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Advantages of Integrating your 3PL WMS with Online Marketplaces

Camelot 3PL Software

Integrating a 3PL Warehouse Management System (WMS) with online ecommerce marketplaces is essential for businesses looking to streamline their operations and increase efficiency. In this blog post, we will explore the importance and benefits of this integration and how it can help businesses to grow and succeed. The 3PL WMS is designed to manage and control the movement and storage of goods within a warehouse.

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Automating The Warehouse with Gary Allen

The Logistics of Logistics

Gary Allen and Joe Lynch discuss automating the warehouse. Gary is Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence at Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in supply chain , dedicated transportation and fleet management solutions, that has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies® for 2023. About Gary Allen Gary Allen is Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence at Ryder System, Inc.

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The World Economic Forum Warns of Polycrises

Logistics Viewpoints

There are a handful of insightful reports I look forward to every year. The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report is one of them. This year’s report is based on interviews with over 1,200 experts across academia, business, government, the international community and civil society. “’Global risk’” is defined as the possibility of the occurrence of an event or condition which, if it occurs, would negatively impact a significant proportion of global GDP, population or natural resources.

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2023 State of the Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Industry Report

Logistics Management

In this year’s Third-Party Logistics State of the Industry Report, you’ll learn about our top trends for the year and recommended best practices that will help you thrive despite these issues.

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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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How to Turn Low-Trust Business Relationships into High-Performing Partnerships

Talking Logistics

I’ve argued over the past few years that we have a trust problem in supply chain management. For example, in a survey we conducted with our Indago supply chain research community in September 2021, more than half of the respondents (56%) either agreed or strongly agreed that “you can’t be too careful when dealing with. Read more The post How to Turn Low-Trust Business Relationships into High-Performing Partnerships appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Refuse Fleet Buys Mack LR Electric as First EV

NGT News

Evergreen Waste Services, based in Hockessin, Del., has ordered a Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle, the first electric vehicle in the company’s fleet. The vehicle will operate in a residential area in New Castle County, Del. Marcus Stevens, president of Evergreen Waste, says Evergreen wanted to support the adoption of electrification and the move toward […] The post Refuse Fleet Buys Mack LR Electric as First EV appeared first on NGT News.

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The Tough Road to Responsible Sourcing for EV Automakers

Supply Chain Brain

Jamie Wallisch wants companies to recognize that they truly have leverage. “Manufacturers do have an important part to play, even though it seems so high up and far removed,” she says.

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Lion Electric Pairs Up with Mitsubishi HC Capital for Financing Solutions

NGT News

The Lion Electric Company, a manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, says it has entered into an agreement with Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada and its related company, ENGS Commercial Finance Co, to provide financing solutions to Lion school bus and truck customers in the U.S. and Canada through LionCapital Solutions’ vehicle financing program.

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Electric Vehicles Could Match Gasoline Cars on Price This Year

Supply Chain Brain

Competition, government incentives and falling raw material prices are making battery-powered cars more affordable sooner than expected.

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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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Legislation introduced to update carrier safety rating system

Overdrive Online

The legislation would require brokers and shippers to use carriers not deemed unfit by FMCSA, and also require FMCSA to update its regulations for how they determine whether a carrier is safe or unfit to operate.

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Heavy Equipment Shipping: All You Need to Know

Trinity Logistics

Whether owning or renting, heavy equipment is a big investment in your business – and you don’t want to take unnecessary risks that can lead to loss or damage during transportation. Heavy equipment shipping can be challenging , but it’s not as complicated as it appears when you have the right provider. To help you ship your heavy equipment safely, here’s some additional information you may need.

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Amazon’s Self-Driving Car Shuttles People on Public Roads for the First Time

Supply Chain Brain

The company said the robotaxi trip marks the first time that a vehicle designed without human controls has carried passengers on a public road.

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Recession likely inbound but freight outlook 'less pessimistic'

Commercial Carrier Journal

Freight brokers near evenly spit on spot rate outlook but far less optimistic on contract rates.

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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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Solving Today’s Inventory and Sustainability Challenges With Marketing and AI

Supply Chain Brain

Each year, millions of garments are bought and disposed of by consumers, leaving behind a wake of water pollution and carbon emissions.

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BSI Supply Chain Risk Insights Report

Logistics Management

Beyond the storm: how organizations can transition from survive to thrive in 2023

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Labor Talks Continue to Stall on the West Coast

MTS Logistics

As February rolls along, so too do the labor talks between dockworkers from the West Coast of the United States and their employers. The discussion has now stretched nearly 10 months, with little to indicate there’s little to indicate an agreement is on the horizon. Coupled with dropping volumes, patience has begun to wear thin. The Situation Ongoing labor talks have been a staple in the logistics and shipping industry since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Taking Risks and Amplifying Your Voice in the Workplace

Women in Trucking

Each day we make decisions that impact our career. For a woman in a male-populated industry, stepping outside your comfort zone, trying something new or addressing an unfamiliar subject can often feel daunting, challenging or uncertain. But as the old adage goes, with risk comes reward. Knowing where and when to take a risk or raise your voice in the workplace can be empowering and, over time, uncover growth opportunities.

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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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Solid import volume growth is the key theme of Descartes’ Global Shipping Report

Logistics Management

For the month of January, Descartes noted that U.S. container volumes—at 2,068,943 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—were up 7.2% compared to December’s 1,929,032 TEU, which were down 1.3% compared to November, and its largest December to January increase in the last six years. While volume saw a sequential gain, they were down 16.1% annually, with the caveat that this tally was only 0.3% below a pre-pandemic January 2019.

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How to Innovate Your Supply Chain Management: What You Need to Know

3PL Links

How to Innovate Your Supply Chain Management: What You Need to Know | Image Source: Axestrack Organizations must prioritize supply chain management and implement strategies to increase its efficiency if they want to compete in the market. After all, the days of the sales department being completely in charge of customer happiness are long gone. It is important to realize that a great buying experience also includes high-quality, efficient, and accurate product delivery.

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Dambach at ProMAT Chicago

Logistics Business Magazine

DAMBACH Lagersysteme is excited to participate in the upcoming ProMAT 2023 trade fair in Chicago, running from 20th to 23rd March 2023. The booth (S1518) will showcase the newest development in material handling for pallets and small parts – the advanced MONOFLEX rail guided vehicle with hybrid conveyor. This event offers a fantastic opportunity for visitors to learn about the latest industry advancements and to experience DAMBACH Lagersysteme’s cutting-edge solutions first hand.

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What Is Upcycling?

Compactor Management Company

Sustainable living is a challenging goal for everyone and if you feel anxious about the impact of human activities on the planet, you are not alone. The current climate crisis demands that we reduce our carbon footprint, which is more than just knowing how to recycle. Upcycling has become a popular solution for sustainability and it is not hard to see why.

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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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ERP Software Solution Firm Promotes

Logistics Business Magazine

Iptor, a provider of cloud-based ERP software solutions for the distribution, timber, publishing and pharma industries, today announces a series of leadership promotions, establishing the executive team that will drive continued growth. Having successfully transformed Iptor, alongside CEO Jayne Archbold, by developing it into a cloud business through the launch of Iptor.com and acquiring TimberTec and PLX, whilst also driving 79% EBITDA growth since 2016, Christopher Catterfeld, Iptor Chief Mark

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A Three-Part Series: Powerful Advancements in Manufacturing You Can Make Now

Supply Chain Brain

Dag Calafell, director of Azure solutions with MCA Connect , talks about the company's three-part series about real-life, low-code solutions that empower manufacturers to do more with less.

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TSC Printronix Auto ID Adds UK Repairs

Logistics Business Magazine

UK end-users and channel partners no longer face time delays or transportation costs returning failed TSC or Printronix branded printers to Germany for repair, as TSC Printronix Auto ID has just opened a UK repair centre to better support this region. “By opening a satellite repair centre in the UK, we can deliver faster resolution of repairs and a more cost-effective service for our distributors (VAD), resellers (VAR) and end customers nationally,” says Jaime de Sousa, Service Specialist, TSC P

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Oil Swings as Recovery of Crude Exports Counters Russia’s Cut

Supply Chain Brain

On February 10th, Russia announced it would slash its output by half a million barrels a day. The decision led to a significant uptick in bullishness in the options market, while firming up timespreads.

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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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What Is Biodegradable Packaging?

Compactor Management Company

Businesses are aware that customer demands are constantly evolving and now, sustainability is a major concern for consumers. A recent survey by McKinsey & Company found that 66% of consumers take into account the environmental impact before making a purchase. To cater to this growing trend, companies across various industries are making an effort to offer more eco-friendly options, and packaging is one area where they can make a difference.

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Using Automation to Transform the Source-to-Pay Cycle

Supply Chain Brain

Organizations lose between 3% and 4% of their total external spending due to high transaction costs, inefficiencies and non-compliance in the source-to-pay cycle.

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Alaska Service Announcement: Anchorage Arrival Delay MTC224

Odyssey Logistics

Dear Valued Customers, Please review the latest alert from Matson: MTC224N is delayed on its northbound voyage to Anchorage due to inclement weather. We plan to start vessel operations at 1900 on Tuesday, February 14th with cargo availability beginning at 2030. Gate operations will open during normal business hours and close at 2300 on Tuesday, Continue Reading The post Alaska Service Announcement: Anchorage Arrival Delay MTC224 appeared first on Odyssey Logistics & Technology.