Transit Visibility: Implications for the Pharma Cold Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Shippers of high-value urgent, fragile and perishable cargoes need continuous monitoring of shipment location, condition and security.

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BMW to host IFOY awards ceremony

Logistics Business Magazine

This year, the IFOY AWARD Night will be hosted by the BMW Group. The awards ceremony will take place on 30th June at BMW Welt in Munich. The trophies of the IFOY AWARD 2022 (International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year) will be ceremoniously presented to the winners of the intralogistics competition in the almost 1,000 sq m auditorium of the futuristic delivery and event venue.

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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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Firms Must Choose Between Russia and West, U.S. Official Says

Supply Chain Brain

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo says global companies have a choice to make between doing business in Russia or in Western allied nations.

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Truck Fleet Management: 5 Facts Shippers need to Know

MercuryGate

Freight transportation services rely on effective truck fleet optimization. Utilizing an effective TMS system removes much of the hassle that comes with managing a fleet of trucks. From logistics planning and tracking to financial planning and cost negotiation, the right processes make it easier for shippers to manage their truck fleets. The post Truck Fleet Management: 5 Facts Shippers need to Know appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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How One 3PL Is Taking On Higher Fuel Costs

Supply Chain Brain

At more than $5 per gallon, diesel fuel has surpassed even the historic peak of $4.70 in July 2008.

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Marine Cargo Insurance Q&A

I.C.E. Transport

Companies that ship a lot of ocean freight do a pretty good job of insuring themselves against workman’s comp claims and office building fires. But most of them fail to protect the full value of their import or export cargo with marine cargo insurance, despite potential losses of hundreds of thousands of dollars per shipment.

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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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Datalogic acquires Czech algorithm developer

Logistics Business Magazine

Datalogic S.r.l. has acquired the entire share capital of Pekat S.r.o. With its registered office in Brno in the Czech Republic, Pekat is a start-up founded by Petr Smid, the majority shareholder of the company, who has developed proprietary algorithms that use machine learning and deep learning for the automation of processes in the manufacturing, transportation and logistics sectors, with further potential for managing retail applications.

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Penske Truck Leasing Joins Torc Robotics Autonomous Advisory Council

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing has joined the Torc Robotics Autonomous Advisory Council (TAAC). Torc Robotics is an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG. The TAAC is comprised of key freight industry leaders who will provide strategic guidance to Torc as it integrates with the freight network and tackles challenges beyond highway driving. “We’re committed to testing and providing the most effective vehicle technologies for our customers and driving innovation when it comes to mobility,” said Paul Ro

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Hörmann acquires loading bay competitor

Logistics Business Magazine

Fen-Bay Group, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of industrial doors and loading bays which includes Lincolnshire-based Fen-Bay Services and Doncaster-based Transdek , has been acquired by Hörmann UK. The move will see ongoing investment in the group, which will now be part of Hörmann, Europe’s largest provider of gates, doors, frames and operators.