Magaya

MARCH 3, 2021

Editor’s note: This article was contributed by Jose Yoniel “Yoni” Garcia, Magaya Chief R&D Officer, Co-Founder, and Board Member. Yoni has been deeply invested in the topic as of late, working hard with the R&D team on the next generation of Magaya’s mobile WMS solution, Flow WMS. Yoni’s commitment to technical excellence and innovation has been paramount to Magaya’s growth and success over the past twenty years and are certain to position Flow WMS as a wave-making solution in the indust

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 3, 2021

Charlie Saffro and the CS Recruiting Story?. Ryan Schreiber hosts a podcast about Charlie Saffro and the CS Recruiting story. Charlie is the Founder and President of CS Recruiting a firm that specializes in logistics and supply chain recruiting. About Charlie Saffro. Charlie Saffro is the President and Founder of CS Recruiting. Charlie has over 14 years of direct recruiting experience within the Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain space.

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Food Logistics

MARCH 3, 2021

Dot Foods implemented a GPS refrigerated trailer monitoring system that integrates with broader fleet management, regulating and maintaining ideal temperatures in refrigerated trailers via a wireless monitoring system.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow. In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post is part of a , series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally.

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2021

Bob Farrell, Chairman and CEO of GlobalTranz. GlobalTranz, a logistics service provider, put out a press release on February 23rd where they mentioned that they had achieved 40% growth in revenue, fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. GlobalTranz’s main service lines are freight brokerage – less-than-truckload and truckload – and managed transportation services.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 3, 2021

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), which has more than 150,000 members in 177 countries, gave U.S. infrastructure a ‘C-‘ grade in its “2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure,” its latest quadrennial assessment of the nation's infrastructure. That’s actually a slight improvement from its ‘D+’ grade four years ago.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 3, 2021

The complexity of global supply chains requires a constant effort of readjustment and re-evaluation, and in the months following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, those global connections have become even more tenuous.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2021

Generation stereotypes exist, and as the authors of a Harvard Business Review article state, “these beliefs can get in the way of how people collaborate with their colleagues, and have troubling implications for how we people are managed and trained.” So, last September we asked our Indago members, “Do you agree or disagree that stereotypes. Read more Generation Stereotypes: Do They Hinder Supply Chain Collaboration?

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Logistics Management

MARCH 3, 2021

With the theme of “Power Up,” ProMatDX 2021 will take place in April in a fully virtual format that showcases the latest solutions that supply chain professionals need to improve the resiliency and agility of their operations.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 3, 2021

Evan Rhodes, director of client services with P3, explains the importance of real-time data, and why supply chains are finally able access and use it to achieve resiliency.

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NGT News

MARCH 3, 2021

Six major utilities have unveiled a plan to ensure electric vehicle (EV) drivers have access to a seamless network of charging stations connecting major highways in the South, Midwest, Gulf and Central Plains regions. The Electric Highway Coalition – made up of Duke Energy, American Electric Power, Dominion Energy, Entergy Corp., Southern Co. and the […].

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 3, 2021

U.K. Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled a roster of eight English freeports, low-tariff business zones being created to stimulate trade and investment in the wake of Brexit and the coronavirus crisis.

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West Coast and California Logistics

MARCH 3, 2021

In our new segment, “Happening Now,” we share timely industry articles to keep our readers up to speed on important logistics news. A new article from Storage Solutions examines the costs related to honeycombing in the warehouse. Simply put, "honeycombing" is the act of creating dead or vacant space in the warehouse that results in operational inefficiencies and higher costs.

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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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NGT News

MARCH 3, 2021

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has officially retired the last of its diesel buses and added two more electric buses to its fleet. The agency has a long history of adopting clean fuel technology and is on a path to convert its entire bus fleet to zero-emissions by 2040. “MTS retiring the last of […]. The post San Diego MTS Retires Last Diesel Buses from Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 3, 2021

The reading for the report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—came in at 55.5 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring) in February, which was off 3.4% compared to January’s 58.7 reading, which was the highest reading since July 2020’s 58.1.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 3, 2021

Owner-operator and mechanic Martin Herman of Evanston, Wyoming, he said, was fortunate to be involved in this months-long project with the company he pulls tank doubles for with his own 1970 Kenworth.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 3, 2021

As myriad supply chain stakeholders continue to keep a watchful eye on climate change, sustainability, and the need, or even expectation, of having greener supply chains, a report recently released by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) presents the case for what can be done to spur on increased investment in, as well as the adoption of, electric vehicles used for delivery.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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FLS Transport

MARCH 3, 2021

The Top 6 Stories in Freight. Here’s what’s happening this week: Weather rebound whipsaws freight market for two weeks and counting Sticker shock coming as port jam leads to increased costs Freight volume isn’t slowing expected to remain strong for the long haul Hidden insurance gaps on your cross-border loads could be costly IBM says digitalization trends will sweep trucking… for real this time Quebec won’t enforce ELD mandate with the rest of Canada in June.

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NGT News

MARCH 3, 2021

Gas Networks Ireland has launched a €2.9 million compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle grant scheme to support the purchase of up to 400 CNG-powered trucks, buses and vans to help drive a more sustainable transport sector. The grant will cover 20% of the difference between CNG- and diesel-powered vehicles, capped at €5,000, with a maximum […]. The post Gas Networks Ireland Grant Looks to Expand CNG Transportation appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 3, 2021

Decision intelligence technology driven by A.I. solves many of the hidden vulnerabilities and challenges that were brought to light by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 3, 2021

As those in the trucking industry know, the Post-Trip Inspection is a time to check and see if anything has changed with your equipment since you began your trip and if there are any items that need to be addressed before continuing on down the road. It’s a time to reflect, assess, and plan what’s next.

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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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NGT News

MARCH 3, 2021

FedEx Corp., a company that provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services, has unveiled details of its goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations globally by 2040. To help reach this goal, FedEx is designating more than $2 billion of initial investment in three key areas: vehicle electrification, sustainable […].

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow. In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post is part of a , series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally.

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NGT News

MARCH 3, 2021

Lordstown Motors Corp., a company that specializes in electric light-duty trucks, has entered into a set of agreements with Holman Enterprises, a global automotive services organization, including a co-marketing agreement and vehicle procurement agreement with ARI, Holman’s leasing and fleet management services division, and an upfit services agreement with Auto Truck Group, Holman Enterprises’ vehicle […].

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow. In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post is part of a , series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

By Jason Murray, CEO of Shipium. Early in my 19-year Amazon career, a preferred framework for continuous improvement along the supply chain emerged. Operators and decision makers followed the framework as the basis for the step-wise improvements Amazon made in its supply chain approach. The idea went something like this: There is no strategy without intelligence , so gain as much information as possible on the current state of things.

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Freight Center

MARCH 3, 2021

Have you ever heard the phrase “specialized freight services” and wondered what in the world that meant? Basically, specialized freight is defined as any cargo that can’t be packaged and placed inside a basic truck trailer, including products that fall under regulatory guidelines or have specific shipping requirements. That means your cargo might need specialized freight services in order to ship it safely and securely.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 3, 2021

Salesforce, a cloud computing service as a software company, has recently announced the launch of Rebate Management, a new technology that allows companies selling through distributor channels to automate and leverage intelligent analytics for their rebate programs.

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