Thu.Sep 29, 2022

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Five good things in trucking: Drivers helping others

Fleet Owner

A truck driver shields others from a drugged motorist; a cab makeover changes a driver's life; race-karting for a cause in Cape Cod; Bendix's solar push honored for excellence.

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The VC Perspective with Burak Cendek

The Logistics of Logistics

Burak Cendek and Joe Lync h discuss the VC perspective – in other words, how venture capitalists view opportunities in the transportation and logistics industry. Burak Cendek is a Partner at Autotech Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm with more than $400M under management. About Burak Cendek. Burak Cendek is a Partner at Autotech Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm on a mission to solve the world’s ground transport challenges with technology, realizing the next fron

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Network Supply Chain Transformation at UScellular

Logistics Viewpoints

The Association for Supply Chain Management ( ASCM ) hosted its annual conference, ASCM CONNECT , on September 18 – 20 in Chicago. Fortunately for me, some of the sessions were available virtually. I found the presentation by UScellular especially interesting. I have always considered cellular and traditional communication companies to be service organizations.

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Micro-Warehouse Provider Pivots as Retail Consumer Market Shifts

Supply Chain Brain

Fabric, which operates small, automated distribution centers in densely-populated areas, is cutting its workforce and shifting its business strategy as grocers and retailers look instead to add automated operations inside stores.

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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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Customer centricity remains key to manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Today, customer centricity for an organisation in today’s marketplace, you must place “the customer” at the core of your business and build products and services that are designed to suit the specific needs of customers. This is about providing a great experience from the word go. Everything, from the first interaction with the organisation, to the purchase and after-sales support, must be designed with the customer in mind and implemented in such a way that customer only remembers a seamlessly

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Florida Ports Shut Down as Hurricane Ian Arrives

Supply Chain Brain

The Jacksonville port, the state’s largest commercial cargo port, joined Port Tampa Bay in moving to halt all operations and restricting inbound trucks to only essential business.

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Mack Trucks Adds Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer in Minnesota

NGT News

Mack Trucks says Nuss Truck & Equipment recently became a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer at its Roseville, Minn., location. Nuss is now able to service and support customers who purchase the Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle and is the first and only Mack dealer in Minnesota to achieve EV certification status. EV certification requires […].

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Tire pressure systems are investments in efficiency

Fleet Owner

Underinflation increases tire wear and decreases fuel efficiency. Look into the numbers to see if an investment in tire pressure monitoring systems for you fleet will pay for itself over time.

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Pegasus Orders 2,000 Electric Cutaway Chassis Cabs from VIA Motors

NGT News

Pegasus Specialty Vehicles has placed an order with VIA Motors for 2,000 Class 3 VIA electric cutaway chassis cab vehicles. Pegasus plans to use VIA’s products to build Type A school buses, electric shuttles, and paratransit buses. Pegasus has a dealership network throughout the United States, including Creative Bus Sales, the nation’s largest bus dealership. […].

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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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Navigating Changing Times in the Freight Industry

Talking Logistics

The freight market has always been cyclical, impacted by many factors that require carriers, shippers and logistics service providers to continuously adjust in order to stay competitive. Right now, inflation and slowing economic growth are dominating the headlines, but soon other factors will require attention. How is the current state of the freight industry impacting.

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DFW Acquiring New Compressed Natural Gas, Electric Buses

NGT News

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has ordered 22 40-foot Axess compressed natural gas (CNG) buses from ElDorado National – California Inc. (ENC), along with four 40-foot Axess EVO-BE battery electric buses. ENC’s low-floor Axess platform is in operation at 33 airports around the country. The new Axess EVO-BE is the next generation in ENC’s […].

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Shipping Rates Continue to Fall as Interest Rates Rise

MTS Logistics

Following their September 20-21 conference last week, the Federal Reserve has announced that it will be raising interest rates by another 0.75% from 3.0 to 3.25%. Last week’s announcement is now being reflected in global trade, as exporters claim shipping rates have fallen by 70% compared to earlier this year. The Slippery Slope. As discussed last week on More Than Shipping, both demand and shipping rates have been falling – particularly on the Asia to West Coast U.S. route.

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Motor Coach Industries Unveils All-Electric D45 CRT CHARGE

NGT News

NFI Group Inc.’s Motor Coach Industries (MCI) subsidiary has debuted its new zero-emission, battery-electric high-floor commuter coach: the D45 CRT CHARGE. The vehicle is a zero-emission version of the D45 Commuter Rapid Transit (CRT) series public transit coach that integrates CHARGE propulsion from New Flyer, including regenerative braking. “The D45 CRT CHARGE marks the eighth […].

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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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NLRB Says Employers Can’t Ban Union Clothing

Material Handling and Logistics

Decision could threaten all company uniform policies.

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Pilot Program Focuses on Putting Electric F-150s to Work

NGT News

Merge Electric Fleet Solutions is initiating a new pilot program to deploy fully-electric Ford F-150 Lightning trucks in the Permian Basin area, enabling oil and gas operators and service companies to test fully-electric pickup trucks, determine how they will meet drivers’ needs and confidently build a fleet electrification plan. Beginning this week, qualified oil and […].

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Xos adds five new DC fast chargers to EV fleet solutions

Fleet Owner

The commercial electric truck OEM’s new chargers include mobile and wall-mounted options, ranging from 30kW to 300kW. Private fleet customer Morgan Services ordered nine chargers for its Los Angeles operations.

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Clean Energy Wraps Up Natural Gas Refueling Station in Ohio

NGT News

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has completed a new renewable natural gas (RNG) station in Groveport, Ohio, that will provide compressed natural gas for Amazon fleet vehicles, as well as for the public. The Groveport station is the first construction project completed in an agreement between Clean Energy and Amazon that will see 19 new stations […]. The post Clean Energy Wraps Up Natural Gas Refueling Station in Ohio appeared first on NGT News.

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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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The benefits of hiring veterans

Fleet Owner

A proposed bill would make it easier for veterans to get assistance for CDL programs. Industry stakeholders should be excited for this bill and for any opportunity to integrate veterans and their many skills into the trucking workforce.

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Penske Helping Sonepar Fleet with Electrification Initiative

NGT News

Sonepar, a company focused on the distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products, is deploying nine Ford E-Transit all-electric cargo vans through Penske Truck Leasing to handle regional product deliveries in California, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington state. Penske will provide Sonepar with the vehicles, lease financing, comprehensive preventive maintenance program, 24/7 roadside assistance, and the […].

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Drivewyze to offer slowdown alerts in Pennsylvania

Fleet Owner

The weigh station network operator and software provider will offer in-cab alerts for slowdowns on all 564 miles of roadways managed by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority.

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Megadyne introduces ‘game-changing’ rubber belt

Logistics Business Magazine

Megadyne , a recognised leader in the world of power transmission solutions for logistics, has introduced what it describes as a new game changer – Megadyne Rollpower. This recent development is a high-performance elastic ribbed rubber belt that requires less maintenance than standard options and offers savings on energy consumption. The logistics industry has been calling for an innovation, because today, more than ever, the warehouses and distribution centres are under the pressure of time.

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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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Ian’s Aftermath Even Harder to Fix With Supply Chain in Tatters

Supply Chain Brain

The difficult job of rebuilding communities pummeled by Hurricane Ian is expected to be made even worse by a problem that’s lingered since the early days of the pandemic: snarled supply chains.

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Yale launches configurable Series N

Logistics Business Magazine

The Yale Series N has the potential to be game-changing for customers with its configurable features, allowing them to redefine the way they operate with a bespoke lift truck to meet the unique demands of their applications. “Customers in warehouse and logistics, automotive and food industries can elevate their success by integrating the Series N into their applications,” explained Phil Mean, Product Strategy Manager at Yale Europe Materials Handling.

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The Next Stop in the Multi-Decade Digitization of Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

Procurement orchestration plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and successful acquisition of products and services. But very little of the past few years could be called efficient and successful.

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Peak Season 2022 Guide for eCommerce Brands PART 2

Ship Monk

Tips for Peak Season 2022. In PART 1 of our “Peak Season 2022 Guide for eCommerce Brands” we discussed the major problems that affect eCommerce brands for peak season 2022, and the solutions entrepreneurs can seek to resolve them. Now let’s get into additional tips that will set you up for success this holiday season! Prep for Black Friday. It can be difficult for eCommerce brands, (DTC brands in particular) to prep for the onslaught of Black Friday sales.

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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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Are Your Business Connections Making You ESG-Unfriendly?

Supply Chain Brain

Consumers worldwide will buy or boycott a brand solely based on its level of compliance with environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) requirements.

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Peak Season 2022 Guide for eCommerce Brands PART 1

Ship Monk

eCommerce Peak Season Problems and Solutions. Peak season didn’t get its nickname because of people trying to get a peek at their gifts around the holidays. Peak season is characterized by the increased demand across markets that causes businesses to amp up production and have large amounts of stock ready for holiday orders. The stakes are high, the challenges are varied, and the volume of inventory—and things to do—can be overwhelming.

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Watch: 4R Introduces Vendor Order Optimization

Supply Chain Brain

Mark Garland, president and chief executive officer of 4R Systems, describes the company's Vendor Order Optimization (VOO) product, which optimizes and prioritizes retailer orders from vendors.