Mon.Sep 12, 2022

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Top Five Transportation Trends

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium , sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint.

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Video: How warehouse slotting can improve efficiency

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Looking to improve the efficiency of your warehousing operations? You may want to pay closer attention to warehouse slotting. Slotting in the warehouse refers to the placement of products to reflect their velocity and to reduce travel time by order pickers.

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Lowering the Minimum Age of Interstate Truck Drivers to 18

Talking Logistics

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that was signed into law in the US last year includes funding for setting up an apprenticeship pilot program for commercial driver’s license holders under the age of 21 to operate in interstate commerce. Last December, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are. Read more Lowering the Minimum Age of Interstate Truck Drivers to 18.

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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Highlights Benefits, Challenges of Trucking Industry

Food Logistics

67% of truck driver surveyed agree that they feel their job is appreciated, yet 83% experience daily challenges with recent increases in fuel prices.

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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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IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator comes in for further criticism

Supply Chain and Logistics

A critique of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s new Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) which comes into effect January 1, 2023. The CII assigns a rating to ships based on their carbon efficiency.

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Controlling Unconscious Bias Toward Suppliers

Supply Chain Brain

Rather than continually reassessing and optimizing supplier arrangements in an effort to ensure ongoing best value, many companies slip into a pattern of relying habitually on the same limited group of supply chain partners. .

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NeoVolta Begins National Battery Deployment in EOS Linx EV Charging Stations

NGT News

Smart energy storage solutions manufacturer NeoVolta Inc.’s systems will be deployed in electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at select national gas and convenience store locations, starting in Georgia. This initial phase of installations is part of an expected nationwide rollout of NeoVolta batteries in 1,000 EOS Linx EV charging stations. With the introduction of the […].

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Watch: The Real Meaning of ESG in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The term ESG — environmental, social and governance — is familiar to most companies today. But the concept as it relates to corporate action isn't fully understood, says Bonnie Nixon, director of ESG and sustainability with Long Beach Container Terminal. .

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Ideanomics, Global Environmental Products Produce Electric Street Sweepers for Cities

NGT News

Ideanomics’ US Hybrid subsidiary is supplying Global Environmental Products (GEP) with its proprietary electric and hybrid electric propulsion kits for use in the construction of 62 zero-emission street sweepers. GEP will provide 17 electric street sweepers to California’s Department of Transportation. In addition, the company has signed a letter of intent to supply 30 plug-in […].

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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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U.S. Heat Wave Hits Supermarkets’ Produce Sections

Supply Chain Brain

A heat wave in the Western U.S. is coursing through farming supply chains and into supermarkets, leaving distributors searching for leafy greens and fruits from sources ranging from Canada to Florida.

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How Shippers Gain Competitive Advantage Amid Elevated, Volatile Energy Costs

Food Logistics

Shippers can gain a competitive advantage through market-based fuel reimbursement, sourcing SmartWay carriers and exploring alternative modes of transportation in the short term.

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Embracing Technology to Optimize the Food and Beverage Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

To meet our planet’s increasing demand for sustainable production while coping with supply chain disruptions, food and beverage industry players are turning to new technologies.

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DB Schenker Celebrates its Hard-Working Truck Drivers

Now, That's Logistics

Trucks move about 73% of the nation’s freight by weight , which equates to 10.2 billion tons of goods worth more than $732 billion traversing the nation’s roads during any given year. At the wheel of these vehicles are about 3.6 million men and women who keep this vital transportation network running every day. Frederick May is one of those important individuals.

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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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Pennsylvania DEP Releases Bigger Rebates to Purchase EVs, Money for Fast Chargers

NGT News

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is increasing its consumer rebates for electric vehicles (EV) and providing $3.4 million in Pennsylvania Volkswagen settlement funds for the installation of 54 DC fast chargers in 16 locations in major traffic corridors. “DEP continues to work strategically to support Pennsylvanians’ growing interest in zero-emission electric vehicles, supporting […].

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MTS Logistics Holds 2nd Annual Clean Oceans Project Cleanup Event

MTS Logistics

This past Saturday, September 10th, MTS Logistics held its second annual Clean Oceans Project event. The event was held at Coney Island beach in New York City. Employees and their families came together for a great cause. While the focus was on cleaning the beach, our main goal was to educate and raise awareness for the current and future generations to come.

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The Current State of Imports and Exports

Blue Grace Logistics

The Current State of Imports and Exports Show Submenu Resources. The Logistics Blog®. News. Press. Whitepaper. Case Study. Webinars. Search. Search. BlueGrace Logistics. Imports and exports are being disrupted by turbulence in the supply chain. What are the causes, impacts, and how can shippers successfully navigate this environment? What’s in the article: The Supply Chain Bullwhip.

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Swedish grocery retailer increases operational efficiency

Logistics Business Magazine

TGW is working on a flagship project for Sweden’s number one grocery retailer ICA Sweden and is scheduled to finish by January 2026. This highly-automated fulfilment centre, about a 100km west of Stockholm, will allow ICA Sweden to increase the efficiency of its processes and expedite delivery to its shops. A 30m-high freezer warehouse for pallets will replenish a highly-dynamic shuttle system.

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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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India’s Top Conglomerate in Talks to Join Club of iPhone Makers

Supply Chain Brain

Tata Group is in talks with a Taiwanese supplier to Apple Inc. to establish an electronics manufacturing joint venture in India, seeking to assemble iPhones in the South Asian country.

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Consumers dissatisfied with sustainability of retail delivery

Logistics Business Magazine

Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has released findings from its survey ‘Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity’, which examined consumer sentiment of retailers’ sustainability practices around their delivery operations. The survey found that only 38% of consumers felt retailers were doing a good job of using sustainable delivery practices.

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Is the Buyer-Supplier Relationship a Zero-Sum Game?

Supply Chain Brain

For all the talk of the need for collaboration between manufacturers and their suppliers, there are situations when their best interests come into direct conflict. .

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New IFOY jurors appointed

Logistics Business Magazine

The IFOY organisation has announced the appointment of three jurors to the IFOY AWARD jury. Newly elected to the international committee are Alejandra Cabornero, Editor-in-Chief of the Spanish logistics magazine “Logística Profesional” and Michal Stengl, Editor-in-Chief of the Czech trade title “Transport a Logistika” Re-elected to her new position as Editor-in-Chief of “Cuadernos de Logística” in Spain was long-time IFOY juror Isabel Rodrigo.

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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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Turning Automated TMS Functions Into a Competitive Advantage

MercuryGate

As global supply chains grow more complex, reducing costs becomes more difficult. Increased customer demands result in a more significant strain on resources. Automated TMS functions change the narrative, and shippers need to understand why Challenges in Maintaining a Competitive Advantage in Today’s World Advancement is everywhere. While consumers push the limits of “fast, free” […].

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[Case Study] Secrets to improve driver performance in the trucking industry

Loginext

[Case Study] Secrets to improve driver performance in the trucking industry As the number of deliveries has risen globally, companies have to ensure they efficiently utilize their fleet. The freight trucking industry has seen a growth of 3.8% in 2022 and seems to recover after a two-year slump. There were approximately 3.5 million truck […].

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Shipping Labels for eCommerce Orders

Ship Monk

If the greatest chef of all time cooks the greatest steak of all time it hardly matters if that meat gets sent to a vegan’s table. Product perfection can easily be foiled by flawed delivery. As an eCommerce business owner, what goes inside your boxes is just as important as what goes outside, i.e. the shipping label that provides pivotal information about what is being shipped, how it is being shipped, where it’s going, and who it’s going to.

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C-Suite Discussion: What Leading Companies are Doing to Optimize Supply Chains in 2022

Supply Chain Brain

Moments matter in your supply chain. And, in today's world of ultra high competition driven, those who can react the fastest win.

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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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Penske Thanks U.S. Drivers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Penske Move Ahead

In today’s world, nearly every aspect of daily life is made possible because a truck driver delivered the goods and resources people need. And as our world faced unprecedented challenges throughout the coronavirus pandemic, it was our resilient and committed truck drivers who kept our businesses, grocery stories and hospitals stocked with the essential items needed to keep us safe.

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Alaska Service Announcement: LNG Single Sailing

Odyssey Logistics

Valued Customers of American Fast Freight, Inc., please view the latest announcement from TOTE: Please note that Midnight Sun will be undergoing LNG commissioning with the U.S. Coast Guard starting this week. During the LNG commissioning period, our usual weekly service will be impacted with changes to the following dates: Northbound Wednesday, September 14 – NB Voyage.

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Ocean Freight Survival Guide with Nathan Strang

The Logistics of Logistics

Nathan Strang and Joe Lynch discuss the challenging shipping environment and why shippers need an ocean freight survival guide. Nathan is the Director of Ocean Trade Lane Management at Flexport , the operating system for global trade. About Nathan Strang. Nathan Strang is the Director of Ocean Trade Lane Management at Flexport where he actively fights global logistics chaos.