Wed.Jun 22, 2022

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There’s No Supply Chain Visibility Silver Bullet

Talking Logistics

Silver bullet (noun): a simple and seemingly magical solution to a complicated problem. In my 23 years as an industry analyst, there is probably no topic that has been written about and talked about more than supply chain visibility. I’ve certainly done my fair share of commenting on the topic. For sure, we have made. Read more There’s No Supply Chain Visibility Silver Bullet.

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Supply Chain & Retail Trends and Their Impact on the Warehouse

Logistics Matter

The Does LogisticsMatter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Karin Hoogvliet, Client Executive at NYCE.LOGIC. In this episode, Karin and I talk about the latest retail supply chains and what they mean for warehousing operations. Global Supply Chain Trends Disruptions in the past years have put a […].

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.5% in May

Supply Chain and Logistics

Truck tonnage saw a slight increase in May, according to the latest American Trucking Associations (ATA) survey of its members. This index is considered quite reliable. Its base year is 2015, so a value of 117.

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Why are WMS Sales so Persistent? Here is How I Learned of WMS’ Ongoing Importance

Logistics Viewpoints

Its All About the Details. I am currently finishing up this year’s version of ARC Advisory Group’s annual WMS market research study. It struck me as I reviewed past growth rates how persistent WMS sales growth has been. I then questioned if there is some other factor at play in the technology’s persistent growth. I decided to take a step back and propose an organizational explanation of why I believe WMS sales growth is so persistent.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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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A potential economic recession and the supply chain bullwhip are colliding

Supply Chain and Logistics

Freightwaves’s SONAR app has a lot of excellent data that it makes readily available. This post by the CEO shows some clear trends in freight, particularly ocean freight.

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Why are WMS Sales so Persistent? Here is How I Learned of WMS’ Ongoing Importance

Logistics Viewpoints

Its All About the Details. I am currently finishing up this year’s version of ARC Advisory Group’s annual WMS market research study. It struck me as I reviewed past growth rates how persistent WMS sales growth has been. I then questioned if there is some other factor at play in the technology’s persistent growth. I decided to take a step back and propose an organizational explanation of why I believe WMS sales growth is so persistent.

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FedEx Faces Big Changes as New Boss Confronts Higher Costs, Angry Contractors

Supply Chain Brain

New CEO Raj Subramaniam will soon tell investors how he intends to lead FedEx while confronting higher costs for labor, Covid-related lockdowns in China and angry contractors at the company's crown-jewel FedEx Ground unit.

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Biden asks Congress, states to suspend fuel taxes

Commercial Carrier Journal

Taxed or not, one global fuels expert says with so many economic and geopolitical headwinds, it's "hard to see real relief for diesel.".

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Truck driving championships driven by a ‘Friendly Manitoba’

Truck News

What do you get when you have a province whose licence plates read “Friendly Manitoba”, a provincial association that is always in touch with its grassroots, a core group of drivers who promote their industry, and sponsors who put up money without fail? You get the Manitoba Truck Driving Championships when other provinces are canceling […].

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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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4 steps to create a modern and efficient warehouse with ERP

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

It’s a perfect storm. Margins for manufacturing firms are under pressure from increasing competition, rising material prices, high labour costs and supply chain disruptions. Throw in inefficient warehouse operations, and your profitability shrinks even more. You’re probably all too familiar with issues that can slow down warehouse operations. Things like inaccurate inventory data, redundant processes and mis-picks all waste time.

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ANGI Energy Supplying New CNG Dispenser for California Fleet

NGT News

The City of Ripon, Calif., will soon have a new compressed natural gas (CNG) dispenser from ANGI Energy to replace aging equipment at the city’s public works facility. According to coverage from the Manteca Ripon Bulletin, the city’s natural gas vehicles refuel alongside its gasoline and diesel vehicles at a site located on Doak Blvd. […]. The post ANGI Energy Supplying New CNG Dispenser for California Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Five Ways Enterprise Data Improves Product Design, Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

Manufacturers of all types know that they need to innovate and bring products to market more quickly. But the stakes are significantly higher when it comes to making complex products.

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Dover Fueling Solutions Deploys New Four-Nozzle CNG Dispenser

NGT News

Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) has debuted its first-ever four-nozzle Wayne Helix 6000 II compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel dispenser at two refueling stations in France. This double-sided model (featuring two nozzles per side) builds upon DFS’ advanced dispenser technology and encompasses an enhanced user interface. With the ability for both traditional passenger cars and heavy-duty […].

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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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4 steps to create a modern and efficient warehouse with ERP

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

It’s a perfect storm. Margins for manufacturing firms are under pressure from increasing competition, rising material prices, high labour costs and supply chain disruptions. Throw in inefficient warehouse operations, and your profitability shrinks even more. You’re probably all too familiar with issues that can slow down warehouse operations. Things like inaccurate inventory data, redundant processes and mis-picks all waste time.

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CEC Awards Grant Funding to EVgo for Fast Chargers for Multifamily Housing

NGT News

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has selected EVgo Inc. for two proposed reliable, equitable and accessible charging (REACH) grants for multifamily housing totaling $3.6 million. These funds will be used to deploy new high-powered direct current fast chargers (DC FC) near multifamily housing (MFH) units. In addition, local community residents will be eligible for discounted […].

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Supply Chains Yearn to Get Back in Sync Amidst Rising Costs

Food Logistics

Efforts to increase multi-shoring are expected to accelerate. Companies are seeking to have operations move closer to the United States to respond quicker to fluctuating market demands.

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ChargeLab Releases Electric Vehicle Charging API Developer Program

NGT News

ChargeLab has launched its public API for electric vehicle (EV) charger management and developer program to fast-track adoption of the API. Through this new program, third-party developers can control EV chargers and access charging data for the purposes of integrating ChargeLab’s core charger management capabilities within their own platforms and apps.

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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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Shipping Costs Soar as Russian Fallout Upends Global Fuel Flows

Supply Chain Brain

The dislocation of global fuel markets after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has boosted the cost of shipping products such as diesel by sea.

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Gemini Plans 2025 Release Date for Autonomous Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Truck Fleet

NGT News

Gemini Motor Co., a cleantech company building autonomous, zero-emission semi-trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells, is launching a fleet of autonomous hydrogen fuel cell trucks by 2025. The first prototype is currently under development and will be available for testing next year. The RoboTruck, Gemini’s first product in line, will have a range of up […].

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How to Get First-Rate LTL Freight Carrier Performance for Your Business

Freightquote

Learn how to find your ideal LTL freight carrier and discover methods you can use to ensure you get the best rates and services. Contact us to learn more!

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What is a Drop Trailer Program? | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

Drop trailer programs are a solution for many supply chain issues. They can reduce costs, increase carrier productivity, and improve efficiency.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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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Do High Tariffs Help or Hurt?

MTS Logistics

No one can ever really accurately predict the effects of tariffs and/or duties imposed on imports with 100% certainty. In most instance the effects have to be viewed through a contextual lens but there are general patterns. You can assume that high tariffs will raise a government’s overall revenue stream (at least in the first fiscal year). High tariffs or duties on selected goods may stimulate domestic trade and economies by enabling local businesses and industries to compete with foreign price

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How to Calculate Ending Inventory

Ship Monk

Do you know how to calculate ending inventory? This simple calculation tells you the status of your end-of-period inventory. Knowing how to calculate ending inventory and continually monitoring it is critical for growing your business and maintaining profitability. It can also prevent problems such as overstocks or stockouts from growing out of control.

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Amazon's Third-Party Sellers Need a Hand. Congress Can Help.

Supply Chain Brain

It doesn't take an expert to see how Big Tech has choked independent merchants.

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Schneider Electric Integrates EV Connect Solutions as a New Subsidiary

NGT News

Schneider Electric, an energy management and automation company, has acquired EV Connect Inc., an electric vehicle (EV) charging solution provider. Along with the current management team, CEO and founder Jordan Ramer will continue to lead EV Connect’s operations as a distinct subsidiary. “At Schneider Electric, we believe that electric and digital are the recipe for […].

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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Co2 Emissions in Air Freight: Know your Aircraft

Logistics Business Magazine

The accurate measurement of CO2 emissions in air freight is becoming increasingly important – but they differ strikingly depending on the aircraft type. With the BlueBox Systems platform, in addition to real-time tracking and analysis of air freight data, aircraft type-accurate CO2 emissions are now available. Consequently, supply chains can be compared and optimized not only on the basis of time and performance, but also with regard to their CO2 impact.

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5 Post & Pre-Audit Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Provider

TransAudit

The average small business spends about $338 every month with the United States Postal Service, which can add up to more than $4,000 a year. And of course, as the business gets larger so do its shipping needs. When it comes to LTL, a standard medium-sized business will ship anywhere from 500 less-than-truckload and 2,000 parcel shipments every month.

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Freight Brokerage Solutions When You Need a Carrier Now

CLX Logistics

Freight brokers are the unseen heroes of the transportation and logistics world. They’re the middleman between shippers and carriers and ensure shipment processes go smoothly. Freight brokerage services include a wide range of features and benefits that shippers wouldn’t otherwise have access to, chiefly an expansive network of trusted and dependable freight carriers.