Fri.Jan 13, 2023

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4 Common Warehouse Problems and How to Solve Them

Cyzerg

Managing a warehouse has always been challenging; you must tackle several problems all at the same time to ensure smooth operations. If warehouse problems are not tackled, the efficiency and productivity of warehouse operations are greatly affected. This results in increased errors, order delays, inaccurate inventory, poor customer service, etc.

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The Amplio Story with Trey Closson

The Logistics of Logistics

Trey Closson and Joe Lynch discuss the Amplio story. Trey is the Co-founder and CEO at Amplio , an Atlanta based tech firm that predicts and prevents material and parts shortage for companies in the electronic manufacturing space. About Trey Closson. Trey Closson is the Co-founder and CEO at Amplio, an Atlanta based tech firm builds supply chain resilience for electronics manufacturers.

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2023 Rate Outlook Webcast: Will shippers catch a break?

Logistics Management

In this annual webcast, group editorial director Michael Levans hosts our panel of logistics and freight transportation analysts who share their insights on rate patterns in all the major transport modes in an effort to help shippers prepare their freight transportation budget for the coming year.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 13, 2023)

Talking Logistics

I won $2 this week by forgetting to play Mega Millions. What are the odds I’ll be here on Monday if I lose the $2 buying a ticket today? You gotta be in it to win it they say, better to have played and lost than not to have played at all. Or is that. Read more. The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 13, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Looking at logistics pros and cons early into 2023

Logistics Management

With 2023 underway, it is time to take a fresh look at where things stand, as they relate to key trends and themes germane to all things supply chain, logistics, and freight transportation. To be sure, things have changed on various fronts, especially when viewed against the backdrop of nearly three years ago (it is hard to believe it has been that long), at the onset of the pandemic.

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U.S. rail and intermodal volumes, for week ending January 7, are mixed, reports AAR

Logistics Management

Rail carloads—at 212,962—saw a 1.4% annual increase, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 203,257—fell 11.8% annually.

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Nikola Tests Next-Generation Class 8 EV at Allison Transmission Center

NGT News

Allison Transmission has partnered with Nikola Corp. to conduct testing of its Class 8 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) at Allison’s state-of-the-art Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test (VE+ET) Center. “We’re proud to collaborate with Nikola as they develop innovative, next-generation vehicles designed to reduce emissions and optimize performance,” states David […].

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Trucking reality and EVs -- parking will 'look a whole lot worse'

Overdrive Online

If the entirety of the U.S. vehicle fleet, including owner-operators' trucks, suddenly transitioned to battery-electric, what level of electric power generation would it take? What kind of materials demands? Furthermore, how much worse would parking get?

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Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen Coalition Moves Forward with Hydrogen Hub Application

NGT News

The Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen coalition (GLCH) has received encouragement from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to proceed with the development and submittal of their full hydrogen hub application. The coalition, which is led by Linde, Energy Harbor, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., GE Aerospace and the University of Toledo, along with the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC), […].

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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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December freight shipments and expenditures see annual declines, notes Cass Freight Index

Logistics Management

December’s shipment reading—at 1.161—was down 3.9% annually, and December expenditures—at 4.231—fell 4.3%.

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State of the Labor Market in the Shipping Industry

MTS Logistics

As discussed by many on More Than Shipping in recent weeks, demand in the global shipping industry has fallen to pre-pandemic levels. After years of record-breaking quarters in a row, things really slowed down through the second half of 2022. But it doesn’t fix the problems that the industry uncovered throughout the pandemic, nor provide job security for those who have been over worked in congested ports since 2020.

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January 2023 Freight Market Update

Trinity Logistics

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. 2023 Crystal Ball. It’s usually this time of year when predictions for the upcoming year start to make headlines. It’s safe to say that most folks could make some predictions based on what has transpired recently, so I wanted to highlight a few of those as we kick off the new year.

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Christmas Returns: Begins Within Days

Logistics Business Magazine

Some eager gift-getters even start returning presents on Christmas Day! Festive gift-getters are wasting little time in returning their unwanted Christmas presents, according to new data from nShift, a global leader in parcel delivery management software. According to the analysis, 28 December – dubbed “Returns Wednesday” – was the most popular day for people to begin the process of returning unwanted gifts in 2022.

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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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Why is route planning software the key in the transportation and logistics industry? 

Loginext

This article discusses the benefits of using dynamic route planning software in logistics and supply chain operations. Route planning software can help improve delivery operations and reduce fleet operations cost. The post Why is route planning software the key in the transportation and logistics industry? appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Semtech Corporation Acquires Wireless Co.

Logistics Business Magazine

Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC) and Sierra Wireless, Inc. today announced the completion of Semtech’s acquisition of Sierra Wireless in an all-cash transaction representing a total enterprise value of approximately US$1.2 billion. This transaction nearly doubles Semtech’s annual revenue and adds approximately US$100 million of high-margin IoT Cloud services recurring revenues.

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Legacy vs. freight volume data: SONAR provides clear advantage for transportation leaders

FreightWaves SONAR

Leaders across the logistics industry have been making data-informed decisions for decades. Not all data is created equal, however, and many of the tools and processes that provided “cutting-edge” advantages several years ago have fallen behind the curve. . There is an innate lag in legacy data. This information, while valuable, only allows shippers to create probable forecasts based on historic norms.

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Warehouse Sorting Incorporates RFID Scanning

Logistics Business Magazine

OPEX® Corporation, a global leader in next generation automation for almost 50 years, is expanding the capabilities of its leading-edge ‘Sure Sort® Warehouse Automation’ technology to incorporate radio frequency identification (RFID) scanning to meet client needs and increase operational speed and efficiency. A scalable, reliable, high-throughput sorting system, Sure Sort has long been a preferred warehouse automation solution for distribution centers, retail stores, and third-party

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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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Logistics Disruptors: ShipMonk CEO and Founder Talks Turning the Ecommerce Industry on its Head

Ship Monk

ShipMonk gives an edge to ecommerce brands across the globe. It’s not an opinion; it’s a fact. With 11 state-of-the-art fulfillment centers across the globe and counting, custom technology created to simplify and streamline the 3PL process, and more logistics and tech. awards than you can shake a stick at, we are at the forefront of fulfillment innovation.

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Warehouses Struggle to Forecast Demand

Logistics Business Magazine

A new survey commissioned by ProGlove, leader in wearable barcode scanners , has identified the ongoing struggles of warehouses trying to predict demand patterns accurately. Of those surveyed, just 39 per cent of respondents felt they could accurately predict trends and activity for the holiday season. Forecasting demand is one of the cornerstones of successful warehouse management.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

World records are such an interesting thing. My kids, for example, are always interested in getting their hands on the newest Guinness Book of World Records, and seeing what kind of crazy things are in there. I feel like I can remember sifting through the first world record book I got my hands on with my older brother, trying to find the most outrageous and funny records that were out there.

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TCS&D Firm Looks to Grow

Logistics Business Magazine

Yorkshire, UK-based temperature-controlled food storage and distribution (TSC&D) firm, Reed Boardall, has battled through one of the most difficult years in its 30-year history. As the industry reeled from Covid lockdowns, with staff self-isolating, the company also faced the challenges of rising labour, fuel and energy costs, as well as the UK-wide HGV driver shortage.

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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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Biden climate blueprint promotes modal shift away from trucks

Supply Chain and Logistics

Building on the idea that maritime and rail generate less carbon than trucks, the blueprint for decarbonization suggests shifting transport to those means. That’s easier said than done.

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