Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Sustainable manufacturer Ball Beverage Packaging EMEA has reduced its inbound supply chain carbon emissions by 82% following a partnership with global supply chain company Woodland Group. The carbon reductions took place between March 2021 and September 2022. Woodland Group initiated a new rail route for Ball within the transport chain at its Doncaster facility which resulted in 4.35x less emissions across 1,442 FEU’s (forty-foot equivalent containers).

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NGT News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Mullen Automotive Inc. has brought in Ronald Dixon as general manager of government sales, with a focus on U.S. government vehicle procurement programs. He has 42 years of automotive experience, including over 20 years leading General Motors’ federal government fleet sales team. Leading all aspects of bidding, contract approvals and price negotiations, Dixon was responsible […].

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Without the right cybersecurity practices, freight factoring companies could introduce security vulnerabilities for freight brokers, shippers and carriers. .

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Rail carloads—at 1,162,736—fell 0.9%, or 10,437 carloads, annually. Intermodal containers and trailers—at 1,230,291 units—were off 5.4%, or 70,107 units.

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Locus

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The retail industry around the globe is in a state of flux. Retailers and CEP (Courier, Express and Parcel) businesses are trying hard to find a balance between customer expectations and profitability. To satisfy the increasing customer demand and enhance their competitiveness, they are under constant pressure to improve their First Attempt Delivery Rate (FADR).

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NGT News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Mack Trucks has delivered the Mack LR Electric model to Casella Waste Systems Inc., introducing it as the first electric refuse vehicle in the state of Vermont. It will be used in residential collection in Rutland, Vt. “Congratulations to Casella for its dedication to sustainability,” says Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. “The […].

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Today’s post was written by ChatGPT. Okay, it wasn’t. But it could have been. Maybe. Or maybe not. But I did ask ChatGPT to write a poem about supply chain management and here’s what it wrote in about 6 seconds: I’ve moved up in the “Seven Stages of Robot Replacement,” which Kevin Kelly wrote about. Read more. The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 9, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The drive toward business ownership was strong for Temple all throughout her 20-plus years pulling tankers as a company driver. When the youngest of her six children was finally grown, and after a lot of planning, she made the jump. Hear why here.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Long Haul Trucking, a CCJ Top 250 for-hire carrier, put an OTR spin on coming to Santa's rescue in a new children's book.

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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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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2022

While a shortage of shipping containers, yes, the physical containers themselves, was a major issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry now faces a new problem. Too many shipping containers. The Situation. During the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic, a drastic uptick in consumer behavior created a shortage of shipping containers. Now, as the global economy looks towards 2023, the opposite issue has popped up – there are too many shipping containers.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

DECEMBER 9, 2022

A recent Netradyne survey of small- to medium-sized fleets shows that 69% have considered imposing monetary fines to address negative driving behavior, but Netradyne is trying to change that narrative with AI that reinforces positive driving behavior.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Oakland International has promoted Stuart Pugh to deputy site operations manager at its warehouse facility in Redditch. Previously deputy operations manager, Pugh now oversees the day-to-day operations of its ambient, frozen and chilled warehouses which encompass co-packing, direct-to-consumer (D2C), distress load management (DLM) and quality assurance (QA).

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Every business owner wishes to satisfy their customers and keep them happy. So, if you would love to make your wishes come true, steer clear of making freight shipping mistakes. Here’s the thing, you are just one mistake away from losing customers and money. And that is bad for business, especially if you pride yourself in delivering high-quality customer experience.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Instead of becoming sucked into a race to supply racking at the cheapest price in the quickest time, Bito focuses on bespoke projects that attract long-term customers. Today’s industrial racking game is a relentless race to the bottom. Bito consciously decided not to operate in this space. Instead, it takes a more consultative approach with its customers to ensure their warehousing operations run safely and smoothly.“ We’re not particularly interested in kitting out mega sheds with racking,” say

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NGT News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Arup, in partnership with Enel, has released Toward Sustainable Fleet Transitions, a report that brings together insights from practitioners and subject matter experts on how to catalyze, streamline and accelerate sustainable fleet transitions. Arup and Enel synthesize lessons learned from ZEV specialists, energy providers, fleet owners and managers, and circular economy experts to set out […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

British clothing company QUIZ expects to deliver over two million packages by the end of next year. Higher volumes of shipments inevitably lead to higher volumes of returns and, if not managed efficiently, this can become expensive and time consuming to manage. To help it achieve its target, QUIZ has extended its partnership with nShift, a global leader in parcel delivery management software.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 9, 2022

ShipMonk is privileged to have a lot of hard working, incredible team members at all our state-of-the-art locations. We love showing them appreciation at every opportunity, and so we created “Thank You Thursday” to celebrate employees on a weekly basis. Check out the shout outs from November across our fulfillment center locations. And if you want to join one of our amazing fulfillment center teams, visit our ShipMonk Careers page today!

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

CMC Packaging Automation, a global leader in right-sized packaging technology , has a new brand, logo, and website. Formerly known as CMC Machinery, the new brand reflects CMC’s focus on innovation and will support the company’s global expansion. To meet the demands of the global logistics and e-commerce market, CMC pioneers solutions for right- sized packaging.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Lately the term “socio-technical system has been starting to show up more and I thought this would be an opportunity to weigh in on what I think it means. Though the concept has been around since at least 1951 (see below), I think I have tended to “bleep over” the term as jargon without giving it a lot of thought. I don’t think I am alone in that.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Dr. Erez Agmoni and Joe Lynch discuss Maersk innovation. Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk, the largest shipping company in the world. About Erez Agmoni. Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk in North America. After many years working in Israel, Asia, and Latin America, Erez is now based in New Jersey, USA.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The chip shortage has been one of the hottest topics in 2022. I read an article earlier this week that broke it down pretty succinctly. At the beginning of the year, the global chip shortage had become so dire that large industrial companies were taking scarce chips out of washing machines to plug them into industrial modules. Since then, the worst of the global chip shortage has likely passed but the recovery is trudging along slowly and unevenly.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Construction work in cold, ice and snow – the winter months are a great challenge for the building and civil engineering sector. Advances in technology as well as the development of new materials and products mean that construction sites can now run smoothly almost without interruptions, even during the winter months. With more than 60 years of know-how in plastics processing, the Craemer Group is actively contributing to this trend with its range of high-quality products made from injection mou

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