Thu.Apr 21, 2022

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The State of Home Delivery: Plenty of Room for Improvement

Logistics Viewpoints

Ecommerce has been on a roll for the last two years. This level of consumer activity has translated into record volumes of home deliveries. But, let’s face it: since the pandemic started, home delivery performance has not been great. Earlier in 2022, we conducted a survey of 8,000 consumers across North America and Europe to get a better sense of their ecommerce experience and how they were reacting to retailer performance.

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Advantages of Chicago Fulfillment Companies

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

It’s often referred to as Second City. But when it comes to transportation and fulfillment, there are many reasons why Chicago is second-to-none. Home to world-class culture, some of the nation’s tallest buildings, and several beloved sports franchises, Chicago is also a major eCommerce order fulfillment hub.

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Procurement, sourcing, tendering: What do these logistics terms mean?

Shipsta

Every industry uses its own language which can sound quite cryptic to people outside the sector. But for people in the know, these are everyday terms. There are few industries where this is as true as the logistics industry, especially when it comes to the different ways in which freight rates are purchased. What is the difference between procurement, sourcing and tendering?

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Upcoming European tsunami

Supply Chain and Logistics

I never heard of the European Union’s taxonomy regulation before. It’s designed to increase investment in green economic activities, and discourage investment in environmentally sensitive ones. Essentially it codifies the Poseidon Principles into an EU policy.

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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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Chip-Starved Firms Are Scavenging Silicon From Washing Machines

Supply Chain Brain

A major industrial conglomerate has resorted to buying washing machines and tearing out the semiconductors inside for use in its own chip modules, according to the CEO of a company central to the chipmaking supply chain.

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Watch: The Real Role of Robots in Fulfillment Centers

Supply Chain Brain

What are robots really being used for in distribution facilities today? Craig Henry, U.S. industry manager with Siemens Industry, provides a status report — and a look at the future.

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Does Your Commodity Optimize For Air Freight Transportation? Part 2

Dedola Global Logistics

Does Your Commodity Optimize For Air Freight Transportation? (Part 2 of a 2 Part Blog Series). Global shipping is a complex system encompassing multiple transport modes and routing options. Airfreight provides fast transit for importers who need it –but it comes at a premium price. An experienced logistics partner offers a seamless airfreight network that helps you optimize your airfreight shipments.

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How Retailers Are Taking On a Tsunami of Returns

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers have always had to deal with returns. But with the steady rise of online sales, the amount of returned product is growing larger with each passing year.

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N.J. Administration Invests $6 Million in EV Trucks for Vulnerable Communities

NGT News

The Murphy Administration is releasing an additional $6 million investment to offset the cost of electric trucks in vulnerable communities in New Jersey, states Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette. Leveraging proceeds from New Jersey’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the investment will offset the cost of 16 new electric […].

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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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Sustainable Packaging vs. Customer Experience: Can Ecommerce Brands Have It All?

Stord

Will Brown , Director of Packaging at Stord sat down with Meng Li , founder of hyper-functional and expertly designed diaper backpack company Huhu , to discuss the ins and outs of sustainability for ecommerce brands, the challenge of balancing sustainable packaging with an exciting customer unboxing experience, innovations in the packaging space, and more.

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Idaho Transportation Authority Orders New Flyer Buses for Transit Services

NGT News

NFI Group Inc.’s New Flyer of America Inc. subsidiary has received a new contract from Mountain Rides Transportation Authority (MRTA) for seven battery-electric, zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE NG 35-foot heavy-duty transit buses. This contract includes one ABB 150kWh depot charger from NFI Infrastructure Solutions and follows an order of four Xcelsior CHARGE buses delivered to MRTA […].

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[Video] Supply Chain Resilience: Why It’s a High Priority Today

Talking Logistics

Historically, supply chain professionals have focused their efforts on reducing costs and improving efficiency while meeting customer service expectations. Today, however, it is becoming important for companies to balance cost and efficiency with something else — that is, supply chain resilience. Why is supply chain resilience becoming a high priority today?

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Navistar’s Huntsville plant to produce integrated powertrain

Fleet Owner

After a 110,000-sq.-ft. expansion of the Alabama powertrain manufacturing plant, the OEM plans to demonstrate its common modular system for trucks and buses.

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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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10 Ways Teachers Can Improve Their Elearning Course

Shippeo

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way people learn and work. Many people are now working from home, and with in-person classes canceled in many parts of the world, many students are turning to elearning courses. Online resources have been nothing but a huge leap into the future. There have been countless advantages to elearning […]. The post 10 Ways Teachers Can Improve Their Elearning Course apareció primero en Kotobee Blog.

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Don’t Tell Me Your Values. Listen to Them.

The Lean Thinker

In the early morning of March 23, 2022 a leaked email with the subject “Why gas increase is good for hiring” surfaced on Reddit. (Click the hot link to see the actual post.). The email in question was sent by Executive Director of Operations of Apple Central LLC, a major franchisee of Applebees restaurants. He was describing the “opportunity” presented by higher gas prices, increasing prices and increased cost pressure on smaller restaurants.

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Poised for longevity, growth: Small Fleet Champ Silver Creek Transportation

Overdrive Online

On-site at headquarters in Kentucky, Silver Creek owner Jason Cowan reflects on his vision for the company's threefold recent growth, with plenty of gratitude, respect and more for all in trucking who've paved the way for the Small Fleet Champ's success.

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Convoy’s latest funding boosts its digital freight transformation

Fleet Owner

The Series E Fundraise increased the company’s valuation to $3.8 billion. The company said its digital network is not only making freight movement more environmentally efficient, but it’s making trucking jobs more sustainable.

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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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Penske Truck Leasing Opens New Facility in Everett, Washington

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing has recently opened a brand-new facility in Everett, Washington. Located at 2140 Railway Avenue, it is the first new build by the company in the state of Washington. The new facility serves a much greater capacity within its existing market and offers competitive rates and exceptional personalized service. At this location, Penske offers consumer and commercial truck rental, full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance.

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Rite-Hite showcases safety solutions at Intralogistica

Logistics Business Magazine

Rite-Hite , one of the leading manufacturers of loading bay and health and safety equipment, will showcase some highlights of its complete range of solutions for warehouse and logistics environments at Intralogistica Italia, Milan on 3rd-6th May 2022 (Pad.10 Stand C15-D20). As an expert in loading bay safety solutions, Rite-Hite will display and demonstrate a range of its products that can be utilised inside, outside and around any loading bay environment, to ensure every angle is covered.

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Does Your Commodity Optimize For Air Freight Transportation? Part 2

Dedola Global Logistics

Does Your Commodity Optimize For Air Freight Transportation? (Part 2 of a 2 Part Blog Series) Global shipping is a complex system encompassing multiple transport modes and routing options. Air freight provides fast transit for importers who need it –but it comes at a premium price. An experienced logistics partner offers a seamless airfreight network that helps you optimize your airfreight shipments.

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LogiNext’s smart routing software helps brands deliver sustainably through eco-friendly routes

Loginext

LogiNext’s smart routing software helps brands deliver sustainably through eco-friendly routes LogiNext has tracked more than 13 billion location data points on which its routing algorithm is trained In all, LogiNext has tracked more than 275 million miles, and a reduction of 20% in terms of distance traveled has resulted in an equivalent proportion […].

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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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Grocery Transport and Food Logistics in 2022

MercuryGate

People eat, no matter what current market conditions exist or what economic hurdles lie ahead. Food, beverages, and related perishable goods will always be in demand. That’s why efficient and reliable grocery transport is vital to the foundation of local markets and national grocery retailers. The post Grocery Transport and Food Logistics in 2022 appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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The Weekly Freight Report for April 21st, 2022

FLS Transport

The Top Headlines in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics from FLS Transport. The FLS Weekly Freight Report covers the week’s top news in logistics, transportation, shipping, and freight. This week’s report covers changing spot rates, Georgia suspending hours-of-service regulations, last-mile delivery robots, a North American cross-border report, and updated truck tonnage data.

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Coles Liquor automates supply chain with Relex

Logistics Business Magazine

Australian retailer Coles Liquor has partnered with Relex Solutions to implement its Living Retail platform across its 931 stores. The Relex solution will service Coles Liquor’s Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market and Vintage Cellars stores as well as five distribution centres throughout Australia, driving improved availability for Coles Liquor customers through supply chain planning and AI driven replenishment.

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Everything Your Ecommerce Business Needs to Know About Subscription Commerce

GoShip Blog

Subscription commerce is experiencing explosive growth–and you don’t need to look far to understand why! The business model holds numerous benefits for both consumers and business owners, so it’s no surprise that both parties are embracing it with open arms. What is Subscription Commerce? Subscription commerce is a business model where customers subscribe to a company’s regular supply of products or services.

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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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TIP acquires Ryder‘s trailer business

Logistics Business Magazine

TIP Trailer Services , a portfolio company of I Squared Capital and one of the leading trailer leasing, rental, maintenance and repair providers across Europe and Canada, has signed a deal to acquire the trailer leasing and maintenance business of Ryder Ltd. Ryder Ltd is a leading provider of commercial vehicle rental, contract hire, maintenance, and dedicated delivery solutions in the UK.

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How to Promote Your Products on Social Media

GoShip Blog

Over the last two decades, social media has progressively become a pivotal aspect of our everyday experience. It is a vital part of the way we communicate and build relationships. Interestingly, the benefits of social media can be extended beyond the realm of interpersonal relationships. Social media offers a cost-effective means of marketing your products to your target audience in a way that resonates with them and encourages them to begin their buying journey.

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Transportation costs drive regional divide

Logistics Business Magazine

New research shows that business is feeling the effects of inflation, geopolitical tension, port congestion and transportation costs in dramatically different and regionally specific ways, with those in South America and Africa facing a more negative business outlook. The study, conducted by Economist Impact, surveyed executive-level participants representing businesses in 26 major countries across the globe.