Talking Logistics

MARCH 22, 2023

Delivery has always been part of the order fulfillment process, but it’s only been in recent years that it has emerged from a cost center, back-end process to become a competitive differentiator and a key driver of customer experience. Even if everything goes perfect in the sales process, a poor delivery experience can quickly taint. Read more The post Home Delivery Performance: Ticking Time Bomb or Market Opportunity?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 22, 2023

Joe Spisak and Joe Lynch discuss how to find a fulfillment partner. Joe Spisak is the Founder and CEO of www.Fulfill.com , a marketplace that connects ecommerce brands with the right warehousing and fulfillment partners. About Joe Spisak Joe Spisak is the Founder and CEO of www.Fulfill.com , a marketplace that connects ecommerce brands with the right warehousing and fulfillment partners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

ProMat 2023 is being held this week, March 202 -23 in Chicago. I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors. For those of you that were unable to attend, this article will provide a thorough second-hand experience of a day at this expansive exhibit. ProMat 2023 occupied both McCormick Place South and McCormick Place North with over 1,000 exhibitors.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 22, 2023

When Joe Bielucki got an email from a corporate logistics director that his rates would take a hit, he was fuming. But with an iron grip on fundamentals, and some advice from his wife, he persuaded them to reverse course and throw in some other perks too.

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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

MARCH 22, 2023

Swift Transportation, Knight Transportation, AAA Cooper and U.S. Xpress were at one time individually owned and operated companies, and each were among the top 50 for hire-carriers in CCJ's Top 250 rankings.

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WorkWave

MARCH 22, 2023

Time To Read: 5 minutes The leading PCOs recognize that their success depends on their ability to make full use of tools that address every facet of their business to attract, service and maintain customers. Finding one tool that incorporates solutions that span every step of your customer’s journey, from prospecting to payments, is a surefire way to join the best in pest.

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NGT News

MARCH 22, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group has developed an automatic charging robot (ACR) for electric vehicles. The ACR for EVs is a one-arm robot capable of plugging a cable into an EV’s charging port and removing it again once charging is complete. Once the vehicle is stationary in the EV-charging bay, the ACR communicates with the vehicle to […] The post Hyundai Motor Group Develops Automatic Charging Robot for EVs appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 22, 2023

Big shippers including Nike, Target and Kohl’s remain guarded in ordering from suppliers as they continue to dig out from a glut of inventory.

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NGT News

MARCH 22, 2023

Revolv, a full-service provider of electric medium-to-heavy commercial fleets, has closed a $15 million Series A funding round led by an affiliated fund of Greenbacker Capital Management LLC, which provides growth capital and guidance for clean energy companies. With the investment, Revolv will expand its operations across North America to support the growing demand for […] The post Revolv Closes Funding Round for Fleet Expansion appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Food Logistics

MARCH 22, 2023

Locus has declared the launch of ShipFlex which is a third-party delivery platform that provides businesses with the flexibility to fully outsource their deliveries to a wide range of delivery carriers.

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NGT News

MARCH 22, 2023

Lightning eMotors, a provider of zero-emission, medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets, says ACE Parking’s San Diego Airport fleet of ZEV4 and ZEV5 shuttle buses have surpassed one million all-electric, zero-emission miles. Lightning delivered 16 Class 4 ZEV4 and 8 Class 5 ZEV5 electric shuttle buses to ACE Parking in 2020.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 22, 2023

In the future, speed, transparency, and the environment will be on shippers’ minds. Future logistics goals and trends will be to deliver cargo to buyers in the fastest way, to monitor all transfer processes in real-time from a warehouse or distribution center to the end customer’s doorstep, and to carry out all these logistics processes based on zero-carbon emissions and with maximum energy efficiency.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 22, 2023

We’ve recently covered ways you can find prospects and warm up your cold calls. You’ve got your eye set on a business you can help, so, how do you go from phone calls to closing a sale as a Freight Broker Agent? A few weeks ago, we held our first educational and virtual Agent Conference of 2023. We had a great line-up of sessions hosted by members of Trinity’s Leadership Team as well as our featured guest Blythe Brumleve of Digital Dispatch , and Everything is Logistics podcast.

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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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RasTrac

MARCH 22, 2023

Are you familiar with the Atlas? If not, keep reading! You don’t want to miss out on this amazing resource for local governments.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 22, 2023

The focus of this year’s LogiMAT trade fair appearance by ROCKETSOLUTION is the innovative RSX1 shuttle system. The very robust small parts storage system for loads up to 50kg is characterised by maximum compaction of the storage locations and low susceptibility to faults. It can be flexibly scaled and easily integrated. With its flagship product RSX1, ROCKETSOLUTION says it continues to be on the road to success.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

MARCH 22, 2023

Swift Transportation, Knight Transportation, AAA Cooper and U.S. Xpress were at one time individually owned and operated companies, and each were among the top 50 for hire-carriers in CCJ's Top 250 rankings.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 22, 2023

Covid-19 has been the catalyst for a dramatic reinvention of the way Jungheinrich UK carries out inventory audits and compliance checks with its engineers, and key to the project has been the creation of an innovative mobile working space for the parts inventory team. Across the UK, Jungheinrich’s engineers support our customers from a network of ‘genuine parts storage locations’.

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WorkWave

MARCH 22, 2023

Time To Read: 5 minutes As restaurants and food delivery services look to stay competitive, one of the most important aspects they must consider is how to keep food hot for delivery. Whether it’s pizza, Chinese takeout, or a gourmet meal from a five-star restaurant – keeping that deliciousness at its optimal temperature can be tricky. But with the right containers, tips, and technologies, you can ensure your customers receive their meals steaming hot every time.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 22, 2023

A leading end-to-end supply chain consultancy , TMX Global, is expanding into the EMEA market with a central London location and the strategic hire of Gerry Power, UK Head of Country. Surging demands, supply shortages and inflationary pressures are putting increasing strain on supply chains throughout the EMEA region, driving an increasing need for businesses to be more resilient, agile and adaptable to fuel future growth.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 22, 2023

Focus on order-to-delivery lead time. Customer satisfaction is the main important goal of any logistics chain, as it affects the image of your company. One of the most crucial aspects of the customer’s opinion is the time you take from order placement to delivery, it doesn’t matter how well you manage all other aspects of your business operations if your customer’s opinion is affected by long order delivery times.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 22, 2023

Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh wireless networks, has unveiled its new Cardinal BreadCrumb module at ProMat. The Cardinal is powerful, lightweight, and notably the smallest within Rajant’s portfolio of industrial wireless nodes. Orders for this first-ever BreadCrumb module specifically tailored to the needs of robotic automation in the warehouse market and Industry 4.0 will be taken starting next week.

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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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Ship Monk

MARCH 22, 2023

Not all heroes wear capes and not all rockstars carry guitars. At ShipMonk, we’re honored to have tons of talented, intelligent, creative, passionate women working to make our corner of the ecommerce world shine bright. In celebration of International Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the ladies dominating the logistics industry across our international ecommerce fulfillment centers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 22, 2023

Yale Materials Handling has changed its brand name to Yale Lift Truck Technologies. The rebranding reflects the company’s emphasis on technology-enabled lift trucks for warehouse and intralogistics operations, delivered through a strong network of independent dealers. Yale says the rebrand highlights how it is responding to ever-changing market conditions and demands, whilst emphasising its strengths in providing solutions for customers’ needs.

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 22, 2023

It’s no secret that the trucking industry is short more than 80,000 professional drivers. And what’s worse, it’s predicted the industry will have a turnover in excess of one million drivers by 2030, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA).

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 22, 2023

As demand grows rapidly, many packaging distributors rely on disparate technology systems and manual processes that are draining resources and decreasing productivity.

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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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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 22, 2023

Steve Beverly, Penske Logistics senior vice president of finance, has been honored by Supply and Demand Chain Executive with the 2023 Pros to Know Award. The annual Pros to Know award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage the supply chain for competitive advantage, according to the publication.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 22, 2023

The 48-hour strike, which is to end on the morning of March 25, has largely paralyzed cargo handling at major ports including Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 22, 2023

The technology needed to meet pending SEC climate disclosure rules on emissions is not want-to-have but is must-have, says Josh Bouk, president of Trax Technologies.

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