Mon.May 31, 2021

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Acquisitions and Partnerships Become Major Strategies for 3PLs

Food Logistics

With significant increase in number of orders and the need to deliver them fast and securely, 3PL market players have adopted two major strategies -- acquisition and partnership.

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The Growth of e-Commerce And Rise of Omnichannel Brands

Supply Chain Brain

For all businesses, success involves continually delight ing customers while keeping costs optimized and profitable. But in today’s omnichannel world of next-day delivery and micro warehousing, the path to success is a lot easier said than done.

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Dash cams complement – but don’t replace – the human element

Truck News

Dash cams don’t lie. But dash cams also don’t tell the whole truth. Eyesight is better than a dash cam, however, eyesight isn’t always translated properly to the memory. It’s easy to take one absolute statement and believe that as the only way to be. Just look at our political climate these days. So, are […].

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How to Fast-Track Your Way to Electronic Labeling

Supply Chain Brain

Traditional labeling-development techniques can put a drain on manufacturers’ resources. Electronic labeling, by contrast, allows for the removal of labeling production constraints and saves money.

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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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E2open to Acquire BluJay Solutions

Food Logistics

This partnership creates an independent SaaS-based supply chain platform spanning supply chain planning and execution, increases global reach and enhances E2open’s supply chain network and go-to-market strengths.

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E2open to Acquire BluJay Solutions

Food Logistics

This partnership creates an independent SaaS-based supply chain platform spanning supply chain planning and execution, increases global reach and enhances E2open’s supply chain network and go-to-market strengths.

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Panasonic Introduces New Fully Rugged TOUGHBOOK S1 Tablet for Mobile Workers

Supply Chain Brain

Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, announced the launch of the TOUGHBOOK S1, a fully rugged 7-inch Android tablet for mobile workers.

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Why you can tell your attorney anything – almost

Overdrive Online

There seems to be a misconception that absolutely everything you say to your attorney is protected by attorney-client privilege. While most A/C discussions are protected, the protection is not universal.

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Meat Is Latest Cyber Victim as Hackers Hit Top Supplier JBS

Supply Chain Brain

The world’s biggest meat supplier was the target of a cybersecurity attack Sunday in the latest threat to global food supply chains that have been rattled by the pandemic.

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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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Post-Covid infrastructure plans could build a prosperous future

Truck News

Canada’s infrastructure is crumbling. Make no mistake about it. You can feel it in your kidneys every time the wheels connect with a pothole, and track it in terms of the hours stuck in traffic jams. During a 2018 infrastructure summit known as CanInfra, the Boston Consulting Group reported that 25% of our bridges are […].

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Deepening Collaboration

Supply Chain Brain

The number one strategy for improving resilience and agility is to deepen collaborative relationships with key customers and suppliers, according to Gartner, and yet less than 10% of companies pursue agility investments in areas like collaboration.

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My daughter’s accident reinforces drinking and driving stance

Truck News

I have a confession to make: I’m very nearly a teetotaler. I do have maybe two or three glasses of wine a year with dinner, and for three successive nights once a year I drink a fine Scotch with my good friend and whiskey connoisseur Doug Brandon of Timmins Kenworth. We stay at the same […].

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project44 Acquires ClearMetal

Supply Chain Brain

project44, a provider of supply chain logistics solutions, announced that it will acquire San Francisco-based ClearMetal, a specialist in international supply chain visibility and predictive analytics for enterprises.

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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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Produce haulers can resolve disputes with a membership

Truck News

Depending upon your position in the transportation industry, it is worth considering membership in the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC). The DRC is a not-for-profit organization that provides dispute resolution services for parties in Canada or the United States that are involved in transporting fresh produce. Its trading rules apply automatically when two […].

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Six Steps from Integrated to Enterprise Planning

Supply Chain Brain

To ensure that operating plans support financial objectives, it's time to move toward enterprise business planning (EBP): dynamic, connected, collaborative and powered by cloud-based technology.

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Less than Truckload Freight Rates: Los Angeles, CA

Freightera

LTL Freight Rates: From Los Angeles, California, to Major Cities in the USA. Check out some examples of our freight rates: All the freight rates below are for 1 pallet, 48” by 48” by 48”, 500 lbs, class 100 : From Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY. Best rate: $318.63 USD. From Los Angeles, CA to Tulsa, OK. Best rate: $253.38 USD. From Burnaby, BC to Los Angeles, CA.

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Elevated Levels of Leukemia-Causing Benzene Found in Sunscreen Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Higher levels of benzene are appearing in some hand sanitizers, sunscreens and after-sun skin soothers.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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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Omnichannel Retail and the Cost to Serve Online Customers

Logistics Bureau

In the wake of the Coronavirus crisis, a significant number of retail enterprises have taken their business online, adding to the already vast array of online shopping opportunities for consumers. Ecommerce competition was already fierce before the pandemic curbed consumer enthusiasm for in-store shopping, and now, it is even more so. If yours is one of those businesses shifting from traditional to online retail, you’ve probably faced some of the logistical challenges arising from the need to de

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The Transportation Industry Is Becoming More Gender-Diverse

Supply Chain Brain

As women resume their careers, great opportunities can be found in industries traditionally filled by a predominantly male labor pool.

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CoEnterprise Enhances Flagship Solution with Supply Chain Reporting and Analytics Functionalities

Supply Chain Brain

CoEnterprise, an enterprise software and services company, has announced enhancements to its flagship SaaS solution, Syncrofy, with new supply chain reporting and analytics functionality. The new features enable buyers and suppliers to identify and solve shipping, invoice and order discrepancies before they impact the business.