Wed.Jun 15, 2022

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How to Increase Market Share Through the Post-Purchase Experience

Supply Chain Brain

Merchants and brands are being forced to navigate the perfect storm — inflation, supply chain issues, climate change and unsteady shopper behavior.

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Thinking Like a CEO with Dan Slagen

The Logistics of Logistics

Dan Slagen and Joe Lynch discuss thinking like a CEO and why it is so important these days for every employee regardless of their job function. Dan is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Tomorrow.io and the author of Understanding Start-Up CEOs: And the Mindset You Need to Successfully Work For One. About Dan Slagen. Dan Slagen is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Tomorrow.io, and a 4-time start-up executive specializing in scaling global go-to-market functions from early stage to $

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Gordon Food Services Conquers the Last Mile

Logistics Viewpoints

Over the last couple of years, as the Covid pandemic has changed the way consumers interact and shop with retailers, brands, and consumer goods companies, last mile delivery has become increasingly important. Customer expectations for expedited delivery are becoming more commonplace, in both the B2B and B2C world. And as the lines continue to blur between B2B and B2C, and the model expands to a B2B2C focus, order fulfillment processes become more complex.

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Low loads double methane slip on LNG carrier voyage

Supply Chain and Logistics

A study by scientists from Queen Mary University oof London scientists measured methane and CO2 emissions from marine power sources. They instrumented a new LNG carrier (2021 completion), on both the main engines and the generator engines.

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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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Drone Delivery: A 9+ Year Gestation for Amazon Prime Air

Talking Logistics

I believe we’re witnessing the birth of a new transportation mode, one that will take many years to develop and mature (but will probably happen sooner than we think), and one that will make our current discussions about driverless cars and same-day delivery sound silly in retrospect. I wrote that back in February 2013 in. Read more Drone Delivery: A 9+ Year Gestation for Amazon Prime Air.

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Winners of SuperRigs 2022

Fleet Owner

In an event showcasing operators' endless innovation, Shell Rotella's truck beauty pageant saw contestants compete for over $25,000 in cash and prizes.

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How Manufacturers Are Building Resilience in the Shortage Economy

Supply Chain Brain

In a race to fortify their supply chains, leading manufacturers are realizing value from digital transformation beyond the factory floor.

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Nashville dealership gets first Volvo EV certification in state

Fleet Owner

Nacarato Volvo Trucks in the Nashville metro area is the first dealership in Tennessee that will be able to sell Volvo electric vehicles. The center will also be able to service EVs and train technicians.

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WorkWave Opens Registration for its 2023 Beyond Service User Conference

WorkWave

Time To Read: 2 minutes. The 2023 Beyond Service User Conference, being held January 8-11, 2023 in Orlando, once again unites the industry’s leading field service companies with one exciting and impactful event. HOLMDEL, NJ – 06/15/2022 – WorkWave ® , a leading provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, has opened registration for its 2023 Beyond Service User Conference, one of the field service industry’s biggest and most excitin

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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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How OEE and MOM can be used to streamline manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) together with an ERP system allows manufacturers to collect the data, visualize and analyze it, and make decisions. Manufacturers know that the world has changed, They don’t have long production runs anymore, they know they have to ensure the quality and consistency of products, and they are under pressure to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency.

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Are Your Products Eligible for Tariff Refunds? Here's What to Know

Supply Chain Brain

USTR has announced it will reinstate through the end of this year more than 350 previously expired China duty exclusions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. It’s important to act now to identify qualifying exclusions and estimate potential duty refund amounts.

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Pilot Partners with VoltaGrid on Compressed Natural Gas, Hydrogen Platform

NGT News

Pilot Co., a fuel supplier and travel center operator in North America, is launching a new compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen delivery platform. This expansion includes a partnership with VoltaGrid LLC to develop a low-carbon fuels network. Pilot Company’s recent investment in a large-scale fleet of CNG and hydrogen trailers and in VoltaGrid’s low-carbon […].

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AI Driven Best Practices in Warehouse Execution

Supply Chain Brain

Warehouse work has been transforming at an amazing rate over the past several years and operators are constantly looking for new, innovative ways to deliver immediate, impactful improvements in productivity and accuracy. .

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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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XENDEE Raises $12 Million to Finance Net-Zero DER, EV Charging Deployments

NGT News

XENDEE Corp., a distributed energy resources (DER) planning and operation software company, has raised $12 million in Series A financing to increase the company’s Net-Zero DER and ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging platform deployments. Anzu Partners led the round, with additional financing from TravelCenters of America Inc. (TA), a full-service travel center network, Evergy Ventures, […].

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Watch: What Does ‘Well-Orchestrated’ Warehouse Automation Look Like?

Supply Chain Brain

A well-orchestrated, automated warehouse requires a smart fulfillment software platform that can tie together all the data-management systems that go into warehouse operations, says Akash Gupta, chief technology officer and co-founder of one-stop warehouse automation provider Grey Orange.

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EV Safe Charge Unplugs Stationary Charging with ZiGGY Mobile EV Charging Robot

NGT News

EV Safe Charge Inc., a provider of flexible electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, has unveiled ZiGGY, a mobile EV charging robot. ZiGGY will bring EV charging to parking facilities, shopping and entertainment centers, hotels, fleet operators, and property owners, providing cost-effective charging, overcoming the limitations of stationary EV chargers without the need for costly electrical […].

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PAM Transport acquires Metropolitan Trucking

Commercial Carrier Journal

PAM Transportation spent $77.4 million to acquire New York City-based Metropolitan Trucking – now "the Northeast regional face for PAM.".

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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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Watch: The Big Logistics Challenges: Now and Tomorrow

Supply Chain Brain

Terence Leung, senior director of solutions with Blue Yonder, offers a vision of the future for logistics.

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BrightDrop acquires AI software of tech startup Marain

Fleet Owner

General Motors subsidiary and maker of electric vehicles for last-mile delivery plans to integrate fleet-optimization software into its Zevo vans and Trace e-carts.

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US Congress Passes Ocean Shipping Bill

Blue Grace Logistics

The Ocean Shipping Bill is intended to improve oversight of ocean shipping by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the U.S. agency that oversees ocean shipping, and increase industry transparency. Supporters hope this will limit interference from a small group of large ocean carriers who currently control all aspects maritime trade often leaving importers and exporters with few options other than to accept additional costs.

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Trinity Logistics Selected as Green Supply Chain Partner of 2022

Trinity Logistics

Inbound Logistics has named Trinity Logistics as a Green Supply Chain Partner of 2022. Inbound Logistics selected 75 honorees that “walk the walk” when it comes to commitment to supply chain sustainability and given the global environment this year, Trinity Logistics is very honored to have been selected. Sustainability is something Trinity has always taken very seriously.

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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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Helsingborg launches ”Paris Agreement” for logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

Helsingborg is one of Europe’s most innovative and climate-smart cities. Now Helsingborg, together with representatives for the entire logistics chain, is launching the Helsingborg Declaration – the logistics sector’s equivalent to the Paris Agreement with a view to becoming climate neutral by 2030. “We aim to be Europe’s most sustainable and fast-moving logistics hub.

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Father’s Day Shipping 2022: How to Deliver Dad Presents

GoShip Blog

Before Father’s Day 2022, many customers are looking for a unique gift, worrying about its timely and safe delivery. Let us help you organize successful Father’s Day shipping! Challenges of holiday shipping. Just like any other holiday, Father’s Day requires you to be ready for proactive shipping and intensified demand for certain types of products.

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HAI Robotics attracts US$100 in financing

Logistics Business Magazine

HAI Robotics , a pioneer in Autonomous Case-handling Robot (ACR) systems for warehouse logistics, has received over US$100 million in a D+ round of financing. The lead investor is Capital Today, and co-investors include a top US dollar fund and existing shareholders including 5Y Capital, Source Code Capital, Sequoia Capital and 01VC. This is the third round of financing it has obtained within the past 12 months.

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Inbound Logistics vs. Outbound Logistics

Ship Monk

The realm of fulfillment has a lot of terminology. Today, we’re talking about the difference between inbound logistics and outbound logistics. Both of these are vital to your fulfillment process, as they deal with the receiving and sending of your products. At a glance, inbound logistics and outbound logistics refer to the different stages that goods go through while moving down the supply chain.

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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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How we scaled supply chain AI to improve predictive visibility of shipments

Shippeo

Dataiku is helping Shippeo systemize use of data and AI to increase its pace of innovation, by offering improved ways to ingest, clean and transform data, design and train ML models, and manage model lifecycles.

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Forklift Speed: Everything You Need to Know

Conger

This is your complete guide to forklift speeds. We’ve put together everything you need to know, including: How fast forklifts can travel. What OSHA says about forklift speed. Industry-standard forklift speed limits. How to calculate a safe forklift speed. Tips for safe forklift travel. Let’s dive in! Table of Contents. What Does OSHA Say About Forklift Speed?

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New Features to Improve Driver Experience

Logistics Business Magazine

In recent years, the workforce that powers physical operations – drivers, field technicians, fleet managers, dispatchers and more – has had to manage their organizations with limited resources under unprecedented circumstances. As a result, this industrial workforce requires the right tools and technology to meet increasing customer demand.