Mon.Oct 11, 2021

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What is the Key to Managing 3PL Procurement Today?

Food Logistics

The gaps in the supply chain can be solved with focus on partner relationships and investing in technology.

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Better Customer Conversations with Tim Riesterer

The Logistics of Logistics

Better Customer Conversations with Tim Riesterer. Tim Riesterer and Joe Lynch discuss better customer conversations. Tim is the Chief Strategy Officer at Corporate Visions , a company that helps other companies to improve their conversations with prospects and customers to win more business. About Tim Riesterer . Tim Riesterer , Chief Strategy Officer at Corporate Visions , is dedicated to helping companies improve their conversations with prospects and customers to win more business.

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Beyond Trade Compliance

Logistics Viewpoints

Jackson Wood, director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes. I’m kicking off some research and writing on global trade compliance. During this research, I’ll be talking to many of the solution providers in this market. My first calls were with with Descartes and SAP. Both are leaders in this market. I had interesting conversations with Jackson Wood- director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes, and Linda McKee – director of

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Accenture on Operations: Why supply chain innovation paves the road to resilience

Logistics Management

Supply chain executives should reflect on past challenges to identify potential areas of weakness and continue innovating for the future, with a resilient supply chain top of mind.

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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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'Lots of Money' to Be Made in Shipping’s Future Fuels

Supply Chain Brain

The race to wean shipping off oil and switch to cleaner fuels should prove lucrative for investors and is drawing interest from fund managers, according to Boston Consulting Group.

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Watch: How Is AI Being Applied to the Science of Human Behavior?

Supply Chain Brain

Michael Mueller, vice president of Aperio Consulting Group, explains how artificial intelligence can lead to fresh insights into behavioral science, and drive more accurate decision-making by business.

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Next In E-Commerce: Parcel without the parcels

Logistics Management

The convenience of getting products delivered quickly will be greatly enhanced by the ideal of supporting local businesses and workers like Sam.

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Vietnam’s Factory Crisis Worsens as Migrant Workers Flee

Supply Chain Brain

Tens of thousands of factory employees have gone back to their home villages from Vietnam’s southern industrial belt — and millions more are poised to follow — after months-long COVID-19 restrictions recently eased.

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Beat the Odds: Finding Skilled Construction Labor

Trux

Is it beginning to feel like every day’s a gamble when it comes to finding the skilled construction labor you need to keep your projects on time and on budget? You’re not alone.

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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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SunHydrogen Works with Michigan University on Solar-to-Hydrogen Efficiency

NGT News

SunHydrogen Inc., the developer of a breakthrough technology to produce renewable hydrogen using sunlight and water, has entered a sponsored research agreement with the University of Michigan for the next 12 months. Through the partnership, SunHydrogen will look to develop and test highly efficient catalysts for oxygen and hydrogen evolution, which will lower the cost […].

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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR highlight reel: China’s energy crisis is a significant freight demand risk

FreightWaves SONAR

This “SONAR highlight reel,” which we publish every other week, is intended to concisely hit data highlights and trends in truckload, intermodal and maritime. Spot rates continue to rise as freight flows to the spot market – particularly on the West Coast. Capacity constraints remain in place, although conditions have improved over the past year.

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NREL, Electric Hydrogen Partner on Renewable Hydrogen Technology

NGT News

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and clean hydrogen company Electric Hydrogen have signed an agreement to develop high-performance electrolyzer components, helping to scale clean hydrogen and invent new opportunities for decarbonization. The three-year, $3.6 million collaboration will diagnose sources of degradation in commercial electrolysis cells and will validate advanced designs that use higher stack […].

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Oracle Survey highlights how supply chain glitches are alarming to consumers

Logistics Management

Recent supply chain delays and disruptions have negatively impacted the lives of Americans, leaving many feeling frustrated, angry, and scared that the disruptions will never end, according to a new study by Oracle.

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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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EO Charging, Tesco Sign Home Delivery Fleet EV Charging Agreement

NGT News

EO Charging, a provider of technology-enabled turnkey solutions for electric vehicle (EV) fleets, has secured a deal with Tesco to power its UK home delivery fleet of electric vans. Tesco plans to have a fully electric delivery vehicle fleet by the end of 2028. This year, the business has already rolled out 30 electric vans, […]. The post EO Charging, Tesco Sign Home Delivery Fleet EV Charging Agreement appeared first on NGT News.

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Questions on Flatbed Shipping

Trinity Logistics

Flatbed shipping is an essential part of the logistics industry. Flatbed trailers are incredibly versatile, offer many benefits to shippers, and are a necessity when shipping oversized or heavy haul freight. Not to mention, flatbed shipping has been on the rise in recent years. In this blog, we’ll answer all your questions and more on flatbed shipping.

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Sunray Motors Debuts Solar Hybrid Vehicle System for Better Gas Mileage

NGT News

Sunray Motors has created and completed testing of a solar hybrid conversion unit which can be installed onto any gasoline vehicle to immediately provide extended miles per gallon (mpg) range and reduce emissions. The company has extensively tested over 15,000 miles of actual driving and performed automotive dynamometer testing. The final results with the installed […].

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Prevent, Contain, Recover: A Ransomware Readiness Guide for Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Designing a ransomeware defense strategy can be overwhelming. Here's where to start.

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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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Columbia Vehicle Picks Inventus’ Lithium Batteries to Power EV Work Vehicles

NGT News

Inventus Power, an advanced battery system company, has entered into a partnership with Columbia Vehicle Group, a U.S.-based company specializing in the manufacturing of electric vehicles (EV). Inventus Power will supply its line of PROTRXion batteries for integration into Columbia’s new line of Utilitruck work vehicles, beginning in the spring of 2022.

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Standardizing guaranteed pay in a power-only system with 33-truck DeWitt Transportation

Overdrive Online

How has Tim DeWitt managed to take what just several years ago was a one-truck business to a now 33-power-unit affair with a dedicated driver core? His power-only arrangement has allowed him to focus on guaranteed driver pay and enhancing relationships.

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mPhase Adds Over 1,200 mPower Sites in Florida

NGT News

mPhase Technologies Inc., a technology company developing the mPower 5G-enhanced electric vehicle (EV) charging network and consumer engagement platform, has signed agreements with members of the Asian American Store Owners Association (AASOA) to add approximately 1,200 mPower locations in the State of Florida in Phase I of a statewide expansion. It will be followed by […].

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Using Ammonia as Fuel: A New Approach to Reducing Carbon Emissions

MTS Logistics

The maritime shipping industry seeks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to comply with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s 2050 regulation. As of today, the shipping industry is still looking for other new alternatives to diesel. Shipping lines have tested LPG, LNG, methanol, biofuel and hydrogen so far and now they are evaluating ammonia as an option.

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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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Standardizing guaranteed pay in a power-only system with 33-truck DeWitt Transportation

Overdrive Online

How has Tim DeWitt managed to take what just several years ago was a one-truck business to a now 33-power-unit affair with a dedicated driver core? His power-only arrangement has allowed him to focus on guaranteed driver pay and enhancing relationships.

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The Supply Chain Industry’s Dilemma: Great Career, Too Few Candidates

Supply Chain Brain

The supply chain needs people. Desperately.

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CloudLeaf, MercuryGate Expand Visibility Technology

Food Logistics

A new partnership from CloudLeaf and MercuryGate offer greater visibility for partners.

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Scan Global Logistics takes first step into UK

Logistics Business Magazine

The Nordic-based logistics forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has purchased Horizon International Cargo Limited , a traditional air and ocean forwarder headquartered in the UK. SGL says becoming present in the second-largest market in Europe is a strategic move pivotal to its long-term strategy and the continued development and expansion of the European part of the organisation.

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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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Liftgate Service: what is it, and do you need it? | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

If you are ordering a heavy load for your business, you will need to consider how it will be delivered. Usually, heavy equipment is shipped on a pallet and arrives on either an FTL (full-truckload) or LTL (less-than-truckload). If your facility has access to a loading dock, then you're set. However, what happens if you don't have access to a loading dock?

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EPG automates Al Maya’s central DC

Logistics Business Magazine

Al Maya Group is a Dubai-based conglomerate with multiple business verticals: food and non-food products and over 90 retail stores in the Middle East including supermarkets, international bookstores, franchises, and many other lifestyle retail stores. In the food sector, the company serves the major supermarket chains in the region. Handling sensitive and temperature-controlled goods is a challenge, especially since Al Maya has to offer a wide range of products to all the major retailers in the

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Top 10 Logistics Technology and Supply Chain Influencers to Follow

Loginext

Top 10 Logistics Technology and Supply Chain Influencers to Follow Social media is an inevitable part of our lives today, and is a useful tool for learning new concepts. Among the many social media platforms which have emerged over the past 10 years, LinkedIn, also called the “professional Instagram”, has evolved a lot. LinkedIn […].