Wed.Apr 15, 2020

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Warehouse Technology: 7 Important Technologies in 2020

Cyzerg

Warehouse technology is an effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient solution to addressing the challenges of the warehouse. Especially now, when the market is transitioning to e-commerce platforms that are accessible and open 24/7/365, it is becoming increasingly crucial to move warehouses from relying too heavily on costly human labor and into a more automated and technology-focused operation – a transition called “Warehouse Digitalization.”.

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The Foodservice Distributors Need Help Too

Food Logistics

The foodservice industry's inclusion in one of Congress’ relief packages will allow us to stand ready, when this current crisis passes, to refill the pantries, freezers and refrigerators of America’s favorite restaurants.

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Supply Chain Disruption: 5 Steps to Overcome it

Morai Logistics

With COVID-19 causing havoc on supply chains the world over, being able to handle disruption has become more important than ever. . Companies are currently facing unprecedented obstacles with the advent of COVID-19. Not only is it presenting significant issues for warehouses and those working in them but also the ability for companies to utilize their supplies.

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Technologies for Improving Logistics Productivity

SIPMM Professional Publications

Technologies innovations are making diverse across logistics industry might be one of the most affected segments.Substantial utilization of manual procedures and a lot of information put away in various manners and in better places, the logistics business has maybe the most to pick up from executing new advances and following the most inventive technologies innovation […].

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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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Canada Implements Tax Write-Offs, Incentives for EV Purchases

NGT News

To encourage more sales, the Canadian government has implemented tax write-offs and purchase incentives to prospective buyers of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV chargers. The Canadian government remains firm in its goal of decarbonizing the transportation sector by encouraging sales of EVs. They hope that by 2030, 30% of vehicle sales will be electric, and […].

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Former owner-operator Ed Miller’s ‘A Trucker’s Tale’ memoir of his hauling days, out now

Overdrive Online

Subtitled "Wit, Wisdom, and True Stories From 60 Years on the Road" former trucker Ed Miller's memoir is newly available in hardcover and ebook. Here re-visit part of the story-in-progress from 2015, when Miller was still working on the book and sat in on Channel 19 for three days that July.

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WorkWave Isn’t Quarantining Our Culture of Continuous Learning

WorkWave

Time To Read: 3 minutes. With almost 300 employees working from home, WorkWave joins the world-wide pursuit of flattening the curve. WorkWave has been operating as a fully remote company for the last five weeks. Our biggest priority right now is the health and safety of our employees and our customers. To help ensure that priority stays a priority, our action plan to combat COVID-19 has been led by facts, not fear.

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The Great Lockdown: Will You Keep Bullying or Help Your Suppliers?

Talking Logistics

Over the past few years, I’ve written a lot about supplier relationship management. Most of my posts have focused on how many companies (particularly the “800-lb Gorillas” in each industry) still bully their suppliers, shifting as much risk and cost onto them as possible. This past January, for example, based on an article published in. Read more The Great Lockdown: Will You Keep Bullying or Help Your Suppliers?

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South Holland Signs Contract for Solaris Hydrogen Buses

NGT News

South Holland has signed a contract for 20 hydrogen Solaris buses which will be delivered by the end of 2021. Concurrently to the sales of buses, the parties signed a servicing agreement for 12 years. “More and more municipal operators opt for modern and emission-free transport solutions for their regions,” says Petros Spinaris, deputy CEO […].

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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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Humanitarian logistics: ALAN Launches Intelligence Center for COVID-19

Logistics Management

As COVID-19 continues to challenge freight flows, a longtime logistics relief group is fighting back with an advanced visibility dashboard that it’s releasing free of charge to all U.S. businesses and non-profit organizations.

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Top 10 Metrics to Track and Manage Risk in the Supply Chain – Part 1

GlobalTranz

Under the current COVID-19 global pandemic, managing risk in the supply chain has taken on a renewed importance. Procurement teams continue to struggle with finding available suppliers and shipping capacity to enable supply chain responsiveness. According to the Harvard Business Review, “vital information is often not available or accessible across their global teams.

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New Gas Processing Facility in Wisconsin Will Produce RNG

NGT News

U.S. Gain has completed a gas processing facility at Clover Hill Dairy in Campbellsport, Wis., that will enable the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) for transportation fuel and other uses. “Many of the large farms already have digesters, and we work with them to offtake and distribute the RNG produced,” says Bryan Nudelbacher, U.S. […].

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Why Food Manufacturers Need to Choose A 3PL Provider Who Adapts to Change

Trinity Logistics

Food manufacturers have to stay on top of changes, so they don’t fall behind or lose loyal customers. Consumer trends and interests often change, or other market disruptions come out of nowhere. Consumers today care more about health, fast shipping, and the environment. Food safety regulations and unexpected disruptions like the coronavirus have changed the market.

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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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CBRE research examines the expected need for additional cold storage space, due to COVID-19

Logistics Management

Demand for United States-based industrial cold storage space is on the rise, due to coronavirus, or COVID-19 as it creates “massive disruption in the food industry,” according to research issued this week by Los Angeles-based industrial real estate firm CBRE.

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How Can SMBs Contend With Big Box Retailers?

Blue Grace Logistics

Small and mid-size businesses are finding themselves in a difficult position in today’s market, courtesy of the Amazon effect. Consumers now expect free shipping and in most cases they expect it to be either two days, one-day, or even same-day delivery. That’s all well and good when you have a massive financial engine to throw behind it (having your own in-house logistics and distribution network doesn’t hurt either) but for smaller companies, that’s not always an option.

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Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona Places Order for Electric Buses

NGT News

Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB), has ordered 14 Solaris Urbino 18 electric buses. Barcelona is one of the first cities to order the 18 m Urbino electric buses. The Polish producer has supplied five articulated electric buses to the city since 2015. Once again the operator TMB opted for Solaris vehicles, having commissioned 14 Urbino […].

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Logistics Manager

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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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Reverse Logistics: A Priority for Distribution Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

Nearly a third of new customers won’t come back to a retailer after a poor returns experience.

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Georgia’s Ports Remain Open for Business

Logistics Manager

Georgia’s ports remain open for business. Normal vessel operations and terminal services continue, as well as Monday-Friday truck gate hours. The GPA would like to thank our employees, the State of Georgia and many partners, including the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Coast Guard, stevedores, the trucking community and river pilots for pulling together to keep our ports moving full steam ahead.

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Women in Trucking Names Penske Logistics Vice President as Top Woman to Watch

Penske Move Ahead

Amy Ilyes, vice president of logistics engineering at Penske Logistics, has been named as one of the Women in Trucking Association's (WIT) 2020 Top Women to Watch in Transportation. The women on the third annual list were selected by the editorial staff of WIT's Redefining the Road magazine and were recognized for their significant career accomplishments in the past 12 to 18 months as well as their efforts to promote gender diversity, according to WIT.

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StormGeo and DNV GL sign MoU to Accelerate Maritime Data Sharing

Logistics Manager

StormGeo and DNV GL announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive digitalization and data standardization in the maritime industry. In the MoU, both parties aim to strengthen the presence and integration of StormGeo’s fleet performance management and weather intelligence solutions on DNV GL’s independent data platform, Veracity.

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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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Thailand to encourage medical investments

Globalior

The Board of Investment (BOI) in Thailand continues to implement new measures to soften the blow for investors and to encourage investments to increase manufacturing of medical supplies. Here is a list of measures recently introduced by the BOI: The deadline for applying for corporate income tax exemption privileges has been extended to 31 July 2020, or anytime 30 days before the corporate income tax filing date.

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How is COVID-19 affecting capacity and freight rates?

MercuryGate

Guest Blog Article by Pat Pitz, DAT Solutions (Pat Pitz is the editor of the freight broker newsletter at DAT Solutions. MercuryGate integrates seamlessly with several DAT products including DAT load boards, RateView, CarrierWatch and OnBoard.) The new coronavirus, COVID-19, has become one of the most disruptive events to hit supply chains in our lifetime. […].

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American Airlines Announces Cargo-Only Flights to Help Keep Business Moving

Airfreight Logistics

American Airlines is utilizing its currently grounded passenger aircraft to move cargo between the United States and Europe, ensuring the world’s goods continue to get where they need to go. The first cargo-only flight departs from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) tomorrow, March 20, landing at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) March 21. The Boeing 777-300 will operate two round trips between DFW and FRA over the course of four days, carrying only cargo and necessary flight personnel.

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CNC Unveils New Laem Chabang Express Service

Logistics Manager

CNC is pleased to announce the launch of a new Laem Chabang Express (LCX) service. CNC is a brand of APL, the sole Intra Asia shortsea carrier of the CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics. Shuttling between Singapore and Laem Chabang, LCX will be added to CNC’s portfolio of Thailand services. LCX also marks the Intra-Asia shortsea specialist’s first direct connection between the two ports.

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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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Arvato Takes Over Logistics and Fulfillment for Fermopoint in Italy

Airfreight Logistics

Fermopoint, an operator of a nationwide network of pick-up stations for online commerce in Italy, has entrusted Arvato Supply Chain Solutions with the logistics and fulfillment of its delivery and pick-up service. Arvato in Italy manages and controls all services along the entire supply chain, from ordering to returns management. In the Fermopoint network, more than 3,400 shops throughout Italy currently act as pick-up points for goods ordered online – and are increasingly becoming a deliv

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9 Ways Truck Drivers can Minimize Distractions While on the Road

Penske Move Ahead

In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, Penske wants to provide professional truck drivers with guidance and a few helpful tips on how they can help ensure our roadways are safe for everyone – including themselves. What's considered to be distracted driving behavior? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 2,800 people lost their lives due to distracted driving incidents in 2018.

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An Increase in Truck Charging and Refueling Infrastructure Needed to Meet EU’s Goals

NGT News

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has released new data on the number of charging points and refueling stations required for zero- and low-emission trucks to meet the 2025 and 2030 CO2 targets. In terms of charging points for electric trucks, this means going from close to zero today to approximately 90,000 public points over […].

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