Mon.Sep 26, 2022

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3 Benefits Modern 3PLs Offer Refrigerated Freight Operations

Food Logistics

The benefits of using a modern third-party logistics partner for refrigerated trucking include increased oversight of temperature regulation, compliance and specialized freight expertise.

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One Type of Inflation is Caused by Supply Chain Issues (And That is a Good Thing)

Logistics Viewpoints

Inflation is Broad Based (Graph from Joseph Politano). Economists are beginning to speak of “immaculate disinflation.” This new concept argues that when inflation is caused by supply chain issues – like demand/supply mismatches, difficulty in securing products from China, port problems, energy inflation caused by a war in the Ukraine, and so forth – the Federal Reserve does not have to do anything to bring the inflation rate down; inflation will decrease by itself when the supply issues ar

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One Strategy to Increase Employee Retention and Recruitment in Freight Forwarding | Logixboard

Logistics Brief Submitted Articles

Though the unemployment rate was significantly lower in May 2022 than at its April 2020 peak of 14.7%, organizations across transportation and logistics and many other industries struggle to hire,” according to Moss Adams accounting firm.Many employees in this industry are 45 and older.

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BigCommerce survey reveals what e-commerce shoppers want

Supply Chain and Logistics

People want free shipping. That’s the biggest motivator – like good logistics pros they are looking at total landed cost. It’s more important than discounts. Apparently, the most-purchased e-commerce items are fashion products.

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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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Five Steps to Improving Cyber Preparedness in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise for manufacturers, with the industry accounting for 65% of all ransomware attacks in 2021, but 61% of those surveyed do not have a plan in place for operational disruption.

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Microvast Completes Extreme Fast-Charging Lithium-Ion Battery Project for EVs

NGT News

Microvast Holdings Inc., a company that designs, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery solutions, has successfully completed the outcome of its extreme fast charge (XFC) project, funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) – Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO). The stated goal of this XFC project […].

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Walmart Wants to Hire 40,000 Holiday Workers, Fewer Than Last Year

Supply Chain Brain

This year’s hiring plan signals less need for extra manpower, as U.S. consumers contend with the highest inflation in four decades.

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Time to revisit marijuana rules for truckers

Truck News

I’ve never been fond of drugs, legal or otherwise. Alcohol, weed, uppers, downers — none have held any appeal to me. It could be that I’m a control freak who doesn’t like giving up control. So, this may shock you. I feel we need to revamp our laws concerning marijuana as it pertains to trucking. […].

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Demand and Rates Declining in Asia to U.S. West Coast Market

MTS Logistics

Demand growth continues to stall from Asia to the U.S. West Coast as we see an early peak season for shipping, which is abnormal prior to Christmas and the New Year when a strong demand is typically expected. To guarantee delivery schedules, retailers who expected long lead times had shipped earlier and built inventory. Some diverted their cargo to the East Coast and Gulf Coast in order to avoid port congestion issues and possible disruption by labor contract negotiations.

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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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Watch: A Look at Reshoring and Its Alternatives

Supply Chain Brain

Dan Dreyfus, global customs leader with EY, lays out the options that manufacturers are considering, as they seek to reduce their dependence on China and shift production to other regions.

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Europe set for nearshoring boom

Logistics Business Magazine

European businesses are looking towards Romania, Turkey and Morocco as alternatives to production in Ukraine and Asia following months of supply-chain disruption, according to the new ‘Supply Chain Disruptions’ report, from JLL. According to the report, number of businesses operating within the retail and manufacturing sector have already decided to nearshore part or all of their production.

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Shipping a Car Overseas

Trans Global Auto Logistics

What You Need to Know When Shipping Your Car At Trans Global Auto Logistics , shipping cars overseas is our bread and butter. So, whether you’re relocating outside the United States for work or need military shipping for active-duty assignments, we can walk you through the steps of shipping your car (or truck) to your destination. Get familiar with the terms of overseas shipping for cars and trucks One term many clients inquire about is “self-propelled vehicle.” This term appea

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Blume Global grows European network

Logistics Business Magazine

Blume Global , one of the leading supply chain technology providers, says it is on track to grow within the European supply chain market with its product offerings and technological advancements. This year Blume Global expanded its network with new suppliers and customers in Europe. The company is doubling staffing levels in the region to support surging growth projections that will position Blume Global as a leading technology provider in the European 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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Supply Chain Companies Need a Profound Cultural Change in How They Treat Workers

Supply Chain Brain

There’s no way around it: Supply chain executives are going to have to flatten the hierarchy if they want to attract and retain the best workers.

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New advanced stackers join UniCarriers line-up

Logistics Business Magazine

UniCarriers has extended its product line with the addition of 16 new pedestrian stacker trucks. Available in models ranging from 1 to 1.6 tonnes, the MSF and MSW stackers excel at picking, loading, unloading, shuttling and stacking up to 5.4 metres. The MSF features a damped fold-down platform making it ideally suited to tasks where operators are required to travel over long distances.

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New ‘Striketober’ Looms as U.S. Walkouts Increase Amid Surge in Union Activity

Supply Chain Brain

Support for labor unions in the U.S. has grown over the past year, as a surge in organizing has resulted in workers winning union elections at major corporations.

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Save energy and money with thermal clothing

Logistics Business Magazine

Insulating the body, as opposed to a warehouse , is much more energy efficient. Our own bodies create heat, so wearing a thermal base layer, hat or lightweight jacket will help to regulate the body temperature when the external temperature is low, providing you with a simple and effective way to combat the energy crisis this winter. FlexiTog , a leading global freezer workwear brand, has been in this market for over 43 years.

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What Your Order Management System Should Be Doing

To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.

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Aldi Boss: Shoppers are Switching in Droves

Supply Chain Brain

The boss of Aldi has said customers in the U.K. are switching to the discounter "in droves" as the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit struggling households.

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New cross-dock terminal in heart of Europe

Logistics Business Magazine

DB Schenker , one of the world’s leading global logistics service providers, has moved into a new, sustainable cross-dock terminal in the greater Ulm area at Herbrechtingen. DB Schenker serves numerous customers in the economic region, particularly from the food industry, the building materials industry and mechanical engineering. At the same time, Ulm is an important hub in DB Schenker’s high-performance European land transport network.

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Toyota Ends Carmaking in Russia, Seeing No Path to Restart Plant

Supply Chain Brain

The automaker suspended operations at its plant in Saint Petersburg in March along with peers including Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co.

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Exploring the Different Types of Creative Writing

Shippeo

Writing comes in all forms and sizes. But in order for a work to be considered creative writing, it must come from a place of imagination and emotion. Take for example what Franz Kafa said about creative writing, “Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul […]. The post Exploring the Different Types of Creative Writing apareció primero en Kotobee Blog.

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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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How Long Does it Take to Ship a Car?

Trans Global Auto Logistics

Get An Answer to One of Our Most Frequently Asked Questions Without a doubt, one of our most frequently asked questions is, “ How long does it take to ship a car overseas ?” This article will provide a detailed overview of the process and answer your questions about how long it will take to ship your car or truck. Please note that this article only applies to personal vehicles.

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Scottish transport industry sets fundraising record for Transaid

Logistics Business Magazine

Transport and logistics companies from across Scotland recently came together for the inaugural Scottish Transaid Dinner, held in memory of the late Jayne Gray of Stirling-based H & R Gray Haulage. The evening raised an incredible £105,110.50 and marked the largest sum of money ever collected for Transaid on a single night. Delayed for two years by the pandemic, the dinner was organised by Transaid Chair and former Scottish Traffic Commissioner Joan Aitken, together with a team of Scotland’s