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The Role of a TMS in Data Utilization

MercuryGate

With the right technology solution, companies can leverage TMS data to reduce the time and cost spent on transporting goods while increasing the visibility of their supply chain. Data-driven transportation management systems provide organizations with the insights and capabilities to optimize logistics processes. The post The Role of a TMS in Data Utilization appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Amware eBook Shows How to Improve the Order Fulfillment Process

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

What’s at the heart of the customer experience for online buyers? Order fulfillment. All those things that happen after the click – accurately picked and carefully packaged orders, on-time delivery, customer service, returns processing.

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Alexis Asks: A 2023 Outlook on Cross-Border Freight

Food Logistics

A bi-weekly blog where managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Today's talks about new compliance and regulations in freight.

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Europe could end reliance on China for battery production by 2027

Supply Chain and Logistics

Transport and Environment (T&E), “Europe’s leading clean transport campaign group”, has a plan. They believe Europe could be able to produce all the batteries it needs by 2027, without imports from China.

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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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Intermodal volumes finish 2022 with declines, reports IANA

Logistics Management

Total December volume—at 1,325,121—fell 7.8% annually, trailing November’s 1,390,155 units. Trailers—at 78,074—fell 28.4% compared to December 2021, below November’s 30.8% annual decline. Domestic containers—at 632,207—were off 8.2%. And all domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, fell 10.9%, to 710,281. ISO, or international containers, fell 3.8%, to 614,840.

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Understanding Supply Chains Part 2 – Systems & KPIs

Logistics Bureau

What do you need to know about your supply chain? What sort of things do you need to look at in terms of Systems and KPIs? What are the key systems that businesses need to have? Watch the video to find out!  Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Top 6 Supply Chain KPIs: Keep Your Dashboards Simple Warehouse KPIs and Warehouse Performance No Supply Chain Strategy?

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Bill offers tax incentives, grants to truck drivers

Commercial Carrier Journal

A bill introduced into the U.S. House Tuesday proposes tax credits of up to $10,000 for eligible truck drivers and grants for new drivers.

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Editor’s Choice: Consumers Will Wait for Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Survey Says: 86% of Consumers Willing to Delay E-commerce Delivery in Favor of Sustainability 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. This article is from Logistyxlooks at the findings from a recent survey on sustainability. One of Logistyx’s long-time partners, Blue Yonder, published its 2022 Consumer Sustainability Survey, revealing retail consumer preferences related t

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WorkWave Launches ServMan Mobile 2.0, Giving ServMan Customers the Power to Operate From Anywhere

WorkWave

Time To Read: 2 minutes New, modernized mobile app streamlines workflow, greatly improves communication and enhances overall customer experience. HOLMDEL , NJ – January 24, 2023 – WorkWave, a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, today launches ServMan Mobile 2.0, ServMan’s new, modernized mobile app for HVAC, plumbing and electrical professionals that improves overall business efficiencies, accelerates its customers’

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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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General Truck Sales Services Ohio as Mack’s First Certified EV Dealer in the State

NGT News

Mack Trucks dealer General Truck Sales recently completed the stringent requirements to become a Mack Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer at its Toledo, Ohio location. The designation means General Truck Sales will now be able to service and support the Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle, Mack’s first Class 8 full electric vehicle. General Truck Sales […] The post General Truck Sales Services Ohio as Mack’s First Certified EV Dealer in the State appeared first on NGT News.

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Delivery and Supply Chain Trends to Expect in 2023

ShipLilly

Predictions in the logistics industry Retailers wishing to maintain a leading position within the industry must understand and leverage their supply chain trends. This is in addition to the operational measures they take to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of merchandise. Last year—2022—was a year in which making predictions and projections was rendered difficult by the volatile economic circumstances.

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San Diego MTS Selects Clean Energy to Supply RNG for Bus Fleet

NGT News

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has chosen Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to provide an expected 86 million gallons of renewable natural gas (RNG) to operate its bus fleet. “San Diego MTS was an early adopter of natural gas in the 1990s and has continued to seek cleaner and more economical fueling options,” says Chad […] The post San Diego MTS Selects Clean Energy to Supply RNG for Bus Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Three Procurement Technology Evolutions for 2023

Supply Chain Brain

It should come as no surprise that forward-thinking leaders place immense value on the contribution which their suppliers make.

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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.

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Proof of Interoperability sparks sign ups for trade documentation transfer – CargoX

Shipping and Freight Resource

CargoX, one of the few electronic trade documentation transfer platforms approved by the IG P&I Clubs for electronic bills of lading is reportedly seeing a massive spike in the number of users of the CargoX platform. As per CargoX, the start of the spike follows the news that interoperability between two Electronic Bill of Lading […] The post Proof of Interoperability sparks sign ups for trade documentation transfer – CargoX appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource.

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Linking WMS and TMS for Smoother Operations

Supply Chain Brain

Fostering a marriage between the WMS and TMS is not just about saving money. It is fundamentally about keeping control.

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Completion of M25 London Logistics Facility

Logistics Business Magazine

Goodman has completed its latest high-specification sustainable London logistics space facility at Purfleet Commercial Park in Essex. Situated in a prime position at the heart of the M25 and A13 corridors, Purfleet 343 provides easy access to London and the South East, with excellent freight links and proximity to three international ports. Ideally suited for same day delivery, the high-quality facility is located just 16 miles from Central London, placing customers in easy reach of 21 million c

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How Much Does a Forklift Weigh? [15 Forklift Weight Examples]

Conger

Have you ever wondered: “How much does a forklift weigh?” Then you’re in the right place. Because you’re going to learn everything you need to know about forklift weights in this post, including: How much an average forklift weighs Why forklifts are so heavy The difference between forklift weight and lifting capacity How to tell how much your forklift weighs Plus, we put together a list of 11 common forklift weights to satisfy your curiosity once and for all.

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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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CharIN Integrates Voltera as New Member

NGT News

Voltera, a company that develops and operates electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities, has joined CharIN, a global association of 290 members dedicated to interoperability of the CCS and MCS vehicle charging standards. Voltera will share its best practices and insights based on charging depot construction for customers across North America and thereby support improvements in […] The post CharIN Integrates Voltera as New Member appeared first on NGT News.

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5 Do's and Dont's When Selecting a CMO

Supply Chain Brain

Discover the 5 do's and don'ts when selecting a CMO ! The importance of selecting the right CMO/CDMO partnership is critical, as the benefits go beyond significant cost reduction. There is also the potential to improve and develop more strategies for pharmaceutical companies, but only if a mutually collaborative, open and trusting relationship is built.

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ShipMonk Announces International Fulfillment Expansion to the United Kingdom

Ship Monk

UK Fulfillment Center Empowers Ecommerce Brands to Affordably Expand European Operations ShipMonk , a leading provider of ecommerce fulfillment and 3PL technology solutions, continues its international expansion to a new location in the United Kingdom. The fulfillment center adds another layer to ShipMonk’s growing global network that includes the United States, Europe, Mexico, and Canada, and follows our recent Texas fulfillment center launch.

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25 Years of Materials Handling Innovation

Logistics Business Magazine

It’s going to be a busy few months on the exhibition circuit for Irish materials handling specialist Combilift. It will be using the ProMAT event in March to kickstart celebrations to mark the company’s 25th anniversary. Amongst the many and varied exhibits that are always a feature of Combilift’s trade fair appearances, the 75,000th truck to roll off the production lines will also be on show.

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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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Eurostar Blames Brexit and Border Queues for Empty Seats

Supply Chain Brain

Brexit and a shortage of border officials was increasing the time it takes to process passengers departing from London’s St. Pancras International station.

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Route Planning Optimization Cuts Delivery Distance

Logistics Business Magazine

Descartes Systems Group, a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Topps Tiles, a British tile retailer, is optimising its fleet delivery capabilities with Descartes’ cloud-based route planning and optimisation solution. By working with Descartes, Topps Tiles is decreasing the average kilometres driven per delivery route by two percent and gaining a better understanding of the potential impact of changes to its delivery strategies.

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Eli Lilly Plans Manufacturing Expansion as Obesity Drug Demand Soars

Supply Chain Brain

Lilly is looking to double its capacity to make drugs that mimic incretin, a hormone that gives the sensation of having eaten, by the end of the year.

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DB Schenker to Deploy MAN eTrucks

Logistics Business Magazine

DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading logistics service providers, has signed an agreement with commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus to become the first customer to adopt the new MAN eTruck. DB Schenker will add 100 new MAN low liner and swap body trucks to its fleet by 2026. The first vehicles are to be handed over in the first half of 2024.

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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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Ford to Cut 3,200 Jobs in Europe and Move Some Work to U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

Most of the 2,500 jobs in product development and up to 700 in administrative roles the automaker is hoping to cut are located in Germany.

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Ocean Freight LCL Service from UK to India

Logistics Business Magazine

With the weak pound providing opportunities for UK exporters currently, Davies Turner is delivering a further boost to its ocean freight services between the UK and the Indian sub-continent with the launch of a direct weekly LCL (less than container load) service to Nhava Sheva. Davies Turner’s previous service to Nhava Sheva was via transhipment in Jebel Ali, but by going direct, the UK freight forwarding and logistics company can offer a fast 25 day transit time port to port.

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Airfreight Operators Favor Regional Airports Over Hubs

Supply Chain Brain

Regional airports are benefitting as manufacturers and logistics middlemen look for faster paths to factories.