Tue.Oct 18, 2022

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UK organisations “failing to innovate”

Logistics Business Magazine

Budget constraints and skills gaps are topping the list of challenges standing in the way of innovation for 71% of organisations across many business sectors in the UK and Ireland, despite almost three quarters (74%) saying that innovation is vital to their survival as a business, according to new research. The research, commissioned by InterSystems , a leading provider of next-generation solutions for critical enterprise digital transformations, and conducted by data analyst Vitreous World, pol

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Digitizing & designing smart transport for new India | Thoughts,Conversations & Insights

Logistics Brief Submitted Articles

What was the last item you purchased online? Remember when you received it at your doorstep? From one click purchase to the delivery – What all actually goes behind the scene? We might have taken this for granted but Transportation & Logistics players are working relentlessly in this journey to meet our regular needs from … Continue reading Digitizing & designing smart transport for new India ?

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Mitigating Supply-Side Service Risks with AI

Talking Logistics

In September, 2021, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies – “Is your company becoming more supply driven?” A majority of the respondents (58%) said that they had become more supply driven in response to current market.

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Emissions soar at Port of Los Angeles in 2021

Supply Chain and Logistics

Last year the increase in emissions at the Port of Los Angeles was due to the extreme congestion at the port. ships were stacked up nearby, waiting to unload. And congestion in the terminals also created more truck waiting.

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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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Industrial Robot Installations at an “All-Time High” — Half a Million in One Year

Supply Chain Brain

Altogether, the number of robots currently operational around the globe is reckoned to be about 3.5 million units — roughly the population of Uruguay.

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Top 4 trends impacting the metal fabrication industry

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The metal fabrication industry has been more competitive than it has ever been. For this reason, many businesses in the sector will need to invest in technology, research, and development to expand their capabilities and stay ahead of the manufacturing market. As the global markets shift and change in the coming years, the metal fabrication industry will greatly benefit by maintaining an attitude of versatility, flexibility, and growth. 1.

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CLEAResult Receives $2 Million Grant for California Multifamily EV Charging Project

NGT News

CLEAResult’s proposed electric vehicle (EV) charging project has received a $2 million Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for multifamily Housing (REACH) grant from the California Energy Commission to help speed up affordable access to EV infrastructure in the state. The multifamily project will deploy at least 100 Level 2 EV charging ports to serve 300 […].

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Watch: Can Technology Save Last-Mile Delivery?

Supply Chain Brain

Route optimization and tracking technology help mitigate problems in last-mile delivery, says Anar Mammadov, technical founder of Senpex.

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Recruiting & Retaining Female Talent During the Great Resignation

Women in Trucking

The Great Resignation created a large vacuum of talent in the transportation workforce. Now, significant changes are being made throughout the industry in regards to recruitment efforts. Diversity and inclusion are taking the lead when it comes to finding new talent. However, the labor shortage and certain stigmas have left the well dry for many companies.

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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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Female diesel techs find challenges in 'male-dominated industry'

Commercial Carrier Journal

Among the biggest challenges facing female diesel technicians is gaining the respect of their male counterparts.

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How Supply Chain Diversity Can Optimize Company Growth

Supply Chain Brain

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have managed to stay afloat by diversifying their supply chains.

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As supply chain problems persist, preventive maintenance is key to TCO

Fleet Owner

Spending on scheduled maintenance can help reduce fleets’ total cost of ownership—and it also assists with driver satisfaction, reassuring them that their trucks are well-maintained and setting them up for success.

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8 Common 3PL Mistakes

Logistics Bureau

In the previous episode, we talk about the common mistakes in logistic outsourcing and provided a few customer tips. This time, we focus on the mistakes that 3PLs sometimes make. ?. You can download the checklist here: [link].

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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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Verizon Connect Reveal now available on GSA contracts

Fleet Owner

State and local government fleets can now use Verizon Connect Reveal to streamline processes, pricing, and contracts through the U.S. General Services Administration. The fleet management platform can help agencies find efficiencies.

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FAA Warns Airline Pilots as GPS Signals Disrupted Around Dallas

Supply Chain Brain

The GPS problem demonstrates the risks of widespread reliance on weak radio signals from space used for everything from timing stock trades to guiding jetliners.

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XPO names another executive of RXO spinoff

Fleet Owner

New brokerage platform spinoff is weeks away from debuting on the New York Stock Exchange. Its newest C-suite executive begins in XPO’s North American transportation division before becoming the CAO of RXO.

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CakeBoxx makes executive team appointment

Logistics Business Magazine

CakeBoxx Technologies has appointed digital supply chain expert James Blom to its executive team. Building on CakeBoxx Technologies’ record year-over-year growth in 2020 (200%) and 2021 (260%), Blom’s appointment follows the announcements of CakeBoxx’s new COO, James Campbell, and new CTO, Sean Tan. With this expanded executive team, the company says it is well-positioned for 2023 to accelerate its leadership in specialised supply chain platforms and container solutions for re

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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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Bridging the Semiconductor Production Gap

Supply Chain Brain

The semiconductor shortage is forecasted to extend into late 2023 or early 2024. .

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DHL Express expands Johor Gateway facility

Logistics Business Magazine

DHL Express , the world’s leading international express service provider, has opened its expanded RM10.8m (approx. €2.35m) Johor Gateway located within the Senai Airport City industrial park. Spanning over 6,000 sq m of warehouse space, the facility is more than twice the size of its predecessor and will support robust trade growth in Malaysia’s southern region.

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How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Roof? | Pricing Guide

WorkWave

Time To Read: 12 minutes. The roof on a building or home protects everything inside, but it might need repairing since it’s susceptible to so much weather and wear and tear. Professionals can repair roofs that are leaking in various places once they assess the damage. They can also repair broken or missing shingles. Sometimes, missed minor repairs mean you’ll have to replace your roof sooner than you want, so keep a close eye on it and have it inspected for safety.

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Cyber Monday: “No delivery chaos”

Logistics Business Magazine

Importers of fast-moving consumer goods don’t need to be on high alert when it comes to mega retail events such as Black Friday or Cyber Monday in November – at least in regards of sea freight rates and transit times. The supply chain experts at Setlog , a software company based in New York City and Germany, do not expect delivery chaos or a sharp rise in ocean freight rates for containers from the Far East before well-known shopping events and in the run-up to Christmas.

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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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Furniture Shipping for E-commerce: Options, Costs & Best Practices

GoShip Blog

Although advancements in logistics and transportation have made it possible to ship items of virtually any size, furniture shipping is still far from uncomplicated. Learn how to safely navigate the process, irrespective of the weight or size of the pieces involved. Inside the World of E-commerce Furniture Shipping. In theory, furniture shipping may seem pretty straightforward–but the reality is anything but.

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Research confirms UK’s logistics sector is buoyant

Logistics Business Magazine

Against a challenging financial and economic backdrop and heightened business uncertainty, there continues to be robust activity in the industrial and logistics sector, according to latest research from Colliers. The firm has reported that take-up for units over 100,000 sq ft reached 9.6 million sq ft in Q3 2023. Len Rosso, head of Industrial & Logistics at Colliers, explains: “This take-up figure is 12.6% down quarter-on-quarter, taking the total to end-Q3 to 31.5 million sq ft, a 22% drop

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The Pros and Cons of Dropshipping

GoShip Blog

If you’ve been holding off on starting your e-commerce business due to insufficient funds or infrastructural challenges, dropshipping offers an opportunity for you to become an entrepreneur with minimal investment. This article discusses the pros and cons of dropshipping. What is Dropshipping? Dropshipping is a retail fulfillment method that allows merchants to satisfy orders using third-party suppliers.

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Last Mile Delivery Optimization for the World’s Most Challenging Routes

MercuryGate

Booming e-commerce sales and demand for home delivery have permanently changed the landscape for shippers and transportation providers. Large online retailers set massive expectations for speedy delivery and real-time visibility, creating a customer base that demands products on their doorsteps in hours, not days. Increasing consumer expectations for fast, accurate deliveries requires retailers and transportation providers to consider last mile delivery route optimization for the world’s most ch

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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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Freedom Convoy: Ottawa “Lost Control” of Protests, Mayor Says

Supply Chain Brain

There was confusion and frustration between the municipal, provincial and federal governments as well as local police as they sought a solution to end the protests.

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Penske Truck Leasing dedicates Collision Repair Classroom

Penske Move Ahead

Penske Truck Leasing recently held a dedication ceremony at the Lincoln Tech (LTI) campus in Grand Prairie, Texas, as the company branded its first-ever collision repair classroom. The classroom will be utilized for comprehensive learning and hands-on application of industry standard collision repair and refinishing techniques. Penske works with leading technical schools, and related organizations such as SkillsUSA and the TechForce Foundation, to meet its growing demand for diesel technicians a

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Fashion Industry Gets Torn by Europe’s Soaring Energy Bills

Supply Chain Brain

The clothing makers are fearful of raising their own prices in case it pushes customers such as H&M and Zara to suppliers outside the European Union.