Could Slowing the Transition to EVs Benefit Supply Chains?
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2021
The auto industry's reliance on lithium-ion batteries as the current and future standard for electric vehicles isn't necessarily the best strategy.
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The Changing Face of DRTV Fulfillment
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MAY 20, 2021
Ron Popeil and his Pocket Fisherman. Billy Mays and OxiClean. Phil Swift and Flex Seal. These were all pioneers in an industry known as Direct Response TV advertising. They’d perfect their pitch, produce infomercials, buy TV time and hire an army of call center reps to receive orders when the spot aired.
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Editor’s Choice: Air Freight Forwarders Must Increase Air Cargo Visibility
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 20, 2021
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is from Blume Global and highlights why air freight forwarders must help industry increase air cargo visibility. Adversity forces innovation, especially for those resistant to change.
What is Empty Container Repositioning (and What Causes It)?
Shipsta
MAY 20, 2021
Freight forwarders spend around $20 billion on repositioning empty containers every year!
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
Gartner Announces Its Top 25 Supply Chains of 2021
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2021
Gartner Inc. has released the results from its annual global Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices.
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Embracing omni-channel fulfillment
West Coast and California Logistics
MAY 20, 2021
If your company is looking to expand sales channels to embrace omni-channel fulfillment, there are things you should understand before you get started. These include specific system and process requirements to properly expand from business-to-business (B2B) to business-to-consumer (B2C), and vice versa. In this article, we will look at the key requirements for each fulfilment channel to help you ensure you are set up with the unique capabilities that each requires.
Sustainable Supply Chain: 3 Benefits of Green Logistics | PLS Logistics Services
PLS Logistics
MAY 20, 2021
Sustainable logistics is no longer just a buzzword. It has taken over as an attainable, essential, and lucrative business strategy. Learn why in this PLS blog!
A Blueprint for Supply Chain Resiliency in the 'Never Normal'
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2021
These five steps will help supply chain managers to flex during unpredictable times.
ISM Semiannual Economic Forecast for remainder of 2021 is positive
Logistics Management
MAY 20, 2021
For manufacturing, ISM is estimating a 7.2% in 2021 revenue gain, topping the 6.9% projection made in its previous report, and services revenue is pegged to increase 5.4% in 2021, topping the previous estimate of 1.6%.
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
Five Ways Retailers Can Limit Risk in a Volatile Shipping Market
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2021
COVID-19 and pandemic restrictions changed how our society purchases and transports consumer goods.
'Midnight Shadow': Austin Kiser's 2018 Peterbilt 389
Overdrive Online
MAY 20, 2021
Despite being in show truck condition, the truck and trailer run daily out of a rock quarry in southwest Virginia.
How to Optimize Your P&L with a Demand Driven Supply Network
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2021
Learn how to improve resilience and maximize service levels across your omnichannel business, and do it in a way that lowers COGS, strengthens your Balance Sheet, and improves your Income Statement.
Daimler Trucks Begins Testing Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Fuel Cell Truck
NGT News
MAY 20, 2021
Daimler Trucks, a commercial vehicle manufacturer, says it is conducting tests on the new prototype of its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck which was unveiled in 2020. The tests are focusing on continuous operation, different weather and road conditions, and various driving manoeuvers. The company aims to achieve ranges of up to 1,000 kilometers without any stops […].
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Advanced Asset Tracking Solutions with Environmental Monitoring Enable Cargo Visibility
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2021
Supply chains are becoming more complex and prone to disruption. For logistics managers, being able to track assets anywhere in the world is a major advantage.
How Much Will It Cost You to Start Your Own Trucking Business?
United World Transporation
MAY 20, 2021
Perhaps you’re done with driving for others, and you’d like to launch your very own trucking business. Or you’re from an entirely different profession and you think it’s a good time to jump into the hauling business. The question is, how much will it cost to start a trucking business? Continue reading below to find out how much it will cost you to start your own trucking business.
Delayed Second Dose Turns Into a Win for Vaccine-Starved Places
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2021
Faced with a limited supply of shots, more countries are turning to an initially controversial strategy that’s now been vindicated by scientific studies: doubling or tripling the intervals between the first and second Covid vaccine dose.
Automation at your fingertips
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 20, 2021
Big Box Group has teamed up with ProGlove to make automation a more attractive, affordable and accessible proposition for small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), helping them identify better ways to save costs and improve efficiencies. Jason Dyche, director of Big Box Automation – part of the Big Box Group – says the wearable and wireless scanning technology is an exciting and innovative solution for retail, ecommerce and third-party logistics (3PLs), as the importance of automati
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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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.
Biden Team Seeks Chip Information Sharing to Ease Supply Crunch
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2021
The Biden administration is exploring how to help semiconductor producers and buyers share supply chain information to alleviate the global chip supply crisis.
Lube your Friday morning with some ‘Thirty Weight Coffee’
Overdrive Online
MAY 20, 2021
Musician and Overdrive Extra contributor Paul Marhoefer will be a guest of host “Big Al” Weekley’s streaming radio show Friday to discuss one of “Long Haul” Paul’s songs, “Thirty Weight Coffee.”.
SAFELOG and Wiferion partner to improve AGV performance
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 20, 2021
Technology companies SAFELOG and Wiferion have become development partners to achieve the goal of jointly increasing the performance of automated guided vehicles ( AGVs ) and enabling new application concepts. The cooperation involves the intralogistics expert SAFELOG equipping all new AGVs with Wiferion’s inductive point charging systems as standard in the future.
Shopping has Changed Forever – Who will be Tomorrow’s Winners?
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2021
Magenta Global will be hosting the 3rd Emerging Asia E-Commerce & Last Mile Logistics Virtual Summit on July 27-28.
GEP Outlook Report 2024
Advertiser: GEP
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.
The Weekly Freight Report for May 20th, 2021
FLS Transport
MAY 20, 2021
The Top 6 Stories in Freight. Here’s what’s happening this week: Shippers start planning for peak as inventory-to-sales ratio hit record low U.S. regulators don’t plan to intervene with souring ocean freight costs A fuel shortage is bad news in the midst of a tank driver shortage Shippers prepare to strap in for unfavorable market long haul The global supply chains being pushed to the brink of seizing up West Coast ports work to be clear by August .
How to Write a Winning Business Plan
Ship Monk
MAY 20, 2021
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who write business plans and those who don’t. Unfortunately for the latter, they’re missing out! In fact, studies show that business plans boost future growth and performance by as much as 30%! Of course, we couldn’t let our entrepreneurial free spirits miss out on those numbers. Whether you’re Type A or Type B, getting a refresher on the ABCs of masterful business planning never hurt anyone.
Digital Supply Chain Implementation; First Steps
LandLink
MAY 20, 2021
The digital supply chain has been in some form of patient implementation for several years. Covid changed that pace and ramped up implementation.
Freight Claims Management: 5 Things Shippers Should Know
MercuryGate
MAY 20, 2021
Shipping and logistics managers have to deal with many aspects of transportation management. One factor requiring attention happens after orders have already shipped and invoices sent- freight claims management. Unfortunately, the problems associated with managing freight claims resulting from damages and returns seem to be growing worse. According to Bloomberg, ocean containers are being lost […].
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
New Reflex trucks feature proven innovation
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 20, 2021
Toyota Material Handling Europe is launching the first three models in the new BT Reflex family: the high-performance R-series model, the E-series with unique tilting cab and the flexible O-series for inside and outside use. The updated BT Reflex trucks will set new standards in terms of safety, energy efficiency and ergonomics. The innovative improvements include an updated ergonomic operator compartment with intuitive controls and an interactive colour touchscreen.
Lithium batteries will be everywhere this summer! Are we worried?
LabelMaster
MAY 20, 2021
Most normal people greet spring and summer with unbridled joy—and this year, with public life re-opening after a year of pandemic precautions, people are excited for warmer weather like never before. Dangerous Goods pros feel that enthusiasm, too. But we’re also prone to see summer approaching and say Holy shipment! There are lithium batteries freaking.
Evans Distribution Systems Welcomes New Warehouse Operations Manager: Rusty Haworth
3PL Insights
MAY 20, 2021
Evans Distribution Systems is excited to welcome our newest Warehouse Operations Manager, Rusty Haworth to the team. Haworth brings 30 years of experience in warehousing and logistics operations. In Haworth’s new role with Evans, he is responsible in overseeing the operations with specific customers at our Melvindale facility. Like his previous roles, Haworth will be managing warehouse staff, processing orders, and coordinating with transportation carriers to ensure fast and reliable shipments.
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