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High Fuel Prices and Logistics: Actions Companies Can Take to Mitigate the Impact

Talking Logistics

As if transportation and logistics executives didn’t already have enough challenges to deal with, high fuel prices have been added to their plate. As reported in a recent CNBC article, “Diesel prices are contributing to inflationary headwinds due to the fuel’s vital role in the American and global economy. Tankers, trains, and trucks all run. Read more High Fuel Prices and Logistics: Actions Companies Can Take to Mitigate the Impact.

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Trucker Tools with Kary Jablonski

The Logistics of Logistics

Kary Jablonski and Joe Lynch discuss Trucker Tools. Kary is the CEO of Trucker Tools, the leading carrier relationship management platform that helps brokers grow their carrier network, book loads digitally, track freight, and build enduring relationships with carriers to drive reuse.

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Digital Transformations Are Not Just for the Big Guys

Logistics Viewpoints

Nathan Sanders, CEO of Brook Furniture Retail. When you think about digital transformation, you probably think of multinational giants like McDonald’s or Sephora. But it’s the small to midsize companies that often reap the most rewards from such transformation. Case in point: Brook Furniture Rental has invested in new technologies to undertake a true digital evolution, significantly improving customer service and reducing operational costs along the way.

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Europe’s Heat Wave Threatens Key Shipping Waterway

Supply Chain Brain

The water levels in a crucial waterway in Europe’s economic heartland are running dangerously low in the region's searing heat, posing another risk to global supply chains.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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The History of Containers | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

The standard shipping container was invented in 1956 and revolutionized the shipping industry. Read this blog to see how the container has evolved in the years since.

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Reynolds Begins Transition to EVs for Fleet of Over 1,800 Operations Vehicles

NGT News

Reynolds American Inc., the BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary, and its companies (Reynolds) is advancing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals by transitioning its current 1,800+ vehicle trade and operations fleet to hybrid and electric models. The move will replace aging vehicles on a rolling basis over the next three years, resulting in a projected […].

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World’s Key Workers Threaten to Hit Economy Where It Will Hurt

Supply Chain Brain

The pandemic has put unprecedented strain on global supply chains— and also on the workers who’ve kept those systems running under tough conditions. It looks like many of them have had enough.

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Ruan Orders Class 8 Hypertruck ERX RNG/Electric Vehicles

NGT News

Transportation management provider Ruan has ordered 10 units backed by deposits to secure Hypertruck ERX production slots from Hyliion Holdings Corp. The Hypertruck ERX powertrain is an electric-drivetrain Class 8 truck that recharges itself en route. Renewable natural gas (RNG) fuels an on-board generator, the generator recharges the batteries, the batteries power the electric motor […].

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Why Are Fuel Prices So High?

Trinity Logistics

It’s no surprise that one of the hottest topics in the world lately is the pain felt at the pump. Rising fuel prices have been at an all-time high, surpassing the costs since 2008 , and these prices will only continue to climb. As a result, businesses are being forced to pay more to operate, causing a ripple effect for everyone. Wait, How Did This Even Start?

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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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Incentives for Electrification Launched in New Jersey

NGT News

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has initiated year three of the state’s Charge Up New Jersey electric vehicle (EV) incentive program and also unveiled New Jersey’s new residential EV charger program. Further, the state released the names of the newest grantees and launched the next application window for the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ […].

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EU Will Ration Gas Use Over Russia Supply Fears

Supply Chain Brain

European Union member states have agreed to ration gas this winter in an attempt to avoid an energy crisis generated by further Russian cuts to supply.

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U.S. East & Gulf Coast Containerized Exports Overview for the Rest of 2022 and Early 2023

MTS Logistics

It is a fact that the U.S. export containerized market is much more connected to imports than we would like it to be. To understand export expectations, we need to understand the impact of imports better on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf. The U.S. economy is slowing down, and inflation is at 9.1% as of June which has slashed consumer demand. While demand has started to fall since the beginning of the year, big box stores like Target get caught with 43% more inventory than a year earlier.

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AR Racking brings large team to IMHX

Logistics Business Magazine

AR Racking , a leading company in the international storage systems market, will be present at IMHX 2022, United Kingdom’s biggest logistics and supply chain event. AR Racking will have a large team on stand 5F42 in Hall 5 of the NEC to deal with visitors’ needs and queries on industrial storage matters on the 6, 7 and 8 September. AR Racking, with a commercial presence in more than 60 countries, remains committed to the UK market with its growing investment in the infrastructure of the business

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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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Warehousing Solutions Explained

Ship Monk

In 1989, Kevin Costner’s character heard a mysterious voice say: “If you build it, they will come.” In this competitive eCommerce era where in 2022 US eCommerce online retail sales are expected to cross $1 trillion for the first time, warehouse solutions have never been more important. It can be a difficult, expensive endeavor to secure your inventory in the right place though, because of this competition involved.

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[Infographic] 5 Key Supply Chain Trends on the Rise

Loginext

[Infographic] 5 Key Supply Chain Trends on the Rise Customer expectations have skyrocketed over the last couple of years and the pandemic has also brought in some irreversible changes in the global supply supply chain. Infusion of technology is one key trend and with out on-the-ground experience of helping 200+ enterprise customers automate logistics, we’ve […].

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Paper E-Wrap on show in Japan

Logistics Business Magazine

Japan is a country with many different facets and passions, but it is also one of the world’s birthplaces of e-commerce, with a mature market and well-defined trends. Japanese consumers know their mind: they prefer to have a large selection of goods, fast and accurate deliveries and, lastly, high quality packaging. Sitma believes it can provide a tangible solution to these needs.

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Logistics Bureau Supply Chain and Logistics News Roundup, July 2022

Logistics Bureau

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. In this, the first of our supply chain news posts, you’ll find updates on the following current stories in global supply chain and logistics operations: The Ukraine war and its impact on global supply chains.

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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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Körber acquires enVista’s omnichannel platform

Logistics Business Magazine

Körber has signed a definitive agreement to purchase enVista ’s Enspire Commerce platform and its Freight Audit and Payment (FAP) service. enVista’s capabilities expand Körber’s portfolio to enable businesses to deliver upon ever-increasing consumer expectations in today’s highly competitive omnichannel landscape. Meeting today’s consumer expectations requires digitisation and integrated processes from order capture through to final delivery.

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Multi-Carrier Shipping: How to Streamline Your Shipping Process by Using Multiple Carriers

GoShip Blog

Gone are the days when partnering with a single carrier was enough to meet all your business’s shipping needs. Due to the recent boom in e-commerce sales and rapidly changing consumer expectations, business owners must rethink their shipping strategies to maintain a competitive edge and keep their customers satisfied. Multi-carrier shipping may be the solution.