Thu.Sep 22, 2022

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Routing Guides Are Going Digital

MercuryGate

Routing guides are always going to fail. The basic reason is that forecast is linear, but demand fluctuates, so they are not always in perfect alignment — especially when taking lead time into account. The end result is tender rejection, a failed routing guide and a need to source capacity in the spot market. . The post Routing Guides Are Going Digital appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Supply Chain Disruption and the Looming Shortages

Logistics Viewpoints

At the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chain disruption became a common phrase in the media. In truth, it went well beyond what was being reported in the newspapers and on TV. Supply chain disruption became a key talking point for just about everyone. As a supply chain analyst, I know that I instantly became more popular in my neighborhood as friends had lots of questions about what the next shortage would be.

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The KlearNow Story with Rick Tellez

The Logistics of Logistics

Rick Tellez and Joe Lynch discuss the KlearNow story. Rick is the Co-founder of KlearNow , a tech firm dedicated to simplifying global customs clearance and drayage functions. About Rick Tellez. Rick Tellez is the Co-founder of KlearNow, a technology start-up positioned as the go-to digital supply chain solution for businesses that trade across borders.

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Does My Online Brand Need Faster Order Fulfillment?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

With the rise in eCommerce has come an increased consumer expectation for faster order fulfillment. Though this demand can vary by product type, many online shoppers now expect the goods they purchase online nearly as quickly as if they’d bought them in a store. If your business is under pressure from customers to improve the speed of order fulfillment, you may need to change your fulfillment model.

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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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The List of Sponsors and the Size of Expo Continue To Expand at Manifest Vegas 2023

The Logistics of Logistics

Multiple New Activations Have Been Added Such as a Mocktail Bar, a Rosé All Day Wine Bar and Bacon & Donut Bar! NEW YORK (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 14, 2022. Manifest Vegas 2023 is doubling with 100 Sponsors now signed on. The list is impressive and the team is excited to announce new Headline and Gold sponsors such as Maersk, Ryder System, Swisslog. Since sharing the first list of 50 supporters this summer Datamatics, Envase Technologies, LOADSMITH, Mujin, MVMNT, Mastercard, Phononic, Platform Scien

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Editor’s Choice: Why Supply Chain Design Is Not a “One-and-Done” Exercise

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Today’s article is from Ahmad Jiwani at Coupa and looks at supply chain design. How often do you revisit and update your supply chain designs? Once a year? Once every two years? If you’re like many organizations, you probably have made changes to your supply chain network in the past two years.

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Port of Houston mulls dwell measures to cope with record-breaking volumes

Supply Chain and Logistics

The Port of Houston is quickly becoming a major container import location. but some congestion is occurring and the dwell time of containers is increasing to close to 6 days, causing slowdowns in the yards.

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Rhode Island truck-only tolls finally defeated in court

Overdrive Online

The decision, which ruled Rhode Island's truck-only tolls unconstitutional, has been hailed as a big victory for trucking and drivers, with trucking associations blasting the tolls as exploitive and unjust.

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New UCL report claims $850bn of LNG-capable tonnage risks being stranded by 2030

Supply Chain and Logistics

UCL Energy Institute is a very influential research group. The UCL part is University College London. Their investigation of LNG-fueled vessels indicates that these ships are not on the best path to reduce carbon emissions.

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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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Happening Now: Storage and Labor Woes Continue to Hamper Warehousing

West Coast and California Logistics

Weber Logistics’ EVP, Strategy & Marketing Fred Gilbert is featured in an article from Transport Topics which examines the current state of warehousing in relation to space and labor scarcity. Gilbert observes that “product is not leaving the warehouse as quickly as expected, leading to very full warehouses.”.

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Norway’s fjords welcome another pair of autonomous vessels

Supply Chain and Logistics

Norway is a leader in the development of clean transport, especially maritime. They have been experimenting with autonomous ships for several years.

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Bubba Branch's 1996 Kenworth W900 more than 'Just a Phase'

Overdrive Online

The heavily-customized W9 is the 11th truck in Branch's Atlas Heavy Haul fleet. It works part-time moving heavy machinery when needed. Catch plenty views of the impressive rig, both inside and out, in this video.

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Fords Fortifies Leadership Team to Support Electric Vehicle Growth

NGT News

Ford Motor Co. has made key leadership changes to support the development of electric vehicles (EV) at scale, strengthen its internal combustion product line and transform the company’s global supply chain management. Doug Field was named chief advanced product development and technology officer. In this expanded role, he will continue to oversee EV products, software […].

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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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3PLs, Shippers Facing Talent Pool Crisis

Food Logistics

Hourly workers (e.g., pickers and packers) and licensed hourly workers (e.g., truck drivers and equipment operators) continue to be the hardest roles for companies to hire and retain.

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Xos Energy Solutions Expands EV Charger Lineup

NGT News

Xos Inc.’s Xos Energy Solutions unit is offering new Xos DC fast chargers that are compatible with both passenger and commercial electric vehicles (EV), enabling a wide range of applications. The five chargers include a 30 kW portable EV charger, a 30 kW wall-mount EV charger, a 60 kW EV charger, a 150 kW EV […]. The post Xos Energy Solutions Expands EV Charger Lineup appeared first on NGT News.

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Leading 3PL To Announce One-Stop Portal for Customers & Employees

Food Logistics

ARRIVEnow launches as the technology brand of Arrive Logistics, delivering optionality and enhanced customer experience for shippers and carriers.

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EVgo Autocharge+ Streamlines EV Charging Across U.S. Locations

NGT News

EVgo Inc. has launched Autocharge+ to enable streamlined charging for electric vehicle (EV) drivers across the country. With Autocharge+, which is available at all EVgo DC fast charging locations, drivers with compatible EVs are able to start a charging session in seconds by simply plugging in – eliminating the need to swipe a credit card, […].

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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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Fleets in search of new units as truck age grows

Commercial Carrier Journal

Despite economic volatility and sagging rates, fleets want more trucks.

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Alexander Dennis Receives Order for 50 Electric Double-Deck Buses for Bee Network

NGT News

Transport for Greater Manchester has ordered 50 zero-emission double deck buses from NFI Group Inc.’s Alexander Dennis Ltd. subsidiary for the first phase of the franchised Bee Network bus system, which will launch in September 2023. These Alexander Dennis zero-emission buses will be the first to bear the branding of the new Bee Network – […].

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Polish apparel manufacturer relies on WMS from PSI

Logistics Business Magazine

PSI Polska Sp. z o.o. has been commissioned by the clothing and footwear manufacturer Hisert Polska Sp. z o.o. with the delivery of the warehouse management system PSIwms 2022 for e-commerce. The order was placed via the new PSI App Store. In the future, the solution will control the processes in the logistics warehouse in Szczecin. Hisert opted for PSIwms in a preconfigured version specifically for e-commerce.

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The African Supply Chain and Its New Trade Agreement

Supply Chain Brain

A new trade agreement can be Africa’s game-changer if stakeholders don’t miss the vital piece in the puzzle: the need for an efficient supply chain.

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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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Remaining units taken at Madrid logistics park

Logistics Business Magazine

Delin Property , the fully integrated European logistics warehouse specialist, has leased to Maersk Logistics & Services the two remaining units at Alcalá East Madrid Park, its greenfield development in the established Alcalá de Henares distribution hub serving the Spanish capital. The subsidiary of A.P.Moeller – Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping groups, has agreed to lease a total of 21,000 sq m in the second building of the park developed by Delin Property following its pur

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Gabe Klein Manages Joint Office of Energy and Transportation

NGT News

Gabe Klein, former commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation and director of the Washington D.C. Department of Transportation, is leading the U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation’s Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, which was created by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. As the first-ever executive director, Klein will oversee efforts to support the […].

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Remote Services: So far, yet so near

Logistics Business Magazine

Remote Services enables intralogistics specialists to access highly automated warehouses and carry out troubleshooting in real time. The trend is to not simply respond to problems, but to analyse data and simulate scenarios proactively to enable customers to have maximum availability. The example of the TGW Logistics Group shows why these services are worthwhile.

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The Weekly Freight Report for September 22nd, 2022

FLS Transport

The Top Headlines in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics from FLS Transport. This week’s report covers confusion around California’s AB5 law enforcement, harvesting headaches because of crop yield, and 13 items that will be harder to find this fall. The report also covers the August tonnage trends and data as well as reshoring benefits and costs. .

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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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Blue Giant Equipment acquires Cormac Industrial

Logistics Business Magazine

Blue Giant Equipment Corporation , a leader in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of loading dock safety systems and ergonomic lifting solutions, has acquired controlling interest of prominent ergonomic lift assist solutions provider Cormac Industrial. Located in Mexico, Cormac Industrial is a leading manufacturer and provider of innovative industrial ergonomic lift assist equipment , including air balancers, jib cranes, overhead enclosed monorail systems, pneumatic lift tables, an

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Watch: How Can Retailers Prepare for the Next Disruption?

Supply Chain Brain

Overcoming the challenges of supply chain disruptions means retailers need to go deep into their supply chains, fostering relationships with suppliers and service providers in order to get timely data about potential problems, says Jenny Roman, director of solutions consulting with e2open.

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Eurotunnel launches online emissions calculator for freight

Logistics Business Magazine

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight , recently revealed as the most convenient and least emissive way to transport trucks between the UK and Europe, has launched a new online emissions calculator to enable logistics companies to calculate their CO2 savings. The ability to create a bespoke calculation comes at a time when there is growing pressure on logistics and haulage companies to reduce their environmental impact.

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