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The Perfect Partner for the Owner-Operator with Mandy Morrow

The Logistics of Logistics

The Perfect Partner for the Owner-Operator with Mandy Morrow. Mandy Morrow and Joe Lynch discuss the perfect partner for the owner-operator. Owner-operators in the trucking business face a myriad of challenges including cash flow issues, high fuel costs, access to good freight, business development, and growing their business. About Mandy Morrow. Mandy Morrow is the Plus Power Regional Manager at USA Truck.

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How a 3PL Makes eCommerce Returns Less Painful

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Many online sellers find eCommerce returns management difficult to handle. Most eCommerce order fulfillment operations focus on getting products out the door and into the hands of customers without much consideration for what happens when a customer sends the order back. In many distribution centers, returns get piled into unused corners of the loading dock or warehouse until someone has time to process them, but this practice can get expensive quickly.

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5 Ways Generation Z Can Benefit from M-Learning

Shippeo

If you have stumbled upon this article, there’s a big chance you’re reading it from your mobile phone. Whether it’s ordering food or watching cat videos, people use their mobile phones for absolutely anything these days. According to Statista, there are over 3.8 billion smart-phone users worldwide as of 2021. Consider this, the global population […].

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The Logistics of Valentine’s Day at Home

Kuebix

Valentine’s Day is all about spreading love to those closest to us and is the second highest ranking holiday in terms of expected spending. Traditional celebrations include pink and red greeting cards, roses, chocolates and candlelight dinners. While the pandemic has made doing so in person a little more complicated, consumers are still finding ways […].

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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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Does the ‘New Normal’ Need a New Breed of Warehouse Manager?

Supply Chain Brain

As we tackle the global pandemic era of warehouse management, many are starting to question if we require a new breed of manager to navigate our faster-moving environment.

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DAT and Axele Announce Partnership to Expand Load Board and TMS Integration

Supply Chain Brain

DAT Freight & Analytics and Axele recently announced an agreement that expands the integration between Axele’s cloud-based TMS and DAT’s load board network.

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Easy cash: New and repeat borrowers among owner-operators, small fleets consider reopened PPP

Overdrive Online

The process for turning a Paycheck Protection Program loan into a grant has been simplified since PPP's first round. The current offering is open through March 31.

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Four Trends for Succeeding in Today’s Omnichannel World

Supply Chain Brain

The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled the impetus for many organizations to accelerate plans for new technologies and processes.

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Canadian ELD mandate enforcement coming on June 12 -- What to know if you cross the border

Overdrive Online

Chiefly, transfer of log data through an eRODS-software-type system for analysis will not be happening initially. Meanwhile, with no registered ELDs, still no clear indication an enforcement delay from June 12 is in the offing from Canadian regulators.

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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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Xebec Delivering Hydrogen System to Fuel Port of Long Beach Operations

NGT News

Xebec Adsorption Inc., a global provider of clean energy solutions for renewable and low carbon gases, has received a hydrogen purification system order from FuelCell Energy Inc., a manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms. The order is for a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) based system that will purify hydrogen produced by FuelCell Energy’s SureSource […].

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The Freightliner FLD's biggest fan – and his custom 2000 model

Overdrive Online

In this video, small fleet owner Dan Davidson details extensive refurbishment work put into a bevy of FLDs through recent years. This 2000 model's rebirth included an engine replacement with a 15-liter Caterpillar 6NZ, among other work.

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Ballard, Chart Industries Sign MOU to Develop Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Solutions

NGT News

Ballard Power Systems has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Chart Industries Inc., a diversified global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment for the industrial gas and clean energy industries, for the joint development of integrated system solutions that include a fuel cell engine with onboard liquid hydrogen (LH2) storage and vaporization for the […].

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Why Partnering With Marine Terminals Is Key to Supply-Chain Success

Supply Chain Brain

Today’s end customer demands a level of service that can only be achieved through deep collaboration among partners. And the role of the marine terminal — with its reliance on state-of-the-art technology, innovative cargo-handling methods, and deep expertise in optimal routing — is more critical than ever before.

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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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SemaConnect Launches Management Software for Commerical EV Fleets

NGT News

SemaConnect, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure solutions to the North American commercial, residential and fleet market, says its new fleet management software is available on the SemaConnect Network for the Series 7 charging station for dedicated fleets. The company says its platform is a cloud-based software that makes the Series 7 charging […].

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5 more truckload shipping strategies for enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

Shippers and transportation managers alike focus on market recovery, including shipper and carrier revenue goals. The effects of the disruptions over the past year have likely forever changed the industry, requiring shippers to scale and evolve operations radically seemingly overnight. However, enterprise shippers can make a comeback by implementing smart truckload shipping strategies by retooling and putting freight forecasting power to work.

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TVA, TDEC Partner to Expand Tennessee Fast-Charging Network

NGT News

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the nation’s largest public power provider, and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) have partnered to develop an electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network across Tennessee. The project has an anticipated cost of $20 million, $5 million of which will be funded by TDEC as part of the state’s […].

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The 3 top benefits of trucking fleets benchmarking financial and operational performance

FreightWaves SONAR

Benchmarking standards within trucking fleets are continuously changing. While the industry moves toward more cohesive programs to track performance, including profitability per load, the need to boost benchmarking through freight KPIs is absolute. At this time, the benchmarking space gets often relegated to the area of safety improvements. As reported by DC Velocity , “the 2020 Fleet Advantage Industry Benchmark Survey noted, “11% of transportation fleets estimate they have saved more than $1

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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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How to Pack and Ship for Temperature-Controlled Shipping

Freight Center

Whether it’s really cold or hotter than the hinges, temperature-controlled shipping plays a vital role in the supply chain. As the winter months carry on and the spring harvest season is on the horizon, now is a good time to stay ahead of the game when it comes to temperature-controlled shipping. From inclement weather, to the produce season preparation, to mass vaccine distribution, temperature-controlled shipping plays a larger role in the supply chain and logistics industry than you may think

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Parade expands reach to Trucker Path drivers

Parade

Parade is continuously working to drive innovation in capacity management for our freight broker customers. Today, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Trucker Path. Trucker Path , whose newly enhanced TruckLoads load board is used by over 1 million drivers, today unveiled their first capacity management partner, Parade. The TruckLoads mobile load board now gives carriers the ability to lock in capacity instantly and digitally, without the need to email or call the broker, negotiate a

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How to Take Care of Your Hygiene When You Can’t Shower On the Road

United World Transporation

Taking care of personal hygiene isn’t easy for truckers spending days on the road. Truckers need to stay prepared and get creative to maintain good hygiene. While there are showers available at truck stops and terminals, you may not have enough time to stop and use them. Luckily, there are ways to take care of hygiene when showering isn’t an option.

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Parade expands reach to Trucker Path drivers

Parade

Parade is continuously working to drive innovation in capacity management for our freight broker customers. Today, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Trucker Path. Trucker Path , whose newly enhanced TruckLoads load board is used by over 1 million drivers, today unveiled their first capacity management partner, Parade. The TruckLoads mobile load board now gives carriers the ability to lock in capacity instantly and digitally, without the need to email or call the broker, negotiate a

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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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Aptean Launches Industrial Manufacturing ERP Cloud Solution

Supply Chain Brain

Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, recently announced the release of its Aptean Industrial Manufacturing ERP offering that provides discrete manufacturers with full cloud functionality.

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Parade expands reach to Trucker Path drivers

Parade

Parade is continuously working to drive innovation in capacity management for our freight broker customers. Today, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Trucker Path. Trucker Path , whose newly enhanced TruckLoads load board is used by over 1 million drivers, today unveiled their first capacity management partner, Parade. The TruckLoads mobile load board now gives carriers the ability to lock in capacity instantly and digitally, without the need to email or call the broker, negotiate a

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Remote Implementation: A Dose of the Right Medicine for B2B Pharmacy

Supply Chain Brain

Challenge: A high-profile customer needed fulfillment for over-the-counter pharmaceutical goods at a new e-commerce store on short notice. Requirements included robust inventory controls, multi-site scalability and fast WMS set up — with a hard "go live" of just 29 days.

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XPO logistics reports strong Q4 earnings results

Logistics Management

Quarterly revenue—at $4.7 billion—was up 13% annually, setting a record for the company, and operating income—at $228 million—was up 11%. EBITDA—at $449 million—topped Wall Street estimates by 10%, or $42 million, for its fourth-best quarter ever.

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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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A Humble Syringe Could Help Speed U.S. Vaccination Effort

Supply Chain Brain

In the race to get people immunized in the U.S., pharmacists made a key discovery — that vials of Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine contain an extra dose. Extracting that extra bit of vaccine, however, hinges upon the availability of a specialized syringe that is in short supply.

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Activist investor launches proxy battle with Forward Air over Board seats

Logistics Management

In the letter, Ancora explained that the Forward Air Board of Directors “must be significantly reconstituted to address the Company’s prolonged stock price and operating underperformance, which Ancora believes has been largely driven by the Board’s poor operational oversight, ineffective capital allocation strategy and failure to optimize the Company’s balance sheet.

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Biden Team Pledges Aggressive Steps to Address Chip Shortage

Supply Chain Brain

The Biden administration is identifying choke points in semiconductor supply chains and discussing an immediate path forward with businesses and trading partners.