Mon.Dec 28, 2020

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2021 Predictions for the Delivery and Supply Chain Industry

Food Logistics

There’s no better time to start planning for the future of the supply chain than right now. Here’s what to expect in the delivery and supply chain industry.

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How AI Is Transforming Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Hit hard by the global pandemic and ready to future-proof their operations, companies are deploying AI-enabled solutions that can help them work better, smarter and faster.

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A Korean Container Shipping Alliance (K-Alliance) set to launch in 2021

Shipping and Freight Resource

As covered in my Shipping and Freight Review of 2020 , the global container shipping market is dominated by 3 major global container alliances consisting of 10 container shipping lines, who together, control a whopping 83.80% of the total container shipping market across various services. The global container alliances, their lines and their market share as of December 2020, is as below.

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Brexit Deal May Be Too Little, Too Late for U.K.’s Car Industry

Supply Chain Brain

The auto industry dodged disaster when the U.K. and European Union sealed a post-Brexit trade accord, but not before carmakers announced factory closures and called off plans to make several new vehicles in the country.

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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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The 4 Types of Trucking Carriers Shippers Should Consider in RFPs

FreightWaves SONAR

When it comes to planning RFPs and figuring out which carrier partnerships to pursue, shipping managers need to be aware of the various trucking carriers with availability. Throughout most freight shipping chains, there are four types of providers offering services through requests for proposals (RFPs), such as full truckload RFPs and less-than-truckload RFPs and similar contractual agreements.

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ABB, AFC Energy Partner to Develop EV Charging Solutions

NGT News

ABB has launched a strategic partnership with AFC Energy, a provider of hydrogen power generation technology, to create the next generation of high power sustainable electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for grid constrained locations. Utilizing ABB’s energy storage solution and DC EV fast chargers, along with AFC Energy’s zero-emission, high-efficiency hydrogen fuel cell, the strategic […].

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Where Is Material-Handling Automation Heading in 2021?

Supply Chain Brain

Mobile robots are carving out an increasingly important role in material handling, especially in the era of e-commerce and the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Pros and Cons of Using Diesel Fuel Additives During Winter Months

United World Transporation

Diesel fuel starts to get temperamental as the thermometer slides into freezing temperatures. During cold months, diesel can turn into gel, making cold starts incredibly difficult. A popular method for starting a diesel engine in the cold is to use diesel fuel additives. However, are diesel fuel additives good for your truck, or is it just snake oil?

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Best Lead Generation Sites for Contractors

WorkWave

Time To Read: 7 minutes. One of the most challenging aspects of being a contractor is consistently finding new leads to build and grow your client base. Knowing how to generate leads is a critical component of your marketing plan. Knowing where to advertise your services is almost as important as garnering reviews in today’s online market. Fortunately, there are lots of great websites out there that make connecting with potential new customers a breeze.

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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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SONAR Indices & Insights: Monitor containerized freight volumes’ impact on inland freight networks with Loaded TEUs indices

FreightWaves SONAR

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team explains another index found within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. This week, learn how freight market participants are predicting the impacts that containerized freight volumes may have on inland freight moves out of major U.S. port cities. With these SONAR indices, users can see higher or lower activity of containers coming into ports (imports) and out of ports (exports).

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Gemba Process Innovation Can Drive Wave in Europe

Logistics Business Magazine

With businesses across Europe facing a perfect storm of changing buying behaviours and digital disruption, the time is right for the next wave of business innovation. Hiroyuki Nishiuma, the new managing director at Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU), suggests lessons learned from a similarly maturing society such as Japan could help.

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What is Standard Pallet Size and Weight?

Freight Center

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8 Best Insulated Lunch Bags for Service Contractors

WorkWave

Time To Read: 5 minutes. There’s nothing like a home-cooked meal, and that goes for a home-made lunch, too. Preparing your meal is the best option for your health and your finances. You control your portions and your menu while also saving a big chunk of your paycheck from expensive restaurant bills. . Service contractors and construction industry workers need a lunch bag that holds up to rugged conditions on the job site.

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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.