Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Omnichannel and eCommerce retailers must focus on eCommerce return solutions given the high percent of online purchases that are returned. Once upon a time, fulfillment centers would let returned items pile up in some unused corner of the warehouse until busy associates found time to process them. But the sheer volume of returns during the current eCommerce boom now makes them impossible to ignore.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Octillion Energy, a global supplier of advanced high-density lithium-ion battery packs for passenger cars, trucks, buses and energy-storage systems, has achieved the milestone of shipping over 1,500 battery packs a day and expects to hit 2,000 packs per day this month. Averaged over the course of a year, Octillion expects to sell approximately 200,000 battery […].

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Supply Chain and Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2021

David Correll cited his research from the Driver Initiative to congress at a hearing. He claims truck drivers are underutilized, largely because of bottlenecks outside their control.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The United States House of Representatives yesterday signed off on the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, H.R. 4996, yesterday by a convincing 364-60 vote. The bill was introduced by Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) in August, with the objective of making the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) “a more effective federal regulator.

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DECEMBER 9, 2021

Last year was the best of times for truckers. It was the biggest freight boom in over two decades and every shipper in town was your new best friend. Most expect demand to last well into 2022. But it’s also been challenging times, as fleets struggle with high costs and shortages of pretty much everything. […].

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 9, 2021

There wasn't a particular incident that led the team at Equipment Express nickname the truck "Troublemaker," driver Randy Supak says, yet the moniker just seemed to fit. The truck features a 625-hp Cat with a PDI Turbo.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A line of more than 80 container ships waiting to dock at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, was cut in half in late November — or so it seemed. Turns out the vessels disappearing from the queue were merely hiding from it, loitering in the Pacific out of reach of the official count.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Power-only owner-operators identify a myriad of advantages to trucking independent without an owned trailer, many of which add up to greater possibilities for scaling up to a small fleet in the right operation. Find much more from the pros here.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Amid what one trucking analyst calls “an everything shortage,” shippers enter 2022 with heavy volumes of truck shipments bracing for continued higher ground freight rates. Those rates can run in the double-digit percentage increases—on top of 2021’s increases. Those increased freight rates tended to be upward of 10% for shippers whose freight did not match carriers’ needs in this sellers’ market.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Everyone is wondering what 2022 will bring for supply chains. But to understand how next year might unfold, it’s helpful to take a closer look at how earlier events shaped the landscape.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Volvo Group North America (VGNA) has won a prestigious award for its clean air technology efforts related to the Volvo LIGHTS project. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) presented the 32nd Clean Air Award to the Volvo Group for its extraordinary contribution to the development of innovative technologies designed to reduce emissions.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Berkshire Grey Inc., a provider of AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, introduced its next-generation Robotic Product Sortation (BG RPS) solution for order fulfillment.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Endera, a U.S.-based company focused on all-electric commercial vehicles, charging infrastructure and software solutions, has debuted its all-electric powertrain for Class 3 and 4 zero-emissions, low-maintenance vehicles. Endera says the design provides a long driving range and reduced charge time, and it will be one of the most easily serviced powertrains on the market.

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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

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A digital twin of the supply chain can build resilience and optimize performance when extreme weather events occur.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition (CACC) has named its 2021 Leadership Award winners. The awards are given annually to organizations and individuals that take actions to locally reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. This year’s awardees include: Rivian, Ozinga, Cook-Illinois Corp., Trillium and B20 Club. Dr. Elizabeth A. Kócs, director for Partnerships and Strategy […].

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Software is the engine of the supply chain, says Gregg A. Lanyard, director of product management for Manhattan Associates, but it must adapt to a customer's needs.

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LandLink

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As the challenging year of 2021 draws to a close it may be useful to review some of your operational and freight payment protocols. With freight rates expected to continue their northbound trend and stressed equipment inventories at an all-time high, a year-end audit may be beneficial. Things are a little quieter this time of year and there is plenty of recent data to review.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Editor’s Note: In a recent video, two industry experts from 3Gtms, Ron Lee, the company’s Chief Product and Technology Officer, and JP Wiggins, the company’s VP of Corporate Development, discuss ways they’ve seen their brokerage customers capitalize off the surging market and provide tips for how other brokerages can grow their business. Below are some.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Less than nine months after getting stuck in the Suez Canal, the Ever Given appears ready to give the northbound passage another try.

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Kane is Able

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The current freight capacity crunch has not been kind to corporate freight budgets. But a capacity-at-any-cost strategy is not sustainable – even in the short term. It’s why we went back and updated our idea log on freight cost reduction strategies. Check out our 13 Strategies to Reduce Freight Costs. But let’s face it, in the current freight environment it’s more about supply than demand.

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RPA Labs

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Load matching is growing rapidly as digital freight startups proliferate. With the increasing demand for products as economies begins to recover, markets open up, and customers get back into a pre-pandemic routine, the demand for faster and more reliable shipping options will grow as well. Automation in logistics and the streamlining of processes within load and capacity matching will have a huge impact.

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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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RasTrac

DECEMBER 9, 2021

These days, municipal fleet budgets continue to be stretched thin while responsibilities to the community stay consistent or even increase in intensity. It’s more important than ever to deliver great quality service to your community with the most efficiency possible, but there are certain challenges unique to municipalities that need to be addressed in order for that to happen.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A freight broker TMS has many vital functions that greatly enhance the operations of logistics companies. As Inbound Logistics points out, the value of integrating these systems in the supply chain and gaining complete visibility has become a significant priority for many businesses. These digital tools allow organizations to seamlessly share information and automate processes that keep supply chains running smoothly and efficiently.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Factrees LLC, a B2B networking platform, launched a new networking solution that matches sourcing partners based on product lines, territory, services offered and business relationships, connecting U.S.–based manufacturers, sales reps and distributors easily, quickly and cost-effectively.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Senior Director of Commercial Sales, Bryce Williford, looks ahead to 3PLs in 2022. By Mary O’Connell | FreightWaves. Published December 08, 2021. Host Mary O’Connell and BlueGrace Logistics ’ Bryce Williford sit down to talk about recruiting and retaining top talent, the best ways to grow and what 3PLs will look like in 2022 on this episode of Check Call.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2021

InPost , a leading out-of-home and e-Commerce delivery company, has partnered with Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City, to bring InPost Lockers to both shopping centres. The shopping centres are two of the largest in the UK, adding to InPost ’s network of over 1,000 locker locations in the capital, setting the standard for easier and more environmentally friendly parcel options.

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MercuryGate

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Transportation carbon emissions are a major threat to the planet, and left unchecked, they have the potential to cause vast devastation and limit the abilities of humanity to thrive. Carbon emissions have risen in recent years, but as social media has grown and politics have evolved, ESG initiatives have become more commonplace. The post Transportation Network Simulation: Scenario Planning to Guide Your Decisions appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2021

STILL GmbH , the Hamburg-based provider of intralogistics solutions, was the first manufacturer to launch iGo neo in 2016, a technology that turns series-produced intralogistics trucks into independent assistants for their operators. The technology enables perfect interaction between man and machine. Now STILL is launching a series of further innovations for the OPX iGo neo horizontal order picker that result in even more autonomy and therefore additional safety and cost-effectiveness in the war

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