Wed.Aug 03, 2022

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What is a Logistics Service Provider?

Ship Monk

Behind every hero is a sidekick who helps guide them to success. Batman had Robin, Simon had Garfunkel, Hercules had Phil, and Frankenstein, had, well, Igor. Not all of those examples are exactly illustrious, but they do (for the most part) prove that two heads really are better than one. In the world of eCommerce, that proverb certainly holds true.

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The Routeique Story with Mike Allan

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike Allan and Joe Lynch discuss the Routeique story. Mike is the President and CEO at Routeique, a software as a service (SAAS) company that enable fast-moving consumer goods businesses to save time and money, innovate faster, be more competitive, avoid costly mistakes, de-risk decisions, and satisfy ever-growing customer expectations— by providing them with unprecedented supply chain insight, foresight, and oversight.

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Eleven Ways to Address Rising Fuel Costs

Supply Chain Brain

Despite the challenges higher fuel costs bring to industries, few companies have made significant efforts to address the issue. Fortunately, there are ways to mitigate the worst effects of the cost burden.

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New container imbalance fee to minimise congestion due to excess empty containers

Supply Chain and Logistics

Port Authority of NY and NJ have announced a new container fee payable by ocean carriers. The fee will be levied when the outbound containers don’t exceed inbound containers by 110% in the same period.

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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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Inmar Intelligence and Doddle Launch Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions

Supply Chain Brain

Ann-Marie Daugherty, executive vice president and president of supply tech with Inmar Intelligenc e, talks about the company's e-commerce post-purchase partnership with Doddle.

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Top 3 reasons to upgrade to the latest release of your ERP software

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

A modern ERP software platform provides this foundation, serving as a central source of truth for financials, operations, and the supply chain — essentially every aspect of a manufacturing or distribution business. But not just any ERP platform will do. Just as the market changes rapidly, so does technology, and to take full advantage of the new technologies and new capabilities that enable digital transformation , it’s important to deploy the latest version of software.

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The Global Warehouse Automation Market is “En Fuego”

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier this week I saw an investor video discussing growth stock performance. It included all of the usual suspects – Amazon, Alphabet (Google), Tesla, and other household technology names. This was on a day I was busy analyzing the global warehouse automation market. I had just reviewed KION Group’s financials that showed the Supply Chain Solutions segment (Dematic) grew by 44 percent in 2021.

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Achieving True Visibility Through a Supply Chain Control Tower

Supply Chain Brain

To improve collaboration and responsiveness, enterprises need what one might call “end-to-endless” visibility — advanced analytics that’s greater than the sum of its parts.

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GreenPower Delivers First EV Star Cabs and Chassis to Workhorse for New Step Van

NGT News

GreenPower Motor Co. Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has delivered its first tranche of EV Star Cab and Chassis (EV Star CC) to Workhorse Group Inc. for the production of Workhorse’s New Class 4 W750 Step Van Line. On March 1, GreenPower and Workhouse announced a multi-year supply […].

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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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Watch: Innovations in Security for the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Jamie Rutherford, director of sales for supply chain with Vector Security Networks, describes recent innovations in security for the supply chain, many of them suggested by customers themselves.

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Volvo Group Begins Process to Build New Battery Production Plant

NGT News

To meet the growing demand for battery electric heavy-duty vehicles and machines, the Volvo Group has initiated the process to establish a large-scale production plant for battery cells in Sweden. “We aim to lead the transition to a decarbonized transport system and have the long-term ambition to offer our customers solutions that are 100 percent […].

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Russia Finds a New Route to Oil Market Via a Tiny Egyptian Port

Supply Chain Brain

Russia appears to have found a new means of getting its oil to market with western sanctions looming for Moscow, via Egypt’s El Hamra oil terminal.

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Propane Buses Help School District Keep Budget in Check

NGT News

For nearly a decade, the repairs and maintenance budget for St. Louis County Schools in Minnesota has remained unchanged – despite a growing student population and several school expansions. The district currently serves about 2,250 students. “I credit having propane buses with keeping our dollar amount low for 10 years,” says Kay Cornelius, transportation director […].

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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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What True Wireless Power Could Mean for Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain managers are deploying technologies to generate insight and prevent disruptions, but operations won’t reach their full potential until they have a reliable source of wireless power to the devices running the show.

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Miami International Airport Connects the US to Latin America and Beyond

Now, That's Logistics

As the number one airport in the nation for international cargo last year, Miami International Airport (MIA) is a global freight hub for the distribution of perishable products, high-tech commodities, telecommunications equipment, textiles, pharmaceuticals and industrial machinery. Located on 3,230 acres of land, Miami International Airport (MIA) is situated near downtown Miami and operated by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department.

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Surging Retail Inventories Are Swamping U.S. Warehouses

Supply Chain Brain

Companies are struggling to find space for the glut of apparel, kitchen appliances and other goods filling up their supply chains. .

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Test drive: Western Star 57X

Commercial Carrier Journal

Western Star's 57X is a high-level premium tractor that the company hopes will appeal to independents and small fleets.

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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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BlueGrace Logistics’ Azad Ratzki Named CIO of the Year Honoree Highlighting Tampa IT Leaders, Top Market for Tech Migration

Blue Grace Logistics

Prestigious distinction symbolizes the best innovative IT practices to enable company growth. Tampa, FL (August 3, 2022) – BlueGrace Logistics’ Chief Technology Officer, Azad Ratzki, has been named a 2022 CIO of the Year Honoree awarded to outstanding information technology executives and leaders in Tampa Bay who have excelled at enabling business optimization processes and spearheading tech applications.

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Part Two: The Quest for the Enlightened Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

We're all searching for the Enlightened Supply Chain. Let's talk about what that is.

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STILL installs e-chargers at HQ

Logistics Business Magazine

The Hamburg-based intralogistics provider STILL is currently building 20 charging stations for electric vehicles at its headquarters on BerzeliusstraĂźe in Hamburg. The highlight: not only will the company fleet’s electric vehicles be charged there in future, but employees and visitors will also be able to use this charging facility for their private vehicles. “Electrifying!

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Decathlon partners with Zeus Labs to handle UK freight

Logistics Business Magazine

Zeus Labs , which is disrupting the freight industry with its next-generation digital solutions, has teamed up with the world’s largest sports retailer Decathlon to help handle its UK freight. The partnership means that Zeus now handles nearly half of all the retailer’s restocking in the UK. Established in Lille, France in 1976, Decathlon opened its first UK store at Surrey Quays in 1999, and now has 70 sites across the UK with plans to open hundreds more over the next decade.

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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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FedEx expands robotics fleet with Berkshire Grey

Logistics Business Magazine

Berkshire Grey Inc., a leader in AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, and FedEx Corp have expanded their strategic relationship. As part of the expansion of this relationship, Berkshire Grey and FedEx have entered into an agreement for new development activities that will provide broader AI robotic automation capabilities to help improve the safety and efficiency of FedEx package handling operations globally.

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Shypple forms green partnership with Value Maritime

Logistics Business Magazine

Digital freight forwarding platform Shypple has formed a partnership with Value Maritime as a part of its sustainability mission: a clean future for the shipping industry. The initiative with Value Maritime supports Shypple’s clients in reducing their ecological footprint with a Filtree and Carbon Capture system. These services are available to Shypple users by September 2022.

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RailFreight Summit celebrates 5th anniversary in Warsaw

Logistics Business Magazine

The annual RailFreight Summit is ready to celebrate its 5th anniversary. The lustrum edition takes place on 7 & 8 September in Warsaw, a year after a record-breaking edition with 250 attendees. This year is set to break new records, bring the rail freight industry closer, and tackle critical topics. A little more than a month is left until the rail freight industry gathers again in Poland.

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Northants logistics units attract growing businesses

Logistics Business Magazine

St. Modwen Logistics , one of the UK’s leading logistics developers and managers, has announced that two growing businesses – bespoke freight company Transglobal and leading paper merchant Premier Paper – have moved into St. Modwen Park at Stanton Cross, Wellingborough, bringing much needed local investment and jobs. St. Modwen Park at Stanton Cross, Wellingborough is located within the logistics “Golden Triangle”, offering easy access to the A14 and A45 for east to west country conn

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.