Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

First things first: Climate change is real. What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. These are challenges that will only become more threatening if they are not curbed, paying strict attention to supply chain sustainability.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 3, 2022

Google Cloud Supply Chain with Paula Natoli. Paula Natoli and Joe Lynch discuss the Google Cloud supply chain and the solutions they provide to their logistics and supply chain customers. About Paula Natoli . Paula Natoli leads Google Cloud’s Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Solutions for the Americas regions, partnering with customers to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction through supply chain technology excellence.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2022

Erik Weihenmayer, the adventurer and first blind person to summit Mount Everest, was this year’s Commencement Speaker at the University of Vermont. His talk was very inspiring, as you might expect, and funny too. For example, he shared some stories about his friend and fellow climber Chris Morris, who had a whole collection of “posi-pessimism”. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 3, 2022).

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Overdrive Online

JUNE 3, 2022

Some among the president and other global leaders invoked 1970s oil shocks this week when they seemed to admit defeat, saying the fuel crisis could get historically bad. No end in sight, here's how owner-ops are adjusting to a volatile, harsh new reality.

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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.

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NGT News

JUNE 3, 2022

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. is commencing zero-emission, all-electric school bus manufacturing in September in its newly acquired South Charleston, W.V. facility after taking possession in August, says Fraser Atkinson, CEO and chairman of the board of GreenPower. “The facility will be instrumental in ramping up production of our all-electric school buses, the BEAST and Nano […].

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NGT News

JUNE 3, 2022

Ford Motor Co. is investing $1.5 billion into Lorain County at the Ford Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake, Ohio to assemble an all-new commercial electric vehicle (EV). This investment will create 1,800 new hourly jobs. “The ingenuity and talent of Ohio’s automotive workforce are second to none, and Ford’s investment in Avon Lake will […].

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Fleet Owner

JUNE 3, 2022

Heartland to buy Smith and all related companies in cash deal. The acquisition will expand Heartland's reach in the eastern U.S.

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NGT News

JUNE 3, 2022

Three clean energy organizations have formed a partnership to provide educational resources and training on clean energy technologies for building operators, managers and safety officials. The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), New Buildings Institute (NBI), and Southface Institute are collaborating to provide these resources on safe and effective deployment of distributed energy resources (DER) in […].

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 3, 2022

As Shanghai emerges from a two-month long lockdown, pent-up demand may continue to flood the already congested Southern California ports. According to Drewry Shipping Consultants, there were about 260,000 TEUs that did not ship out from Shanghai during April. If the reopening after Chinese New Year is any indication of what is to come, it may take a couple of weeks before we see a bullwhip effect take place.

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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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Fleet Owner

JUNE 3, 2022

Regulatory agencies will continue to pass down emission-reduction mandates. Owners must evaluate which sections of their fleet are open to electrification—and which sections must improve efficiency elsewhere.

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Loginext

JUNE 3, 2022

Inside the world of a product manager, meet Supriya Palande on #WeAreLogiNext This article is a part of the #WeAreLogiNext series of articles where we focus on people’s journeys that power the company. In her book, ‘Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking’, Susan Cain writes, “Everyone shines, […].

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 3, 2022

Inventory, also called ‘stock, refers to the complete list of goods and materials that a business holds for future resale or production purposes. Businesses regularly take account of leftover inventory after an accounting period to assign a monetary value to a company’s stock on and determine the profitability of a business. What is inventory valuation?

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 3, 2022

Your wedding day may be over, but it’s time to plan for another big day – moving day! Many newlyweds will combine living spaces, which can make the logistics of merging two lives seem overwhelming. So, where do you start? Penske Truck Rental has assembled some tips for a move that is as harmonious as your nuptials. Planning Take "inventory" – Do a walk-through of your space (or spaces) and decide what will come with you to your new home.

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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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Envase Technologies

JUNE 3, 2022

Get to know this month’s Envase Team Member Spotlight: Angelena Helten, Tailwind Sales Executive 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 have worked at Envase for about 2 ½ years as a Sales Rep selling the Tailwind TMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

One of the issues with electric cars thus far has been the life of the battery. And this doesn’t just apply to how long can a vehicle go on a single charge; it also applies to the actual life of a battery, as a new battery can cost upwards of $25,000. Researchers at Tesla have developed a new design for electric vehicle batteries that could last up to 100 years before needing to be replaced.

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Envase Technologies

JUNE 3, 2022

Joint Solutions Bring Value to Drayage Space by Tracking Trucks At Ports and Providing Detailed Analytics to Help Shippers, Carriers and Port Operators Improve. DOVER, New Hampshire, May 25, 2022 – Envase, a mission-critical software platform for the intermodal supply chain, announces the acquisition of GeoStamp – an innovative developer of drayage-focused software that perfectly complements Envase’s TMS platform by providing GPS tracking for trucks at all points between the port and the custome

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NGT News

JUNE 3, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation has confirmed Dr. Steven Cliff as the 16th administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Nominated by President Biden on October 19, 2021, Dr. Cliff, who had been serving as deputy administrator, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate. “From his deep academic background to his public service at the […].

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