Tue.Feb 21, 2023

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ShipStation adds UPS to its Carriers

Logistics Business Magazine

ShipStation, a cloud-based e-commerce shipping solution, today announces that UPS is live on its carrier services platform in the UK. This new collaboration gives UK merchants using ShipStation access to UPS’s domestic and international shipping services at discounted rates, making it easier to scale their delivery operations, save on shipping costs and grow their revenue.

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Why accurate, real-time location data is a must for efficient operations

Logistics Management

Find out how next-generation workforce management apps use accurate, real-time location data to power successful operations in this webinar with Radar CEO and Co-Founder Nick Patrick.

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Cyprus seeking EU support for shipping industry sanctions impact

Supply Chain and Logistics

Sanctions have made many ocean carriers change the registry of their ships to countries that are not involved in enforcing them. Cyprus is one such flag state.

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Uber Freight and WattEV partner up for electric truck pilot

Logistics Management

Through this collaboration, WattEV will provide electric trucking capability to Uber Freight shippers, beginning with CHEP, a pallet and container pool services provider, noted an Uber Freight blog posting.

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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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Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) – The Greatest Success Factor

Logistics Bureau

Want to find out the greatest success factor in S&OP? What do you need to have an effective one? Watch the full video below as we discuss what makes the S&OP work.

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CALSTART Appoints Ben Mandel to Strategic Initiatives Position

NGT News

CALSTART says Ben Mandel, formerly senior director of the Northeast Region for the organization, has been promoted to first vice president, strategic initiatives. In his new role, Mandel will create, plan and implement innovative strategies and programs that will accelerate the growth of the clean transportation industry. The role is a new position created within […] The post CALSTART Appoints Ben Mandel to Strategic Initiatives Position appeared first on NGT News.

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Digital Twins in the Warehouse: An Essential Overview

Supply Chain Brain

A digital twin is a continuously updated, virtual representation of the physical warehouse that tracks assets and inventory, orchestrates staffing and workflow, and tests future scenarios in real time to improve performance and resilience.

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Truckload Carrier Fleet Partners with Volvo Autonomous Solutions

NGT News

Ascend LLC, a truckload carrier that offers middle-mile supply chain solutions, has formed a partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) to reserve capacity for V.A.S.’s hub-to-hub autonomous transportation offering in the first lane planned for operation. “We are excited to begin testing autonomous, long distance linehaul options within our network,” says Scott Stowers, President of […] The post Truckload Carrier Fleet Partners with Volvo Autonomous Solutions appeared first on NG

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Multi-Shipper Dedicated Fleet Eliminates Empty Miles

Food Logistics

The program leverages Leaf Adapt technology to analyze shippers’ data and coordinate multi-shipper moves across the transportation grid.

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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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Kaptyn Using Zeem Solutions Fleet-as-a-Service Offering

NGT News

Zeem Solutions, an electric vehicle fleet-as-a-service provider, says client Kaptyn is now operating its EV mobility platform, with all Southern California employee drivers working from Zeem Solutions’ Los Angeles depot. Starting with six Teslas on site, Kaptyn is on track to expand its operations to include 50 electric vehicles by this summer. With its fully […] The post Kaptyn Using Zeem Solutions Fleet-as-a-Service Offering appeared first on NGT News.

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It’s time to make supply chain managers a C-suite partner, says report

Logistics Management

A new survey finds SCMs can provide valuable insight that improves customer service.

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Republic Services Adding Electric Side-Loaders in Phoenix

NGT News

Republic Services Inc. says it has finalized a long-term deal with Oshkosh Corp. to begin a major ramp-up of heavy-duty electric trucks in its fleet. The company will start operating two fully integrated electric recycling and waste truck prototypes this fall, and plans call for EVs to represent half of its new truck purchases in […] The post Republic Services Adding Electric Side-Loaders in Phoenix appeared first on NGT News.

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How GPS and other trucking tech is changing our social selves

Overdrive Online

Long Haul Paul's talk with a blue-haired receiver with a hipster affect takes a surprising turn. Have GPS and other trucking tech "permanently altered our sense of social obligation toward one another?" he asks. Or just turned necessity into opportunity.

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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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BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index™

Blue Grace Logistics

BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index™ The BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index™ measures expected industry expansion or contraction based on revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes. A predictive analysis of shippers confidence for the upcoming quarter correlating growth or shrinkage to overall volume of shipments and price of products.

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Vendor Payment Inquiries: The Growing AP Productivity Killer

Supply Chain Brain

Interruptions aren’t merely annoying — they’re the bane of workplace productivity.

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Ecommerce Order Tracking: It’s More Than A Number

Ship Monk

In the world of ecommerce fulfillment there are only so many things you can control. You can carefully manage your inventory, you can utilize digital warehousing and advanced order management software to improve the fulfillment process, and you can sweeten the unboxing experience with branded packaging and personalized inserts. But once that package leaves your fulfillment warehouse or 3PL fulfillment center , whatever happens next is out of your hands, right?

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Adding Value to Supply Chain Command Centers

Supply Chain Brain

As a senior pharmaceutical executive recently said, "The problem I have with a control tower is that I can see that there's a problem, but it's like watching a car crash in slow motion: I can't do anything about it.

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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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What Is Logistics Optimization? What Are the Results?

MercuryGate

New supply chain strategies are also changing and reshaping how organizations approach transportation management. With that in mind, logistics optimization can remain out of reach, especially as disruption continues to jeopardize supply chain resilience. Let’s take a closer look at logistics optimization and the results of logistics optimization using a TMS.

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Ohio Train Derailment Reveals Need for Urgent Reform, Workers Say

Supply Chain Brain

Workers and union officials cited the Norfolk Southern Railway derailment in early February as a glaring example of why safety reforms to the industry need to be made.

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Location-Based Services and Logistics Solutions: Revolutionizing Supply Chain Operations

Loginext

This article provides a brief overview of location-based services and the benefits they offer to logistics automation platforms. Also, read about logistics solutions and how they can be used to optimize logistics operations. The post Location-Based Services and Logistics Solutions: Revolutionizing Supply Chain Operations appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Walmart Warns That Shoppers Are Feeling the Squeeze of Higher Prices

Supply Chain Brain

Walmart reported strong sales and profits for last quarter but said times would be tougher this year, a warning that consumers were starting to pull back as they felt the squeeze from relentlessly rising prices for everyday goods.

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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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New UK-Belgium Ferry Sailings

Logistics Business Magazine

P&O Ferries is joining forces with Finnlines to boost the flow of trade between Belgium and the UK by introducing new ferry sailings on the Zeebrugge-Teesport route. In response to increased customer demand, P&O Ferries will charter Finnlines’ MS Finnpulp for three days a week under a new services agreement. This move will increase the overall number of P&O Ferries sailings to six and give customers more options on the key trading route between Britain and the Continent.

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Watch: Silicon Metal: The Supply and Price of an Essential Raw Material

Supply Chain Brain

Sadhna Gupta, assistant manager of procurement research with Aranca, describes recent trends in the price and availability of silicon metal, an essential material for global manufacturing, as well as the outlook for the coming year.

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What are industry standards good for?

Commercial Carrier Journal

What started with repurposing World War II surplus turned into global trade revolution.

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Royal Mail Restarts Overseas Deliveries Following Cyber Attack

Supply Chain Brain

Royal Mail has resumed all international deliveries for parcels and letters which had been disrupted by a cyber attack in early January.

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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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For Triangle Shipments, Your Trusted Partner is Dedola

Dedola Global Logistics

What to Know About Triangle Shipping Triangle shipping, also known as foreign-to-foreign shipping, involves transporting goods between three countries in a single transaction. This type of shipping can be complex, with multiple parties involved, including the importer, the exporter, and the freight forwarder. To ensure that your goods are shipped efficiently and cost-effectively, it’s essential to choose the right freight forwarder for your triangle shipments.

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P&O Maritime Logistics Aids Offshore Wind Farms

Logistics Business Magazine

P&O Maritime Logistics, a leading provider of maritime services globally, today announced plans to convert one of its Multi-Carrying Vessels (MCV’s) into a Cable-Laying Vessel (CLV). Powered by alternative energy, the vessel will be the first-of-its-kind within the company’s fast-expanding portfolio of specialised offshore products and services.

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For Triangle Shipments, Your Trusted Partner is Dedola

Dedola Global Logistics

What to Know About Triangle Shipping Triangle shipping, also known as foreign-to-foreign shipping, involves transporting goods between three countries in a single transaction. This type of shipping can be complex, with multiple parties involved, including the importer, the exporter, and the freight forwarder. To ensure that your goods are shipped efficiently and cost-effectively, it’s essential to choose the right freight forwarder for your triangle shipments.