Fri.Aug 05, 2022

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Insights Into DHL’s Growth Strategies

Loginext

Insights From DHL’s Focus on Tech And Innovation Frank Appel, CEO DHL believes it’s important to digitize to take DHL’s logistics operations to the next level. DHL plans to spend close to EUR 2 billion for digitization, improving customer and operational experience. DHL takes on peak season order surge by adding over 100 aircraft […].

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The Zergratran Story with Byron Bennett

The Logistics of Logistics

Byron Bennett and Joe Lynch discuss the Zergratran story. Byron is the Founder and CEO of Zergratran , an innovative and sustainable high-capacity transportation company that is building the world’s first tunnel to expedite shipping goods between the North Atlantic and the North Pacific. In doing so it will offer faster, smarter, safer and cheaper solutions to existing alternatives.

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Agents of Change Assemble to Solve Supply Chains & Global Commerce Challenges

Logistics Matter

As the leading minds from the worlds of retail, technology & supply chain converged on Miami (for the first time in-person since 2019), we were once again reminded of the power of innovation in the face of challenge & the true value of global community. With 3 million shipping containers still stuck around the globe, […].

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain disruptions continue to lead to product shortages around the world. Somehow, Halloween is (sort of) right around the corner, and a lack of raw ingredients for candy are making things more scary than a haunted house. I read earlier this week that Hershey said it would fall short of meeting demand for the Halloween and Christmas holiday seasons this year, blaming a scarcity of raw ingredients and difficulties in securing suppliers.

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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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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 5, 2022)

Talking Logistics

There are many reasons why I can’t think straight this morning, so I’ll just go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. Amazon launches same-day delivery from some brick-and-mortar retail brands (CNBC) Aurora and Schneider to Autonomously Haul Freight in Texas Self-Driving Truck Accident Draws Attention to Safety.

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Watch: Forced Labor in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Suzanne Offerman, senior marketing manager for Onesource Global Trade at Thomson Reuters, describes the technology needed to avoid forced labor in manufacturing supply chains.

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Orange EV Closes $35 Million Funding Round to Accelerate EV Trucking Growth

NGT News

Orange EV, a manufacturer of heavy duty, zero-emission EV trucks, has closed a $35 million institutional funding round led by S2G Ventures and CCI, an affiliate of Henry Crown and Co., to support and accelerate the company’s growth. The investment will allow Orange EV to scale its manufacturing to meet demand increases, deliver vehicles to […].

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Everything You Need to Know Before Calculating Shipping Costs 

MTS Logistics

When looking at the overall global shipping industry, the first rule is to know exactly how much you are going to pay for the shipping cost of your products. Regardless of your business size, you need to get a proper and affordable freight quote if you want to be in the international shipping business. As you know, every business needs to work on a certain budget to reach its goals at the end of the year.

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Happening Now: Container ship logjams have returned

West Coast and California Logistics

Container ship logjams at US ports are (unfortunately) back in a big way. This time, however, the congestion is spread out across the US – especially the East and Gulf Coasts – instead of being concentrated on the West Coast.

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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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Network Manager Helps 3PLs Build Collaborative Distributed Fulfillment Networks

Food Logistics

Extensiv Network Manager combines software, services, tools and relationships that empower any 3PL to partner closely with other 3PLs to service brands across multiple geographically distributed warehouses.

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Podcast | Quantum Computing for the Supply Chain: Is It Here Yet?

Supply Chain Brain

Quantum computing has arrived. But is it mature enough to solve brutally complex supply chain problems?

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European road transport prices break new records

Logistics Business Magazine

Inflation, weakening demand, social instability and the war in Ukraine are leading to tumultuous developments in road freight prices, reveals the Ti / Upply / IRU Road Freight Rate Benchmark for Q2 2022. For the first time, this edition offers a separate analysis of the evolution of spot and contract rates. The European contract road freight rate index reaches an all-time high of 121 points in Q2 2022, up 6.1 points quarter-on-quarter and 13.1 points year-on-year.

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August Team Member Spotlight: Chris Johnston

Envase Technologies

Get to know this month’s Envase Team Member Spotlight: Chris Johnston, Solutions Engineer at Envase Technologies. Don’t forget to check out our previous team member spotlight to learn more about the interesting people who make up the Envase team! How long have you worked at Envase? What is your job & favorite part of it? I’ve worked at Envase Technologies with the Profit Tools team since 2010, and the most favorite part of my solutions Engineer position is the diversity of helping team memb

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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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Sustainability sacrificed in race towards tech

Logistics Business Magazine

The transport and logistics industry has work to do when it comes to sustainability, writes Stefan Spendrup, VP of Sales, Northern and Western Europe at SOTI. The sector became the largest emitting sector in 2016, and in 2019, it was still producing the same amount of emissions as it was in 2011 – and remains so to this day. Worldwide collaboration is happening to tackle how pollutive this industry is, but even if current and committed policies were to succeed, transport’s carbon emissions would

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Cheapest Ways to Ship a Package in 2022: 5 Tips to Save Money

GoShip Blog

High shipping costs increase your business’ expenses, discourage customers from completing their purchases, and eat into your bottom line. In this article, we share five expert tips on the cheapest ways to ship your packages in 2022 and save money in your business. Inflation and higher shipping costs . According to a recent IMF study , higher shipping costs play a role in inflation, and the consequences are quite persistent.

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WAKU Robotics attracts €1.5m investment

Logistics Business Magazine

Schauenburg Ventures, London-based PropTech VC Pi Labs and Franz Humer (founder of Agilox) have joined Plug and Play , Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen, BITO Campus , and Hans-Jürgen Cramer on WAKU Robotics ’ journey to revolutionise the logistics industry using mobile robots. Founded in late 2019, WAKU Robotics is building software for the future of logistics.

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The 5 Best Zero-Turn Mowers of 2022

WorkWave

Time To Read: 7 minutes. When you’re starting or growing a lawn care company, one of the most crucial things is to make a great first impression on clients. But if you’re using an old rear engine riding mower that’s only capable of making sweeping turns, you’ll likely struggle to retain clients. Remember, lawn mowers capable of making sharp turns can cut grass far more efficiently.

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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.