Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

2020 was a monumental year for eCommerce, but not in the way any of us expected. eCommerce merchants and customers alike were faced with some pretty, dare we say, unprecedented challenges that, among other things, forced major changes in both the foundation of online retail and our perceptions of it. If before we were accustomed to a relatively straightforward purchasing experience, things took a rapid turn when COVID-19 was added to the mix.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

On average, print comprises 25% to 30% of a company’s marketing budget. If you could reduce that percentage and still get the results you need, you would do it – right? Good news! You can – through better print management. Here are three areas you need to focus on.

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Food Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

With the COVID-19 vaccines already being distributed, expect reefer capacity to continue to tighten and spot rates continue to increase in the first half of 2021.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

How often do you think about your retail reverse logistics strategy? It’s easy to assume retail reverse logistics is solely based on returns. While this is partially true, all retail reverse logistics involve a backward flow of products that return to their origin. Returns may derive from buyer’s remorse, damage to items, defects, end-of-life disposal, and even recycling.

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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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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Phil Byrd. Byrd is well-accomplished in the trucking sector, as a past chairman of the American Trucking Association, the head of the Daseke Leadership Council, and currently the CEO of one of Daseke’s operating companies, Bulldog Hiway Express.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, speaking before a gathering of top officials of the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO), said all aspects of funding are on the table to help pay for the highway reauthorization.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Lion Electric, a manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles, has secured an order for 10 of its all-electric school buses from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). “LAUSD is possibly the most well-known school district in the U.S.,” says Marc Bedard, founder and CEO of Lion Electric. “We are pleased to have […].

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

View the Full Case Study. Nussbaum Transportation Services has a rich history that goes back to its founding in Fairbury, Illinois. Operating as an employee-owned organization since 2018, Nussbaum provides a variety of brokerage services as an asset-based carrier. The company offers multi-stop, round-trip, power-only and irregular truck route transportation and services to various industries.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

With a sharp focus on helping to create more resilient and secure supply chains for critical and essential goods, the White House yesterday issued an executive order that calls for a 100-day review to identify near-term steps in can take, including with Congress, “to address vulnerabilities in the supply chain” for four groups of critical goods.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A certain level of fees and freight rating expenses are standard in shipping and transportation. They are expected and should be anticipated – with laser-precision if possible. However, the sheer amount of fees applied in the process to price freight for a load can amount to quite a hefty sum. . But knowing what’s happening based on historic, peer and market data can help shippers figure out how carriers price freight loads.

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FLS Transport

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The Top 7 Stories in Freight. Here’s what’s happening this week: Reailers struggle to re-stock as replenishment adds to freight volume Success snippets show visibility tech is making a difference with shippers Cass Index shows momentum and few signs of relief for shippers Port backlog will cause a ripple effect across the entire supply chain Winter storms will bullwhip flows in an already tight capacity market HOS lawsuit could be the first step towards revoking new break rules Cross

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Automation continues to prove its value in building transportation and freight management relationships. Even the most robust in-house strategies can turn to the value of logistics automation within analytics, such as the insights found in Lane Signal, to further refine their operations. This remains particularly true for shippers and logistics managers.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is reverse Logistics? Before we dive in the nuances of reverse logistics, otherwise known as return logistics, integration, let's briefly recap what reverse logistics is. Reverse logistics refers to all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. According to the Council of Logistics Management, it is “the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from th

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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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Turvo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

New daily cases of COVID-19 were increasing at an alarming rate. Vaccines were authorized for emergency use. The vaccination program had only just begun. All eyes were on the success, or failure, of the cold chain. The doses had to make it. The program had to work. Failure was not an option. When failure wasn’t an option, the shipper called Taimen. When opportunity called, Taimen answered.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Just over 100 years ago, when the world was going through its previous pandemic (the 1919 Spanish flu), the organizational structure of divisions and departments we accept as normal were only just being defined, by people like Alfred Sloan and Frederick Taylor. Businesses came up with methods, based on paper, to monitor performance, and memos […].

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Only by employing proactive intelligence will vaccine supply chains be able to shift their security posture from reactive to proactive.

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LabelMaster

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Regulations require training for anyone involved in the transport of Dangerous Goods, but forward-thinking organizations know training can also boost efficiency, reduce errors and improve overall performance. One thing hazmat training has never really been? Fun. But now we’re changing that. Several of our most popular industry-leading online training courses (see below for a complete.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Narvar, a customer engagement post-purchase platform, and Cycleon, a returns management provider, have announced a partnership to create a full-service global returns solution for retailers.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Hydra Energy, a Hydrogen-as-a-Service (HaaS) provider for commercial fleets, has entered a strategic partnership with Chemtrade. The long-term contract is an important factor of Hydra’s HaaS business model and includes Hydra capturing, cleaning and compressing hydrogen. Initially, both companies are focused on one of Chemtrade’s plants in British Columbia with the potential to expand across […].

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Globalization may be entering a new chapter, but the international exchange of goods and services, propelled by technological innovation, the growing impact of social networking, and the rising number of online shoppers, is not only here to stay, but is accelerating.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The transportation industry has faced volatility over the last several years, but nothing like the disruptions of 2020. The less than truckload (LTL) marketplace continues to face unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One ongoing situation is longer than normal LTL transit times. Shippers continue to experience significant delays, missed pickup and delivery times, and customer service failures while prices from carriers continue to increase.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Did you know that each year about $30 billion worth of cargo is lost due to theft ? Understanding the causes and more prominent times of cargo theft can help you protect your shipments.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Total January shipments—at 1,598,492—saw an 6.1% annual gain. Domestic containers—at 671,862—were up 8.1%, while trailers—at 105,611—were up 14.6%. All domestic equipment—at 777,473—was up 9.0%. ISO, or international, containers—at 821,019—saw a 3.5% increase.

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Kane is Able

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Manufacturers and retailers who outsource distribution activities to third-party logistics companies (3PLs) understand that there is a certain amount of churn among warehouse workers. But just how much churn is something they should be paying far more attention to. When you work with a 3PL with high warehouse employee turnover, it drags down your business in ways far beyond what you might think.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It’s not the new technology of renewable power that’s destabilizing the electric grid. It’s the new weather.

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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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NGT News

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Omnitek Engineering Corp., a company that develops and sells diesel-to-natural gas conversion systems and complementary products, has received EURO VI Phase-E certification for its OT13 heavy-duty natural gas engine. The 13-liter natural gas engine, which will be marketed worldwide in countries where this stringent emissions requirement is mandated, can be utilized for truck and bus […].

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill, if congressional leaders pass the full amount, would take his administration’s spending in 2021 to more than three times as much as euro-area countries have planned.

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United World Transporation

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Tires are the second-highest expense for fleets after fuel. Choosing the right tires for a fleet can save an operation thousands of dollars in reduced fuel consumption and maintenance. However, no two fleets are similar, and each operation will need to find the optimum tire model and brand. A tire test needs to be performed to find the best possible tire, but is it worth it?

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