MercuryGate

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Dynamic Rate Manager is an expansion of the MercuryGate Smart Transportation suite, which includes capabilities for visibility, planning, and logistics management. Our customer rating model is intended to automate the calculation of customer rating while simultaneously simplifying freight rate management. The post How a Dynamic Rate Manager Simplifies Freight Rate Management appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Food Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

3PL providers know that much of the extra spending in transportation comes from driver detention, which is often a self-inflicted wound that costs everyone in the end. Your new year goal can be cutting down on this cost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from KNAPP and it discusses the micro-fulfillment center operations of French food retailer Intermarché. Intermarché now offers all products sold in their supermarkets in their online store as well.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

With an 8.3-cent decrease, the national average fell to $4.539 per gallon, which was preceded by a 1.8-cent increase, to $4.622 per gallon, for the week of January 30 and an 8.0-cent increase, to $4.604, for the week of January 23, with a 2.5-cent decline, to $4.524, for the week of January 16.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Today’s fast-moving, consumer-centric world requires a supply chain that’s significantly more complex, now accounting for sustainability and resilience as well.

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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Last week, four founding CDLDU council members spent as many days in meetings in Washington, D.C., to introduce legislators/regulators to what they call the largest, most important stakeholder group in trucking -- drivers.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Shyft Group says it is investing $16 million to expand the company’s facilities in Charlotte, Mich., enabling the production of commercial electric vehicles for its Blue Arc EV Solutions brand, launched last year. The Charlotte campus, with seven facilities, is currently home to multiple Shyft product lines, including walk-in delivery vans, motorhome chassis and […] The post Shyft Group Putting Money into Michigan Facility Expansion appeared first on NGT News.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Many supply chain and logistics practices are over hyped or believed to drive e-commerce operational results. Find out what you should be doing to accelerate your DTC business.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Nikola Corp. says it has received approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) to be eligible for CARB’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) program. The approval enables Tre FCEV buyers to access a point-of-sale incentive starting at $240,000 and ranging […] The post CARB Approves Nikola Tre Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle for HVIP Program appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Food Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

3PL providers know that much of the extra spending in transportation comes from driver detention, which is often a self-inflicted wound that costs everyone in the end. Your new year goal can be cutting down on this cost.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

FLO, an electric vehicle charging network operator and smart charging solutions provider, has introduced FLO Ultra, an ultra-fast EV charger. The FLO Ultra charger features two high-powered charging ports in one rugged aluminum enclosure. It will charge most EVs to 80% in 15 minutes with up to 320 kW available using dynamic power sharing and […] The post FLO Ultra-Fast EV Charger Coming Next Year appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Too many organisations don’t have an S&OP process when they need one. And too many don’t get the benefits they should from S&OP. Watch the video to know the most common reason why S&OP is not delivering what it should.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has exercised options for 24 Xcelsior compressed natural gas (CNG) 60-foot, heavy-duty transit buses from New Flyer of America Inc.’s backlog in Q4 2022. RTC is a regional entity overseeing public transportation, traffic management, and roadway design and construction funding for southern Nevada.

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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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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A recently-released report by Brookfield, Wisc.-based supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates highlights the pandemic-driven swings the pandemic has had on the third-party logistics (3PL) sector, from various perspectives, including revenue, costs, and services, among others. Entitled, “Downshift: Latest Global and Regional Logistics Costs and Third-Party Logistics Market Trends and Outlook,” the report is replete with 3PL market data and analysis, taking a look at the recent past and wh

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Women in Trucking

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

R&R Express ’ top priority is maintaining the highest level of safety in the transportation and logistics industry. In fact, they have a dedicated, centrally located facility solely for that purpose. Commercial motor vehicle safety and laws are essential and ever-changing, and R&R Express strives every day to operate responsibly and lawfully to help ensure public safety on the roads.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The holiday season may be over, but with transport and logistics businesses shouldering the brunt of Christmas chaos, Gary Morris (pictured), Senior End User Client Manager for Transport and Logistics at Brother UK, reflects on the priorities firms are focusing on to shore-up their labelling and Auto-ID systems as they begin to navigate 2023. Logistics leaders faced a tough end to 2022, as they kept customers satisfied through one of the most demanding delivery fulfilment periods.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

One of the worst near-disasters in U.S. history, pilots of an Air Canada flight from Toronto to San Francisco missed a notice about a closed airport runway buried in 27 pages of Notams and other bulletins.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

DP World saw a 5% rise in the volume of trade handled by its two hubs in the UK last year, London Gateway and Southampton Port, as the leading provider of smart logistics solutions continued to extend its reach further into the supply chain. London Gateway alone reported a 14% rise in volumes to 2,053,000 TEU – the first time it has ever exceeded two million units in a year, consolidating its position as Britain’s second biggest container terminal.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

There is no business without marketing. Every company, irrespective of its size, must market its products or services to attract customers or face closing down. Over the years, marketing strategies have evolved with the times, the advent of technology, and changes in consumer behavior. Although the traditional methods are still effective, modern techniques feature more creativity and have a wider reach.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

While it may seem counterintuitive that fire is even a risk in spaces designed to maintain cold temperatures, cold storage in fact presents a huge fire hazard for warehouse designers and builders, life safety installation companies and facility owners. In this article the risks, considerations and best detection products when thinking about life safety for cold storage warehouses are considered.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Mack Trucks dealer Bruckner Truck Sales, based outside of Denver in Commerce City, Colo., recently achieved Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer status. Bruckner’s will now be able to service and support the Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle and is the first Mack dealer in Colorado to achieve EV certification status. To become EV-certified, dealers must meet […] The post Colorado Mack Trucks Dealer Achieves EV Certification appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Loginext

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Understand the importance of transportation planning and how a cloud-based transport management system can be used to improve the efficiency and sustainability of logistics and supply chain operations. The post What is transportation planning? The goals it can achieve in logistics appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Industries such as oil & gas, food & beverage, chemical, and agriculture require goods to be transported by tankers. Commonly, these vehicles carry granular or liquid goods like fuel, flour, sugar, or plastics. These types of goods require specialized procedures to unload and load their goods. When a tanker has reached its destination, it enters the unloading/loading area of a facility where hoses and or pumps are connected to the tank to unload or load the goods.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For now, transportation and logistics are a major concern. Many routes into and out of the region by ocean, air and road are blocked or heavily congested.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

P&O Maritime Logistics, a leading provider of critical logistics and marine solutions, will use its versatile Multi Carrying Vessel (MCV) fleet to transport off-site manufactured pre-finished volumetric hotel villas to the Sheybarah Island Resort on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Coast. P&O Maritime Logistics has signed a new contract with global heavy lifting and transport specialist Mammoet to transport the unique hotel villas, all the way from Hamriyah to the Sheybarah Island Resort.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Zoom had bumped up hiring during the pandemic to meet surging demand, but now joins U.S. companies in reining in costs to brace for a potential recession.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

VisionTrack, a leading AI video telematics and connected fleet data specialist, is transforming commercial fleet safety with the launch of a sophisticated AI-powered post-analysis solution. NARA (Notification, Analysis and Risk Assessment) will revolutionise how vehicle camera footage is assessed and help vehicle operators to dramatically reduce road deaths and injuries.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Known for the ability to bring both labor and management to the table in his previous role as mayor of Boston, Walsh continued that approach in his leadership at the DOL.

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