Wed.Nov 09, 2022

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What Can A 3PL Invest in Today to Remain Competitive for Tomorrow?

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC Advisory Group’s research on the warehouse technology markets ( WMS , Warehouse Automation , and Mobile Warehouse Robotic s) shows that 3PLs are prominent investors in technology. Other end-user based research we have conducted shows the pressures of e-commerce fulfillment demands, labor shortages, and tight margins are factors driving these investments.

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More VUCA Ahead with Oren Zaslansky

The Logistics of Logistics

Oren Zaslansky and Joe Lynch discuss more VUCA ahead. Oren is the Founder and CEO of Flock Freight , a Certified B Corporation that’s been reinventing freight shipping since 2015. About Oren Zaslansky. Raised by parents who worked for a van line and later started their own freight forwarders, Oren has deep-seated roots in logistics and entrepreneurship.

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Ascend LLC acquires Fuchs Trucking

Logistics Management

Established in 1955, Fuchs Trucking initially hauled livestock and forest products, subsequently moving to serving building materials and furniture sectors by offering dedicated capacity with specialized dry van configurations.

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Key Takeaways From SAP Logistics Info Days 2022

Talking Logistics

Many people still equate SAP with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other solutions for “inside the four walls” business processes. The reality, however, is that SAP (a Talking Logistics sponsor) has a significant presence in the logistics realm too, and logistics remains an important focus area for the company moving forward. This was one of. Read more Key Takeaways From SAP Logistics Info Days 2022.

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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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How to Protect Against Holiday Cargo Theft

Supply Chain Brain

It might be the most wonderful time of the year for retailers looking to capitalize on fourth-quarter sales goals, but cargo thieves are planning to intercept vulnerable packages for a payday of their own.

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DGL Takes Cybersecurity Very Seriously

Dedola Global Logistics

DGL Takes Cybersecurity Very Seriously . News about high-profile companies falling victim to cyber-attacks is all over the news media and the internet. Many receive emails alerting them of a data breach at their favorite mega-store or insurance company that exposed their personal information. It might seem like cyber criminals only target large companies and organizations –but that’s not the case. .

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Mullen Signs Newgate to Distribute Mullen I-GO Urban Commercial Delivery Vehicle

NGT News

Mullen Automotive Inc., an emerging electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has entered into an agreement to appoint Newgate Motor Group as the marketing, sales, distribution and servicing agent for the Mullen I-GO in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Newgate Motor Group represents several brands, including Renault/Dacia, Kia and Mercedes-Benz, as well XBUS and Evetta EVs from […].

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Watch: Controlling Supply Chain Risk Through Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

Visibility, risk management and compliance must be optimized for a successful supply chain, says Karin Stevens, executive vice president and chief marketing and product officer at Overhaul.

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NGVAmerica Selects Officers, Including Seung Baik as Chair

NGT News

NGVAmerica has elected new officers to oversee the organization’s operations through 2024. Daniel Gage will hold the president position, while the chair will be Seung Baik, president of Hexagon Agility. Marty Tufte, WM’s corporate fleet director, was named vice chair; Puneet Jhawar, general manager of Cummins Inc.’s Global Spark Ignited Business, as treasurer; Jeffrey Clarke, […].

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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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How to time the market for trucking retirement in harsh times

Overdrive Online

The recent stock market downturn has hurt many owner-operators' retirement savings. Yet it's more important than ever to manage your emotional responses and think long-term to get the retirement you deserve. Here find better advice than Kenny Rogers'.

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Nikola Markets ChargePoint EV Charging Solutions Under Resale Deal

NGT News

Nikola Corp. and ChargePoint Holdings Inc., an electric vehicle (EV) charging network, are partnering to accelerate the deployment of EV charging infrastructure for fleets across the U.S. The collaboration will enable Nikola and the Nikola Sales and Service Dealer Network to resell ChargePoint’s comprehensive portfolio of charging infrastructure and software solutions to its fleet customers. […].

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Ideal retirement vehicles: Not the physically rolling variety

Overdrive Online

Owner-operators pride themselves on maintaining trucks that make them a living, but when time comes to hang up the saddle, you'll want more than just the proceeds from a truck sale at your disposal.

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Watch: Mining the Hidden Gems in Domestic Transportation

Supply Chain Brain

Courtney Davis, director of logistics for CoreTrust, details how domestic transportation leaders overcame challenges presented by the global supply chain crisis.

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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 winterize adas and other truck systems

Commercial Carrier Journal

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures can not only lead to costly breakdowns, they can also lead to less safe driving conditions in the case of tech-heavy driver assist systems impacted by winter weather.

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The Impact of International Conflict on Supply Chains

TransAudit

When conflict erupts on the other side of the world, it can seem like a far-off problem. It might not take long, though, for you to start feeling the effects. Wars and conflicts are notorious for disrupting supply chains. That can drive up your costs and throw off your project timelines. Understanding the impact of international conflict on supply chains won’t settle global disputes, but it can empower you to make time- and money-saving adjustments to your shipping procedures.

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Port Tracker report points to ongoing slowing of imports, with retailers’ inventories at high levels

Logistics Management

For September, the most recent month for which data is available, import volume—at 2.03 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—fell 10.2% compared to August and were off 4.9% annually.

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The U.S. and Norway Challenge Shipping Industry

MTS Logistics

In the wake of announcements from many players in the shipping industry that signaled a drop in the market last week, the U.S. has teamed up with Norway to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the shipping sector. The Situation. Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonah Gaher Støre, and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, launched the “Green Shipping Challenge” Monday at the COP27 United Nations Climate Change Summit in Egypt.

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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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Podcast | Solar Energy Is Here to Stay — and Growing

Supply Chain Brain

Solar power has come of age, to the point where it’s being embraced by corporate America.

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Construction starts on UK’s biggest spec shed

Logistics Business Magazine

Panattoni , the largest logistics real estate developer in the UK and Europe, has begun speculatively developing 1.3 million sq ft of logistics space, which will include the UK’s largest-ever speculative logistics building , in Avonmouth, Bristol. The £280 million development, Panattoni Park Avonmouth, comprises of two units a 406,000 sq ft and 882,000 sq ft.

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EU to Propose Rules for Last Generation of Combustion Engines

Supply Chain Brain

Adoption of the rules has been delayed several times amid wrangling over their contents.

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Yale double stacker provides innovative solutions

Logistics Business Magazine

The new Yale Platform Double Stacker has multi-functional warehouse uses including unloading and loading of trailers, crossdocking and ergonomic lifting. A versatile truck , the MS20XD offers increased operational efficiency and productive transportation of goods. Customers can choose from a range of options and power solutions, with lithium-ion and lead acid batteries available.

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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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DGL Takes Cybersecurity Very Seriously

Dedola Global Logistics

DGL Takes Cybersecurity Very Seriously News about high-profile companies falling victim to cyber-attacks is all over the news media and the internet. Many receive emails alerting them of a data breach at their favorite mega-store or insurance company that exposed their personal information. It might seem like cyber criminals only target large companies and organizations –but that’s not the case.

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FourKites partners with Sony Network Communications

Logistics Business Magazine

Supply chain visibility company FourKites has formed a partnership with Sony Network Communications Europe. The partnership will integrate data from Visilion — Sony’s real-time cargo and asset tracking solution — with FourKites’ real-time, end-to-end supply chain visibility platform. This collaboration will help enterprise customers solve their most complex use cases.

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ZOOZ Power Collaborates on EV Ultra-Fast Charging Infrastructure Pilot

NGT News

ZOOZ Power (formerly Chakratec) has signed a binding memorandum of understanding for collaboration with a car rental services provider, which is operating thousands of car rental sites in over 100 countries. The purpose of the collaboration is to build and operate a joint pilot of EV ultra-fast charging infrastructure, which will demonstrate ZOOZ Power’s solution […].

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Tiger supplies 100 curtainsiders to Maritime

Logistics Business Magazine

Maritime Transport, the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail solutions, has turned to Tiger Trailers for its latest order of curtainsiders, based on the manufacturer’s reputation for high quality products, efficiency, and a customer-focussed approach. Manufactured on time and in full at Tiger’s state-of-the-art facility, the new trailers have entered service throughout the UK.

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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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Gardewine Increases EV Fleet with Ford Vans, International Trucks

NGT News

Gardewine Group, a service provider in the transportation and warehousing industry, has added seven electric Ford Transit vans and one International electric MV series truck to its existing fleet of vehicles. “We’re excited to make this announcement,” comments Darin Downey, president and COO of Gardewine. “As we announced in October 2021, having the opportunity to […].

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Peak performance – a survivor’s guide

Logistics Business Magazine

Successful retailers are geared to performing well at peak. But what happens when labour is scarce and volumes are unpredictable? Craig Whitehouse, Managing Director at independent systems integrator, Invar Group , offers a survivor’s guide to peak season. Depending on the line of trade, seasonal peaks crop up with the regularity of British Prime Ministers – from Diwali, Halloween/Bonfire Night, through ‘Black Friday/Cyber Monday, all the way to Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, and Easter.

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Pfizer to Require Office Work Two or Three Times a Week Starting January

Supply Chain Brain

Some of Wall Street’s biggest companies have been in the vanguard of those pulling employees back into the office as concerns about the pandemic have begun fading.

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