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The Key Elements of Next-Generation Forwarding

Logistics Matter

The Does LogisticsMatter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Hermann Ude, former CEO of DHL Global Forwarding and Chairman of the Supervisory board of Transporeon and Gruziana Hoxha, Executive Director Carrier Management at Transporeon. Developments and Challenges in Freight Forwarding Freight Forwarding has changed a lot […].

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What’s Included in Pick and Pack Warehouse Fees?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

When you partner with a fulfillment company, a great deal of work moves from your plate to their plate. You’ll want to understand fulfillment costs to assess the ROI of your relationship. In this blog post, we will examine pick and pack warehouse fees and give you a clear understanding of what these fees entail.

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How to Make Technology a Friend, Not a Foe

Talking Logistics

We live in an age when our technology devices are so intuitive that any 3-year-old can download the apps for Pokémon, Lego Duplo World, or their favorite game in 30 seconds on an iPhone. As professionals, we often wish that the technology we use in our work lives was equally intuitive and user-friendly, especially since. Read more How to Make Technology a Friend, Not a Foe.

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Positive drug tests in transportation jobs on the rise

Commercial Carrier Journal

After 5 years of steady declines in several drug categories, positivity rates based on urine drug tests for the federally mandated, safety-sensitive workforce (including truck drivers) increased in 2021.

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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: Planning in the Face of Chaos

Supply Chain Brain

Artificial intelligence-based prescriptive analytics enable a network approach to planning in volatile times, says Joe Bellini, executive vice president of product management at OneNetwork.

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Quantum Computing Is Solving the World's Complex Logistics Problems

Supply Chain Brain

Quantum computing is emerging as an important means of helping companies solve their most complex business challenges.

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2000 'Change order' Kenworth W900L daycab, of White Pine Paving

Overdrive Online

Bryant A. Mann's decade-long piece-by-piece project to finally finish this spectacular former coal hauler out of Maryland features expert custom-fab work put in, as well as detailed airbrushed designs along the hood and behind the cab.

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Watch: Tackling Evolving Procurement Priorities

Supply Chain Brain

Supplier management might be the most important area that procurement leaders need to focus on in preparation for the next economic disruption, says Ryan Polk, director analyst, procurement advisory with Gartner.

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Weber Logistics Promotes Key Leaders to Support Continued Company Growth

West Coast and California Logistics

Weber Logistics has promoted three key company leaders to vice president roles, strengthening the company's ability to help customers drive supply chain excellence in an increasingly complex marketplace. All will report to Weber EVP & CFO, Maggie Movius.

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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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Jacobs to present emissions-reduction technologies at IAA

Fleet Owner

Jacobs Vehicle Systems will showcase its latest engine retarding and valve actuation technologies at IAA Transportation 2022. The focus will be on cylinder deactivation technology and Jacobs' modular valvetrain concepts.

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Blink Charging Deploys EV Charging System for New Jersey Town

NGT News

Blink Charging Co., an owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has entered into an agreement with the Township of Winslow, N.J. to deploy five Blink IQ 200 dual port fast Level 2 EV chargers to be installed, providing 10 charging ports. The Township of Winslow will own and operate […]. The post Blink Charging Deploys EV Charging System for New Jersey Town appeared first on NGT News.

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Jeep’s China Failure Sends Foreboding Signal to Global Carmakers

Supply Chain Brain

It was one of the very first international auto brands to enter China, widely recognized by consumers and understood by its owners to have huge potential. And yet, Jeep is shutting down its only plant in the world’s largest market.

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DOE Advances Clean Technologies with EV Charging Funding

NGT News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is supporting decarbonizing the domestic transportation sector with a $96 million funding opportunity. The funding will focus on expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility, create cleaner non-road vehicles through electrification and the use of alternative fuels, and develop electric drive components and materials to maximize EV efficiency and affordability. […].

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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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Reliable, Patient-Focused Logistics Services for the Life Sciences Industry

Now, That's Logistics

DB Schenker’s expanded Indianapolis Logistics Hub caters to the health care, vaccine and pharmaceutical organizations that require end-to-end cold storage for critical products shipped between the US and Europe. Operating with the motto of “always putting the patient first,” DB Schenker’s Indianapolis Logistics Hub handles pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, vaccines, and nutrition.

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Trucking must continue to innovate

Fleet Owner

New players in the industry are ramping up the pace of innovation. Legacy companies must learn from them and adapt if they want to prosper in the coming years.

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Why Use Known Materials in Automotive Lidar Systems?

Supply Chain Brain

For lidar producers, one of the best options is to use parts and materials that are known and trusted by OEMs,

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Why Your Marina Needs a Preventive Maintenance Schedule

RasTrac

There’s a long list of things to take care of when running a marina. Finding the right location, licensing, permits, and complying with regulatory requirements. Then there are safety considerations, providing amenities, and marketing strategies. It’s a lot. But you love what you do, and you keep doing it. And because you want your business to be as sustainable and profitable as possible, you look for ways to make it happen.

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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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Can bulk shippers use a freight brokerage AND a carrier?

Bulk Connection

For many bulk shippers, partnering with a 3PL transportation provider can seem like an ‘all or nothing’ proposition in which the shipper’s freight is given either to a carrier(s) OR to a freight brokerage. However, such a strategy doesn’t reflect the current complexity of the market. In this article, we’ll explain how you can partner with a bulk freight brokerage to complement your existing carrier relationship/s.

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GRYN launches global carbon footprint calculator

Logistics Business Magazine

Calculating the carbon footprint of supply chains is for instance in the EU a legal requirement from 2023. The problem: manufacturers, suppliers, freight forwarders and other service providers involved have no or insufficient insight into the associated data. GRYN provides transparency here with its open platform based on artificial intelligence. GRYN is launching a network that allows all players in the logistics market to analyse the CO2 emissions for which they are responsible.

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Study shows ongoing mental health support is needed

Truck News

The worst of the Covid-19 pandemic and related shutdowns may be behind us, but the mental health of Canadians continues to deteriorate. And they are equally stressed at work as they are in their personal lives. Those were key findings from the latest LifeWorks Mental Health Index for the month of June. An even split […].

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Meeting the Growing Need for Same-Day Delivery

Supply Chain Brain

The number of shoppers expecting same-day delivery nearly tripled in a year.

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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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Used pallet demand soars as supply chains cut costs

Logistics Business Magazine

The used wooden pallet industry is reporting a large uplift in enquiries from supply chain users, as the prices of inputs including raw materials and transport have increased. According to members of the National Association of Pallet Distributors (NAPD), demand has risen to “unparalleled levels” – up to 70% higher and from further afield than usual – as businesses seek to reduce costs of manufacturing, packaging, and delivery of goods.

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Penske Truck Leasing Opens New, State-of-the-Art Facility in Monroe, Ohio

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing has recently opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Monroe, Ohio. Located at 100 Clark Boulevard this new facility expands Penske’s capability to support this growing Ohio market and allows increased aid to the large territory between its Sharonville and Dayton sites. At this location, Penske offers consumer and commercial truck rental, full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance.

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Young Logistics Professionals Award winners announced

Logistics Business Magazine

FIATA (the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations) and TT Club , the international freight transport insurer, have revealed this year’s regional winners of the Young Logistics Professionals (YLP) Award 2022. The 2022 regional winners are: Region Africa and Middle East : Ruvimbo Gukwe, SFAAZ, Zimbabwe – Dissertation: Growth by COVID.

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Space age pursuits lead to grounded tech

Truck News

It’s easy to let your mind drift skyward these days. The James Webb space telescope is capturing images that promise to unlock secrets about the origins of the universe. Space tourism is emerging as an option for the well-heeled set, thanks to billionaires Besos, Branson, and Musk. (Strange that the rockets came before Musk’s long-promised […].

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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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Perpetual Inventory System

Ship Monk

Perpetual inventory. That sounds promising, doesn’t it? What eCommerce owner wouldn’t love a perpetual flow of products guaranteed to never run out? Well, a perpetual inventory system does constantly monitor the flow of products in and out of your warehouse, but there’s a bit more to managing the inventory than that. In this blog we’re going to explain what a perpetual inventory system does, the difference between it and other inventory systems, and why it’s the ideal solution for omnichannel eC

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Insights into Best Buy’s Growth Strategies With CEO, Corie Barry

Loginext

Insights into Best Buy’s Growth Strategies With CEO, Corie Barry Best Buy observed a 33.2% growth in online sales for Q1, 2022 (2x growth, compared to 15% in Q1, 2020). Compared to 2021, the sales growth observed was 37.2%, with significant contributors being- home theater, computing, and appliances. Implementing a ship-from-store hub model to […].

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Identifying and Understanding Your Audience

GoShip Blog

Understanding your audience is key to creating a successful marketing plan for your small business. To formulate a marketing campaign that attracts your target audience, you must tailor your message to their needs. Here’s how you can identify and get familiar with your audience. Analyze your customer base. To market your product in a way that targets the needs and goals of your ideal customer, you must first understand your customer base.