Fri.Aug 21, 2020

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Why the U.S. is a Global Leader in Grapes

MTS Logistics

Have you ever wondered, as you sit on this hot August day eating delicious ripe grapes from California, when exactly is grape season and how is it possible that we are able to eat delicious grapes all year round? The California grape crop is most abundant in Northern California where the cool, arid conditions are perfect for growing delicious grapes to be harvested as fresh fruit or turned into delicate wines.

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Closing the IT-Gap: Cost-Effective Ways to Manage Logistics Technology

Cyzerg

In the logistics and supply chain industry, customers are demanding more technological capabilities from their service providers. The annual Third-Party Logistics Study analyzes the gap in what customers deem necessary in the IT capabilities of services providers compared to their satisfaction with current capabilities. As you’ll see in the figure below, the gap has decreased over time, but logistics businesses are still not satisfying customer needs.

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Truckers seek $1.8B from ocean carriers for alleged chassis overcharges

Supply Chain and Logistics

Once again intermodal container chassis become a bone of contention.Ocean carriers brought this on themselves by trying to escape liability for accidents caused by defective chassis.

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CSCMP Edge 2020 Goes Virtual with Interactive Experience

Food Logistics

Enter the code SUPPLY at time of registration to receive $40 off your registration fee.

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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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Last-mile electrification – electrification’s best use case

Supply Chain and Logistics

Amazon has lit on the very best use case for electric vehicles. Last mile delivery generates lots of rips and lots of air pollution.

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CSCMP Edge 2020 Goes Virtual with Interactive Experience

Food Logistics

Enter the code SUPPLY at time of registration to receive $40 off your registration fee.

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Aemetis Completes Construction Two Dairy Digesters for RNG Production

NGT News

Aemetis Inc., an advanced renewable fuel and biochemicals company, has completed the construction of the first two dairy digesters and four-mile pipeline for the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) to supply below-zero carbon intensity RNG to displace petroleum-based natural gas used at the Keyes ethanol production facility, and to provide fuel for RNG trucks […].

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Using Blockchain to Enhance Trust at all Logistics Touchpoints

Logistics Management

See how Blockchain technology coupled with the latest cold chain sensor and computer platforms can launch new seamless supply chain flows to build success

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Omnichannel Integration Continues to Prove Valuable Thru Crises | Talking Freight VIDEO

GlobalTranz

[link] Let’s Talk – Omnichannel Integration Organizations, particularly resellers, spent years building the best omnichannel capabilities on the planet. As trucking jobs rise to become the saviors of higher demand during disruption, the economy still suffers. This is an unforeseen era that upended all prior expectations. All signs indicated the future was based on the.read More.

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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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Big Automation Contract Win for Dematic in Denmark

Logistics Business Magazine

Global intralogistics innovator Dematic has announced a flagship new contract with Reitan Distribution A/S in Horsens, Denmark. Reitan Distribution A/S supplies groceries to more than 900 stores throughout Denmark, including more than 340 of the chain’s own REMA 1000 stores and convenience stores including 7-Eleven. One of Denmark’s largest and fastest growing discount grocery chains, REMA 1000 has achieved remarkable growth in recent years, currently accounting for 15.5% of the Danish gro

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5 Fundamentals of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Management

Evaluate how different models of freight companies perform when measured against the criteria for resilience

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Industry View: Adapting to Survive

Logistics Business Magazine

James Appleby (pictured), managing director at DG International, offers a personal view on the importance of digital transformation in logistics. Keeping the economy moving – of which the retail industry plays a big part – has been of the upmost importance since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, not just for the country’s recovery, but also to save thousands of jobs across the country.

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5 Inventory Reduction Strategies to Drive Cost Savings

EazyStock

For businesses that carry non-perishable goods it’s tempting to order and carry surplus stock to help meet market demand and hit order fulfillment targets. In some circumstances carrying excess stock can be a good thing: having all items in stock helps avoid costly back orders and keeps customers happy. However, holding too much can have a number of negative implications, such as high carrying costs , over-investment in stock and poor cash flow.

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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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Industry View: Focus on the First Mile, Not the Last

Logistics Business Magazine

Rather than the last mile, Craig Summers, UK Managing Director of Manhattan Associates discovers it’s actually the first mile of the process that ensures supply chain success and aids customer satisfaction. On your marks, get set, go. From click-to-dispatch, the first mile represents the journey from the point at which a consumer places an order, to the time that it is picked, packed and dispatched, including every aspect of the supply-chain process that makes this possible.

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Learn why your shipments move better together with this shared truckload guide

Logistics Management

Learn all you need to know about shared truckload.

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Rugged Technology “To Play Pivotal Role”, Claims Survey

Logistics Business Magazine

Samsung Electronics UK Ltd. has today revealed the results of a multi-industry research study into the use of rugged technology, looking at key benefits such as productivity and cost saving, resulting in nine out of ten (90%) transport and logistics professionals who have experienced these first-hand, keen to invest in more. The results showcased that rugged tech will form a pivotal role in the future of the industry, with 69% believing that tougher devices will be essential over the next two ye

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Sourcing the Unknown: Better Done Together

Supply Chain Brain

In the fight against COVID-19, stakeholder collaboration is saving lives.

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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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Intralogistics, automation and innovation top trends at IntraLogisteX conferences in 2020

247 Customs Broker

IntraLogisteX, the only materials handling and intralogistics show to take place this year, will have two separate conference programme for delegates to discover the latest… The post Intralogistics, automation and innovation top trends at IntraLogisteX conferences in 2020 appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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2019 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study

Supply Chain Brain

What does best-in-class forecasting and inventory management look like? Now in its ninth year, E2open’s 2019 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study is the most consistent, comprehensive and useful study of its kind. The study encompasses over $250 billion in annual sales from global manufacturers across a variety of industries, including consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, animal care, chemicals, and oil and gas.

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Kuehne+Nagel and Bespoke Handling enter automotive focused partnership

247 Customs Broker

Automotive logistics specialist Bespoke Handling has entered a global partnership with Kuehne+Nagel. The partnership will see Bespoke Handling provide global support and logistics for finished vehicle… The post Kuehne+Nagel and Bespoke Handling enter automotive focused partnership appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Weathering the Trade Policy Storm

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chains are running at full steam trying to catch-up and fulfill the demands of the new consumer. Meanwhile, in other areas of the world, the economy is taking a hit from obstacles that hinder open commerce and trade. Protectionist trade policies are causing companies to shift their country sourcing practices. To help keep things moving and visible, companies are also modifying their investments in automation and technology.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (August 15 – 21)

247 Customs Broker

About a month and a half ago, I wrote about a trend sweeping Facebook nation: “Top 10 Albums that Influence Your Taste in Music.” And… The post This Week in Logistics News (August 15 – 21) appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Are We There Yet?

Supply Chain Brain

Do you remember taking long road trips as a kid and you would repeatedly ask your family, “Are we there yet?” Shippers and their logistics service providers (LSPs) often have a similar conversation during long transport journeys, except the question is usually “Is my stuff there yet?” or “When is my shipment going to arrive?

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Tire Logistics Industry Market Global Outlook on Key Growth Trends, Factors

247 Customs Broker

The ‘Tire Logistics Industry market’ study Added by Market Study Report, LLC, delivers an in-depth outline regarding the powerful trends existing within the industry. The… The post Tire Logistics Industry Market Global Outlook on Key Growth Trends, Factors appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Tompkins Robotics Announces t-Rail Overhead Robotic System

Supply Chain Brain

Tompkins Robotics, a business unit of Tompkins International, has expanded its product offering with the addition of t-Rail, an overhead robotic system capable of transporting a variety of goods and materials without disruption to floor-level activities.

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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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Logistics 2030 – Navigating a Disruptive Decade (Year 2 Report)

247 Customs Broker

To say that 2020 has been a transformative year for distribution center and warehousing operations would be an understatement at best. Shippers and carriers alike… The post Logistics 2030 – Navigating a Disruptive Decade (Year 2 Report) appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Podcast | In Survival Mode, Retail Goes Digital

Supply Chain Brain

The pandemic didn’t launch the retail industry on the road to radical transformation. But it unquestionably sped the journey up.

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Not Feeling Ducky: Mascot Among Those Missing NTDC

247 Customs Broker

John Mallory, “The Duck” mascot, unmasked at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championhips and National Step Van Driving Championships. Mallory has been NTDC’s mascot for most… The post Not Feeling Ducky: Mascot Among Those Missing NTDC appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.