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New Sorting Technology Boosts Efficiency

Logistics Business Magazine

Logistics provider Deutsche Post DHL Group and intralogistics solutions provider BEUMER Group have signed an agreement on the use of a new and innovative sorting technology in selected parcel centers. The newly-developed medium-format sorter is specially designed for processing small and medium-sized shipments measuring up to shoe box size (45 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm) and with a maximum four kilograms in weight.

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Matt Vogrich and the MoLo Story

The Logistics of Logistics

Matt Vogrich and the MoLo Story. Ryan Schreiber hosts a podcast about Matt Vogrich and the MoLo story. Matt is the President & COO of MoLo Solutions , a 3PL with a mission to deliver the best experience in transportation. About Matt Vogrich. Matt Vogrich is the President and COO of MoLo Solutions, a 3PL based in Chicago, IL. Prior to founding MoLo, Matt sold supply chain services in IBM’s distribution vertical.

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Efficient Frozen Food Distribution: Inside the Build-out of Two Automated Facilities

Logistics Viewpoints

In December of 2019, the global grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize announced it was investing $480 million to transform and expand its US supply chain operations to support a strategy to transition the supply chain network into a fully-integrated, self-distribution model. My colleague Steve Banker published an informative article in 2020 about this extensive initiative Ahold Delhaize’s Supply Chain Transformation (forbes.com).

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Emerging Trends in Newspaper Distribution Technology

Talking Logistics

Whether you’re delivering products or services, there is a lot of focus today on the last mile. And one of the best examples is newspaper distribution which, like other industries, has to keep pace with changing customer expectations and market trends. What are the biggest trends impacting this industry? How is technology helping newspaper companies.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Hexagon Agility Secures Fuel Systems Order from CNG-Powered Fleet

NGT News

Hexagon Agility, a provider of clean fuel solutions for commercial vehicles and gas transportation applications, has received an order from a global automotive maker to deliver compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for its heavy-duty fleet, one of the largest CNG-powered fleets in the U.S. The order represents an estimated total value of $6.5 million. […].

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[WHITE PAPER] How lane by lane analysis at scale promotes strategic and tactical transportation management

FreightWaves SONAR

How effective are you at lane-by-lane planning and getting deep insights to aid in freight spend planning, mini-bids, and other long-term contracts in your organization? For instance, if you know more detail and have insights around freight market volatility, you can assess the risk in every lane and its effect on tender acceptance , providing the ability to drill down into meaningful steps that are clearly defined to improve transportation management.

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Fulfillment Solution Cuts Average Cost Per Order by 62 Percent

Supply Chain Brain

The Saddle Creek team in Fort Worth, Texas, partnered with doTERRA to design a highly mechanized fulfillment solution – complete with a robust warehouse management system and state-of-the-art material handling equipment, including automated pick modules, pick-to-light, powered conveyor, parcel sortation and pick bin management.

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XL Fleet Opens Michigan Electrification Center to Meet Increasing Demand

NGT News

XL Fleet Corp., a company that specializes in fleet electrification solutions, has opened its newest location in Wixom, Mich., as the company continues its expansion to meet customer demand for a range of electrification solutions. The 24,655 square-foot facility is located in the center of the U.S.’ top-ranked region for automotive engineering talent and will […].

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Delivery Drones: The Future of the Delivery Business?

MTS Logistics

How are drones being used today? Drones have become a part of our everyday life routine. Quick technological advancements have given buyers cutting-edge items at reasonable costs. Traditionally, drones had been constrained to military use due to high costs and specialized needs. Traditionally, road transport has been the backbone of the logistics industry.

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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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Tucker Worldwide CEO takes a deep dive into takeaways related to FMCSA driver analytics

Logistics Management

While the subject of a truck driver shortage ostensibly never runs out of roadway, data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) highlighted what a “tumultuous year for trucking” 2020 was. That was a key theme of a recent blog posted written by Jeff Tucker, president of Haddonfield, N.J.-based Tucker Worldwide, the nation’s oldest freight brokerage.

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Which CoPilot Integration Option Is Right for You?

Trimble

As competition within the transportation and logistics sector heats up, telematics solution providers (TSPs), electronic logging device providers (ELDs) and commercial fleets are increasingly deploying commercial-grade tools to keep drivers safer and help them operate more efficiently on the road. Commercial navigation technology like CoPilot not only enhances safety and efficiency — it can help fleets avoid liability for bridge strikes and ensure compliance with posted roadway restrictions.

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Honeywell Expands Supply Chain Software Suite

Supply Chain Brain

Honeywell, a provider of supply chain solutions, has recently announced a suite of enhanced supply chain software that will provide real-time visibility, data analytics and unified communications tools to mobile workers.

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Aemetis Receives Board Approval for RNG Pipeline Extension Project

NGT News

Aemetis Inc., a renewable natural gas (RNG) and renewable fuels company, says by a unanimous vote the Stanislaus County board of supervisors accepted and approved the Aemetis Biogas Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for construction of a 32-mile extension to the existing Aemetis Biogas four-mile private pipeline that was completed in 2020.

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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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Ebook: Solve Today’s Top Fulfillment Challenges

Supply Chain Brain

No one could have anticipated the rapid escalation of e-commerce over the past year, and experts agree that consumers are likely to continue shopping online post pandemic. The dramatic growth has tested the limits of many fulfillment operations. To ensure an optimal customer experience, they must fulfill an ever-increasing order volume quickly, cost-effectively and seamlessly.

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Chart Industries Secures Order for Two Hydrogen Liquefaction Plants

NGT News

Chart Industries Inc., a diversified global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment for the industrial gas and clean energy industries, says Plug Power, a provider of turnkey green hydrogen solutions, has placed an order for two 15 ton per day liquefaction plants. The order is in line with Plug Power’s previously announced strategy to build the […].

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Tight Capacity In The LTL Market Puts Pressure On Shippers

Blue Grace Logistics

Overall, the trucking industry is thriving in current market conditions. High demand and low capacity have made it a veritable “carrier’s market” allowing carriers to pick and choose the loads they wish to take. However, both the truckload and the less-than-truckload (LTL) markets are starting to get more requests than they can actually handle.

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Restarting The U.S. Economy

LandLink

Clearly domestic manufacturing is reviving slowly but surely from the aftermath of Covid-19. A significant percentage of the country is vaccinated with the vast majority expected to be immunized by summer. Although we may still have Covid related restrictions in place for some time to come we can still get back to work…or can we. It’s interesting to consider the effects of the past year on everyone.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Retailers Prepare for Wave of Shoppers as Vaccines Rollout

Supply Chain Brain

Shoppers are out for vengeance.

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Perfect Delivery: The New Rules for Survival, Innovation, and Growth

Logistics Management

To remain competitive, it’s strategically imperative to provide excellent customer service paired with timely fulfillment – the perfect delivery.

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Digital Financing Is the Answer to Slow ESG Progress

Supply Chain Brain

For companies pushing their suppliers to improve environmental impact, working capital can be an invaluable tool.

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Automate, Optimize and Transform Your Warehouse Operations

Logistics Management

Find greater efficiencies and operational improvement in their current warehouse and distribution/materials management operations.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Making PLM Work in the Cloud

Supply Chain Brain

The legacy product lifecycle management (PLM) landscape has come to an end.

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[Chart of the Week] Produce season comes early: February storm aftermath causes reefer capacity crunch ahead of schedule

FreightWaves SONAR

Chart of the Week: Reefer Outbound Tender Reject Index – USA, USDA Produce Truckload Spot Rate – Los Angeles to Dallas, Reefer Outbound Tender Reject Index – Los Angeles SONAR : ROTRI.USA, AGRATE.LAXDAL, ROTRI.LAX It is widely known at this point that the winter plunge that hit the central U.S. a couple of weeks ago sent shockwaves through trucking networks that are still being felt throughout the country.

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The New Jersey Govenor is Helping Pay for Your Electric Truck!

Mazars Ledger

The New Jersey Zero Emission Incentive Program (NJ ZIP) is a $15 million plan that will provide vouchers ranging from… The post The New Jersey Govenor is Helping Pay for Your Electric Truck! appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Evans Adopts New Virtual Private Cloud for Security & Efficiency

3PL Insights

We live in a technologically evolving world that is driven by data. The ability to buy a product from anywhere in the world is at our fingers, and the process is becoming even easier. As the demand for faster shipping pushes businesses to find innovative ways to fulfill orders, third-party logistics companies like Evans Distribution Systems are adopting new technologies to ensure a seamless and secure supply chain.

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What Your Order Management System Should Be Doing

To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.

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Agility Australasia Opens New HQ in Melbourne

Logistics Business Magazine

Agility Australasia a global logistics provider, has moved its regional headquarters to a new 32,000 sqm facility in the Melbourne Airport Business Park. . The building has advanced features intended to make it energy efficient and environmentally friendly. It is mounted with 4,108 solar panels that can generate up to 1.8MW of electricity for Melbourne Airport’s existing 12MW solar farm.

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9 Tips for Managing a Satisfactory Ecommerce Experience

3PL Insights

E-commerce sales have grown every year and it’s expected to continue growing in the years to come. The ease of entry into online sales means greater competition. Successful sellers need a competitive advantage over their competitors in e-commerce. This white paper provides tips on how businesses who sell products online can manage their operations more efficiently and stand out from competition.

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GreyMatter™ Inventory in Motion

Supply Chain Brain

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