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Why Amazon Prime Day Is More Important than Ever for Small Businesses

247 Customs Broker

Over the past 15 years Amazon has paved the way for SMBs to grow, frequently at the expense of other Big Box retailers, like Toys… The post Why Amazon Prime Day Is More Important than Ever for Small Businesses appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Why CSR-centric Brokerages are Leading the Industry

Parade

Meet Everett Johnson, founder and owner of Credence Logistics (CL). Before starting his company, Johnson worked for a large brokerage, managing and fulfilling load opportunities the traditional way; no technology tools to grow and foster his business, just sheer grunt-work, phone trees, and a mental rolodex. CSRs are typically the first ones to get into work and the last ones to leave.

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How to change your freight forwarder in less than 4 hours, saving up to € 35,000 per year 

Forto

In the process of global shipping, you may come upon situations wherein you may need to change service providers, especially logistics services providers – which is easier said than done as you need to be sure of the reasons for the change, how to control things and people and be aware of negative and positive consequences of the change. In this article, you will learn to recognize and identify the signs that indicate you need to change your freight forwarder, what to consider when changin

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5 Ways to Bring Your A Game to Sales with Ann Holm

The Logistics of Logistics

Ann, please give us the Cliff Notes (condensed) version of your career. Ann has been an executive coach for the past 10 past years. Prior to beginning her coaching practice, Ann was a speech pathologist who worked with brain injured patients for 25 years. Ann earned her bachelors and masters in speech pathology at The University of Michigan. Ann and Joe Lynch have a sales coaching/training program that helps transportation and logistics professionals sell more services.

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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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More Agile Robots Speed the Takeover of Jobs Once Done Only by Humans

Material Handling and Logistics

Robots that can see, learn and grip different items are advancing quickly into the retail, food-and-beverage and consumer-packaged-good industries.

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Sales & Operations Planning Is Changing At An Accelerated Pace

AIMMS

We are flattered to be recognized by Gartner in the 2019 Magic Quadrant for Sales and Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation , especially considerin g that we only launched our configurable S&OP application two years ago. While I’d be first to concede that there are some incredible S&OP tools out there (I particularly admire Kinaxis and OM Partners), it’s incredible that we can play on the same pitch with these large COTS vendors so quickly.

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They leave because they can

Fleet Owner

If you want to find and retain employees you must develop a culture that attracts them and makes them want to stay with your fleet. But how do you do that?

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Dry van trucking vs. refrigerated shipping and flatbed trucks.

Freightquote

Each method of freight transportation comes with advantages and challenges that impact both shippers and carriers who are hauling the freight. Learn more.

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Despite slowdown in orders, Mack says market remains 'hot'

Fleet Owner

The Class 8 truck market remains “hot” and there are no indications of a significant downturn on the horizon despite a slowdown in orders this summer, according to Jonathan Randall, senior vice president of North American sales and mar

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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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Why CSR-centric Brokerages are Leading the Industry

Parade

Meet Everett Johnson, founder and owner of Credence Logistics (CL). Before starting his company, Johnson worked for a large brokerage, managing and fulfilling load opportunities the traditional way; no technology tools to grow and foster his business, just sheer grunt-work, phone trees, and a mental rolodex. CSRs are typically the first ones to get into work and the last ones to leave.

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Amazon Prime Day creates logistics challenges and opportunities alike

Logistics Management

As you may likely know, today and tomorrow are both part of Amazon Prime Day, which the global e-commerce titan refers to as “a 2-day parade of epic deals.” If that does not sum up exactly what Amazon Prime Day is, then there is a chance not much else will. This year marks the fifth year of Amazon Prime Day. And while it has become an event eagerly awaited and anticipated by consumers, the logistics planning and preparation it requires by Amazon grows incrementally by the year.

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Amazon Prime Day 2019 – ‘Christmas in July’ for E-Commerce

Kuebix

Today marks the start of the fifth-annual Amazon Prime Day – a 48-hour marathon of discounts on a wide array of products offered exclusively to Amazon Prime members. Since the first installation of the unofficial holiday in 2015, Amazon has extended the event through products launched exclusively at the start of the sale and $10 […]. The post Amazon Prime Day 2019 – ‘Christmas in July’ for E-Commerce appeared first on Kuebix.

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New Technologies to Manage Freight Shipments

SIPMM Professional Publications

Digitalization in the freight industry has been a slow but unavoidable process. A lot has changed since the old days of vintage shipping to how it’s being done nowadays. There are now fully automated port terminals, autonomous ships, freight benchmarking services, proposals of a floating warehouse, drones being used for cargo deliveries, and software developed […].

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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How to Mitigate the Impact of Product Recalls in Your Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Product recalls are a regular occurrence, making the headlines on a monthly, even weekly basis. They affect not only the consumers of potentially harmful products, but also manufacturers, retailers, transportation providers, and others throughout the supply chain. However, with a reliable technology platform and transportation network, shippers can mitigate the impact of widespread issues across supply chain functions and get operations back on track more quickly.

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Fleet electrification: What you need to know

Fleet Owner

Dave Hennessy, VP Research and Development from Horton shares the current trends and information on electrifying your fleet.

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Benefits Grow in Full Employment Job Market

Material Handling and Logistics

Most retain their rankings but student loan repayment, paternity leave and standing desks grow in popularity.

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What is consolidated shipping and why is it important?

Freightquote

Consolidated shipping is the process of combining multiple LTL shipments from various shippers into one full container (multi-stop truckload) shipment. Learn what makes it so important.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Logistics Business: How to make a successful business

LoGo

In the last years, the market has changed all around the world. Technology and new media channels brought more access to information to customers. And that made then more demanding, which increased competitiveness in all sectors, including the logistics business. Because of that, today, we are going to help you with some strategies and steps […].

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Less than Truckload (LTL) vs. Truckload (TL) freight: What's the difference?

Freightquote

Less than truckload (LTL) shipping allows multiple shippers to share space on the same truck. Truckload (TL) shipping is for shippers that need an entire truck. Learn more.

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Mack highlights vocational strength through relationship with Silver Streak

Fleet Owner

During the first stop of Mack Trucks’ west coast media trip last week in Portland, OR, executives discussed how the company was trying to win over new customers with its on-highway Anthem model, which first debuted in 2017.

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Freight Transportation Service Index trends down again, reports BTS

Logistics Management

May’s Freight reading, at 135.4, marks the second straight month of declines, falling 0.7% from April and 0.2% annually, with the latter well off an 8.6% annual gain from May 2017 to May 2018.

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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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Electrify America Petitions for Electric Vehicle Emoji

NGT News

Electrify America has submitted a formal proposal to the Unicode Consortium, the governing body for emoji creation, to introduce the first-ever “Electric Vehicle With Charger” emoji for smartphone keyboards. The submission announcement, and a corresponding petition on Change.org, comes two days ahead of World Emoji Day on July 17. “As EVs become more popular and […].

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Barry to unleash life-threatening floods Monday

Fleet Owner

Briefly a hurricane, the storm caused nearly 73% of crude oil production in the gulf to shut down this weekend.

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Sales & Operations Planning Is Changing At An Accelerated Pace

AIMMS

We are flattered to be recognized by Gartner in the 2019 Magic Quadrant for Sales and Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation , especially considerin g that we only launched our configurable S&OP application two years ago. While I’d be first to concede that there are some incredible S&OP tools out there (I particularly admire Kinaxis and OM Partners), it’s incredible that we can play on the same pitch with these large COTS vendors so quickly.

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Sliding trailer tandems sticking? Pack wheel chocks in the side box (or elsewhere)

Overdrive Online

Do you carry a set of chocks? Though they haven’t been required equipment for most truckers for years, plenty pullers still carry a set -- or a four-by-four or other alternative -- for this and other purposes.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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We Need Technology to Combat Labor Abuses in Supply Chains, New Study Finds

Supply Chain Brain

Factory audits alone are not sufficient to prevent labor abuses in global supply chains. Technology must also be applied to the problem.

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Truckload rates heat up in June, spot market volumes beat 2018 levels

Fleet Owner

Roadcheck inspections, close of Q2, helped increase demand for spot truckload capacity.

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Above the Fold: Trucking Company Failures on the Rise

Talking Logistics

Six trucking companies have gone out of business since the beginning of 2019, including NEMF, Falcon Transport, Williams Trucking, and A.L.A. Trucking. The latest was Timmerman Starlite Trucking, Inc. of California last week. As reported by the Modesto Bee: The company provided hauling services to hundreds of clients in 11 Western states, [company CEO Colby.