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The Importance of Digital Transformation for Logistics Service Providers and Carriers

Talking Logistics

If there is a silver lining to the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s that the pandemic has raised the general public’s awareness of the critical role of supply chain management. It has also underscored the importance of digital transformation, especially for logistics service providers and carriers. Why is this so important? How can LSPs and carriers overcome.

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IBP Scenario Modeling for Recovery, Restructuring and Resilience

AIMMS

Today’s business reality is constantly shifting. Organizations that are running an IBP process right now are in a better position than others to deal with this uncertainty. Those that also leverage scenarios in IBP are even better prepared to deal with the supply chain shocks caused by COVID-19. Our first webinar with Oliver Wight discussed common people, process and technology pitfalls that hinder IBP initiatives.

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While a new president arrives, many questions will remain

Logistics Management

With most everyone (assumingly) still recovering from election malaise, of one type or another, and the results of the Presidential election (seemingly) in and official, it is time to think about what may come next, specifically, in the form of a Biden Administration, effective January 2021, as it relates to all things logistics. There will be a lot to sort through, and a lot of ground will be covered by the Biden transition team between now and then, but, given current events (see the ongoing C

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Four Ways to Reinvent Your Business for Growth in a Down Market

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

This article was originally published by Forbes Business Council. Considering sales are the lifeline for most companies, analysis, and optimization of sales processes should be the most outcome-measured activity. However, in my many years of turning well-established companies around and helping startups succeed, I find business-to-business sales performance can be among the biggest downfalls for […].

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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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When it Comes to Enterprise Implementations, Agile is Not the Latest Business Fad

Logistics Viewpoints

Agile has been embraced by system integrators serving the warehouse management system market as a project methodology that can speed implemenations and reduce customization. That leads to a better ROI. The post When it Comes to Enterprise Implementations, Agile is Not the Latest Business Fad appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Owner-operator, independent contractor: It’s all in the definition

Overdrive Online

If only it were simple. Designing one-size-fits-all approaches to business regs can be a monumental task, considering the diversity of operations. That applies to new attempts at the Labor Dept. around the "independent contractor" definition. The post Owner-operator, independent contractor: It's all in the definition first appeared on Overdrive.

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NGVAmerica: Communities Should Continue to Invest in Natural Gas Technologies

NGT News

NGVAmerica says communities should continue to invest in new near-zero natural gas technologies. Using New Jersey as a case study, NGVAmerica analyzed the costs and impact of transitioning the state’s entire 10,000 refuse truck fleet from diesel to both natural gas and battery-electric vehicles. Not only do natural gas vehicle (NGV) refuse trucks – fueled […].

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Watch: Supporting Small Businesses Will Save the Economy

Supply Chain Brain

Andi Gray, president of Strategy Leaders, describes the plight of small businesses in the pandemic and economic downturn, and emphasizes their importance in a 21 st Century economy.

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Fast-Tracking Warehouse Automation

Logistics Management

Scaling these solutions is no longer an option—it’s a competitive necessity.

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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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CPS Energy, VIA Unveil Details of Fuel Supply Partnership

NGT News

CPS Energy, a public power, natural gas and electric company, and VIA Metropolitan Transit, the mass transit agency serving San Antonio, Texas, have unveiled details about a new fuel supply partnership that will provide renewable natural gas (RNG) created to VIA’s fleet of over 500 buses, beginning in 2021. The announcement highlights CPS Energy’s partnership […].

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Newsroom Notes: Logistics political football

Logistics Management

There are more questions than answers, but it’s fourth and long, and the punt team is coming out onto the field….again.

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GM Hiring New Employees to Speed up EV Development

NGT News

Now – through the first quarter of 2021 – General Motors (GM) will hire 3,000 new employees across engineering, design and IT to help transform the future of product development and software as a service. GM will offer more remote opportunities than ever before as the development of autonomous and electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced […].

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132 Years of Regulation and Counting

Logistics Management

The current regulatory philosophy is to be “hands off” on market entry and pricing.

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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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Workhorse Receives Purchase Order from Pritchard Companies

NGT News

Workhorse Group Inc., a U.S.-based technology company focused on providing sustainable drone-integrated electric vehicles (EVs) to the last-mile delivery sector, has received a purchase order for 500 of its all-electric C-1000 delivery vehicles from Pritchard Companies, a national automotive enterprise. Inventory financing will be provided by Hitachi Capital America (HCA) as part of the company’s […].

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China’s Crackdown on Hong Kong: Good for Business?

Supply Chain Brain

What’s the price of business stability in Hong Kong? Does it include the suppression of human rights?

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Pacific Rim: More cargo at risk of diversion to British Columbia?

Logistics Management

This growing source of competition for valuable discretionary cargo is yet another wake-up call, especially for the Ports of LA, Long Beach, Seattle and Tacoma.

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Earning Income for Your Lawn Care Company During the Winter

WorkWave

Time To Read: 4 minutes. Extending the range of services you offer can provide a valuable opportunity to tap into new markets, find new customers, and secure more incoming revenue. This can be particularly valuable if your primary line of work ebbs and flows throughout the year, giving you the opportunity to choose a service that will generate more income during what you’ve come to think of as your slow season.

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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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New ShipMatrix USPS parcel offering provides retail and e-commerce options with peak season options

Logistics Management

Entitled the ShipMatrix 1st Class Parcel Service, the firm said that this offering is geared towards retail and e-commerce shippers that have been “capped” by the parcel duopoly of FedEx and UPS for the 2020 peak season. Some of the key aspects of this offering, according to ShipMatrix, include: no limit on parcel volume; no peak season surcharges; and an automatic money-back guarantee on packages that are not delivered within five days.

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Descartes Acquires ShipTrack

Supply Chain Brain

Descartes Systems Group, a provider of software-as-a-service solutions for logistics, recently announced that it has acquired ShipTrack, a provider of ecommerce final-mile solutions.

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Multimodal Big Data Applications You Don’t Want to Miss

GlobalTranz

In the current age of automation in the supply chain, digital platforms, mobile apps, and inter-connectedness, it is more important than ever for shipping and logistic companies to keep up with the best multimodal big data applications available. According to Medium.com: “The objective should be for data to create a more transparent logistics industry where.read More.

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Transport World congratulates President-elect Biden, hoping for infrastructure compromise

Logistics Management

Build back better? The freight transportation world certainly hopes so. Following his decisive victory, President-elect Joe Biden started receiving congratulatory messages from the freight transportation world.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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How well do you know your WMS Software Partner?

Supply Chain Brain

How well you know your software provider may make the difference between a successful software experience and a disappointing one, or worse. For your mission critical WMS, it's crucial to pick the right one.

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Retail Compliance Requirements: Common Chargebacks

West Coast and California Logistics

Retail compliance requirements are more numerous than ever these days, creating challenges for retail vendors as they try to meet routing guide demands and avoid chargebacks. These chargebacks – vendor penalties for not following the retailer’s shipping guidelines – add a layer of stress for retail vendors and a solid revenue stream for the retailers themselves.

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IBP Scenario Modeling for Recovery, Restructuring and Resilience

AIMMS

Today’s business reality is constantly shifting. Organizations that are running an IBP process right now are in a better position than others to deal with this uncertainty. Those that also leverage scenarios in IBP are even better prepared to deal with the supply chain shocks caused by COVID-19. Our first webinar with Oliver Wight discussed common people, process and technology pitfalls that hinder IBP initiatives.

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Semtech Supports New IoT Solutions

Logistics Business Magazine

Semtech Corporation, a supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, has announced that the LoRaWAN ® protocol, developed and managed by the LoRa Alliance, is providing new applications of IoT connectivity for new smart industrial control operations. Utilizing the protocol for its IoT connectivity, Cisco developed new IoT sensor solutions to enhance visibility into physical spaces for IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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IAG Cargo Customers Can Access the Iberia A330 ‘Preighter’ Ahead of Peak Season

Supply Chain Brain

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, will now have access to a new ‘preighter’ A330 wide-body aircraft for its customers.

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What is microfulfillment?

247 Customs Broker

Without a doubt, microfulfillment is one of the hottest trends in supply chain. The ability to get products into consumers’ hands quicker than your competitors… The post What is microfulfillment? appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Why is Great WMS User Training so Important?

Supply Chain Brain

A good portion of your success is balanced on how well your users know the new software you're implementing. What are you doing to ensure you get great WMS training?