Wed.Aug 24, 2022

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From Woes to Wins: Trucking Industry Drives Forward Despite Driver Shortage

Food Logistics

The transportation industry has experienced its fair share of ups and downs the past couple of years. Industry experts outlines the wins and woes.

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Streamline Your Logistics Operations with Sreenivas Vemulapalli

The Logistics of Logistics

Sreenivas Vemulapalli and Joe Lynch discuss how to streamline your logistics operations. Sreeni is Associate Vice President at Emtec Digital , a global technology services company that provides digital software engineering and transformation solutions to clients across multiple industries. About Sreenivas (Sreeni) Vemulapalli. Sreenivas (Sreeni) Vemulapalli is Associate Vice President at Emtec Digital, a global technology services company providing digital software engineering and transformation

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Advantages of a Phoenix Fulfillment Center

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Need to reach customers in the Southwest and West Coast? Consider a Phoenix fulfillment center. Dozens of major retailers and brands have done the math and elected to locate major distribution centers in the Phoenix area, including Walmart, Home Depot, Target, The Gap, Amazon, Chewy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and PetSmart.

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How to Max Out Your Peak Season Parcel Performance

Talking Logistics

With the explosion of e-commerce during the pandemic that turned online shopping into the new normal, parcel is no longer the overlooked mode of transportation management. It’s now a critical consideration for both retailers and manufacturers, especially since last-mile distribution plays such an important role in helping companies to compete on customer experience.

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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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Qualcomm’s Answer to the Chip Shortage and Digital Transformation Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

In May, I attended the Kinaxis Kinexions event in San Diego, CA. At the conference, I was fortunate to see a presentation from Brent Wilson, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Qualcomm. I was also able to interview Brent after his session to get a little more insight on how Qualcomm dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic, what it means for the semiconductor chip shortage, and where the company is going with its digital transformation strategy.

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Get beyond gross revenue/cost to what really matters in trucking

Overdrive Online

We all gawked earlier this year at fuel-pump pictures shared to social media that showed high costs to fill our tractors’ big tanks. Yet continuing shock over gross cost begs bigger questions for owners about what really matters: profit.

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Watch: Closing the Loop in Reverse Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Seth Marks, chief merchandising officer with Channel Control Merchants, details the major issues that logistics providers are facing as they deal with increasing volumes of returned products.

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Fuel, Retail Organizations Urge DOT to Incentivize Investment in EV Charging Locations

NGT News

NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, along with SIGMA and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), have urged the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to incentivize the nation’s existing refueling locations to incorporate electric vehicle (EV) charging into their suite of fueling options as it implements the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula […].

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Truck Stop Operator Explores Accommodating Self-Driving Trucks

Supply Chain Brain

Truck stop operator Pilot Flying J is taking an equity stake in automated vehicle startup Kodiak Robotics, the first step in what Pilot says will be a broader plan to outfit its highway stations to greet robot trucks. .

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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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Alexander Dennis Designs New Medium-Duty, Double-Deck Electric Buses

NGT News

NFI Group Inc.’s Alexander Dennis Ltd. subsidiary is expanding its zero-emission bus portfolio with the addition of new electric bus products fully designed and integrated in-house using its own expertise. Available for customer delivery starting in late 2023, the new small medium-duty bus and new electric double-deck bus will complement the highly successful products of […].

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Watch: Surviving — and Thriving — in the Downturn

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers and suppliers face multiple headwinds, but they should be looking at the situation as an opportunity to cut costs and streamline supply chains, says Jason Murray, chief executive officer of Shipium.

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Xeal Installs Over 100 EV Charging Stations at Stoneweg U.S. Properties

NGT News

Xeal, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and smarter technology for the multifamily industry, has partnered with Stoneweg U.S. LLC, a real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily acquisitions and developments, to install more than 100 charging stations at 10 of Stoneweg’s properties. The deal will add 40 chargers at two properties in […].

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Watch: There's No Profitability Without Supply Chain Data

Supply Chain Brain

If you don't have a complete view to your global supply chain data, you hamstring your profitability, says Hannah Testani, chief executive officer of Intelligent Audit.

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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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Hall of Fame vs. Hall of “Great”

Carter Logistics

I am a big fan of “Sports Talk” Radio, specifically the Dan Patrick Show. The cast, consisting of Dan Patrick and his four “Danettes,” talk about the daily happenings and events encompassing the world of sports. Throughout the course of a show, they often pose questions and present different scenarios for further discussion and debate. For example, they might ask the question, “Whose career would you rather have…Charles Barkley, a former NBA Most Valuable Player and Olympic Gold Medal winner wh

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Time to leave the valley of inertia

Fleet Owner

Electrification can be a massive undertaking. But once adopted, the effort can gain massive momentum. Fleets sitting on the fence can take the leap to see how to incorporate electric vehicles into their operations.

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California to Approve Plan to Ban Sales of Gas-Powered Cars by 2035

Supply Chain Brain

California is expected to ban the sale of new gasoline vehicles by 2035 as the state takes dramatic steps to reduce emissions and combat the climate emergency.

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Piracy Off the Coast of Somalia is No Longer Considered a Risk

MTS Logistics

According to a report published by the Financial Times this week, piracy off the coast of Somalia will no longer be considered a threat to global shipping after more than a decade of efforts slow and prevent the attacks that disrupted trade and drove up prices regionally. The Proclamation. A group of six international shipping organizations, including the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), proclaimed Monday that, after over a decade of preventative efforts, that the Indian Ocean would no l

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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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U.S. Set to Ship Record Crude Into 2023 as Energy Crisis Deepens

Supply Chain Brain

U.S. crude sales overseas are set to hit fresh records through next year as American oil increasingly takes market share in Europe.

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Fleet Advantage offers free safety audits for Brake Safety Week

Fleet Owner

Fleet Advantage experts are providing audits to help fleets avoid the brake systems and brake adjustment violations that, according to last year’s three-day International Roadcheck data, account for 38.9% of all vehicle out-of-service violations.

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Three Must-Haves for Procurement Professionals Today

Supply Chain Brain

We’re in the third decade of the 21 st century. What competencies are emerging for purchasing leaders?

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DOE Dispenses $40 Million for Clean Hydrogen Technology Deployment

NGT News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is releasing $40 million in funding to advance the development and deployment of clean hydrogen technologies. “DOE is laser focused on building a future with cleaner manufacturing, transportation and electricity – all of which can be achieved with clean hydrogen technology,” states U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M.

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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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Top Supply Chain Publications Recognize BlueGrace Logistics as Dominant Provider in 2022 Rankings

Blue Grace Logistics

BlueGrace Recognized as Dominant Provider Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. News. Press. Whitepaper. Case Study. Webinars. Search. Search. BlueGrace Logistics. Top Supply Chain Publications Recognize BlueGrace Logistics as Dominant Provider in 2022 Rankings. Prestigious distinction symbolizes the best innovative IT practices to enable company growth.

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Narrow Aisle invests in Scotland

Logistics Business Magazine

Narrow Aisle Ltd – the manufacturer of the iconic Flexi Truck articulated warehouse truck range – has extended its warranty, service and parts operation in Scotland. Dedicated to meeting the requirements of Flexi Truck users north of the border, the new investment will see coverage extended to the whole country and will enable rapid response to call-outs across Scotland to ensure that Flexi Truck customers’ performance is optimised.

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13 Chimney Cleaning Tools Service Techs Must Have in 2022

WorkWave

Time To Read: 6 minutes. Some tools are required for the job, and then there are tools you can have that will make your job easier. Every chimney sweep has a wish list, yet there are several essential tools that every professional sweep should have. Knowing what tools chimney sweeps use will help you understand what goes into the work , and professionals should understand them.

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New governance at Port Boulogne Calais 

Logistics Business Magazine

In accordance with the decision of the Board of Directors of the Société d’Exploitation des Ports du Détroit (SEPD), François Lavallee has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors, while general management of Port Boulogne Calais has been entrusted to Benoît Rochet. While on creation of the SEPD, in 2015, it was a Chairman and Chief Executive Officer that was elected as head of the company, the Board of Directors wanted to change its governance by separating the functions of Chairman of t

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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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Research Corner: Brokers are concerned about retaining top customers

FreightWaves SONAR

For freight brokers who are moving contract freight, it’s been a pretty good year so far. The good times won’t last forever, so cheers to you and enjoy the ride while it lasts. For brokers who are living the spot market life, it’s been a bumpy ride. For freight brokers competition is pivoting to price, rather than finding trucks like the past couple of years.

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HAHN Automation celebrates 30th anniversary

Logistics Business Magazine

HAHN Automation is celebrating its 30th anniversary on the market by inviting partners, customers, suppliers and press representatives to join the Innovation Days in Rheinböllen on September 14 and 15. Founded in 1992 by Thomas Hähn in his parents’ garage, the company developed from a small design office in the Hunsrück region to a global group of companies within just under 30 years.

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3 Tips for a Last-Minute Move

Penske Move Ahead

Moving can be stressful enough as it is, but moving at the last minute adds an entirely new level of emotions. When a sudden job change or inspiration for new surroundings hits, Penske Truck Rental offers these three tips to help make a last-minute move the best move. Plan Ahead – As Much As You Can It goes without saying that a “last-minute” move doesn’t allow much time for planning ahead.

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